Home Improvement Costs - carsondunlop.com

1 Page 1 of 4 Home Improvement Costs The following Costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical three bedroom home. Our experience has shown that actual contractor quotations can vary by as much as 300%. Naturally, the quality of workmanship and materials will influence Costs . The complexity of the job, accessibility and even economic conditions can also alter actual Costs . Roofing / Flashings / Chimneys Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles $ $ per Strip and reshingle with conventional asphalt shingles $ $ per Strip and reshingle with premium quality asphalt shingles $ $ per sq .ft. Strip and re roof with cedar shingles $ $ per sq .ft. Strip and replace built up tar and gravel roof $ $ per (min. $1000) Strip and replace single ply membrane $ $ per (min. $1000) Reflash typical skylight or chimney $ $ Rebuild typical chimney above roof line $ $ per row of bricks (min.)

2 $400) Rebuild typical single flue chimney above roof line $ $ per (min. $1000) Exterior Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts$ $ per (min. $500) Install aluminum soffits and fascia $ $ per aluminum or vinyl siding $ $ per exterior wall (soft mortar) $ per (min. $500) Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) $ $ per (min. $500) Parge foundation walls $ $ per foundation walls and install weeping tile$ $ per (min. $3000)Install a deck $ $ per (min. $1000) Page 2 of 4 Resurface existing asphalt driveway $ $ per Install interlocking brick driveway $ $ per Rebuild exterior basement stairwell $ and up Build detached garage $ $ per Build retaining wall (wood) $ $ per retaining wall (concrete) $ $ per (min $500) Painting (trim only) $ $ and up Painting (trim and wall surfaces) $ and up Structure Underpin one corner of house $ and upUnderpin or add foundations $ and up per (min.

3 $3000)Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings$ $ per (min. $5000)Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete$ and up per (min. $2000) Install basement support post with proper foundation$ $ chemical treatment for termites$ and upRepair minor crack in poured concrete foundation$ $ Electrical Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel)$ $ electrical service to 100 amps (if suitably sized panel already exists)$ $ electrical service to 200 amps$ $ new circuit breaker panel $ $ circuit breaker (20 amp or less)$ $ 120 volt circuit (microwave, freezer, etc.)$ $ 240 volt circuit (dryer, stove, etc.)$ $ conventional receptacle $ $ conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle $ $ conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming several are required)$ $ ea Page 3 of 4 Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles, connectors, etc.

4 $ $ electrical outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) $ $ knob & tube wiring with conventional wiring (per room)$ $ Heating Install mid efficiency forced air furnace $ $ Install high efficiency forced air furnace $ $ Install humidifier $ $ Install electronic air filter $ $ Install mid efficiency boiler $ $ Install high efficiency boiler $ $ Install circulating pump $ $ Install chimney liner for gas appliance $ $ Install chimney liner for oil appliance $ $ Install programmable thermostat $ $ Replace indoor oil tank $ $ Remove oil tank from basement $ and up Remove abandoned underground oil tank $ and up Replace radiator valve $ $ Add electric baseboard heater $ $ Convert from hot water heating to forced air (bungalow) $ $ Convert from hot water heating to forced air (two storey) $ $ Clean ductwork $ $ Cooling/Heat Pumps Add central air conditioning on existing forced air system $ and up Add heat pump to forced air system $ $ Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser $ $ Install independent air conditioning system $ $ Install ductless air conditioning system $ $ Insulation Insulate open attic to modern standards $ $ per Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity $ $ per Improve attic ventilation $ $ per vent Page 4 of 4 Plumbing Replace galvanized piping with copper (2 storey with one bathroom)

5 $ $ Replace water line to house $ and up Replace toilet $ and up Replace basin, including faucets $ and up Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets $ and up Install whirlpool bath, including faucets $ and up Retile bathtub enclosure $ $ Replace leaking shower stall pan $ $ Rebuild tile shower stall $ $ Replace laundry tubs $ $ Remodel four piece bathroom completely $ $ Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers $ and up Install submersible pump $ and up Install suction or jet pump $ and up Install modest basement bathroom $ and up Interior Add drywall over plaster $ $ per Sand and refinish hardwood floors $ $ per Install replacement windows $ $ per Install storm window $ $ Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed in) $ and up Install zero clearance fireplace (including chimney) $ and up Install glass doors on fireplace $ and up To learn and know more about your home, order a copy of the Home Reference Book.

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