Pet-Friendly Real Estate: Home Repair Costs

March 01, 2007

Home Repair Costs

These estimates are courtesy of Safe & Sound Home Inspection:

Heating:
Clean, service, and heat exchanger test:    $200 -    $300
Replace gas forced air furnace:                $2,000 - $4,000
Replace boiler (radiant hydronic heat)       $5,000 - $7,000

Cooling:
Replace air conditioning: $2,000 - $3,500
Replace evaporative cooler: $1,500 - $2,500

Roof: remove old roof & install new       1500 sq ft main floor
Asphalt shingle                                     $3,000 to $5,000
Laminated asphalt shingle                      $6,000 to $9,000
Wood shake                                        $8,000 to $11,000
Concrete tile                                        $9,000 to $12,000

Electrical:
Replace Electrical Panel                         $1,500 to $2,500
Install GFCI-style outlet                            $50 to $75
Correct ungrounded receptacle                $50 to $75
Rewire reverse polarity outlet                   $15 to $15
Add bathroom vent fan                         $250 to $350
Electrician rate - $65 trip fee plus $80 per hour

Plumbing:
Replace 40 gallon water heater (gas)          $700 to $900
Add water heater catch pan                      $100 to $150
Add pump and drain pipe to existing sump $400 to $500
Replace existing sump pump                      $275 to $325
Install pressure regulating valve                $200 to $300
Re-seat a loose toilet                                  $100 to $150
Fix a leaking faucet                                  $75 to $100
Fix hot/cold reverse in bathroom                $100 to $250
(does not include repair to wall cuts)
Replace garbage disposal                         $175 to $400
Plumber rate - $65 trip fee plus $90 per hour

Windows
Fix fogged / broken window (4'X3')             $250 to $300
New vinyl window (4'X3')                            $300 to $500
New vinyl sliding door (6' wide)                $1,000 to $1,500

Flooring:                                                       per sq ft
Replace carpeting (synthetic with pad)          $3.00 to $7.00
New wood floor (oak plank)                         $9.00 to $13.00
Refinish wood floor                                     $1.50 to $3.00
New tile (ceramic=low, marble=high)          $7.50 to $20.00
Vinyl sheet or tile                                        $3.00 to 5.00

Attic Insulation:

Add insulation (per sq ft) $0.50 to 3.00
Add insulation to 1500 sq ft attic $750 to $1,500

Crawlspace moisture management
Vapor barrier and clean crawlspace $1.00 to 3.00
- price varies greatly on scope per sq ft

Radon
Measurement with electronic device $125 to $175
Fix a home - average home $1200 $800 to $$2,500

Paint
Interior room - clean and 2 coats 12'X14' $175 to $300
Exterior - spray paint varies greatly by house $2,000 to $4,500

Exterior                                                          per sq ft
Concrete driveway, sidewalk, patio                   $5 to $8
Level concrete "mudjack"                                  $2 to $3
Wood deck - demolish & install                         $15 to $25
Wood deck - demolish & install new 12'X24'    $4,000 to $7,000

Fence
6-foot cedar - demolish & install - per linear foot $25 to $35
Replace post - wood in concrete - $300 first post then $150 each
New gate (3 foot) $140 to $300

Gutter
Remove and install aluminum - per linear foot $6.00
1500 sq ft house (=175 linear feet) $1,500

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