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| Abbreviations | |
|---|---|
| DIY | Do-it-yourself |
| ea. | Each |
| Sq.' | Square Foot |
| sq. yd. | Square Yard |
| life | Lafe, total number of years |
| In.' | Linear Foot |
| rpl (or rpr) | Replace or repair system |
| sys | System |
| w/ (or w/o) | With (or Without) |
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of Page| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Asphalt flatwork, new overlay |
1.50/sq.' |
| Caulk plumbing/elect. penetrations | .50 ea. DIY |
| Caulk siding-window/door trim | 1/In.' |
| Concrete flatwork, install | 4-10.sq.' |
| Deck, water repellant, coating* | .10/sq.' DIY |
| * = life of coating | 1-2 yr. |
| Door, solid entrance, rpl | 400-600; 100 DIY |
| Door, garage, rpl (8' wide)* | 400-600 |
| * = life of door | 10-20 yr. |
| Grading, remove 6" to slope for 10' | 45-60/hr |
| Guardrail, install on deck/porch | 10/In.' |
| Paint removal, smooth surface | 2/sq.' |
| Paint removal, convoluted surface | 4/sq.' |
| Paint siding, old paint in good condition | 1/sq.' |
| Paint stripping from old door | 50-100 (10-15 DIY) |
| Retaining wall, 4' high, wood | 30-40/In.' (15 DIY) |
| Siding, aluminum/vinyl, rpl. | 3+/sq.' |
| Siding, plywood, rpl 4'×8' panel | 60 ea. (30 DIY) |
| Siding, stucco, rpl | 4-7 sq.' |
| Siding, stucco, rpr, 8' crack | 100 |
| Siding, rpr small budge | 100-250 |
| Structure | |
|---|---|
| Brick mortar joints, tuck pointing | 3+/sq.' (.50 DIY) |
| Brick wall, rebuilding | 6+/sq.' |
| Chimney, stabilization of tilt | 300-3000 |
| Crack rpr, formed concrete | 150/8' |
| Crack rpr, hollow masonary | 500+ |
| Deck, build new | 12-20/sq.' |
| Deck lateral bracing | 20 per brace |
| Deck, cantilever bracing | 20/In.' |
| Deck/porch, floor rpl, pain wood* | 7-15/sq.' |
| * = Life of deck/porch | 20 yr. |
| Deck/porch, floor rpl, CCA treated* | 4-15/sq.' |
| * = Life of deck/porch | 20 yr. |
| Dech, strengthen attachment to house | 5-15/In.' |
| Foundation, shoring ulge w/2×10s | 7-15 ea. 2×10 |
| Foundation rpr, major (underpin, etc.) | 1000++ |
| Garage-sized slab, intact, mud jack | 1000++ |
| Garage-sized slab, remove and rpl | 10-15/sq.' |
| Girder, wood, entire rpl | 10-30/In.' |
| House leveling (pier & beam foundation) | 50-200/pier |
| Insulation, falling, support w/ wires | .20/sq.' |
| Joist reinforcement sister (w/o cables/ducts) | 100 ea. 2×6×16 |
| Joist reinforcement sister (w/ cables/ducts) | 200+ ea. |
| Mud sill, rpl ($300 min.) | 50/In.' |
| Parge foundation wall | 3+/sq.' |
| Stoop/step leveling/rebuilding | 300-1000 ea. |
| Sump pump, rpl | 200+ (80 DIY) |
| Vapor retarder, add as soil cover | .5/sq.' (.10 DIY) |
| Vent, add to foundation space | 100 ea. (4-5 DIY) |
| Roof and Related | |
|---|---|
| Baffles, add (to vent above insulation) | 5 ea. (2 DIY) |
| BUR, 4-ply, rpl* | 4+/sz.' |
| * = Life of BUR | 5-50 yr. |
| Chimney, brick, rebuild top 3' | 300+ ea. |
| Chimney cap, rpl | 100+ ea. |
| Downspout, aluminum, rpl* | 3-4/In.' |
| * = Life of Downspout | 10 yr. |
| Flashing, re-adhere, per chimney | 50 ea. (10 DIY) |
| Flashing, rpl | 150+ ea chimney |
| Gutters, aluminum, rpl* | 4/In.' (1 DIY) |
| * = Life of gutters | 15+ yr. |
| Rafter sag, add collar tie (1×6×8) | 25 ea. (10 DIY) |
| Roll roofing, rpl (double-coverage)* | .60/sq.' |
| * = Life of roll roofing | 15+ yr. |
| Shakes, rpl* | 4+/sq.' |
| * = Life of shakes | 10-30 yr. |
| Shingles, asphalt, rpl (nail over) | .75+/sq.' |
| Life of asphalt shingles | 10-25 yr. |
| Shingles, asphalt, rpl (tear off) | 1.25+/sq.' |
| Shingles, slate, rpl faulty shingle | 75-100 ea. |
| Life of slate shingles | 75-100 yr. |
| Shingles, slate, rpl | 7+/sq.' |
| Life of wood shingles | 25-30 yr. |
| Shingles, wood, rpl | 4+/sq.' |
| Life of single-ply membrane | 5-? yr. |
| Single-ply membrane, rpl | 2-3/sq.' |
| Tin (galv.) corrugated, rpl | 2/sq.' |
| Life of tin (galv.) corrugated | 20-30 yr. |
| Tin (standing seem, galv.) rpl | 4/sq. |
| Life of tin (standing seem, galv.) | 20-100 yr. |
| Truss, rpr of rot/damaged member | 50 ea. |
| Valley, galv., rpr pin hole leak | 1/sq.' |
| Vent collar, rpl | 35 ea. |
| Zinc strip, on ridge (moss control) | 3/In.' |
| PLUMBING ($35-60/hr, for plumber) | |
|---|---|
| Caulk around tub/spout/etc,: | 60+ (5 DIY) |
| Drain, sluggish- unclog 15' line: | 50+ |
| Drip leg (gas pipe), install-missing: | 40+ |
| Drip tray, install under appliance: | 100 (30 DIY) |
| Faucet, rpl: | 130-250 |
| Faucet, rpr drip (grind/rpl seat): | 40 |
| As above, but single handle: | 60 |
| Faucet in shower, rpl: | 160+ |
| *Life of the above: 5-20 yr. depending on water | |
| Faucet, lower than flood rim, rpr: | 150 |
| Freeze protect. (heat tape install): | 2/In.' DIY |
| Hose bibb, rpl (copper piping): | 120 (20 DIY) |
| Septic sys. ejector pump, rpl: | 900 |
| *Life of above: 5-10 yr. | |
| Septic field, rpl: | 2500-5000 depending on conditions |
| *Life of above: 10-15yr. | |
| Septic tank & dist. box, rpl (3 BR): | 1200-1500 |
| *Life of above: 20+ yr. | |
| Service line, rpl, in cold climate: | 100+/In.' |
| Shower pan, rpl: | 800+ |
| Shower pan, overlay, rpl tile: | 300+ |
| Shower door, install or rpl: | 200+ |
| Sink, rpl: | 250+ |
| Supply pipe, rpl w/PB (accessible): | 3-6/In.' |
| *As above, copper instead of PB: | 4-8/In.' |
| Supply pipe, rpl w/PB (hidden): | 12-20/In.' |
| *As above, except copper: | 14-22 |
| Toilet, re-set (no floor rot): | 90 (5 DIY) |
| Toilet, rpl: | 200-400; (50-250DIY) |
| Toilet, rpl bowl: | 180+ |
| Toilet, rpl tank: | 180+ |
| Toilet, running, rpl valve/seat: | 20-40 |
| *As above except DIY: | 3-6 |
| *As above except rpl ball-cock: | 60 (4-8 DIY) |
| Toilet seat, rpl: | 40+ (10+ DIY) |
| Toilet, sluggish flush, rpr: | 40-150 |
| TRP valve, rpl: | 45+ |
| Trap, "S", rpl w/mechanical vent: | 150 |
| Trap, brass, rpl: | 45+ (10+ DIY) |
| Tub, rpl: | 400+ |
| Tub spout, rpl: | 70 |
| Water hammer, rpr: | 45-60/hr. |
| Water heater, gas or elect., rpl tank: | 400+ |
| *Life of the above: 3-30 yr. | |
| Water heater, rpl dip tube: | 95 |
| Water htr, rpl thermostat/gas valve: | 180 |
| Water heater, rpl elect. thermostat: | 70 |
| *As above, except elec. element: | 60 (10 DIY) |
| Water heater, rpl TRP valve: | 50+ (15 DIY) |
| Water purification system, installed: | 800+ |
| Well pump w/poly pipe, pull: | 1.50/' |
| *As above, but galv. pipe: | 3/' |
| Well pump rpl (not include. pulling): | 300+ |
| *Life of the above: 10 yr. | |
| Well pump, shallow well, rpl: | 250-400 |
| *As above, except DIY: | 170 |
| *Life of the above: 10 yr. | |
| Well's captive air tank, rpl: | 200-300 |
| *Life of the above: 20 yr. | |
| Well foot valve, shallow well/spring: | 25-100 (10 DIY) |
| Well's pressure-sensitive switch, rpl: | 60; (15-30 DIY) |
| Vacuum breaker (dishwasher), inst.: | 100 |
| Vacuum breaker spits water, rpr: | 45-100; (0-20 DIY) |
| Valve, cut-off, stem leak: | 45-60; (5-20 DIY) |
| ELECTRICAL ($35-60/hr) | |
|---|---|
| Antenna grounding, install: | 75+ depending ht. Alum. |
| Wiring, rpr w/Copalum: | 20/opening 100+ |
| Anti-oxidant for alum. connection: | 10-50+ |
| Bonding of CATV or telephone: | free |
| Box cover needed, DIY: | .50-1 ea |
| Box needed to protect junctions: | 50 ea. |
| Box, 100-A. panel, rpl: | 350 |
| Box, 200-A. panel heavy-up | 900+ |
| Breaker, add if space permits or rpl: | 20-40 ea. |
| Connectors for cable entering box: | 10-20 ea. |
| Circuit, branch, new, installed: | 100+ |
| Disconnect for subpanel/appliance: | 150-250 ea. |
| Doorbell rpr: | 50; 10-15 DIY |
| Fan bath, rpl (common brand): | 50-100 ea. |
| Fan, ceiling, new instal.: | 150-350 ea. |
| Fixture, light additional needed: | 150+ |
| Fixture, light, rpl: | 30-100 ea. |
| GFI, install or rpl at receptacle: | 50+ ea. |
| GFI, install or rpl in panel box: | 70+ ea. |
| *Life of the above:10-15 yr. | |
| Grounding connection in recpt., rpr: | 50 |
| Grounding electrode, rpl: | 75-100 |
| Grounding electrode conductor, rpl: | 45-60 |
| Lamp, closet, install approved: | 150+ |
| Recept., duplex, rpl/rpr: | 20+ ea. |
| Recept, excessive voltage drop, rpr: | 100 |
| Smoke alarm, battery operated: | 20 DIY |
| Smoke alarm, rpl: | 50 (20, batt. pwr DIY) |
| Smoke alarm needed (hard wired) | 100 ea. |
| Switch, light, needed/move: | 100-200 ea. |
| Switch, light, rpl: | 20+ |
| Wiring sys. rpl w/Romex: | 50-100/opening |
| *Life of the above: 40 yrs+ | |
| Fan, whole house, new instal.: | 400+ |
| HEATING/ A.C. | |
|---|---|
| A.C, central, add to furnace: | 1800+ depending |
| A.C., central, clean outdoor unit: | 50 |
| A.C., central, clean condensate line: | 40 |
| A.C., central, clean indoor coils: | 90+ |
| A.C., compressor (see "compressor," below) | |
| A.C. condensate pump, rpl: | 100 |
| Air conditioner, window, instal.: | 350-600 ea. |
| Asbestos pipe lagging, encapsulate: | 30/In.' DIY |
| *as above except remove asbestos: | 2000++ |
| Boiler expansion tank, rpl w/Extrol: | 100+ ea. |
| Boiler, hot water, rpl w/copper-coil: | 1300-4000 ea. |
| *Life of the above: 30+ yr. | |
| Boiler sys., steam, rpl w/hot water: | 1300-4000 ea. |
| Boiler zone valve, rpl: | 200+ |
| Burner system, oil, rpl: | 600-800 ea. |
| Burner tune-up, oil: | 70+ |
| Burner fire pot, oil, rpl: | 100+ |
| Chimney flue cap, rpl: | 80 ea. |
| Chimney liner for wood fire: | 30+/In.' |
| *Life of the above: 15-20 yr. | |
| Circulator, rpl: | 200+ ea. |
| *Life of the above: 15-20 yr. | |
| Compressor, A.C./heat pump, rpl: | 800-2000 ea. |
| *Life of the above: | 10-20yr. |
| Connector pipe to chimney, rpl 6': | 70 ea. |
| Electric baseboard, new instal.: | 50/In.' |
| *Life of the above: 10-20 yr. | |
| Filter, electronic (new installed): | 500-750 ea. |
| *Life of the above: 5-15 yr. | |
| Fireplace, masonry, new, instal.: | 4000-20,000 |
| Furnace fan (blower), rpl: | 200+ |
| Furnace, heat exchanger, rpl: | 800+ |
| Furnace limit control, rpl: | 90 |
| Furnace resistance element, rpr.: | 120 |
| Furnace, rpl: | 1400-2000 |
| *Life of the above: 7-25 yr. | |
| Furnace tune up: | 50+ |
| Radiator, cast iron, rpl: | 200+ |
| Space heater, vented gas, instal.: | 300-700 ea. |
| Tank, oil, rpl: | 600+ |
| Thermostat, rpl: | 70 |
| INTERIOR | |
|---|---|
| Carpet, DIY (difficult): | 5-40/sq.' |
| Carpet new, installation only: | 3/sq. yd. |
| Carpet cleaning: | .30-I/sq.' |
| *As above, but DIY: | .10-.20/sq.' |
| Cermic tile, new: | 8+/sq.' |
| Crack repair, plaster: | 8-10/In.' |
| Door, hollow, rpl: | 100+ ea. |
| Door, to garage, rpl unrated door.: | 200-300 ea. |
| Door, lock (deadbolt), new instal.: | 100 ea. |
| Door, re-key existing locks: | 20 ea. |
| Paint walls, ceiling, two coats: | .50/sq.' |
| *As above except one coat: | .30/sq.' |
| *As above except DIY: | .10/sq.' |
| Paneling, rpl w/plasterboard, 4x8. | 25 ea., w/mud/sanded |
| Plasterboard, 6" hole repair: | 10 ea. |
| Plasterboard, rpl & finish: | 1+/sq.' |
| Stairs, pull-down to attic, new instal.: | 250-500 |
| Tile floor, vinyl Squares, new instal.: | 1-7/sq.' |
| Vinyl sheet good, rpl.: | 3-10/sq. |
| Wallpaper, remove & rpl: | 1+/sq.' |
| Window, cracked glass, rpr: | 20/sq.' (sngl pane) |
| Window, indoor storm, mag. fasten: | 50+ea. DIY |
| Window rpl w/double-pane window: | 200-500 ea. |
| Window sash cord, rpr: | 50-100 ea. |
| Window, seal bad on double pane: | 20+/sq.' |
| Wood floor, sand and refinish: | .80+/sq.' |
| VENTILATION | |
|---|---|
| Fan, ceiling, new instal.: | 200+ |
| Vent, dryer, through wall: | 100+ |
| Vent, exhaust, kit./bath, new instal.: | 200+ (50 DIY) |
| Vent, gable, pair, new instal.: | 300+ |
| Vent, roof ridge, new instal.: | 5=/In.'(2+ DIY) |
| KITCHEN, BATH, AND UTILITY | |
|---|---|
| Combustion vent (add vented door): | 150 ea. |
| Counter, laminated surface, rpl: | 20+/In.' |
| Dishwasher, rpl: | 300-500 |
| *As above except new instal.: | 400-600 |
| Disposal, rpl: | 160+ (50+ DIY) |
| *Life of the above: 5-10 yr. | |
| Kitchen, remodel: | 4000-20,000 |
| Lavatory (basin) & vanity, rpl: | 300+ |
| Range, electric control, rpl: | 75+ |
| Range, elec. elemnt (burner/oven): | 75+ |
| *As above, but DIY | 25-50 |
| Refrigerator rpl: | 400-1000 |
| *Life of the above: 10+ yr. | |
| Shower pan, rpl: | 600+ |
| Shower pan, overlay, rpl tile: | 300+ |
| Sink, stainless, rpl: | 200+ (100DIY) |
| Washer, clothes, rpl: | 400-700 |
| *Life of the above: 10+ yr. | |
| INSULATION | |
|---|---|
| Batt, hang over basement wall: | 1/sq.' |
| Batt, crawl space, under floor: | 1/sq.' |
| *As above except DIY: | .50/sq.' |
| Blow in R-30, accessible attic: | .50/sq.' |
| Blow in R-10 insulation, wall cavity: | 2/sq.' |
| Duct in crawl space, insul. w/batt: | 1/In.' |
| Water heater, insulate: | 20-30 |
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