Roofing, Flashing and Chimneys

 

  • Strip and dispose of old shingles   $1.50-2.50 per ft2
  • Replace roof sheathing (plywood or OSB)  $3.50-$5.00 per ft2
  • Install asphalt shingles, felt base  $2.50-$4.50 ft2
  • Install asphalt shingles, glass fiber base  $4.00-$8.00 per ft2
  • Install cedar shingles  $7.00-$15.00 per ft2
  • Install cedar shakes  $10.00-$18.00 per ft2
  • Install metal shingles  $8.00-$10.00 per ft2
  • Install plastic shakes  $5.50-$7.25 per ft2
  • Install concrete tiles (assuming no structural reinforcement)  $8.00-$16.00 per ft2
  • Steel sheet metal roofing  $9.00-$12.00 and up per ft2
  • Install new slate roof  $25.00-$50.00 per ft2
  • Repair loose slates or tiles  $30.00 per slate/tiles
  • Install asphalt roll roofing  $2.00-$4.00 per ft2
  • Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof  $10.00-$20.00 per ft2 (min. $1500)
  • Strip and install modified bitumen roof membrane  $8.00-$16.00 per ft2 (min. $1500)
  • Synthetic rubber membrane  $12.00-$18.00 per ft2
  • Improve flat roof drainage prior to installation of new membrane  $3.00-$5.00 per ft2
  • Paint modified bitumen membrane   $1.50-$2.50 per ft2 (min $200)
  • Install sheet metal on small roof surfaces  $10.00-$20.00 per ft2 (min $500)
  • Re-flash typical skylight or chimney on asphalt roof  $500.00-$800.00
  • Re-flash skylight or chimney on built-up or bitumen roof  $600.00-$900.00
  • Install metal cricket for wide chimney  $400.00-$800.00
  • Repair valley flashings on existing roof  $25.00-$50.00 per ft2 (min $500)
  • Replace parapet wall flashing  $30.00-$50.00 per ft2 (min $500)
  • Rebuild typical single-flue chimney above roof line  $150.00-$300.00 per ft2 (min $500)
  • Rebuild typical double-flue chimney above roof line  $200.00-$400.00 per ft2 (min $500)
  • Repoint typical single-flue chimney above roof line  $20.00-$30.00 per row (min $350)
  • Repoint typical double-flue chimney above roof line  $25.00-$40.00 per row (min $350)
  • Install concrete cap on typical single-flue chimney  $250.00-$500.00
  • Install concrete cap on typical double-flue chimney  $500.00-$700.00
  • Install rain cap on typical chimney  $150.00-$200.00 each

Exterior Components

 

  • Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts  $5.00-$7.00 per ft2 (min. $500) 
  • Provide downspout extensions  $15.00-$25.00 each 
  • Clean gutters in fall or spring  $150.00-$250.00 
  • Install copper gutters and downspouts  $25.00-$40.00 per lin. ft. 
  • Install aluminium soffit and fascia  $8.00-$16.00 per lin. ft. 
  • Install vinyl or aluminium siding  $7.00-$10.00 per ft2
  • install cedar siding  $8.00-$16.00 per ft2 
  • Install paint grade siding  $6.00-$12.50 per ft2 
  • Apply stucco  $8.00-$12.00 per sq. ft. 
  • Re-point exterior wall (soft mortar)  $3.00-7.00 per ft2 (min $500) 
  • Re-point exterior wall (hard mortar)  $6.00-$10.00 per ft2 (min $500) 
  • Replace deteriorated bricks  $25.00-$50.00 per ft2 
  • Rebuild parapet wall  $25.00-$50.00 per ft2 
  • Chemical cleaning of unpainted brick  $3.00-$5.00 per ft2 (min $1000) 
  • Chemical cleaning of painted brick  $4.00-$10.00 per ft2  (min $1000) 
  • Sealing of brickwork  $2.00-$4.00 per ft2 
  • Paint exterior trim (not including any repairs)  $1500.00-$2500.00 and up 
  • Paint trim and wall surfaces (not including any repairs)  $3000.00 and up 
  • Parge foundation walls  $3.00-$4.00 per  ft2 
  • Damp-proof foundation walls and install weeping tile  $150.00-$200.00 /ft2 (min $1000) 
  • Install a deck  $20.00-$30.00 per  ft2 
  • Install deck on a flat roof  $25.00-$40.00 per ft2 
  • Resurface existing asphalt driveway  $3.00-$5.00 per ft2 
  • Seal asphalt driveway  $150.00 and up 
  • Install interlocking brick driveway  $6.00-$12.00 per  ft2 
  • Install a concrete driveway  $7.00-$12.00 per lin. ft. 
  • Install drain at bottom of sloped driveway  $1500.00-$2500.00 
  • Install concrete slab patio  $6.00-$10.00 per  ft2 
  • Install concrete patio stones  $3.00-$6.00 per  ft2 
  • Rebuild exterior basement stairwell  $4500.00-$7000.00 
  • Install drain at existing basement stairwell  $800.00-$1000.00 
  • Build detached garage (single)  $12,000.00 and up 
  • Build detached garage (double)  $15,000.00 and up 
  • Break wood-soil contact at detached garage  $35.00-$50.00 /lin. ft. (min $500) 
  • Demolish and remove detached garage (dependent on dumping costs)  $2500.00 and up 
  • Install garage door (single, metal, one-piece)  $900.00-$1200.00 
  • Install garage door (single, wood, sectional)  $1200.00-$1500.00 
  • Install garage door (double, wood, sectional)  $1500.00-$2500.00 
  • Install garage door opener  $400.00-$550.00 
  • Build retaining wall (wood)  $30.00-$45.00 per ft2 (min $500) 
  • Build retaining wall (concrete)  $40.00-$50.00 per ft2 (min $500) 
  • Replace porch steps (wood)  $300.00-$400.00 
  • Replace porch steps (concrete)  $400.00-$600.00 
  • Replace porch flooring  $4.00-$6.00 per ft2 
  • Replace porch skirting  $10.00-$15.00 per lin. ft. 
  • Replace step railing  $200.00-$300.00 
  • Install wooden fencing  $25.00 and up, per lin. ft. 
  • Install chain link fencing  $15.00 and up, per lin. ft. 
  • Lay sod  $3.00-$5.00 per  ft2 
  • Install lawn sprinkler system  $1500.00 and up 

Structural Components

 

  • Underpin one corner of house  $4000.00 and up
  • Underpin or add foundations  $400.00 and up/lin. ft. (min $4000)
  • Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings  $200.00-$350.00/lin.ft. (min $5000)
  • Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete  $80.00 and up/lin. ft. (min. $3000)
  • Replace main beam in (unfinished) basement  $2000.00 and up
  • Re-support (sister) a floor joist  $100.00-$300.00 (unobstructed)
  • Install basement support post with proper foundation  $800.00-$1500.00
  • Perform chemical treatment for wood-boring insects  $1700.00 and up
  • Pest inspection performed by licensed specialist  $250.00-$350.00
  • Remove or open load-bearing wall  $2000.00 and up (excluding decorating)
  • Remove partition wall  $500.00-$1500.00 (excluding decorating)
  • Install door opening in interior wall  $500.00-$1000.00
  • Rebuild arch above window or door opening  $800.00 and up
  • Install lintel above opening in masonry wall  $600.00 and up
  • Install exterior basement stairwell  $6000.00 and up
  • Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation  $500.00-$900.00
  • Build an addition, foundation to roof  $150.00-$300.00 per sq. ft.
  • Build an additional storey  $100.00-$300.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install collar ties  $30.00-$50.00 each
  • Install lateral bracing on collar ties  $100.00-$200.00
  • Replace roof sheathing  $5.00-$7.00 per sq. ft.

Electrical System

 

  • Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel)  $1200.00-$1800.00
  • Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if new panel not required)  $800.00-$1200.00
  • Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps  $1800.00-$2200.00
  • Replace main ground (grounded to conductive water main)  $200.00-$350.00
  • Install new circuit breaker panel $800.00-$1200.00
  • Install auxiliary breaker panel $300.00-$600.00
  • Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) $80.00-$120.00
  • Add 120 volt circuit $250.00-$400.00
  • Add 240 volt circuit $350.00-$650.00
  • Add exterior outlet with waterproof cover $250.00-$400.00
  • Add conventional receptacle $150.00-$300.00
  • Add kitchen split receptacle $250.00-$400.00
  • Provide ground for conventional receptacle $100.00-$150.00
  • Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault (GFCI) receptacle $90.00-$120.00
  • Replace conventional receptacle with aluminium compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming several are required) $10.00-$15.00 ea
  • Upgrade entire house with aluminium compatible receptacles, connectors, etc. $1000.00-$1500.00
  • Rewire outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) $5.00-$10.00 each
  • Install switches (assuming electrician already there) $20.00-$40.00 each
  • Install standard light fixture $100.00-$200.00
  • Install exterior light fixture $150.00-$250.00
  • Install fluorescent light fixture $150.00-$250.00
  • Rewire entire house during gut or renovations $4000.00 and up 

Heating System

 


  • Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace  $2000.00-$4000.00
  • Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace  $3500.00-$6000.00
  • Annual service by heating contractor  $100.00-$150.00 minimum
  • Replace blower or motor  $400.00-$600.00
  • Install humidifier  $200.00-$400.00
  • Install electronic air filter  $500.00-$800.00
  • Install mid-efficiency boiler  $2500.00-$5000.00
  • Install high-efficiency boiler  $5000.00-$9000.00
  • Rebuild fire pot (refractory) on boiler  $500.00-$800.00
  • Install circulating pump  $400.00-$600.00
  • Install expansion tank  $250.00-$300.00
  • Install backflow preventer  $100.00-$150.00
  • Install chimney liner for gas appliance  $400.00-$800.00
  • Install chimney liner for oil appliance  $700.00-$1800.00
  • Install programmable thermostat  $200.00-$300.00
  • Replace indoor fuel oil storage tank  $1500.00-$2500.00
  • Remove indoor fuel oil storage tank  $500.00 and up
  • Remove abandoned underground fuel oil storage tank  $4000.00 and up
  • Replace radiator valve  $250.00-$500.00
  • Replace radiator  $500.00-$900.00
  • Add electric baseboard heater  $250.00-$400.00
  • Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (bungalow)  $8000.00-$10000.00
  • Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (two storey)  $15000.00-$20000.00
  • Clean ductwork  $250.00-$500.00
  • Duct conversion from gravity to forced-air furnace  $1000.00-$1500.00
  • After-warranty parts and service plans  $150.00-$400.00 per year

Cooling and Heat Pumps

 


  • Add central air conditioning to existing forced-air system  $2000.00-$3000.00
  • Add heat pump to existing forced-air system  $4000.00-$7000.00
  • Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser  $1200.00-$2500.00
  • Install independant air conditioning system  $8000.00-$15000.00
  • Install ductless split-system air conditioning  $3000.00 and up

Insulation and Ventilation

 


  • Insulate open attic area to modern standards  $0.50-$1.25 per sq. ft.
  • Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity  $2.00-$3.50 per sq. ft.
  • Improve attic ventilation  $40.00-$50.00 per vent
  • Remove UFFI in wood-frame walls  $20.00-$35.50 per sq. ft.
  • Remedial approach to UFFI (caulking, heat-recovery ventilator)  $3000.00-$5000.00
  • Insulate exterior walls with rigid foam board, prior to re-siding  $1.00-$2.00 per sq. ft.
  • Insulate basement from interor  $2.00 per sq. ft. and up 

Plumbing System

 


  • Replace galvanized piping (varies w/fixtures, storeys, sq. footage & finishes)  $500.00-$3500.00
  • Replace water line to house  $150.00-$200.00/lin.ft. (min $2000)
  • Replace main water shut-off valve  $150.00-$300.00
  • Install new water heater  $600.00-$800.00
  • Water heater rent or lease  $25.00-$35.00 monthly
  • Replace toilet  $400.00 and up
  • Replace toilet flush mechanism  $100.00-$150.00
  • Unclogging toilet  $100.00-$200.00
  • Replace toilet seal  $150.00-$250.00
  • Install bidet  $500.00 and up
  • Replace vanity basin  $200.00 and up
  • Replace pedestal basin  $350.00 and up
  • Replace faucet set  $150.00 and up
  • Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile  $1500.00 and up
  • Replace bath or shower faucet set  $300.00 and up
  • Install refinished claw foot bathtub  $1800.00 and up
  • Install whirlpool bath  $3000.00 and up
  • Retile bathtub enclosure  $800.00-$1200.00
  • Install plastic bathtub enclosure (tub-surround)  $200.00-$400.00
  • Rebuild tile shower stall  $1500.00-$2500.00
  • Replace leaking shower stall pan  $1000.00-$1600.00
  • Install plastic shower stall  $600.00-$2000.00
  • Install bathroom exhaust fan  $250.00-$500.00
  • Remodel four-piece bathroom completely  $6000.00 and up
  • Install modest basement bathroom  $4000.00 and up
  • Replace laundry tubs  $250.00-$500.00
  • Install laundry facilities  $900.00 and up
  • Install single kitchen sink  $300.00 and up
  • Install double kitchen sink  $400.00 and up
  • Install dishwasher  $600.00-$1000.00
  • Install garbage disposal  $400.00-$600.00
  • Install kitchen range hood  $250.00-$500.00 and up
  • Install solid waste pump  $1200.00-$1800.00
  • Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers  $3000.00 and up
  • Clear obstruction in main sewer line (to street or septic tank)  $200.00-$400.00 and up
  • Repair collapsed or damaged section of sewer line  $1000.00 and up
  • Install submersible well pump  $800.00 and up
  • Install suction or jet pump  $400.00-$800.00
  • Replace pressure system tank  $250.00-$500.00
  • Install water softener  $1000.00 and up
  • Install outdoor faucet  $150.00-$250.00
  • Replace sump pump  $150.00-$250.00
  • Install sauna  $3000.00 and up 

Interior Components

 


  • Add drywall over plaster  $1.50-$3.00 per sq. ft.
  • Remove old plaster and install drywall  $3.50-$4.50 per sq. ft.
  • Add wire lath and new plaster over existing plaster  $3.00-$4.00 per sq. ft.
  • Spray stipple on existing ceiling  $1.00-$1.50 per sq. ft.
  • Install suspended tile ceiling  $3.00-$5.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install acoustic tile ceiling  $1.50-$2.00 per sq. ft.
  • Sand and refinish hardwood floors  $1.50-$3.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install 3/8″ thick hardwood strip flooring  $6.00-$8.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install 3/4″ thick hardwood strip flooring  $10.00-$12.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install hardwood parquet flooring  $5.00-$7.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install ceramic floor tiles  $10.00 and up per sq. ft.
  • Install vinyl floor tiles  $3.00 and up per sq. ft.
  • Install vinyl roll flooring  $7.00 and up per sq. yd.
  • Install synthetic wall-to-wall carpet  $20.00 and up per sq. yd.
  • Install wool wall-to-wall carpet  $50.00 and up per sq. yd.
  • Install carpet underpad  $5.00 per sq. yd.
  • Professional carpet cleaning  $30.00 per room
  • Install replacement (sliding) windows  $35.00-$45.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install replacement (casement) windows  $50.00 and up per sq. ft.
  • Install replacement (awning) windows  $50.00 and up per sq. ft.
  • Install replacement (double-hung) windows  $40.00-$45.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install replacement (fixed )windows  $30.00-$40.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install replacement (bay) windows  $40.00-$65.00 per sq. ft.
  • Install storm window  $100.00-$300.00 each
  • Convert coal-burning fireplace to wood-burning unit (not including chimney relining or replacement)  $2000.00 and up
  • Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in)  $2000.00 and up
  • Install masonry fireplace with single-flue chimney  $6000.00 and up
  • Install zero-clearance fireplace (including chimney)  $3000.00 and up
  • Install gas fireplace  2500.00 and up
  • Install glass doors on fireplace  $300.00 and up
  • Chimney cleaning  $100.00-$200.00 each
  • Install fireplace damper  $200.00 and up
  • Install interior hollow core door  $150.00-$200.00
  • Install interior custom wood door (including casing and hardware)  $450.00 and up
  • Install interior French doors  $700.00 and up
  • Install louvre doors on closet  $150.00-$250.00
  • Install sliding mirror doors on closet  $350.00 and up
  • Install exterior solid wood door  $700.00 and up
  • Install exterior insulated metal door  $500.00 and up
  • Install closer on garage man door  $150.00-$250.00
  • Install metal storm door  $350.00 and up
  • Replace hardware on metal storm door  $100.00-$150.00
  • Install sliding glass door (brick wall)  $2500.00-$3500.00
  • Install sliding glass door (wood frame wall)  $2000.00-$2500.00
  • Replace sliding glass door  $1000.00-$1700.00
  • Install basic skylight  $1000.00 and up
  • Install roof window or ventilating skylight  $1500.00 and up
  • Remodel kitchen completely  $10,000.00 and up
  • Install kitchen cabinets  $200.00 and up per lin. ft.
  • Install kitchen counter  $20.00 and up per lin. ft.
  • Install ceiling fan  $200.00 and up
  • Install conventional alarm system  $1000.00 and up
  • Install central vacuum system  $800.00-$2000.00
  • Install central vacuum cansiter only  $500.00-$1000.00
  • Paint interior (walls, ceilings, door, trim) of entire house  $1500.00 and up
  • Hang wallpaper  $2.00 and up per sq. ft.
  • Urethane injection of leaking basement cracks  $350.00-$500.00 each
  • Damp-proof foundation walls and install perimeter drains  $70.00-$120.00 per lin. ft. 

These are only estimated prices based on Professional Contracting Standards.  It is always recommended that you get a minimum of 3 quotes for any project.   Also check references for past performance.