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Repair Renovation Cost Guideline

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EXTERIOR
Install eaves trough.(inc downspout)
Install vinyl siding
Install stucco
Install brick
Install parging
Install stone

Install a deck (cedar)
(Pressure treated)

Re-surface asphalt driveway
Install interlocking brick

$

6-8 lin ft
3-5 sq ft
6 -11sq ft
11sq ft and up
3 sq ft
18-25 sq ft

20-25 sq ft
12-15 sq ft

3-5 sq ft
6-8 sq ft

ROOFING, FLASHINGS AND CHIMNEYS
Strip and re-roof - asphalt shingles
Asphalt shingles over existing
Strip/replace tar and gravel roof
Repair slates

Install cedar shakes/shingles
New flashings for standard chimney
Install saddle or cricket at chimney
Re flash standard skylight
Repair valley flashings

Re build masonry chimney from roof up
Re-point masonry chimney
Install concrete cap
Install metal chimney cap
Sweep a chimney
Install attic vents (static)
Install rotary attic vents

 
3-5 sq ft
1.25-200 sq ft
5-10 sq ft
28-32 ea

7-9 sq ft
300-400
350-500
300-400
20-35 lin ft

150-200 lin ft
75 per hr
150-325
75-100
100-200
75ea
100ea

STRUCTURE
Underpin or add foundations. (min 3,000)
Replace sill beam
Replace main beam in basement
Install tele-post with foundation

Insect inspection
Seal vertical crack - concrete wall

Build an addition (2 story)
Build a single garage
Build a double garage
Fill in a swimming pool

 
250-300 lin ft
60 lin ft and up
1000-1500
200-400

125-250
250 and up

150-325 sq ft
10,000 and up
12,000 and up
5000 and up

INSULATION
Insulate attic to R.30
Insulate walls (blown in)
Insulate walls (framed)

 

 
1.25-2.50 sq ft
2.50-3.50 sq ft
1.25 sq ft and up
INTERIOR
Install drywall over plaster
Remove old plaster, install new drywall
Spray stipple on ceiling
Install drywall on studs

Install hardwood floors
Sand and finish hardwood
Install ceramics inc. sub floor
Install sheet vinyl

Install central vacuum system
Install a door closer (Man door)
Install a garage door opener

$

1.75-2.25 sq ft
3.25-5.00 sq ft
1.00 sq ft
1.50-3.25 sq ft

8 -10sq ft
2.50 -4sq ft.
10 sq ft and up
8.50 sq ft and up

800 and up
100-150
250-350

PLUMBING
Replace toilet seal
Replace electric hot water tank
Replace main water shut off valve
Replace leaking shower
Install a basement bathroom

Replace galvanized pipes with copper:
Bungalow - 2 bathrooms

Whole house water filter
Under sink water filter

Septic tank pump out
Install a drain at bottom of a sloped drive

 
125-175
400 and up
175-200
1000 and up
3500 and up

 
2000 and up

approx 1000
approx 500

150-250
1000 and up

ELECTRICAL
Upgrade aluminium wiring
using copper pigtails (house)
Install 220 volt circuit (dryer/stove)
Install GFI. on existing circuit
Install bathroom fan

Upgrade to 100 amps (includes panel)
Upgrade to 200 amps (includes panel)
Install new breaker panel
Install auxiliary panel
Re-wire a whole house

 
 
800-1500
200-350
50-75
200-300

1500 and up
2000 and up
450-600
150-300 and up
3000 and up

HEATING
Install new oil tank
Remove old oil tank (not in ground)
Install metal liner for gas appliance
Install insulated flue (Wood stove)
Install Woodstove (incl flue)
Install gas fireplace
 
700-900
200-350
350-500
1500 and up
2500 and up
3000 and up
The prices shown on this page are for guidance only.  You may or may not be able to obtain services at these rates in your area.
Homeguard Building Inspections Ltd does not offer renovation services.  You should obtain three quotations before awarding any contracts.
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