The following costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and improvements to a typical three bedroom home. The costs are based on information obtained in the east-central area of Ontario. Our experience has shown that actual contractor quotations can vary by as much as 300%. It is advisable to obtain estimates from more than one contractor.
RoofingFlashingsChimneys
Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles $1.25-$2.00 per . Strip and reshingle on medium sloped roof $2.50-$3.50 per . Strip and reshingle on steep Miguel Sano Twins Jersey , high or complex roof $4.00-$6.00 per . Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles $5.00-$9.00 per . Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof $5.00-$8.00 per . (min. $1000) Strip and replace single-ply membrane $5.00-$8.00 per . (min. $750) Reflash typical skylight or chimney $300.00-$500.00 Rebuild typical chimney above roof line $100.00-$200.00 per . (min. $300) Repoint typical chimney above roof line $6.00-$8.00 per . (min. $250)
Exterior
Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts $4.00-$5.00 per . (min. $500) Install aluminum soffits and fascia $8.00-$12.00 per . Install aluminum or vinyl siding $3.50-$5.00 per . Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar) $3.00-4.50 per . (min. $200) Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) $6.00-$8.00 per . (min. $200) Parge foundation walls $3.00-$4.00 per . Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tile $100.00-$150.00 per . (min. $1000) Install a deck $18.00-$25.00 per . (min. $1000) Resurface existing asphalt driveway $2.50-$4.00 per . Install interlocking brick driveway $6.00-$8.00 per . Rebuild exterior basement stairwell $3500.00-$5000.00 Build detached garage (single) $8000.00 and up Build detached garage (double) $12000.00 and up Build retaining wall (wood) $20.00-$25.00 per . (min. $500) Build retaining wall (concrete) $30.00-$40.00 per . (min $500) Painting (trim only) $1500.00-$2500.00 Painting (trim and wall surfaces) $3000.00 and up
Structure
Underpin one corner of house $3500.00 and up Underpin or add foundations $300.00 and up per . (min. $3000) Lower basement floor by underpinning andor bench footings $150.00-$300.00 per . (min. $5000) Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete $60.00 and up per . (min. $500) Install basement support post with proper foundation $300.00-$400.00 Perform chemical treatment for termites $1300.00 and up Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation $400.00-$800.00
Electrical
Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel) $1000.00-$1300.00 Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if new panel not required) $500.00-$700.00 Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps $1800.00-$2200.00 Install new circuit breaker panel $500.00-$700.00 Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) $50.00-$100.00 Add 120 volt circuit $150.00-$250.00 Add 240 volt circuit $250.00-$350.00 Add conventional receptacle $75.00-$150.00 Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle $60.00-$90.00 Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (COALR)(assuming several are required) $10.00-$15.00 ea. Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles Jonathan Schoop Twins Jersey , connectors Kirby Puckett Twins Jersey , etc. $500.00-$700.00 Rewire outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) $5.00-$10.00 ea.
Heating
Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace $1700.00-$2500.00 Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace $3000.00-$4000.00 Install humidifier $200.00-$400.00 Install electronic air filter $500.00-$800.00 Install mid-efficiency boiler $2500.00-$4000.00 Install high-efficiency boiler $5000.00-$9000.00 Rebuild firepot (refractory) on boiler $500.00-$800.00 Install circulating pump $400.00-$600.00 Install chimney liner for gas appliance $300.00-$700.00 Install chimney liner for oil appliance $700.00-$1800.00 Install programmable thermostat $200.00-$300.00 Remove oil tank from basement $400.00 and up Remove abandoned underground oil tank $3000.00 and up Replace radiator valve $75.00-$150.00 Add electric baseboard heater $250.00-$350.00 Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (bungalow) $8000.00-$10000.00 Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (two storey) $15000.00-$20000.00 Clean ductwork $250.00 and up
CoolingHeat Pumps
Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system $2000.00-$3000.00 Add heat pump to forced-air system $4000.00-$5000.00 Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser $1200.00-$2000.00 Install independant air conditioning system $8000.00-$15000.00
Insulation
Insulate open attic to modern standards .50-$1.25 per . Blow insulation into flat roof Justin Morneau Youth Jersey , cathedral ceiling or wall cavity $2.00-$3.50 per . Improve attic ventilation $40.00-$50.00 per vent
Plumbing
Replace galvanized piping with copper (2 story with one bathroom) $2000.00-$2500.00 Replace water line to house $1500.00-$3500.00 Replace toilet $300.00 and up Replace basin Rod Carew Youth Jersey , including faucets $350.00 and up Replace bathtub Bert Blyleven Youth Jersey , including ceramic tile and faucets $2000.00 and u Install whirlpool bath Kent Hrbek Youth Jersey , including faucets $3000.00 and up Retile bathtub enclosure $800.00-$1200.00 Replace leaking shower stall pan $1000.00-$1600.00 Rebuild tile shower stall $1500.00-$2500.00 Replace laundry tubs $250.00-$500.00 Remodel four-piece bathroom completely $6000.00 and up Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers $3000.00 and up Install submersible pump $800.00 and up Install suction or jet pump $400.00-$600.00 Install modest basement bathroom $4000.00 an