| The following costs are intended as ballpark | | | | electrician already there) $5.00-$10.00 |
| estimates for repairs and improvements to a | | | | ea.HeatingInstall mid-efficiency forced-air furnace |
| typical three bedroom home. The costs are based | | | | $1700.00-$2500.00 |
| on information obtained in the east-central area of | | | | Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace |
| Ontario. Our experience has shown that actual | | | | $3000.00-$4000.00 |
| contractor quotations can vary by as much as | | | | Install humidifier $200.00-$400.00 |
| 300%. It is advisable to obtain estimates from | | | | Install electronic air filter $500.00-$800.00 |
| more than one contractor.Roofing/Flashings | | | | Install mid-efficiency boiler $2500.00-$4000.00 |
| Chimneys Install conventional asphalt shingles over | | | | Install high-efficiency boiler $5000.00-$9000.00 |
| existing shingles $1.25-$2.00 per sq.ft. | | | | Rebuild firepot (refractory) on boiler |
| Strip and reshingle on medium sloped roof | | | | $500.00-$800.00 |
| $2.50-$3.50 per sq.ft. | | | | Install circulating pump $400.00-$600.00 |
| Strip and reshingle on steep, high or complex | | | | Install chimney liner for gas appliance |
| roof $4.00-$6.00 per sq.ft. | | | | $300.00-$700.00 |
| Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles $5.00-$9.00 | | | | Install chimney liner for oil appliance |
| per sq.ft. | | | | $700.00-$1800.00 |
| Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof | | | | Install programmable thermostat $200.00-$300.00 |
| $5.00-$8.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) | | | | Remove oil tank from basement $400.00 and up |
| Strip and replace single-ply membrane | | | | Remove abandoned underground oil tank |
| $5.00-$8.00 per sq.ft. (min. $750) | | | | $3000.00 and up |
| Reflash typical skylight or chimney | | | | Replace radiator valve $75.00-$150.00 |
| $300.00-$500.00 | | | | Add electric baseboard heater $250.00-$350.00 |
| Rebuild typical chimney above roof line | | | | Convert from hot water heating to forced-air |
| $100.00-$200.00 per lin.ft. (min. $300) | | | | (bungalow) $8000.00-$10000.00 |
| Repoint typical chimney above roof line | | | | Convert from hot water heating to forced-air |
| $6.00-$8.00 per sq.ft. (min. $250)Exterior Install | | | | (two storey) $15000.00-$20000.00 |
| galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts | | | | Clean ductwork $250.00 and upCooling/Heat |
| $4.00-$5.00 per lin.ft. (min. $500) | | | | PumpsAdd central air conditioning on existing |
| Install aluminum soffits and fascia $8.00-$12.00 | | | | forced-air system $2000.00-$3000.00 |
| per lin.ft. | | | | Add heat pump to forced-air system |
| Install aluminum or vinyl siding $3.50-$5.00 per | | | | $4000.00-$5000.00 |
| sq.ft. | | | | Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser |
| Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar) $3.00-4.50 per | | | | $1200.00-$2000.00 |
| sq.ft. (min. $200) | | | | Install independant air conditioning system |
| Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) $6.00-$8.00 | | | | $8000.00-$15000.00Insulation Insulate open attic to |
| per sq.ft. (min. $200) | | | | modern standards $0.50-$1.25 per sq.ft. |
| Parge foundation walls $3.00-$4.00 per sq.ft. | | | | Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or |
| Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping | | | | wall cavity $2.00-$3.50 per sq.ft. |
| tile $100.00-$150.00 per lin.ft. (min. $1000) | | | | Improve attic ventilation $40.00-$50.00 per |
| Install a deck $18.00-$25.00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) | | | | ventPlumbing Replace galvanized piping with |
| Resurface existing asphalt driveway $2.50-$4.00 | | | | copper (2 story with one bathroom) |
| per sq.ft. | | | | $2000.00-$2500.00 |
| Install interlocking brick driveway $6.00-$8.00 per | | | | Replace water line to house $1500.00-$3500.00 |
| sq.ft. | | | | Replace toilet $300.00 and up |
| Rebuild exterior basement stairwell | | | | Replace basin, including faucets $350.00 and up |
| $3500.00-$5000.00 | | | | Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets |
| Build detached garage (single) $8000.00 and up | | | | $2000.00 and u |
| Build detached garage (double) $12000.00 and up | | | | Install whirlpool bath, including faucets $3000.00 |
| Build retaining wall (wood) $20.00-$25.00 per sq.ft. | | | | and up |
| (min. $500) | | | | Retile bathtub enclosure $800.00-$1200.00 |
| Build retaining wall (concrete) $30.00-$40.00 per | | | | Replace leaking shower stall pan |
| sq.ft. (min $500) | | | | $1000.00-$1600.00 |
| Painting (trim only) $1500.00-$2500.00 | | | | Rebuild tile shower stall $1500.00-$2500.00 |
| Painting (trim and wall surfaces) $3000.00 and | | | | Replace laundry tubs $250.00-$500.00 |
| upStructure Underpin one corner of house | | | | Remodel four-piece bathroom completely |
| $3500.00 and up | | | | $6000.00 and up |
| Underpin or add foundations $300.00 and up per | | | | Connect waste plumbing system to municipal |
| lin.ft. (min. $3000) | | | | sewers $3000.00 and up |
| Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or | | | | Install submersible pump $800.00 and up |
| bench footings $150.00-$300.00 per lin.ft. (min. | | | | Install suction or jet pump $400.00-$600.00 |
| $5000) | | | | Install modest basement bathroom $4000.00 and |
| Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete | | | | upInterior Add drywall over plaster $1.50-$2.50 |
| $60.00 and up per lin.ft. (min. $500) | | | | per sq.ft. |
| Install basement support post with proper | | | | Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.50-$3.00 per |
| foundation $300.00-$400.00 | | | | sq.ft. |
| Perform chemical treatment for termites | | | | Install replacement windows $30.00-$50.00 per |
| $1300.00 and up | | | | sq.ft. |
| Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation | | | | Install storm window $100.00-$200.00 |
| $400.00-$800.00ElectricalUpgrade electrical service | | | | Install masonry fireplace (if flue already |
| to 100 amps (including new panel) | | | | roughed-in) $2000.00 and up |
| $1000.00-$1300.00 | | | | Install zero-clearance firelace (including chimney) |
| Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if new | | | | $3000.00 and up |
| panel not required) $500.00-$700.00 | | | | Install glass doors on fireplace $300.00 and up |
| Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps | | | | Install skylight $1500.00-$3000.00 |
| $1800.00-$2200.00 | | | | Remodel kitchen completely $10,000.00 and up |
| Install new circuit breaker panel $500.00-$700.00 | | | | Install conventional alarm system $1000.00 and |
| Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) | | | | upCopyright Gil Strachan - All rights reserved.Gil |
| $50.00-$100.00 | | | | Strachan is a professional home inspector, |
| Add 120 volt circuit $150.00-$250.00 | | | | representing Electrospec Home Inspection |
| Add 240 volt circuit $250.00-$350.00 | | | | Services in east-central Ontario, Canada since |
| Add conventional receptacle $75.00-$150.00 | | | | 1994. Visit to learn more about home |
| Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault | | | | inspections."The Home Reference Book" |
| circuit receptacle $60.00-$90.00 | | | | You can probably find a home inspection for a |
| Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum | | | | little less than what we ask, but you probably |
| compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming several are | | | | won't find the Home Reference Book. A $60 |
| required) $10.00-$15.00 ea. | | | | value, this solutions-oriented reference tool comes |
| Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible | | | | free with every inspection we perform.It's the |
| receptacles, connectors, etc. $500.00-$700.00 | | | | first tool you should have around the house! |
| Rewire outlet with reversed polarity (assuming | | | | |