A-Pro® Cost Guide
For Residential Construction and Renovation Projects
“Has your home inspection report flagged certain areas with a ‘Recommend Repair’ notice? Don’t let uncertainty cloud your judgment or hinder your negotiations. Our comprehensive repair estimate guide is here to provide clarity and confidence. Whether it’s foundational issues or simply sprucing up the carpets, we offer you a detailed breakdown of the typical costs for a wide range of home repairs and renovations.
Beyond costs, our guide delves into the expected Lifespan of key home elements and appliances, empowering you with knowledge for construction and renovation journeys. This indispensable resource is crafted for those stepping into residential remodeling. Prospective homeowners, property sellers, and real estate professionals must deliver project cost projections. From the basics to the finishing touches, our guide spans the entire gamut of home improvement. We aim to equip you with the necessary information to plan your budget and confidently actualize your dream space carefully.
View this handbook as your tactical ally in either shaping a new dwelling or rejuvenating an existing one.
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FOUNDATION
Service | Cost |
Addition (foundation to roof) | $95 – $130/sq.ft. |
Basement entrance | $5,250 – $10,500 |
Basement main beam | $2,100 |
Basement support post/foundation | $500 – $1,000 |
Excavation/waterproofing | $125 – $175/sq.ft. |
Foundation cracks (excavation method) | $525 – $1,100 |
Foundation cracks (injection method) per crack | $500 |
Masonry wall (single story) | $525 – $800/lin.ft. |
Lower basement | $200 – $425 |
Remove bearing wall | $2,100 – $3,200 |
Remove partition wall | $850 – $1,700 |
Re-support floor joist (sistering) | $325 – $525 |
Underpinning | $325 – $525/lin.ft. |
Termite prevention (chemical soil treatment) | $2,100 |
WALLS
| Service | Cost |
| Aluminum siding | $5 – $6/sq.ft. |
| Brick veneer | $10 – $25/sq.ft. |
| Brick cleaning (unpainted) | $3/sq.ft. |
| Brick cleaning (painted) | $6/sq.ft. |
| Brick repainting | $6 – $8/sq.ft. |
| Cedar siding | $10 – $15/sq.ft. |
| Stucco | $10 – $15/sq.ft. |
| Vinyl siding | $5 – $6/sq.ft. |
DOORS (EXTERIOR)
Service | Cost |
Aluminum storm door | $375 |
Metal insulated door | $675 – $800 |
Patio door (replace) | $775 – $1,600 |
Patio door (brick wall, 6ft.) | $2,600 – $3,600 |
Patio door (wood wall, 6ft.) | $2,100 – $3,100 |
ROOFING
Roof Sheathing
Service | Cost |
Replace | $6 – $8/sq.ft. |
FLAT ROOF
Service | Cost |
Roll roofing asphalt (90lb.) | $2 – $3/sq.ft. |
4 ply (tar and gravel) | $6 – $11/sq.ft. |
Single ply membrane | $6 – $11/sq.ft. |
FLASHING
Service | Cost |
Chimney flashing (sloped asphalt) | $250 – $500 |
Chimney flashing (flat built-up) | $350 – $600 |
Metal cricket at chimney | $250 – $500 |
Parapet wall flashing | $32/lin.ft. |
Roof vent flashing | $125 |
Reflash skylight | $425 – $625 |
Valley flashing | $21 – $32/lin.ft. |
Wall flashing | $6 – $7/lin.ft. |
GUTTERS
Service | Cost |
Gutter cleaning | $175 |
Gutter/downspout (aluminum) | $7 – $9/lin.ft. |
Gutter/downspout (galvanized) | $6 – $7/lin.ft. |
Downspout extension | $16 |
Soffits/fascia (aluminum) | $16/lin.ft. |
CHIMNEY
Service | Cost |
Chimney extension | $150 – $275/lin.ft. |
Chimney repointing | $8 – $11/brick |
Concrete cap (single flue) | $100 – $275 |
Concrete cap (double flue) | $200 – $475 |
Rain cap | $125 |
Reline flue | $45 – $55/lin.ft. |
GARAGE
Service | Cost |
Detached carport | $5,250+ |
Detached wood frame (single) | $10,500+ |
Detached wood frame (double) | $15,750+ |
Detached block (single) | $21,000+ |
Detached block (double) | $26,250+ |
Removal of existing garage | $1,575+ |
GARAGE DOORS
Service | Cost |
Automatic garage door opener | $475 |
Cladboard (single) | $625 – $850 |
Cladboard (double) | $1,050 – $1,275 |
Custom wood/carriage house door (single, sectional) | $2,000 – $7,000 |
Custom wood/carriage house door (double, sectional) | $4,000 – $14,000 |
Metal (single, one piece) | $900 |
Metal (double, one piece) | $1,350 |
Vinyl (single, sectional) | $1,100 |
Vinyl (double, sectional) | $2,200 |
Wood composite (single, one piece) | $1,050 |
Wood composite (double, sectional) | $1,900 |
DRIVEWAY
Service | Cost |
Asphalt paving (existing base) | $5 – $7/sq.ft. |
Asphalt paving (new base) | $5 – $8/sq.ft. |
Asphalt seal | $65 – $80 |
Concrete (stamped) | $7 – $11/sq.ft. |
Interlock brick/stone | $11 – $13/sq.ft. |
LANDSCAPING
Service | Cost |
Lay soil & sod | $3 – $6/sq.ft. |
Sprinkler system | $1,200 |
Retaining wall (concrete) | $55/sq.ft. |
Retaining wall (wood) | $45/sq.ft. |
DECK
Service | Cost |
Pressure treated/cedar | $15 – $30/sq.ft. |
Custom designed & built | $55 – $80/sq.ft. |
PATIO
Service | Cost |
Concrete | $16 – $25/sq.ft. |
Flagstone/fieldstone | $21/sq.ft. |
Interlock brick/stone | $11 – $16/sq.ft. |
Patio stone | $6/sq.ft. |
PORCH
Service | Cost |
Flooring | $8/sq.ft. |
Railing | $225 |
Skirting | $21/lin.ft. |
Steps (concrete) | $525 |
Steps (wood) | $325 |
FENCE
Service | Cost |
Chain-link (h. 4ft.) | $10 – $20/lin.ft. |
Wood (cedar, h. 5ft.) | $15 – $30/lin.ft. |
Wood (pressure, h. 5ft.) | $10 – $20/lin.ft. |
Reset post in concrete | $80 |
WINDOWS
Service | Cost |
Awning | $55/sq.ft. |
Awning/casement (replace) | $50/sq.ft. |
Bay/bow | $50 – $70/sq.ft. |
Casement | $63/sq.ft. |
Double hung | $53/sq.ft. |
Double hung (replace) | $42/sq.ft. |
Skylight | $800+ |
Slider (aluminum) | $32/sq.ft. |
Slider (aluminum, replace) | $27/sq.ft. |
Storm (aluminum) | $75 – $200 |
Thermal glass (existing frame) | $32/sq.ft. |
DOORS (INTERIOR)
Service | Cost |
Bi-fold louver | $850 |
Bi-fold panel | $625 |
Custom with casing/hardware | $525 |
Exterior (panel) | $1,050 |
Interior (panel) | $525 |
French | $1,050 |
Patio | $2,100 |
Storm (aluminum) | $200 – $325 |
FLOOR
Service | Cost |
Carpet cleaning | $125/room |
Outdoor carpeting | $3/sq.ft. |
Carpet and underpad | $6 – $11/sq.ft. |
Carpet stretching | $100+ |
Ceramic tile | $6 – $11/sq.ft. |
Hardwood | $6 – $11/sq.ft. |
Hardwood (prefinished) | $11 – $16/sq.ft. |
Hardwood (refinished) | $3 – $6/sq.ft. |
Vinyl (sheet) | $4 – $9/sq.ft. |
Vinyl (tile) | $4 – $9/sq.ft. |
WALLS
Service | Cost |
Acoustic ceiling (suspended) | $6/sq.ft. |
Baseboard/door/window casing | $4/lin.ft. |
Drywall over plaster | $3 – $4/sq.ft. |
Plaster (over existing plaster) | $3 – $4/sq.ft. |
Stucco/stipple | $3/sq.ft. |
Walls (insulation and drywall) | $4/sq.ft. |
Wall painting (standard 3 coats) | $2/sq.ft. |
Wallpaper | $6 – $11/sq.ft. |
INSULATION
Service | Cost |
Rigid exterior (prior to finish) | $1 – $2/sq.ft. |
r20 (batt) | $1 – $2/sq.ft. |
r20 (loose) | $1 – $2/sq.ft. |
r32 (batt) | $2 – $3/sq.ft. |
r32 (loose) | $2 – $5/sq.ft. |
Wall/roof cavity | $2 – $5/sq.ft. |
Stairs
STAIRS
Service | Cost |
Curved stair (oak, 7 risers) | $7,350+ |
Spiral stair (oak) | $5,250+ |
Standard stair (oak, 7 risers) | $1,050+ |
Stair railing | $42 – $63/lin.ft. |
Fireplaces
FIREPLACES
Service | Cost |
Damper | $175 |
Brick replacement | $400 – $1,050 |
Gas insert | $2,600 – $4,200 |
Glass door | $525+ |
Hearth extension | $420 |
Flue cleaning | $200 – $300 |
Metal box insert | $1,050 – $2,600 |
Masonry with flue rough-in | $5,250+ |
Wood stove | $1,575 – $3,500 |
KITCHEN AND BATHROOM
Service | Cost |
Cabinets | $50 – $125/lin.ft. |
Kitchen counter (granite) | $90/sq.ft. |
Kitchen counter (laminate) | $45/sq.ft. |
Kitchen counter (marble) | $80/sq.ft. |
Kitchen counter (quartz) | $75/sq.ft. |
Average kitchen renovation | $7,500+ |
Average bathroom renovation | $5,250+ |
Fireplaces
SECURITY SYSTEM
Service | Cost |
Alarm monitoring | $35/month |
Alarm system | $2,500 |
Intercom system (retrofit) | $1,500 |
Wired system | $1,500 |
Wireless motion detectors | $525 |
POOL AND HOT TUB
Service | Cost |
Pool (vinyl-lined, 16ft. x 40ft.) | $15,000 – $20,000 |
Pool (concrete-lined, 16ft. x 40ft.) | $30,000+ |
Pool heater | $2,100 |
Pump/filter | $1,600 |
Hot tub (fiberglass) | $5,250+ |
RETROFIT
Service | Cost |
Attic ventilator (mechanical) | $325 |
Baseboard heater (4′) | $180 – $575 |
Ceiling fan | $250 |
Doorbell system | $100 – $130 |
Dryer duct | $125 – $200 |
Hardwired smoke detector | $75 – $150 |
Exhaust fan (bathroom) | $150 – $200 |
Exhaust fan (oven) | $250 – $325 |
Exterior light fixtures | $125 – $275 |
Fluorescent light fixtures | $175 – $275 |
GROUNDING AND ELECTRICAL
Service | Cost |
Ground (public system) | $90 – $125 |
Ground (private system with ground rods) | $250 – $325 |
Light fixture (standard) | $125 – $225 |
Receptacle (conventional) | $125 – $175 |
Receptacle (split) | $175 – $275 |
Receptacle (exterior with cover) | $175 – $275 |
Receptacle (replace conventional with GFCI) | $100 – $150 |
Receptacle (CO/ALR, aluminum) | $75 – $125 |
Receptacle (stove/dryer) | $100 – $150 |
Receptacle (rewire reverse polarity) | $50 – $80 |
UPGRADE
Service | Cost |
100 amp (new panel) | $1,200 – $1,600 |
100 amp (existing panel) | $750 – $1,100 |
200 amp (new panel) | $2,100 – $2,600 |
200 amp (existing panel) | $1,250 – $1,600 |
120/240 volt circuit | $250 – $252 |
Breaker panel (main) | $775 – $950 |
Breaker panel (auxiliary) | $125 – $325 |
Circuit breaker (replace) | $75 – $125 |
Knob and tube wiring (replace) | $7,500 – $13,000 |
FORCED-AIR SYSTEM
Service | Cost |
Air duct (new) | $4,200 |
Air duct (retrofit) | $6,300 |
Annual service | $100 – $175 |
Blower motor | $375 – $525 |
Convert oil to gas (1-story) | $2,500 – $3,300 |
Convert hot water to forced air (1-story) | $7,500 – $11,000 |
Duct cleaning | $180 – $325 |
Electronic air filter | $625 – $950 |
Gas (mid-efficiency) | $2,600 – $3,300 |
Gas (high-efficiency) | $3,600 – $4,700 |
Humidifier (drum type) | $100 – $175 |
Humidifier (flow-through type) | $400 – $475 |
HOT WATER SYSTEM
Service | Cost |
Circulating pump | $600 – $800 |
Cast iron radiator | $600 – $800 |
Expansion tank | $300 – $450 |
Gas boiler (standard) | $3,000 – $4,800 |
Gas boiler (high-efficiency) | $6,500 – $11,000 |
Removal of oil tank | $400 – $650 |
Removal of radiator/boiler | $1,500 – $2,600 |
Radiator | $600 – $950 |
Radiator valve | $125 – $225 |
AIR CONDITIONER AND HEAT PUMP
Service | Cost |
Air handler, 3-ton (vertical) | $1,400 – $1,900 |
Air handler, 3-ton (horizontal) | $1,800 – $2,100 |
Central A/C (existing duct) | $2,500 – $5,000 |
Central A/C, attic-mounted (separate duct) | $11,000+ |
LIFESPAN
| Component | Average Lifespan (yrs.) | Component | Average Lifespan (yrs.) | |
| Roof Covering | Heating | |||
| Asphalt standard shingle | 12 – 15 | Forced air furnace | 10 – 25 | |
| Asphalt premium shingle | 15 – 30 | Oil tank | 40 | |
| Wood shingle | 10 – 20 | Water/steam boiler (welded steel) | 15 – 30 | |
| Concrete/clay tile | 20 – 40 | Water/steam boiler (cast iron) | 30 – 50 | |
| Asbestos cement | 40 – 80 | Water/steam circulating pump | 10 – 25 | |
| Slate tile | 40 – 80 | Cooling | ||
| Roll roofing | 5 – 15 | Central Air | 10 – 15 | |
| Tar and gravel | 15 – 25 | Heat pump | 10 – 15 | |
| Metal | 60 | Window air conditioning | 10 – 20 | |
| Plumbing | Appliances | |||
| Galvanized water pipe | 20 – 25 | Dishwasher | 5 – 12 | |
| Hot water heater | 5 – 15 | Dryer | 10 – 25 | |
| Septic/sewer pump | 5 – 10 | Garbage disposal | 5 – 12 | |
| Well pump | 10 | Oven/range | 15 – 20 | |
| Washing machine | 5 – 15 |
This table provides a clear and structured overview of the average lifespans of various home components, which can be very useful for home inspectors and potential homeowners alike. If you need more detailed information or have any other questions, feel free to ask!
The figures herein represent the general baseline costs associated with supplying and installing construction materials within the United States. Recognizing that these figures are derived from national averages and may be subject to variations resulting from material shifts and labor costs is essential. Additionally, expenses can differ based on regional factors, the extent of upgrades, project intricacies, and fees for waste removal.
For a more accurate financial assessment, we advise securing a minimum of three written estimates from credible and licensed contractors within your local vicinity. This step is crucial for confirming the validity of the projected costs.