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Typical Repair Cost

The following cost estimates are for repairs to a typical three bedroom home in the Twin Cities area. Quotations can vary by as much as 200%.

Roofing/Flashings/Chimneys:
-Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles $1.25-$2 per sq.ft.
-Strip conventional asphalt shingles $1.25-$2 per sq.ft.
-Strip and reshingle on medium sloped roof $2.50-$3.50 per sq.ft.
-Strip and reshingle on steep, high or complex roof $4-$6 per sq.ft.
-Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles $5-$9 per sq.ft.
-Strip and re-roof with slate tiles $12+ per sq.ft.
-Strip and re-roof with clay tiles $7-$10 per sq.ft.
-Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof $5-$8 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
-Strip and replace single-ply membrane $5-$8 per sq.ft. (min. $750)
-Reflash typical skylight or chimney $300-$500
-Rebuild typical chimney above roof line $100-$200 per lin.ft. (min. $300)
-Repoint typical chimney above roof line $6-$8 per sq.ft. (min. $250)
-Install Typical wall flashing $3-$4 per lin.ft.
-Install roof vent $60-$90 per vent

The average GTA home would cost $2300 - $2800 to reshingle on top of the existing roof and an additional $1500- $1900 to strip the existing shingles first.

Exterior:
-Install wood deck $13 - $16 sq.ft. -Install 5' wood fence $18-$25 lin.ft.
- Install 4' chain link fence $6.50-$8.25 lin.ft.
-Install 2' x 4' skylight $2400 +
-Install galvanized or aluminum gutters $2.50-$3.50 per lin.ft.
-Install galvanized or aluminum downspouts $2.50-$3.50 per lin.ft.
-Install aluminum fascia $3-$3.75 per lin.ft.
-Install aluminum soffits $4.50-$5.50 per lin.ft.
-Install aluminum or vinyl siding $3.50-$5 per sq.ft.
-Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar) $3-4.50 per sq.ft. (min. $200)
-Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) $6-$8 per sq.ft. (min. $200)
-Install exterior stucco $6.50-$8.50 per sq.ft.
-Install exterior brick veneer $8.50-$10.75 per sq.ft.
-Parge foundation walls $3-$4 per sq.ft.
-Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tile $100-$150 per lin.ft. (min. $1000)
-Install a deck $18-$25 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
-Install a flagstone patio $13-$17.50 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
-Install new asphalt driveway $2.75-$4 per sq.ft.
-Resurface existing asphalt driveway $1.75-$2.50 per sq.ft.
-Install stamped concrete driveway or patio $8-$10 per sq.ft. (min. $1000)
-Install interlocking brick driveway $6-$8 per sq.ft.
-Rebuild exterior basement stairwell $3500-$5000
-Build detached garage (single) $8000 and up
-Build detached garage (double) $12000 and up
-Build retaining wall (wood) $20-$25 per sq.ft. (min. $500)
-Build retaining wall (concrete) $30-$40 per sq.ft. (min $500)
-Painting (trim only) $1500-$2500
-Painting (trim and wall surfaces) $3000 and up

Structure:
-Underpin one corner of house $3500 and up
-Underpin or add foundations $150 to $300 and up per lin.ft. (min. $3000)
-Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings $150-$300 per lin.ft. (min. $5000)
-Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete $60 and up per lin.ft. (min. $500)
-Install basement support post with proper foundation $300-$400
-Perform chemical treatment for termites $1300 and up
-Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation $400-$800

Electrical:
-Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel) $1000-$1300
-Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if suitably sized panel already exists) $500-$700
-Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps $1800-$2200
-Install new circuit breaker panel $500-$700
-Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) $50-$100
-Add 120 volt circuit $150-$250
-Add 240 volt circuit $250-$350
-Add conventional receptacle $75-$150
-Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle $60-$90
-Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)(where several are req.) $10-$15 ea.
-Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles, connectors, etc. $500-$700
-Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) $5-$10 ea.

Heating:
-Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace $1700-$2500
-Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace $3000-$4000
-Install humidifier $200-$400
-Install electronic air filter $500-$800
-Install mid-efficiency boiler $2500-$4000
-Install high-efficiency boiler $5000-$9000
-Rebuild firepot (refractory) on boiler $500-$800
-Install circulating pump $400-$600
-Install chimney liner for gas appliance $300-$700
-Install chimney liner for oil appliance $700-$1800
-Install programmable thermostat $200-$300
-Remove oil tank from basement $400 and up
-Remove abandoned underground oil tank $3000 and up

Cooling/Heat Pumps:
-Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system $2000-$3000
-Add heat pump to forced-air system $4000-$5000
-Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser $1200-$2000
-Install independent air conditioning system $8000-$15000

Insulation:
-Insulate open attic to modern standards $0.50-$1.25 per sq.ft.
-Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity $2-$3.50 per sq.ft.
-Improve attic ventilation $40-$50 per vent

Plumbing:
-Replace galvanized piping with copper (2 storey with one bathroom) $2000-$2500
-Replace water line to house $1500-$3500
-Replace toilet $300 and up
-Replace basin, including faucets $350 and up
-Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets $2000 and up
-Install whirlpool bath, including faucets $3000 and up
-Retile bathtub enclosure $800-$1200
-Replace leaking shower stall pan $1000-$1600
-Rebuild tile shower stall $1500-$2500
-Replace laundry tubs $250-$500
-Remodel four-piece bathroom completely $6000 and up
-Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers $3000 and up
-Install submersible pump $800 and up
-Install suction or jet pump $400-$600
-Install modest basement bathroom $4000 and up

Interior:
-Add drywall over plaster $1.50-$2.50 per sq.ft.
-Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.50-$3 per sq.ft.
-Install replacement windows $30-$50 per sq.ft.
-Install thermal glass in existing frames$16-$19 per sq.ft.
-Install storm window $100-$200
-Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in) $2000 and up
-Install zero-clearance fireplace (including chimney) $3000 and up
-Install glass doors on fireplace $300 and up
-Remodel kitchen completely $10,000 and up
-Install conventional alarm system $1000 and up