Inspection & Remodeling Costs/Estimates

How to calculate your home inspection prices?

Up to 1,200 sqft   $395.00
1,201 to 1,500 sqft   $425.00
1,501 to 2,000 sqft   $450.00
2,001 to 3,000sqft   $475.00
3,001 to 4,000sqft   $550.00
4,001 and up call for a quote......

These prices are a national average price.. Please call me at (925) 209-8080 for an accurate home inspection price.

Residential Construction and Remodeling Estimates

ELECTRICAL

• Retrofit attic ventilator - mechanical $300
• baseboard heater (4’) $180 – $550
• ceiling fan $250
• doorbell system $100 – $120
• dryer duct $125 – $175
• hardwired smoke detector $75 – $125
• exhaust fan - bathroom $160 – $175
• exhaust fan - oven $250 – $300
• exterior light fixture $125 – $250
• fluorescent light fixture $180 – $250
• ground - public system $90 – $120
• ground - private system $250 – $300 (with ground rods)
• receptacle - conventional $125 – $150
• receptacle - split $175 – $250
• receptacle - exterior with cover $175 – $250
• receptacle - replace conventional $100 – $125 with GFCI
• receptacle - CO/ALR (aluminum) $75 – $100
• receptacle - stove/dryer $100 – $125
• receptacle - rewire reverse polarity $50 – $75
• standard light fixture $125 – $200 UPGRADE
• 100 amp (new panel) $1200 – $1500
• 100 amp (existing panel) $750 – $1000
• 200 amp (new panel) $2000 – $2500
• 200 amp (existing panel) $1200 – $1500
• 120 / 240 volt circuit $250 – $500
• breaker panel - main $750 – $900
• breaker panel - auxiliary $125 – $300
• circuit breaker (replace) $75 – $100
• knob and tube wiring $7500 – $12,000 (replace)

HEATING AND COOLING FORCED-AIR SYSTEM

• air duct (new) $4000
• air duct (retrofit) $6000
• annual service $100 – $150
• blower motor $350 – $500
• clean duct $180 – $300
• convert oil to gas (1 story) $2500 – $3000
• convert hot water to $7500 – $10,000 forced air (1 story)
• electronic air filter $600 – $900
• gas - mid efficiency $2500 – $3000
• gas - high efficiency $3500 – $4500
• humidifier - drum type $100 – $150
• humidifier - flow through type $400 – $450
• existing chimney flue - metal $600 – $1000

HOT WATER SYSTEM

• circulating pump $600 – $750
• cast iron radiator $600 – $700
• expansion tank $300 – $400
• gas boiler - standard $3000 – $4500
• gas boiler - high efficiency $6500 – $10,000
• removal of oil tank from basement $400 – $600
• radiator / boiler removal $1500 – $2500
• radiator $600 – $900
• radiator valve $125 – $200

AIR CONDITIONING/HEAT PUMP

• air handler 3-ton (vertical) $1400 – $1800
• air handler 3-ton (horizontal) $1800 – $2000
• central A/C existing duct $1800 – $3000
• central A/C attic mounted; $10,000+ separate duct
• compressor (replace) $1500 – $1700
• condenser (replace) $1800 – $2500
• heat recovery ventilator (HRV) $1800 – $2500
• heat pump $5000 – $6000

PLUMBING Bathroom

• basin - pedestal type $350
• basin - vanity $250
• bathtub - replace / retile $2500+
• shower connection $250
• shower stall - plastic $900 – $1900
• shower stall - ceramic tile $2500 – $3000
• toilet - flush mechanism $125 – $150
• toilet - replace $400
• toilet - replace seal $125 – $250
• toilet - unclog $125 – $200
• tub enclosure - ceramic tile $2500 – $3000
• tub enclosure - plastic $600 – $1200
• whirlpool bath / faucet $4000

KITCHEN

• dishwasher $650 – $900
• garbage disposal $200 – $400
• range hood $350 – $500
• sink - porcelain $750 – $850
• sink - stainless steel $600 – $750

PRIVATE PLUMBING SYSTEM

• laundry tub and waste pump $500 – $800
• septic tank (1000gal.) $2500 – $5000
• septic tank cleaning $180 – $300
• sewage waste pump $1500 – $1700
• well - shallow $30/lin.ft.
• well - deep $40/lin.ft.
• well - submersible pump $1200
• well - suction / jet pump $600 – $900

UPGRADE

• hose bibb $120 – $150
• hot water tank (40 Gal Electric) $450 – $500
• hot water tank (40 Gal Gas) $600 – $800
• laundry tub / connection $350 – $500
• main water service $175 – $200/lin.ft.
• main shut-off valve $175 – $300
• sump pump $175 – $250
• supply lines - 1 story; $1800 – $2500 up to 2 baths
• temperature and relief valve $60 – $90 (replace)
• water softener $900 – $1500
• waste drain lines $2500 – $4000

STRUCTURE/EXTERIOR

• addition (foundation to roof) $90 – $120/sq.ft.
• basement entrance $5000 – $10000
• basement main beam $2000
• basement support post / foundation $200 - $400/lin.ft.
• excavation / waterproofing $120 – $150/sq.ft.
• foundation cracks (excavation method) $500 – $1000
• foundation cracks (injection method) (per crack) $400
• masonry wall $500 – $750/lin.ft.
• lower basement $200 – $400
• remove bearing wall $2000 – $3000
• remove partition wall $800 – $1600
• re-support floor joist (sistering) $300 – $500
• roof sheathing (replace) $5.00 – $7.50/sq.ft.
• underpinning $300 – $500/lin.ft.
• termite prevention (chemical soil treatment) $2000 Wall Sy s tem
• aluminum siding $4.50 – $5.50/sq.ft
• brick veneer $9.50 – $21.50/sq.ft.
• brick cleaning (unpainted) $2.50/sq.ft.
• brick cleaning (painted) $5.50/sq.ft.
• brick repainting $5 – $7/sq.ft.
• cedar siding $9 – $12/sq ft.
• stucco $9 – $11/sq.ft.
• vinyl siding $4 – $5/sq.ft. Exterior Door
• aluminum storm door $350
• metal insulated door $650 – $750
• patio door - replace $750 – $1500
• patio door - brick wall (6ft.) $2500 – $3500
• patio door - wood wall (6ft.) $2000 – $3000

ROOF/EAVE/FLASHING/CHIMNEY Sloped Roofs

• asphalt shingle (over existing) $1.75 – $2.75/sq.ft.
• asphalt shingle (strip & re-shingle) $3 – $4/sq.ft.
• asphalt shingle (high quality) $4.50 – $6.50/sq.ft.
• cedar shake / shingle $6.50 – $9.00/sq.ft.
• clay tile $15 – $20/sq.ft.
• concrete tile $8 – $12/sq.ft.
• wood shake / shingle $5 – $7/sq.ft.
• slate tile $30 – $50/sq.ft. f la t roofs
• roll roofing asphalt (90lb.) $1.50 – $2.50/sq.ft.
• 4 ply (tar and gravel) $5 – $10/sq.ft.
• single ply membrane $5 – $10/sq.ft.

GUTTERS

• gutter cleaning $150
• gutter / downspout - aluminum $6 – $8/lin.ft.
• gutter / downspout - galvanized $5 – $6/lin.ft.
• downspout extension $15
• soffits / fascia (aluminum) $15/lin.ft.

FLASHING

• chimney flashing (sloped asphalt) $250 – $400
• chimney flashing (flat built-up) $350 – $500
• metal cricket at chimney $250 – $400
• parapet wall flashing $30/lin.ft.
• roof vent flashing $100
• reflash skylight $400 – $600
• valley flashing $20 – $30/lin.ft.
• wall flashing $5 – $6/lin.ft. CHIMNEY
• chimney extension $150 – $250/lin.ft.
• chimney repointing $7.50 – $10/brick
• concrete cap (single flue) $100 – $250
• concrete cap (double flue) $200 – $400
• rain cap $100
• reline flue $40 – 50/lin.ft.

GARAGE/ DRIVEWAY/WALKWAY

• detached carport $5000+
• detached wood frame - single $10000+
• detached wood frame - double $15000+
• detached block - single $20000+
• detached block - double $25000+
• removal of existing garage $1500+

OVER HEAD DOORS

• automatic garage door opener $450
• cladboard - single $600 – $800
• cladboard - double $1000 – $1200
• metal - single (one piece) $850
• metal - double (one piece) $1250
• wood - single (one piece) $1000
• wood - double (sectional) $1800

DRIVEWAY

• asphalt paving (existing base) $4 – $6/sq.ft.
• asphalt paving (new base) $4.50 – $7/sq.ft.
• asphalt (seal) $60 – $75
• concrete (stamped) $6 – $10/sq.ft.
• interlock brick / stone $10 – 12/sq.ft.

LANDSCAPING / DECK/PATIO / FENCE

• lay soil & sod $2 – $5/sq.ft.
• sprinkler system $1,000
• retaining wall - concrete $50/sq.ft.
• retaining wall - wood $40/sq.ft. D EC K
• pressure treated / cedar $15 – $25/sq.ft.
• custom designed & built $50 – $75/sq.ft. PATIO
• concrete $15 – $20/sq.ft.
• flagstone / fieldstone $20/sq.ft.
• interlock brick / stone $10 – $15/sq.ft.
• patio stone $6/sq.ft. PORCH
• flooring $7/sq.ft.
• railing $200
• skirting $20/lin.ft.
• steps - concrete $500
• steps - wood $300 FENCE
• chain-link (h 4ft.) $10 – $15/lin.ft.
• wood - cedar (h 5ft.) $15 – $25/lin.ft.
• wood - pressure treated (h 5ft.) $10 – $20/lin.ft.
• reset post in concrete $75 INTERIOR Windows
• awning $50/sq.ft.
• awning / casement (replace) $45/sq.ft.
• bay / bow $50 – $60/sq.ft.
• casement $60/sq.ft.
• double hung $50/sq.ft.
• double hung (replace) $40/sq.ft.
• skylight $750.00+
• slider - aluminum $30/sq.ft.
• slider - aluminum (replace) $25/sq.ft.
• storm - aluminum $75 – $175
• thermal glass (existing frame) $30/sq.ft.

KITCHEN/BATHROOM

• kitchen cabinet $50 – $100/lin.ft.
• kitchen counter - laminate $40/lin.ft.
• kitchen counter - marble $75/lin.ft.
• kitchen renovation $7500+
• bathroom renovation $5000+

FLOORING

• carpet - clean $100/room
• carpet - outdoor $2/sq.ft.
• carpet and underpad $5 – $10/sq.ft.
• ceramic tile $5 – $10/sq.ft.
• hardwood $5 – $10/sq.ft.
• hardwood - prefinished $10 – $15/sq.ft.
• hardwood - refinish $2 – $5/sq.ft.
• vinyl - sheet $3 – $8/sq.ft.
• vinyl - tile $3 – $8/sq.ft.

DOORS

• bi-fold louver $800
• bi-fold panel $600
• custom with casing / hardware $500
• exterior - panel $1000
• interior - panel $500
• french $1000
• patio $2000
• storm - aluminum $200 – $300

STAIRS/RAILINGS

• curved stair - oak (7 risers) $7000+
• spiral stair - oak $5000+
• standard stair - oak (7 risers) $1000+
• stair railing $40 – $60/lin.ft.

INSULATION

• rigid exterior (prior to finish) $1 – $1.50/sq.ft.
• r20 - batt $1 – $1.50/sq.ft.
• r20 - loose $0.75 – $1/sq.ft.
• r32 - batt $1.50 – $2/sq.ft.
• r32 - loose $1.50 – $4/sq.ft.
• wall / roof cavity $1.50 – $4/sq.ft.

FIRE PLACES

• damper $150
• brick replacement $400 – $1000
• gas insert $2500 – $4000
• glass door $500+
• hearth extension $400
• flue cleaning $150
• metal box insert $1000 – $2500
• masonry with flue rough-in $5000+
• wood stove $1500 – $3000

CEILING/WALL

• acoustic ceiling (suspended) $5/sq.ft.
• baseboard / door / window casing $3/lin.ft.
• drywall over plaster $2.50 – $3.50/sq.ft.
• plaster (over existing plaster) $2.50 – $3.50/sq.ft.
• stucco / stipple $2/sq.ft.
• walls (insulations / drywall) $3/sq.ft.
• walls painting (3 coats) $1.25/sq.ft.
• wallpaper $5 – $10/sq.ft.

SECURITY SYSTEM

• alarm monitoring $30/month
• alarm system $2500
• intercom system (retrofit) $1500
• wired system $1500
• wireless motion detectors $500

MISC

• central vacuum (retrofit) $1000 – $2000
• central vacuum (canister only) $1000 – $1500

SWIMMING POOL/HOT TUB

• pool - vinyl lined (16ft. x 40ft.) $10,000
• pool - concrete lined (16ft. x 40ft.) $15,000+
• pool heater $2000
• pump / filter $1500
• hot tub fiberglass $5000+

*** these are national average costs for your general information and we recommend contact your local contractors and specialists to get more accurate estimates prior to closing***