The following cost estimates are for repairs to a typical home. Quotations can vary by as much as 200%.
Roofing/Flashings/Chimneys:
-Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles $1.25-$2 per sq.ft.
-Strip conventional asphalt shingles $1.25-$2 per sq.ft.
-Strip and reshingle on medium sloped roof $2.50-$3.50 per sq.ft.
-Strip and reshingle on steep, high or complex roof $4-$6 per sq.ft.
-Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles $5-$9 per sq.ft.
-Strip and re-roof with slate tiles $12+ per sq.ft.
-Strip and re-roof with clay tiles $7-$10 per sq.ft.
-Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof $5-$8 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
-Strip and replace single-ply membrane $5-$8 per sq.ft. (min. $750)
-Reflash typical skylight or chimney $300-$500
-Rebuild typical chimney above roof line $100-$200 per lin.ft. (min. $300)
-Repoint typical chimney above roof line $6-$8 per sq.ft. (min. $250)
-Install Typical wall flashing $3-$4 per lin.ft.
-Install roof vent $60-$90 per vent
The average Kingston home would cost $2300 – $2800 to reshingle on top of the existing roof and an additional $1500- $1900 to strip the existing shingles first.
Exterior:
-Install wood deck $13 – $16 sq.ft. -Install 5′ wood fence $18-$25 lin.ft.
- Install 4′ chain link fence $6.50-$8.25 lin.ft.
-Install 2′ x 4′ skylight $2400 +
-Install galvanized or aluminum gutters $2.50-$3.50 per lin.ft.
-Install galvanized or aluminum downspouts $2.50-$3.50 per lin.ft.
-Install aluminum fascia $3-$3.75 per lin.ft.
-Install aluminum soffits $4.50-$5.50 per lin.ft.
-Install aluminum or vinyl siding $3.50-$5 per sq.ft.
-Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar) $3-4.50 per sq.ft. (min. $200)
-Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) $6-$8 per sq.ft. (min. $200)
-Install exterior stucco $6.50-$8.50 per sq.ft.
-Install exterior brick veneer $8.50-$10.75 per sq.ft.
-Parge foundation walls $3-$4 per sq.ft.
-Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tile $100-$150 per lin.ft. (min. $1000)
-Install a deck $18-$25 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
-Install a flagstone patio $13-$17.50 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
-Install new asphalt driveway $2.75-$4 per sq.ft.
-Resurface existing asphalt driveway $1.75-$2.50 per sq.ft.
-Install stamped concrete driveway or patio $8-$10 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
-Install interlocking brick driveway $6-$8 per sq.ft.
-Rebuild exterior basement stairwell $3500-$5000
-Build detached garage (single) $8000 and up
-Build detached garage (double) $12000 and up
-Build retaining wall (wood) $20-$25 per sq.ft. (min. $500)
-Build retaining wall (concrete) $30-$40 per sq.ft. (min $500)
-Painting (trim only) $1500-$2500
-Painting (trim and wall surfaces) $3000 and up
Structure:
-Underpin one corner of house $3500 and up
-Underpin or add foundations $150 to $300 and up per lin.ft. (min. $3000)
-Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings $150-$300 per lin.ft. (min. $5000)
-Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete $60 and up per lin.ft. (min. $500)
-Install basement support post with proper foundation $300-$400
-Perform chemical treatment for termites $1300 and up
-Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation $400-$800
Electrical:
-Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel) $1000-$1300
-Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if suitably sized panel already exists) $500-$700
-Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps $1800-$2200
-Install new circuit breaker panel $500-$700
-Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) $50-$100
-Add 120 volt circuit $150-$250
-Add 240 volt circuit $250-$350
-Add conventional receptacle $75-$150
-Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle $60-$90
-Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)(where several are req.) $10-$15 ea.
-Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles, connectors, etc. $500-$700
-Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) $5-$10 ea.
Heating:
-Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace $1700-$2500
-Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace $3000-$4000
-Install humidifier $200-$400
-Install electronic air filter $500-$800
-Install mid-efficiency boiler $2500-$4000
-Install high-efficiency boiler $5000-$9000
-Rebuild firepot (refractory) on boiler $500-$800
-Install circulating pump $400-$600
-Install chimney liner for gas appliance $300-$700
-Install chimney liner for oil appliance $700-$1800
-Install programmable thermostat $200-$300
-Remove oil tank from basement $400 and up
-Remove abandoned underground oil tank $3000 and up
Cooling/Heat Pumps:
-Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system $2000-$3000
-Add heat pump to forced-air system $4000-$5000
-Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser $1200-$2000
-Install independent air conditioning system $8000-$15000
Insulation:
-Insulate open attic to modern standards $0.50-$1.25 per sq.ft.
-Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity $2-$3.50 per sq.ft.
-Improve attic ventilation $40-$50 per vent
Plumbing:
-Replace galvanized piping with copper (2 storey with one bathroom) $2000-$2500
-Replace water line to house $1500-$3500
-Replace toilet $300 and up
-Replace basin, including faucets $350 and up
-Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets $2000 and up
-Install whirlpool bath, including faucets $3000 and up
-Retile bathtub enclosure $800-$1200
-Replace leaking shower stall pan $1000-$1600
-Rebuild tile shower stall $1500-$2500
-Replace laundry tubs $250-$500
-Remodel four-piece bathroom completely $6000 and up
-Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers $3000 and up
-Install submersible pump $800 and up
-Install suction or jet pump $400-$600
-Install modest basement bathroom $4000 and up
Interior:
-Add drywall over plaster $1.50-$2.50 per sq.ft.
-Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.50-$3 per sq.ft.
-Install replacement windows $30-$50 per sq.ft.
-Install thermal glass in existing frames$16-$19 per sq.ft.
-Install storm window $100-$200
-Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in) $2000 and up
-Install zero-clearance fireplace (including chimney) $3000 and up
-Install glass doors on fireplace $300 and up
-Remodel kitchen completely $10,000 and up
-Install conventional alarm system $1000 and up
Prices quoted here are typical only. Please have atleast three (3) qualified contractors give specific quotes for work being preformed. Contractors prices can vary in each of the areas above.