Home Repair Cost

Your Home.. Typical Repair Cost

Inspectors do not perform repairs and we do not normally provide price estimates in our inspection reports,  however, we have developed this list to serve as a guideline and to provide “ball park” estimates for common items. These costs are for a typical small to medium house in Southern California. Additional factors such as difficult access and location could increase cost substantially. It is highly recommended to get a signed bids by three or more qualified contractors whenever possible. Keep in mind that the lowest bid may not be the least expensive in the long term.

ELECTRICAL

  • Upgrade service to 125 amps $1,800 to $2,400.
  • Install 120-volt outlet $175 to $275 each.
  • Install 240-volt outlet $400 to $800 each.
  • Install GFCI outlet $100 to $175 each.
  • Correct reverse polarity $50 to $85 each.
  • Add grounding to outlet $95 to $165 each.
  • Install battery smoke detector $30 to $45 each.

HEATING / COOLING

  • Install central A.C. system $4,800 to $8,500.
  • Install new forced-air furnace $2,500 to $5,000.
  • Replace A.C. compressor $1,400 to $2,700.
  • Service A.C. system $150 to $450.
  • Service furnace $150 to $500.
  • Remove ducts with asbestos $1,900 to $2,800.
  • Install new flexible ducting $2,500 to $3,500.
  • Install new wall furnace $1,300 to $2,800.
  • Replace condenser pump $400 to $700.

PLUMBING

  • Replace galvanized piping with copper $2,700 to $5,000 per floor.
  • Install new waste piping to street $3,500 to $7,000.
  • Reset toilet (excluding floor damage) $200 to $300.
  • Install new toilet $350 to $450.
  • Replace water heater $1100 to $1,900.
  • Install pressure / temperature valve $200 to $450.
  • Replace shower pan $1,200 to $1,900.
  • Replace tile shower $1,500 to $4,000.
  • Replace faucet $150 to $250.

INTERIOR

  • Painting $400 to $800 per room.
  • Rebuild masonry fire box $900 to $2,000.
  • Install prefabricated fireplace $3,500 to $7,000.
  • Replace main entry door $700 to $10,000
  • Major bathroom remodel $9,000 to $18,000.
  • Major kitchen remodel $16,000 to $65,000.

FLOORING

  • Refinish hardwood floors $3 to $5 per sq. ft.
  • Buff hardwood and apply finish only $1 to $2.50 per sq. ft.
  • Install Laminate wood floor $3 to $6 per sq. ft.
  • Carpet covering $24 to 55 per yard.
  • Tile covering $8 to $32 per sq. ft.

EXTERIOR

  • Paint building exterior $3,500 to $7,000.
  • Replace windows $400 to $750 each.
  • Wooden deck $35 to $75 per sq. ft.
  • Exterior wooden staircases $2,500 to $3,500 per story.
  • Wooden fencing $25 to $45 per linear ft.
  • Metal fencing $29 to 49$ per linear ft.
  • Build detached garage $125 to $175 per sq. ft.
  • Build addition $165 to $450 per sq. ft.

FOUNDATION

  • Install anchor bolts $1,500 to $3,000.
  • Install subarea shear paneling $2,000 to $4,000.
  • Extensive seismic retrofit $5,000 to $10,000.
  • Install cap on foundation wall $100 to $150 per ft.
  • Replace low foundation wall $185 to $350+ per ft.
  • Install footing under precast pier $300 to $600 each.

ATTIC INSULATION

  • Fiberglass batt 6-inch thick R-19 $1.25 to $2.45 per sq. ft.
  • Fiberglass batt 9-inch thick R-30 $1.75 to $3.25 per sq. ft.

ROOFING & GUTTER

To install an area of 100 square feet (10 x 10):
  • Composition shingles $200 to $400.
  • Cap sheet built-up roofing $350 to $500.
  • Gravel surfaced built-up roofing $395 to $500.
  • Modified bitumen roofing $395 to $540.
  • Tile $800 to $1,600+.
  • Strip roofing & install new sheathing $95 to $135 per sq. ft.
  • Install skylight $1,800 to $3,700
  • Install new rain gutters and downspouts $8 to $13 per ft.