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Cost of Repair

 

General Contractor Rates HVAC (Heating&Cooling)
Exterior Interior
Foundation Electrical
Roofing Appliances
Plumbing  

 

General Contractor Rates
Carpenter $20 - $50 per hr.
Electrician $30 - $75 per hr.
HVAC Technician $50 -$100 per hr.
Masonry contractor $15 - $35 per hr.
Painter $10 - $40 per hr.
Plumber $50 - $100 per hr.
Roofer $10 - $25 per hr.

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Exterior
Painting $1.50 - $2.50 per sq. ft.

Replace siding

 $3 - $5 per sq. ft.
Repair soffits and trim / fascia $8 - $12 per linear ft.
Build Wood deck $25 - $50 per sq. ft.
Replace / Build Wood Fence $25 - $35 per linear ft.
Re-point brickwork $3 - $5 per sq. ft.
Replace broken windows $100 - $400 each
Install skylight $500 and up
Replace door $750 - $1500
Garage Door $650 - $1100
Garage door opener $350 and up

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Foundation
Repair concrete slab $150 - $300 per pier
Repair minor crack in concrete slab $400 - $800
Minor patchwork / parging on concrete slab $3 - $5 per sq. ft.
Replace beam on pier & beam foundation $50 - $100 per linear ft.
Install footing under pier $300 - $600 each

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Roofing
Install asphalt  shingles (no stripping) $1.25 - $2 per sq. ft.
Remove and replace asphalt shingles

$2 - $3 per sq. ft.
Remove and replace tile shingles $8 - $16 per sq. ft.
Remove and replace built-up (flat) roof $3 - $5 per sq. ft.
Add / Replace 1/2" decking (plywood) $0.75 - $1.25 per sq. ft.
Remove and replace underlayment $3 - $5 per sq. ft.
Replace / Install flashing $2 - $4 per linear ft.
Re-flash chimney or skylight $250 - $500
Add roof or soffit vent $40 - $75 per vent
Rebuild chimney above roof $100 - $200 per linear ft.
Re-point chimney $3 - $5 per sq. ft.
Install chimney rain cap $75 - $100
Install gutters and downspouts $4 - $8 per linear ft.

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Interior
Painting $400 -$800 per room
Install / repair drywall $1.25-$3 per sq. ft.
Carpet cleaning $35 - $50 per room
Install ceramic tile $14 -$18 per sq. ft.
Install vinyl tile $1 - $3 per sq. ft.
Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.50 - $3 per sq. ft.
Buff and apply finish only $1 - $1.50 per sq. ft.
Replace door $100 - $200 each
Add / repair stair railing $15 - $50 per linear ft.
Add / replace kitchen cabinets $150 - $300 per linear ft.
Rebuild masonry fire box $500 - $1000
Repair masonry firebox $75 -$300
Repair fireplace damper $250 - $500
Clean chimney flue $80 - $150
Install battery smoke detector $40 - $75 each
Install direct wired smoke detector $150 - $275 each
Add / replace attic Insulation $1 - $1.50 per sq. ft.
Add minor attic support $250 - $500

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HVAC (Heating & Cooling)
Replace furnace $1200 - $2500
Replace A\C compressor (outdoor unit) $800 - $1600
Replace evaporator coil $1200 - $1700 
Clean metal ductwork $250 and up
Replace ductwork $1200 - $2500
Replace thermostat $100 - $300
Service HVAC system $65 - $150

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Plumbing
Replace Water Heater $400 - $800
Replace TPR valve on water heater $75 -$125
Replace toilet $250 - $400
Replace toilet flush mechanism $20 - $150
Replace wax seal / secure toilet $100 -$200
Replace sink $150 and up
Repair / replace supply valve $25 - $70
Add whirlpool tub $1500 and up
Re-tile bathtub enclosure $800 - $1200
Replace shower stall pan $750 - $1600
Rebuild tile shower stall $800 - $2500
Snake drain / waste lines $75 - $200
High pressure clean drain / waste lines $150 - $350
Repair gas leak $75 - $150

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Electrical
Upgrade service to 100 amps $1000 - $1800
Upgrade service to 200 amps $1500 - $2000
Install breaker panel $500 - $700
Replace receptacle with GFCI $40 - $80
Add AFCI protection $75 - $150
Improve reversed polarity $15 - $35 each
Add 120 volt circuit $150 - $250
Add 240 volt circuit $250 - $350
Add conventional receptacle $75 - $150
Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) $50 - $100
Repair aluminum wiring $500 - $1000
Add bathroom exhaust fan $125 - $200

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Appliances
Replace range $350 - $1500
Replace oven $600 - $1400
Replace cook top $300 - $500
Replace dishwasher $400 - $600
Replace disposal $125 - $200
Garage door opener $350 and up

The above list is intended to be used as a general guideline for the cost of repairs that may be encountered with home ownership. We do not recommend or endorse any particular service due to possible conflict of interest.  We recommend professional tradesmen make all repairs. Please realize that prices may differ from one service provider to the next and America's Home Professionals neither accepts nor assumes any responsibility for the costs or workmanship associated with any repairs.

 
 

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