A Home Inspection can help identify these types of expenses prior to the  purchase of your new home. The following costs are intended as a ballpark figure for repairs and improvements to a typical three-bedroom home. Our construction knowledge has shown that the actual quotes may vary as much as 300%. We recommend obtaining estimates from more than one qualified contractor.

Roofing/Flashings/Chimneys

Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles

$1.22 to $2.01 per sq. ft.

Strip and re-shingle on medium sloped roof

$2.20 to $3.60 per sq. ft.

Strip and re-shingle on medium sloped roof                  

$4.00 to $6.01 per sq. ft.

Strip and re-shingle on steep, high or complex roof     

$4.00 to $6.01 per sq. ft.

Re-flash typical skylight or chimney                              

 $300.00 to $499.00

Re-build typical chimney above roofline                      

$100.00 to $200 per lin. ft. (min. $300)       

Repoint typical chimney above roofline                        

$6.00 to $8.01 per sq.ft. (min. $250)

Exterior

Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts

$4.00 to $5.10 per lin. ft.

Install aluminum soffits and facia 

$8.00 to $12.10 per lin. ft.

Install aluminum or vinyl siding

$3.50 to $5.10 per sq. ft.

Repoint exterior wall brick soft mortar

$3.10 to $4.50 per sq. ft. (min. $250)

Repoint exterior wall brick hard mortar

$6.10 to $8.00 per sq. ft. (min. $250)

Concrete drives and walks

$10.10 to $15.00 per sq. ft.  (min. $750)

Garage one car detached

$8,000 and up

Garage double detached

$12,500 and up

Install a deck

$18.00 to $25.01 (min. $1,000)

Painting trim only

$1,500 to $2,499

Painting trim and wall surfaces

$2,999 and up

Electrical

Upgrade electrical service to 125 amps (includes panel)

$999 to $1,550                                                                                           

Upgrade electrical service to 125 amps (no panel required)

$550 to $850

Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps

$1,800 to $2,500

Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less)

$50 to $99

Add one 120-volt circuit

$150 to $199

Add one 220-volt circuit

$250 to $349

Add conventional receptacle

$75 to $150

Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault interrupter

$60 to $90

Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum Compatible type (CO/ALR) based on more than several being required.

$12.50 to $15.00 ea. (min. $250)

Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles

$600 to $800

Heating

Install mid efficiency forced air furnace

$1,700 to $2,499

Install high efficiency forced air furnace

$3,000 to $3,999

Install humidifier

$200 to $399

Install electronic air filter

$500 to $799

Install programmable thermostat

$200 to $299

Add electric baseboard heater

$250 to $350

Replace damaged ductwork

$250 to $1,200

Cooling/Heat Pumps

Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser

$1,700 to $5,400

Install independent air conditioning system

$8,000 to $14,999

Plumbing

Replace water heater (gas)

$500 to $750, add $150 for attic installation

Replace water heater (electric)

$450 to $650, add $150 for attic installation

Replace food waste disposal

$175 to $350

Please remember these prices are ballpark, and getting three estimates from reliable contractors is strongly recommended. A Home Inspection can help identify these types of expenses prior to the purchase of your new home.