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Jim Estrada
(425)985-3289
www.propertyinspectorllc.com
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YOU WANT TO REMODEL AND HAVE IT LOOK FABULOUS!

WHAT'S IT GOING TO COST?

This is the tenth in an eleven part series of COST ESTIMATE GUIDES, to assist you in your negotiations. Remember, 2-3 contractor bids should always be done before the work begins for total accuracy.

The following costs are intended as ball park estimates for typical three bedroom home. The costs have been categorized by type of job. Where appropriate, typical life expectancies are included in parenthesis. The figures for life expectancy and cost are based on this area. In other areas, these figures may differ. Cedar roofing, for example, is significantly less expensive on the west coast, than in the east. The life expectancy of some components will vary with the severity of weather in the region. The design, quality of installation and level of maintenance can also drastically affect life expectancy. The figures include labor and materials.

Interior

1. Add drywall over plaster $1.50-$2.50 per sq. ft.  
2. Remove old plaster and install drywall $3.50-$4.50 per sq. ft.  
3. Add wire lath and new plaster over existing plaster $3.00-$4.00 per sq. ft  
4. Spray stipple on existing ceiling $1.00 per sq. ft.  
5. Install suspended tile ceiling $3.00-$5.00 per sq. ft.  
6. Install acoustic tile ceiling $1.50 per sq. ft.  
7. Install drywall on unfinished basement ceiling $1.50-$3.00 per sq. ft.  
8. Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.50-$3.00 per sq. ft.  
9. Install hardwood floors:    
  3/8" thick $6-$8 per sq. ft.  
  3/4'' thick $10-$12 per sq. ft.  
10. Install parquet flooring $5-$7 per sq. ft.  
11. Install ceramic floor tiles $15 and up per sq. ft.  
12. Install vinyl floor tiles $3 and up per sq. ft.  
13. Install sheet vinyl $7-$12 per sq. ft.  
14. Install synthetic wall-to-wall carpet $25-$50 per sq. yard  
15. Install wool wall-to-wall carpet $60 and up per sq. yard  
16. Install under pad $5.00 per sq. yard  
17. Clean carpets $30 per room  
18. Replacement windows:    
  sliding windows $35-$45 per sq. ft.  
  casement windows $50 per sq. ft.  
  awning windows $50 per sq. ft.  
  double hung $40-$45 per sq. ft.  
  fixed $30-$40 per sq. ft.  
  bay $40-$65 per sq. ft.  
19. Storm windows $125-$250 each  
20. Convert coal-burning fireplace to wood-burning unit $1500 and up  
21. Install masonry fireplace:    
  with single flue chimney $6000 and up  
  from rough-in $2000 and up  
22. Install zero clearance fireplace $3000 and up (unknown)
23. Install gas fireplace $2500 and up (unknown)
24. Install glass doors on fireplace $300 and up  
25. Clean fireplace chimney flue $75-$100 each  
26. Install fireplace damper $200 and up  
27. Install interior hollow-core door $150-$250  
28. Install interior custom wood door (includes casing and hardware) $450 and up  
29. Install interior french doors $700 and up  
30. Install louvre doors on closet $150-$250  
31. Install sliding mirror doors on closet $1000 and up  
32. Install exterior solid wood door $600-$1200  
33. Install exterior insulated metal door $600-$900  
34. Install closer on garage man door $100-$200  
35. Install storm door $350-$700 (ten to twenty years)
36. Replace hardware on metal storm door $50-$100  
37. Install sliding glass doors:    
  brick wall $2500-$3500  
  wood frame wall $2000-$2500  
38. Replace sliding glass door $1000-$1700 (ten to twenty years)
39. Install skylight $1000-$3000  
40. Remodel kitchen completely $10000 and up  
41. Install roof window or ventilating skylight $1500 and up  
42. Install kitchen cabinets $250 and up per lin. ft.  
43. Install kitchen counter $20 and up per lin. ft.  
44. Install ceiling fan $200 and up  
45. Install conventional alarm system $1000 and up  
46. Install central vacuum system $800-$2000  
47. Install central vacuum canister only $500-$1000  
48. Paint interior (walls, ceilings, doors, trim) of entire house $2000 and up (five to ten years)
49. Hang wallpaper $2.00 and up per sq. ft.  
50. Urethane injection of foundation cracks $350-$500 each  
51. Damp proof foundation walls and install perimeter drains $70-$120 per lin. ft. (minimum $1000)  
Source: Home Reference book 2001

 

 
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