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Listed are approximate repair cost. Please remember that costs from contractor
to contractor can vary as much as 300%. Always, always get at least three
estimates before making a decision.
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Clean & service A/C or Heat Pump

Clean evaporator/condenser coils
Clean condensate drain
Install/replace existing condensing unit
Install/replace existing evaporator & condenser
Install/replace fan on forced air unit
Install/replace heat pump or A/C compressor
Install/replace drip pan on air handler
Replace fan motor @ condenser
Service & add Freon to A/C or Heat Pump

$100 - $200 ea.

$75 - $200 ea.
$65 - $100 ea.
$1,200 $3,000 ea.
$2,500 $5,500 ea.
$250 $450 ea.
$800 $1,500 ea.
$150 $400 ea.
$225 - $400 ea.
$125 - $250 ea.

Appliances
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Add/replace garage door opener

Add/replace window air conditioner
Install/replace range
Install/replace wall oven
Install/replace cook top
Install/replace dishwasher
Install/replace garbage disposal
Install/replace trash compactor
Install/replace range hood / exhaust fan
Install/replace microwave-built in
Repair/replace range / oven elements
Repair/replace dishwasher gasket
Repair/replace range / oven gasket
Repair/replace refrigerator gasket
Repair/replace range / cooktop burners

$300 & up
$375 - $800 ea.
$450 $1,500 ea.
$850 $1,900 ea.
$350 $1,200 ea.
$400 $900 ea.
$175 $450 ea.
$350 $650 ea.
$150 $500 ea.
$350 $1,050 ea.
$100-$150 ea.
$100 & up
$100 & up
$125 & up
$75 - $100 ea.

Electrical
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Rewire entire house including panel

Upgrade electric service to house including panel:
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$3 - $5 psf

upgrade to 100 amps

$1,000 $1,500 ea.

upgrade to 200 amps

Replace main entrance cable
Replace meter base
Repair loose meter base
Repair loose overhead entrance cable
Add exterior grounding rod
Install underground (buried) wire
Replace main panel box only
Replace 110v circuit breaker

$1,500 $2,000 ea.

$500 $750 ea.
$250 $500 ea.
$50 $150 ea.
$75 $150 ea.
$100 $200 ea.
$5 $10 plf
$500 $800 ea.
$50 $100 ea.

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Replace 220v circuit breaker

Add GFCI breaker / outlet
Add grounding strap to water line
Add grounding strap across meter base
Replace ungrounded wires including knob and
tube with grounded romex
Add additional receptacles or replace
ungrounded receptacles with grounded
Replace grounded receptacle with GFCI
Install new basic light and switch
Replace/repair light fixture
Replace defective light switch / outlet
Install junction box to repair spliced wires
Install covers where missing or broken
Install proper connectors for aluminum wiring
Install hard wired smoke detectors
Install battery powered smoke detectors
Install door bell
Install exhaust fan
Install attic fan
Install central vacuum
Install exterior spotlights
Install security system
Install phone or cable jack
Install bathroom vent fan
Install ceiling fan
Install phone or cable jack
Caulk/clean entry box & cable
Correct reversed polarity @ outlet / switch
Upgrade alum. outlet / switch to CO/ALR type

$75 $125 ea.

$75 $150 ea.
$50 $100 ea.
$25 $75 ea.
$3.50 $6.50 psf

$45 $100 ea.

$50 $75 ea.
$150 $350 ea.
$75 $150 ea.
$50 $75 ea.
$25 $50 ea.
$3 $5 ea.
$0.50 $1 psf
$75 $150 ea.
$50 $100 ea.
$50 $250 ea.
$250 $550 ea.
$350 $550 ea.
$1,500 $3,500 ea.
$150 $300 ea.
$500 and up
$25 - $50 ea.
$100 - $200 ea.
$150 - $350 ea.
$150 $350 ea.
$75 - $125 ea.
$50 min + $10 ea.
$75 min + $30-$50
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Exterior
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Roofing shingles-install new:

- asphalt shingles-20 to 30 year over existing

$1.00 $1.50 psf

- wood shake / shingles

$3.50 $5.50 psf

- slate / tile roof

$5.50 $8.50 psf

- plastic shingles

$3.50 $5.50 psf

- tear off existing shingles-add for each layer

- steep roof add
- install ridge vent

$25 $50 psf

$50 $100 psf
$6 $10 plf

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- install ice and water shield

Rolled roofing
Rubber roofing
Built up/tar & gravel roofing
Metal roofing
Install skylight
Install roof flashing along a wall
Install chimney flashing
Line existing box gutter with rubber
Install gutters and downspouts:
- aluminum

$5 $8 plf

- galvanized

$3 $6 plf

- copper

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$1 $3 plf
$1.50 $2.50 psf
$3.00 $5.00 psf
$3.50 $5.50 psf
$2.50 $6.50 psf
$350 $850 ea.
$3 $6 plf
$150 $350 ea.
$20 $30 plf

$8 $12 plf

- gutter screening or covering

$1.50 $8 plf

- downspout
Replace face boards / fascia
Replace soffit
Siding-install or replace with new

$1 $5 plf
$20 $35 plf
$2 $4 psf

- vinyl

$3.00 $6.00 psf

- aluminum

$4.00 $6.00 psf

- wood/hardboard

$4.00 $8.00 psf

- steel
Repoint masonry wall
Rebuild masonry wall
Rebuild chimney-exterior only
Replace masonry weather cap
Install new metal chimney cap
Concrete patio-new
Concrete patio-repair with bonding
Porch-wood-replace with new
Porch railing
Deck-install new

$4.00 $6.00 psf

$3 $5 psf
$8 $14 psf
$75 $125 plf
$125 $200 ea.
$150 $350 ea.
$8 $12 psf
$2 $4 psf
$15 $20 psf
$15 $40 plf

- pressure treated

$15 $25 psf

- cedar

$30 $50 psf

- composite

$20 $40 psf

- railing

$10 $30 plf

- steps
Replace damaged wood trim

$50 $100 plf

$5 $15 plf

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Paint wall or trim

Replace caulk
Concrete walk-new
Concrete walk-repair with bonding
Concrete driveway-new
Concrete driveway-repair with bonding
Asphalt driveway-new
Asphalt driveway-resurface
Seal driveway
Install drain at bottom of driveway
Add/replace storm windows
Replace double garage door
Replace single garage door
Replace wood posts @deck / porch
Replace wood stairs @ deck
Repoint / tuckpoint masonry

$1 $2 psf
$0.50 $1 plf
$8 $12 psf
$2 $4 psf
$8 $15 psf
$2 $4 psf
$6 $12 psf
$3 $6 psf
$1 $3 psf
$8 $12 plf
$50-$150 ea.
$800 & up
$500 & up
$100 - $150 ea.
$200 - $400 & up
$5 - $10 plf & up

Foundation / Basement / Structural

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Add fill dirt/regrade @ foundation

Add/regrade swale @ yard to improve drainage
Add/install metal support pole (3x8)
Add/install steel I-Beam (W10x15)
Inject cracks w/epoxy
Labor to set beam/pole
Build/rebuild detached garage
Build/repair retaining wall
Brickwork (labor to set, metals, etc)
Install sump pump / drain tile
Mudjack concrete slab / walk / etc
Stonework (labor to set, metals, etc)
Remove/replace concrete slab
Repair/replace concrete block walls
Repair/restrain 8 concrete block wall
Repair/replace rotted or damaged joist
Repair/replace rotted or damaged sill plate
Underpin corner of building
Underpin/replace foundation
Underpin/align masonry chimney
Waterproof foundation add drain tile
- Interior System
- Exterior System
Realign foundation wall
Install helical tie-backs

$500 & up
$450 - $750 p/side
$100 - $200 ea.
$20 plf & up
$350 & up ea.
$15 plf & up
$30 - $50 psf
$75 - $200 psf
$10 psf & up
$1,600 & up
$600 & up ea.
$15 psf & up
$10 psf & up
$225-$350 plf
$400 & up p/beam
$100 - $250 ea.
$75 - $100 plf & up
$1,100 $1,300 ea.
$500 plf & up
$2,500 - $3,000
$60 - $90 plf
$85 - $100 plf
$85 - $100 & up plf
$700 - $800 ea.

Heating

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Clean & service furnace / boiler

Install/replace new gas forced air furnace
Install/replace new oil forced air furnace

$125 - $250 ea.

$1,500 $3,500 ea.
$1,800 $3,000 ea.

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Install/replace new oil forced air furnace

$1,800 $3,000 ea.

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Install/replace new duct work

Install/replace new oil boiler
Install/replace new gas boiler
Install/replace baseboard heaters
Install/replace new hot water radiators
Install/replace new electric baseboard heat
Install/replace humidifier
Install/replace water circulator pump
Install/replace zone valves
Install/replace oil burner
Install/replace oil fuel tank above ground
Install/replace thermostat
Reline firebox on oil furnace
Remove/encapsulate asbestos @ ducts / pipes /
flue
Repair/replace burners
Replace blower motor
Replace electronic air cleaner
Replace fan switch
Replace gas valve
Replace thermocouple

$10 $15 plf

$2,800 $4,500 ea.
$2,500 $4,000 ea.
$150 $350 ea.
$250 $450 ea.
$15 $25 plf
$150 $450 ea.
$150 $250 ea.
$75 $150 ea.
$350 $550 ea.
$650 $1,000 ea.
$150 $600 ea.
$250 $450 ea.
$20 - $30 plf ($500
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$100 - $300 ea.
$150 - $250 ea.
$400 - $700 ea.
$75 - $150 ea.
$150 - $250 ea.
$75 - $150 ea.

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Interior

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Flooring-installing new
- sheet vinyl

$5.00 $7.50 psf

- vinyl tiles

$2.50 $8.50 psf

- wall to wall carpet

$3.00 $8.50 psf

- parquet flooring

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$4.50 $8 psf

- hardwood flooring

$6 $13 psf

- ceramic tile flooring

$8 $20 psf

- new sub floor

Clean carpets
Strip and refinish wood floors
Install new drywall
Install new plaster
Repair damage to drywall or plaster
Install new drop ceiling
Replace existing drop ceiling tiles
Install acoustic ceiling tiles
Windows-replace with new
- vinyl
- metal

$1.50 $2.50 psf

$0.05 $0.25 psf
$2 $4 psf
$1.50 $3.50 psf
$3 $5 psf
$2.50 $4.50 psf
$3.25 $5.50 psf
$0.25 $1 psf
$1.50 $3.50 psf
$300 $600 ea.
$200 $400 ea.

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- wood
- bay window
- bow window
- garden window
Windows-repair per sash
- replace single pane glass
- replace double pane glass
- replace ropes or springs
- replace windowsill
- replace window screen
Exterior doors-replace with new
- single door
- double door
- single door with side lites
- sliding door
- atrium door
- french doors
- storm door
- metal basement doors
- door hardware
Exterior door-repair
Interior door-replace with new
- hollow core slab
- hollow core raised panel
- solid wood-single door
- interior french doors
- closet doors
- door hardware
Interior door repair
Wood stairs-install new
Wood stairs-repair
Pull down attic stairs
Wood stair railing
Wood trim
Paint walls and trim
Hang wallpaper
Install insulation
Fireplace-install new
- install pre-fab fireplace with wall vent
- add for vertical metal chimney
- masonry fireplace
- add for chimney
- install glass doors
Fireplace repair
- replace damper
- repoint inside of fireplace
- rebuild inside of fireplace
- install metal liner
Install/replace
counter-tops
in chimney
(Corian)
flue

$200 $400 ea.

$400 $600 ea.
$1,200 $2,500 ea.
$1,800 $3,500 ea.
$800 $1,500 ea.
$25 $75 ea.
$75 $150 ea.
$50 $100 ea.
$50 $150 ea.
$25 $75 ea.
$450 $650 ea.
$650 $850 ea.
$1,200 $2,500 ea.
$800 $1,500 ea.
$900 $1,800 ea.
$1,200 $2,500 ea.
$200 $450 ea.
$500 $1,200 ea.
$45 $150 ea.
$25 $100 ea.
$75 $150 ea.
$125 $250 ea.
$200 $350 ea.
$400 $800 ea.
$150 $400 ea.
$45 $75 ea.
$10 $75 ea.
$50 $100 plf
$5 $50 plf
$350 $850 ea.
$5 $50 plf
$1 $5 plf
$0.25 $1 psf
$1.50 $3.50 psf
$.75 $2 psf
$2,000 $4,000 ea.
$75 $150 plf
$4,500 $10,500 ea.
$200 $400 plf
$250 $550 ea.
$250 $650 ea.
$150 $550 ea.
$500 $1,200 ea.
$80
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$150
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Install/replace counter-tops (Corian)

Install/replace wood paneling
Insulate attic to R-30
Insulate crawlspace / garage ceiling (batts) to R-19
Remove frame walls (not load bearing)
Repair/replace window glazing
Spray texture ceiling (no prep)

$200 plf & up

$40 p/sheet & up
$0.75 - $1.50 psf
$1.25 - $2.50 psf
$50 plf & up
$75 min & $20 ea.
$100 min. & $2 psf

Kitchen

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Total remodel of kitchen

Refinish/reface cabinets
Wood cabinets new-wall
Wood cabinets new-base
Counter top-replace with new
- formica
- solid surface

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- ceramic tile
Kitchen sink
Sink fixture
Replace sink trap

$50 $200 psf

$75 $150 plf
$100 $400 plf
$200 $500 plf
$40 $75 plf
$75 $125 plf
$100 $150 plf
$350 $1,250 ea.
$250 $850 ea.
$65 $100 ea.

Plumbing

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Total remodel of bathroom

Replace main water shut off valve
Replace main water supply line from street
Dig new well for water supply
Install new well pump
Install new water lines from well
Install new well pressure tank
Water heater-install new

$50 $150 psf

$150 $350 ea.
$25 $75 plf
$1,500 $3,500 ea.
$650 $1,000 ea.
$6 $10 plf
$350 $750 ea.

- 30 gallon

$300 $400 ea.

- 40 gallon

$400 $500 ea.

- 50 gallon

$500 $700 ea.

- dispose of old unit add

Water heater-repair
- replace electric heating element / thermostat
- replace gas valve/burner
- replace pressure relief valve
- add extension on pressure relief valve
- add drip pan
Add or replace septic system
Repair
Replaceseptic
septicdrain
tank field

$50 $75 ea.

$100 $150 ea.
$125 $150 ea.
$50 $100 ea.
$35 $75 ea.
$150 $450 ea.
$8,000 $15,000 ea.
$1,200
$1,800 $2,500
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Replace septic tank

Replace main waste line from street
Replace outside hose bib
Insulate supply piping
Replace existing supply piping with cpvc
Replace existing supply piping with copper
Replace existing waste piping with pvc
Replace existing waste piping with cast iron
Install new shutoff valve
Install new toilet
Replace toilet hardware
Replace toilet wax seal
Install new bath vanity and sink basin
Install new bath pedestal sink
Install new sink faucet
Replace sink trap
Replace sink pop-up drain control
Install new fiberglass tub / shower combo
Install new fiberglass shower stall
Repair crack or chips in fiberglass tub / shower
Install new tile shower stall
Replace damaged tile
Regrout tile
Install cast iron bath tub
Install tile tub surround
Install fiberglass tub surround
Install glass doors
Install tub or shower fixture
Replace tub pop-up drain control
Repair hot-cold water reversed at fixtures
Install drip pan under washing machine
Install vent piping for dryer
Add/enclose 1/2 bath @ basement
Add/enclose 3/4 bath @ basement
Clean out drain w/snake
Install glass shower doors
Install whirlpool tub
Regrout tile @ bath / shower
Repair/replace drain or trap
Repair simple leak (service call)
Replace bathtub & ceramic tile
Replace/extend gas lines (inside)
Replace shower, pan, mud & tile
Retile & mud @ tub / shower enclosure

$1,800 $2,500 ea.

$25 $75 plf
$75 $150 ea.
$1 $3 plf
$5 $10 plf
$10 $15 plf
$5 $10 plf
$10 $15 plf
$25 $50 ea.
$200 $500 ea.
$50 $100 ea.
$50 $125 ea.
$250 $1,500 ea.
$350 $1,500 ea.
$75 $150 ea.
$65 $100 ea.
$50 $100 ea.
$650 $1,200 ea.
$450 $800 ea.
$150 $350 ea.
$1,500 $3,500 ea.
$10 $25 psf
$5 $10 psf
$250 $550 ea.
$10 $25 psf
$250 $650 ea.
$150 $550 ea.
$250 $1,000 ea.
$100 $350 ea.
$150 $300 ea.
$150 $450 ea.
$5 $10 plf
$1,800 & up
$2,400 & up
$75 - $200
$150 - $400
$2,000 & up
$75 - $175 min.
$75 - $200 ea.
$75 - $125 ea.
$1,500 & up
$25-$35 plf/min.
$1,500 & up
$750 - $1,800 ea.

Roof / Flashings / Gutters / Chimney

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Add splashblocks / extend downspouts

Align & respike gutters

$10 - $25 ea.

$100 & up

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Align & respike gutters

Caulk/repair metal flashing
Clean gutters & downspouts
Clean/sweep & evaluate chimney / flue
Install passive roof vents / caps
Install soffit vents
Repair/replace flashings or valley
Repair slate / tile roof
Replace ridge shingles @ wood roof
Spot maintenance @ wood roofs
Strip/replace tar & gravel roof
Tuckpoint chimney above roof line

$100 & up
$100 & up
$50 - $75 & up
$150 - $300 ea.
$35 - $85 ea.
$35 - $65 ea.
$200 min & up
$50 p/slate/tile & up
$6 plf & up
$350 850 min. & up
$10 - $15 psf
$175 min. & up

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Skim top coat

Install new
Repair Stucco / EIFS
Caulk windows / doors
Caulk breach locations
Seal exposed wall bottom
Install kickout flashings
Install deck flashing
Install window drain pan
Install window head flashing
Install door head flashing
Remove & replace substrate / framing
Repair cracks or delamination
Repair holes or minor damage
General caulking
Install backer rod & caulk

$3 $5 psf
$5 $8 psf
$8 $14 psf
$65 $75 ea.
$10 $15 ea.
$5 $6 plf
$225 $300 ea.
$34 $45 plf
$75 $125 plf
$12 $14 plf
$17 $20 plf
$40 $50 psf
$100 $125 ea.
$35 $40 ea.
$3 $5 plf
$5 $6 plf

Foundation Crack
Repairs.................................................................................................$400-800
(Depending On Approach)
Lot Drainage
Improvements.............................................................................................$500 And Up
Sloped Roofing Replacement
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Bay Window Roofing Improvements
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Re-Install
Skylight..............................................................................................................$400-700
Gutter and Downspout

Replacement...............................................................................$700-1000
Rebuild
Chimney................................................................................................................$7001000
Paint/Stain Exterior Wall Surfaces And
Trim...............................................................$1000 And Up
Paint/Caulk Windows And
Trim.....................................................................................$500 And Up
Siding Repairs And Painting
............................................................................................$1500 And Up
Siding Replacement
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Window
Replacement........................................................................................................$350
And Up (Each)
Storm Window
Installation...............................................................................................$75-150 Each
Install Aluminum Soffit/Fascia And Gutters
.................................................................$1200-1800
Overhead Garage Door
Replacement..............................................................................$700-1200
Install Overhead Garage Door Opener
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Rebuild Garage
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Re-Surface
Driveway.........................................................................................................$1500-2500
Build
Deck...........................................................................................................................10
Per Square Foot And Up
Upgrade Electrical Service To 100
Amps......................................................................$700-1000
Upgrade Electrical Service To 200
Amps......................................................................$1200-1500

Replace Main Electrical Panel

.........................................................................................$400-600
Aluminum Wire Improvements
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Add Additional Electrical Outlets
...................................................................................$50 And Up (Each)
Add GFCI Receptacles/Breakers
.....................................................................................$50 And Up (Each)
Add 220V Dedicated Electrical Circuit
..........................................................................$150-250
Furnace
Replacement.........................................................................................................$20002500
High Efficiency Furnace
...................................................................................................$3000-4000
Electronic Air Cleaner
Installation..................................................................................$400-600
Ductwork Cleaning
............................................................................................................$100-300
Furnace Blower Motor Replacement
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Boiler
Replacement............................................................................................................$25003500
Add Circulating Pump To Heating
System....................................................................$300-500
Radiator Control Valve Repairs
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Buried Oil Tank
Removal.................................................................................................$2000 And Up
Set Back Thermostat
Installation.....................................................................................$75-150
Central Air Conditioning
Installation..............................................................................$2000-2500