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Upgrade & Repair Costs

REPAIR & UPGRADE COSTSThe following costs are intended as ballpark estimates to repair, replace or upgrade certain systems or components of the typical Southern home. The costs are based on information obtained in the Greater Acadiana area. Our experience has shown that actual contractor quotations can vary by as much as 250%. Naturally, the quality of workmanship and materials will influence costs. The complexity of the job, accessibility, and even economic conditions can also alter actual costs.

Exterior
Foundation/Structural
Interior
Kitchen
Stucco/EIFS
Roofs

1.	Roofing shingles-install new:- asphalt shingles-20 to 30 year over existing- wood shake / shingles- slate / tile roof- plastic shingles- tear off existing shingles-add for each layer- steep roof add- install ridge vent- install ice and water shield	$1.00 – $1.50 psf$3.50 – $5.50 psf$5.50 – $8.50 psf$3.50 – $5.50 psf$25 – $50 psf$50 – $100 psf$6 – $10 plf$1 – $3 plf
2.	Rolled roofing	$1.50 – $2.50 psf
3.	Rubber roofing	$3.00 – $5.00 psf
4.	Built up/tar & gravel roofing	$3.50 – $5.50 psf
5.	Metal roofing	$2.50 – $6.50 psf
6.	Install skylight	$350 – $850 ea.
7.	Install roof flashing along a wall	$3 – $6 plf
8.	Install chimney flashing	$150 – $350 ea.
9.	Line existing box gutter with rubber	$20 – $30 plf
10.	Install gutters and downspouts:- aluminum- galvanized- copper- gutter screening or covering- downspout	$5 – $8 plf$3 – $6 plf$8 – $12 plf$1.50 – $8 plf$1 – $5 plf
11.	Replace face boards / fascia	$20 – $35 plf
12.	Replace soffit	$2 – $4 psf
13.	Siding-install or replace with new- vinyl- aluminum- wood/hardboard- steel	$3.00 – $6.00 psf$4.00 – $6.00 psf$4.00 – $8.00 psf$4.00 – $6.00 psf
14.	Repoint masonry wall	$3 – $5 psf
15.	Rebuild masonry wall	$8 – $14 psf
16.	Rebuild chimney-exterior only	$75 – $125 plf
17.	Replace masonry weather cap	$125 – $200 ea.
18.	Install new metal chimney cap	$150 – $350 ea.
19.	Concrete patio-new	$8 – $12 psf
20.	Concrete patio-repair with bonding	$2 – $4 psf
21.	Porch-wood-replace with new	$15 – $20 psf
22.	Porch railing	$15 – $40 plf
23.	Deck-install new- pressure treated- cedar- composite- railing- steps	$15 – $25 psf$30 – $50 psf$20 – $40 psf$10 – $30 plf$50 – $100 plf
24.	Replace damaged wood trim	$5 – $15 plf
25.	Paint wall or trim	$1 – $2 psf
26.	Replace caulk	$0.50 – $1 plf
27.	Concrete walk-new	$8 – $12 psf
28.	Concrete walk-repair with bonding	$2 – $4 psf
29.	Concrete driveway-new	$8 – $15 psf
30.	Concrete driveway-repair with bonding	$2 – $4 psf
31.	Asphalt driveway-new	$6 – $12 psf
32.	Asphalt driveway-resurface	$3 – $6 psf
33.	Seal driveway	$1 – $3 psf
34.	Install drain at bottom of driveway	$8 – $12 plf
35.	Add/replace storm windows	$50-$150 ea.
36.	Replace double garage door	$800 & up
37.	Replace single garage door	$500 & up
38.	Replace wood posts @deck / porch	$100 - $150 ea.
39.	Replace wood stairs @ deck	$200 - $400 & up
40.	Repoint / tuckpoint masonry	$5 - $10 plf & up

Foundation / Basement / Structural

1.	Add fill dirt/regrade @ foundation	$500 & up
2.	Add/regrade swale @ yard to improve drainage	$450 - $750 p/side
3.	Add/install metal support pole (3”x8’)	$100 - $200 ea.
4.	Add/install steel I-Beam (W10x15)	$20 plf & up
5.	Inject cracks w/epoxy	$350 & up ea.
6.	Labor to set beam/pole	$15 plf & up
7.	Build/rebuild detached garage	$30 - $50 psf
8.	Build/repair retaining wall	$75 - $200 psf
9.	Brickwork (labor to set, metals, etc)	$10 psf & up
10.	Install sump pump / drain tile	$1,600 & up
11.	Mudjack concrete slab / walk / etc	$600 & up ea.
12.	Stonework (labor to set, metals, etc)	$15 psf & up
13.	Remove/replace concrete slab	$10 psf & up
14.	Repair/replace concrete block walls	$225-$350 plf
15.	Repair/restrain 8’ concrete block wall	$400 & up p/beam
16.	Repair/replace rotted or damaged joist	$100 - $250 ea.
17	Repair/replace rotted or damaged sill plate	$75 - $100 plf & up
18.	Underpin corner of building	$1,100 – $1,300 ea.
19.	Underpin/replace foundation	$500 plf & up
20.	Underpin/align masonry chimney	$2,500 - $3,000
21.	Waterproof foundation add drain tile- Interior System- Exterior System	$60 - $90 plf$85 - $100 plf
22.	Realign foundation wall	$85 - $100 & up plf
23.	Install helical tie-backs	$700 - $800 ea.

Interior

1.	Flooring-installing new- sheet vinyl- vinyl tiles- wall to wall carpet- parquet flooring- hardwood flooring- ceramic tile flooring- new sub floor	$5.00 – $7.50 psf$2.50 – $8.50 psf$3.00 – $8.50 psf$4.50 – $8 psf$6 – $13 psf$8 – $20 psf$1.50 – $2.50 psf
2.	Clean carpets	$0.05 – $0.25 psf
3.	Strip and refinish wood floors	$2 – $4 psf
4.	Install new drywall	$1.50 – $3.50 psf
5.	Install new plaster	$3 – $5 psf
6.	Repair damage to drywall or plaster	$2.50 – $4.50 psf
7.	Install new drop ceiling	$3.25 – $5.50 psf
8.	Replace existing drop ceiling tiles	$0.25 – $1 psf
9.	Install acoustic ceiling tiles	$1.50 – $3.50 psf
10.	Windows-replace with new
	- vinyl	$300 – $600 ea.
	- metal	$200 – $400 ea.
	- wood	$400 – $600 ea.
	- bay window	$1,200 – $2,500 ea.
	- bow window	$1,800 – $3,500 ea.
	- garden window	$800 – $1,500 ea.
11.	Windows-repair per sash
	- replace single pane glass	$25 – $75 ea.
	- replace double pane glass	$75 – $150 ea.
	- replace ropes or springs	$50 – $100 ea.
	- replace windowsill	$50 – $150 ea.
	- replace window screen	$25 – $75 ea.
12.	Exterior doors-replace with new
	- single door	$450 – $650 ea.
	- double door	$650 – $850 ea.
	- single door with side lites	$1,200 – $2,500 ea.
	- sliding door	$800 – $1,500 ea.
	- atrium door	$900 – $1,800 ea.
	- french doors	$1,200 – $2,500 ea.
	- storm door	$200 – $450 ea.
	- metal basement doors	$500 – $1,200 ea.
	- door hardware	$45 – $150 ea.
13.	Exterior door-repair	$25 – $100 ea.
14.	Interior door-replace with new
	- hollow core slab	$75 – $150 ea.
	- hollow core raised panel	$125 – $250 ea.
	- solid wood-single door	$200 – $350 ea.
	- interior french doors	$400 – $800 ea.
	- closet doors	$150 – $400 ea.
	- door hardware	$45 – $75 ea.
15.	Interior door repair	$10 – $75 ea.
16.	Wood stairs-install new	$50 – $100 plf
17.	Wood stairs-repair	$5 – $50 plf
18.	Pull down attic stairs	$350 – $850 ea.
19.	Wood stair railing	$5 – $50 plf
20.	Wood trim	$1 – $5 plf
2l.	Paint walls and trim	$0.25 – $1 psf
22.	Hang wallpaper	$1.50 – $3.50 psf
23.	Install insulation	$.75 – $2 psf
24.	Fireplace-install new
	- install pre-fab fireplace with wall vent	$2,000 – $4,000 ea.
	- add for vertical metal chimney	$75 – $150 plf
	- masonry fireplace	$4,500 – $10,500 ea.
	- add for chimney	$200 – $400 plf
	- install glass doors	$250 – $550 ea.
25.	Fireplace repair
	- replace damper	$250 – $650 ea.
	- repoint inside of fireplace	$150 – $550 ea.
	- rebuild inside of fireplace	$500 – $1,200 ea.
	- install metal liner in chimney flue	$80 – $150 plf
26.	Install/replace counter-tops (Corian)	$200 plf & up
27.	Install/replace wood paneling	$40 p/sheet & up
29.	Insulate attic to R-30	$0.75 - $1.50 psf
30.	Insulate crawlspace / garage ceiling (batts) to R-19	$1.25 - $2.50 psf
31.	Remove frame walls (not load bearing)	$50 plf & up
32.	Repair/replace window glazing	$75 min & $20 ea.
33.	Spray texture ceiling (no prep)	$100 min. & $2 psf

Kitchen

1.	Total remodel of kitchen	$50 – $200 psf
2.	Refinish/reface cabinets	$75 – $150 plf
3.	Wood cabinets new-wall	$100 – $400 plf
4.	Wood cabinets new-base	$200 – $500 plf
5.	Counter top-replace with new- formica- solid surface- ceramic tile	$40 – $75 plf$75 – $125 plf$100 – $150 plf
6.	Kitchen sink	$350 – $1,250 ea.
7.	Sink fixture	$250 – $850 ea.
8.	Replace sink trap	$65 – $100 ea.

Roof / Flashings / Gutters / Chimney

1.	Add splashblocks / extend downspouts	$10 - $25 ea.
2.	Align & respike gutters	$100 & up
3.	Caulk/repair metal flashing	$100 & up
4.	Clean gutters & downspouts	$50 - $75 & up
5.	Clean/sweep & evaluate chimney / flue	$150 - $300 ea.
6.	Install passive roof vents / caps	$35 - $85 ea.
7.	Install soffit vents	$35 - $65 ea.
8.	Repair/replace flashings or valley	$200 min & up
9.	Repair slate / tile roof	$50 p/slate/tile & up
10.	Replace ridge shingles @ wood roof	$6 plf & up
11.	Spot maintenance @ wood roofs	$350 – 850 min. & up
12.	Strip/replace tar & gravel roof	$10 - $15 psf
13.	Tuckpoint chimney above roof line	$175 min. & up

Stucco / EIFS

1.	Skim top coat	$3 – $5 psf
2.	Install new	$5 – $8 psf
3.	Repair Stucco / EIFS	$8 – $14 psf
4.	Caulk windows / doors	$65 – $75 ea.
5.	Caulk breach locations	$10 – $15 ea.
6.	Seal exposed wall bottom	$5 – $6 plf
7.	Install kickout flashings	$225 – $300 ea.
8.	Install deck flashing	$34 – $45 plf
9.	Install window drain pan	$75 – $125 plf
10.	Install window head flashing	$12 – $14 plf
11.	Install door head flashing	$17 – $20 plf
12.	Remove & replace substrate / framing	$40 – $50 psf
13.	Repair cracks or delamination	$100 – $125 ea.
14.	Repair holes or minor damage	$35 – $40 ea.
15.	General caulking	$3 – $5 plf
16.	Install backer rod & caulk	$5 – $6 plf

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