The following information is provided by Freddie Mac, and provides a rough guide for estimating remodeling and repair costs.
|
Additions
|
Costs
|
| Build addition |
$70 to $120 per square foot |
| Enclose porch |
$5,500 to $15,000 |
| Drywall ceiling over plaster |
$1.50 to $2.00 per square foot |
|
Basement
|
Costs
|
| Convert basement to $legal rental unit |
$30,000 to $50,000 |
|
Bathroom
|
Costs
|
| Remodel bathroom |
$7,000 to $12,000 |
| Add half bathroom |
$3,500 to $5,000 |
| Add full bathroom |
$7,000 to $12,000 |
|
Electrical Service
|
Costs
|
| Increase service to $200 amps |
$700 to $1,200 |
| Run separate electrical lines |
$150 to $300 |
Install connectors on outlets
(of aluminum wired homes) |
$15 to $20 per connection/
$2,000 to $3,000 (whole house) |
|
Exterior
|
Costs
|
| Regrade lawn |
$500 to $1,500 |
| New gutters and downspouts |
$2.50 to $3.50 per linear foot |
|
Fireplaces
|
Costs
|
| Build masonry fireplace |
$3,300 to $4,800 |
| Install prefabricated fireplace |
$1,800 to $2,300 |
| Reline chimney with terra cotta |
$2,000 |
|
Floors
|
Costs
|
| Sand and finish wood floors |
$1.50 to $3.30 per square foot |
| Install ceramic tile floor |
$11 to $22 per square foot |
| Install vinyl tile floor |
$2.64 to $5.34 per square foot |
| Install wall-to-wall carpet |
$3.38 to $6.61 per square foot |
|
Garages
|
Costs
|
| Build single car garage |
$6,000 to $9,500 |
| Build double car garage |
$8,000 to $12,000 |
|
Heating and Air Conditioning
|
Costs
|
| Replace warm air furnace |
$1,500 to $3,800 |
| Replace electric heat pump |
$2,200 to $3,600 |
| Replace central air conditioning system (electric) |
$1,500 to $3,000 |
| Replace central air conditioning system (gas) |
$2,600 to $3,500 |
| Install humidifier |
$300 to $550 |
| Install electrostatic air cleaner |
$500 to $750 |
| Replace hot water boiler |
$2,500 to $3,500 |
| Install attic ventilation |
$250 to $450 |
|
Insulation
|
Costs
|
| Insulate attic / basement |
$.75 to $1.20 per square foot |
|
Kitchen
|
Costs
|
| Remodel kitchen |
$8,000 and up |
|
Plumbing
|
Costs
|
| Hot water heater |
|
| (40-gallon capacity) |
$400 to $650 |
| (75-gallon capacity) |
$300 to $550 |
| Install new well |
$3,000 to $5,000 |
| Install new septic system |
$3,000 to $5,000 |
| Install sump pump |
$400 to $500 |
| Install French drain and sump pump |
$2,000 to $3,500 |
|
Roofs
|
Costs
|
| Asphalt / fiberglass shingles– |
|
| Install over existing shingles |
$1 to $1.20 per square foot |
| Remove existing shingles and install new |
$1.30 to $1.75 per square foot |
|
Windows
|
Costs
|
| Install storm windows |
$60 to $100 each |
| Replace existing windows |
$250 to $500 each |
© 1995-2000 Freddie Mac. All rights reserved.
Reproduced with permission from Freddie Mac.
|
 Return to $home page
All Point Home Inspections
(360) 394-1667
(206) 898-9000
Contact us by email
|
|
| Copyright © 2002-2005 All Point Home Inspections, all rights reserved. |
|
|
