Ontario Professional Home Inspection. Home Improvement Costs for 2010

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1 Ontario Professional Home Inspection Home Improvement Costs for 2010 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. Roofing/Flashings/Chimneys Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles $ $2. 50 per sq. ft. Strip and re-roof with conventional asphalt shingles $ $4. 50 per sq. ft. Strip and re-roof with top-quality asphalt shingles $ $8. 00 per sq. ft. Strip and re-roof with low-slope asphalt shingles $ $5. 00 per sq. ft. Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles $ $ per sq. ft. Strip and re-roof with cedar shakes $ $ per sq. ft. Strip and re-roof with steel shingles $ $8. 00 per sq. ft. Strip and re-roof with aluminium shingles $ $7. 25 per sq. ft. Strip and re-roof with plastic shakes $ $7. 25 per sq. ft. Install concrete tile roofing (assuming no structural reinforcement) $ $ per sq. ft. Steel sheet roofing $ $ and up per sq. ft. Install new slate roof $ $ per sq. ft. Repair loose slates or tiles $ per slate/tiles Install asphalt roll roofing $ $4. 20 per sq. ft. Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof $ $ per sq. ft. (min. $1500) Strip and install modified bitumen roof membrane $ $ per sq. ft. (min. $1500) Synthetic rubber membrane $ $ per sq. ft. Improve flat roof drainage prior to installation of new membrane $ $4. 00 per sq. ft. Paint modified bitumen membrane $ $1. 50 per sq. ft. (min. $200) Install sheet metal on small roof surfaces $ $ per sq. ft. (min. $500) Re-flash typical skylight or chimney on asphalt roof $ $ Re-flash skylight or chimney on built-up or bitumen roof $ $ Install metal cricket for wide chimney $ $ Repair valley flashings on existing roof $ $ per lin. ft. (min. $500) Replace parapet wall flashing $ $ per lin. ft. (min. $500) Rebuild typical single-flue chimney above roof line $ $ per lin.ft. (min. $500) Rebuild typical double-flue chimney above roof line $ $ per lin.ft. (min. $500) Repoint typical single-flue chimney above roof line $ $ per row (min. $350) Repoint typical double-flue chimney above roof line $ $ per row (min. $350) Install concrete cap on typical single-flue chimney $ $ Install concrete cap on typical double-flue chimney $ $ Install rain cap on typical chimney $ $ each Replace roof sheathing (plywood or waferboard) $ $2. 00 per sq. ft. Exterior Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts $ $5. 00 per lin.ft. (min. $500) Provide downspout extensions $ $ each Clean gutters in fall or spring $ $

2 Install copper gutters and downspouts $ $ per lin. ft. Install aluminium soffit and fascia $ $ per lin. ft. Install aluminium siding $ $8. 00 per sq. ft. Install vinyl siding $ $ per sq. ft. Install cedar siding $ $ per sq. ft. Install paint grade siding $ $ per sq. ft. Install stucco $ $ per sq. ft. Re-point exterior wall (soft mortar) $ per sq. ft. (min. $500) Re-point exterior wall (hard mortar) $ $ per sq. ft. (min. $500) Replace deteriorated bricks $ $ per sq. ft. Rebuild parapet wall $ $ per sq. ft. Chemical cleaning of unpainted brick $ $3. 00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) Chemical cleaning of painted brick $ $6. 00 per sq.ft. (min. $1000) Sealing of brickwork $ $1. 00 per sq. ft. Paint exterior trim (not including any repairs) $ $ and up Paint trim and wall surfaces (not including any repairs) Parge foundation walls $ $4. 00 per sq.ft. Damp-proof foundation walls and install weeping tile $ $ per lin.ft. (min. $1000) Install a deck $ $ per sq. ft. Install deck on a flat roof $ $ per sq. ft. Resurface existing asphalt driveway $ $4. 00 per sq. ft. Seal asphalt driveway $ and up Install interlocking brick driveway $ $8. 00 per sq. ft. Install a concrete driveway $ $ per lin. ft. Install drain at bottom of sloped driveway $ $ Install concrete slab patio $ $8. 00 per sq.ft. Install concrete patio stones $ $5. 00 per sq.ft. Rebuild exterior basement stairwell $ $ Install drain at existing basement stairwell $ $ Build detached garage (single) $ and up Build detached garage (double) $ and up Break wood-soil contact at detached garage $ $ per lin.ft. (min. $500) Demolish and remove detached garage (dependent on dumping costs) $ and up Install garage door (single, metal, one-piece) $ $ Install garage door (single, wood, sectional) $ $ Install garage door (double, wood, sectional) $ $ Install garage door opener $ $ Build retaining wall (wood) $ $ per sq. ft. (min. $500) Build retaining wall (concrete) $ $ per sq. ft. (min $500) Replace porch steps (wood) $ $ Replace porch steps (concrete) $ $ Replace porch flooring $ $6. 00 per sq. ft. Replace porch skirting $ $ per lin. ft. Replace step railing $ $ Install wooden fencing $ $ per lin. ft. Install chain link fencing $ $ per lin. ft. Lay sod $ $2. 00 per sq. ft. 2

3 Install lawn sprinkler system Structure Underpin one corner of house $ and up Underpin or add foundations $ and up per lin. ft. (min. $3000) Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings $ $ per lin. ft. (min. $5000) Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete $ and up per lin. ft. (min. $500) Replace main beam in (unfinished) basement $ $ Re-support (sister) a floor joist $ $ (unobstructed) Install basement support post with proper foundation $ $ Perform chemical treatment for wood-boring insects $ and up Pest inspection performed by licensed specialist $ $ Remove or open load-bearing wall $ and up (excluding decorating) Remove partition wall $ $ (excluding decorating) Install door opening in interior wall $ $ Rebuild arch above window or door opening $ and up Install lintel above opening in masonry wall $ and up Install exterior basement stairwell $ and up Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation $ $ Build an addition, foundation to roof $ $ per sq. ft. Build an additional storey $ $ per sq. ft. Install collar ties $ $ each Install lateral bracing on collar ties $ $ Replace roof sheathing $ $6. 00 per sq. ft. Electrical Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel) $ $ Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if new panel not required) $ $ Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps $ $ Replace main ground (grounded to conductive water main) $ $ Replace main ground (rural, install ground rods) $ $ Install new circuit breaker panel $ $ Install auxiliary breaker panel $ $ Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) $ $ Add 120 volt circuit $ $ Add 240 volt circuit $ $ Add exterior outlet with waterproof cover $ $ Add conventional receptacle $ $ Add kitchen split receptacle $ $ Provide ground for conventional receptacle $ $ Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle $ $ Replace conventional receptacle with aluminium compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming several are required) $ $ ea. Upgrade entire house with aluminium compatible receptacles, connectors, etc. $ $ Rewire outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) $ $ each 3

4 Install switches (assuming electrician already there) Install standard light fixture $ $ each $ $ Install exterior light fixture $ $ Install fluorescent light fixture $ $ Rewire entire house during gut or renovations Heating Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace $ $ Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace $ $ Annual service by heating contractor $ $ minimum Replace blower or motor $ $ Install humidifier $ $ Install electronic air filter $ $ Install mid-efficiency boiler $ $ Install high-efficiency boiler $ $ Rebuild fire pot (refractory) on boiler $ $ Install circulating pump $ $ Install expansion tank $ $ Install backflow preventer $ $ Install chimney liner for gas appliance $ $ Install chimney liner for oil appliance $ $ Install programmable thermostat $ $ Replace indoor fuel oil storage tank $ $ Remove indoor fuel oil storage tank $ and up Remove abandoned underground fuel oil storage tank Replace radiator valve $ $ Replace radiator $ $ Add electric baseboard heater $ $ Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (bungalow) $ $ Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (two storey) $ $ Clean ductwork $ $ Duct conversion from gravity to forced-air furnace $ $ After-warranty parts and service plans $ $ per year Cooling/Heat Pumps Add central air conditioning to existing forced-air system $ $ Add heat pump to existing forced-air system $ $ Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser $ $ Install independant air conditioning system $ $ Install ductless split-system air conditioning Insulation Insulate open attic area to modern standards Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity $ $1. 25 per sq. ft. $ $3. 50 per sq. ft. 4

5 Improve attic ventilation Remove UFFI in wood-frame walls $ $ per vent $ $ per sq. ft. Remedial approach to UFFI (caulking, heat-recovery ventilator) $ $ Insulate exterior walls with rigid foam board, prior to re-siding $ $2. 00 per sq. ft Insulate basement from interor $2. 00 per sq. ft. and up Plumbing Replace galvanized piping (varies w/fixtures, storeys, sq. footage & finishes) $ $ Replace water line to house $ $ per lin. ft. (min. $2000) Replace main water shut-off valve $ $ Install new water heater $ $ Water heater rent or lease $ $ monthly Replace toilet $ and up Replace toilet flush mechanism $ $ Unclogging toilet $ $ Replace toilet seal $ $ Install bidet $ and up Replace vanity basin $ and up Replace pedestal basin $ and up Replace faucet set $ and up Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile $ and up Replace bath or shower faucet set $ and up Install refinished claw foot bathtub $ and up Install whirlpool bath Retile bathtub enclosure $ $ Install plastic bathtub enclosure (tub-surround) $ $ Rebuild tile shower stall $ $ Replace leaking shower stall pan $ $ Install plastic shower stall $ $ Install bathroom exhaust fan $ $ Remodel four-piece bathroom completely $ and up Install modest basement bathroom $ and up Replace laundry tubs $ $ Install laundry facilities $ and up Install single kitchen sink $ and up Install double kitchen sink $ and up Install dishwasher $ $ Install garbage disposal $ $ Install kitchen range hood $ $ and up Install solid waste pump $ $

6 Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers Clear obstruction in main sewer line (to street or septic tank) Repair collapsed or damaged section of sewer line Install submersible well pump Install suction or jet pump $ $ and up $ and up $ $ Replace pressure system tank $ $ Install water softener Install outdoor faucet $ $ Replace sump pump $ $ Install sauna Interior Add drywall over plaster Remove old plaster and install drywall Add wire lath and new plaster over existing plaster Spray stipple on existing ceiling Install suspended tile ceiling Install acoustic tile ceiling $ $3. 00 per sq. ft. $ $4. 50 per sq. ft. $ $4. 00 per sq. ft. $ $1. 50 per sq. ft. $ $5. 00 per sq. ft. $ $2. 00 per sq. ft. Sand and refinish hardwood floors $ $3. 00 per sq. ft. Install 3/8" thick hardwood strip flooring Install 3/4" thick hardwood strip flooring Install hardwood parquet flooring Install ceramic floor tiles Install vinyl floor tiles Install vinyl roll flooring Install synthetic wall-to-wall carpet Install wool wall-to-wall carpet Install carpet underpad Professional carpet cleaning Install replacement (sliding) windows Install replacement (casement) windows Install replacement (awning) windows Install replacement (double-hung) windows Install replacement (fixed )windows Install replacement (bay) windows Install storm window Convert coal-burning fireplace to wood-burning unit (not including chimney relining or replacement) $ $8. 00 per sq. ft. $ $ per sq. ft. $ $7. 00 per sq. ft. $ and up per sq. ft. $3. 00 and up per sq. ft. $7. 00 and up per sq. yd. $ and up per sq. yd. $ and up per sq. yd. $5. 00 per sq. yd. $ per room $ $ per sq. ft. $ and up per sq. ft. $ and up per sq. ft. $ $ per sq. ft. $ $ per sq. ft. $ $ per sq. ft. $ $ each $ and up 6

7 Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in) Install masonry fireplace with single-flue chimney $ and up $ and up Install zero-clearance fireplace (including chimney) Install gas fireplace Install glass doors on fireplace Chimney cleaning Install fireplace damper Install interior hollow core door $ and up $ and up $ $ each $ and up $ $ Install interior custom wood door (including casing and hardware) $ and up Install interior French doors $ and up Install louvre doors on closet $ $ Install sliding mirror doors on closet $ and up Install exterior solid wood door $ and up Install exterior insulated metal door $ and up Install closer on garage man door $ $ Install metal storm door $ and up Replace hardware on metal storm door $ $ Install sliding glass door (brick wall) $ $ Install sliding glass door (wood frame wall) $ $ Replace sliding glass door $ $ Install basic skylight Install roof window or ventilating skylight $ and up Remodel kitchen completely $10, and up Install kitchen cabinets $ and up per lin. ft. Install kitchen counter $ and up per lin. ft. Install ceiling fan $ and up Install conventional alarm system Install central vacuum system $ $ Install central vacuum cansiter only $ $ Paint interior (walls, ceilings, door, trim) of entire house Hang wallpaper Urethane injection of leaking basement cracks Damp-proof foundation walls and install perimeter drains $ and up $2. 00 and up per sq. ft. $ $ each $ $ per lin. ft. 7