Estimated costs for repairing and remodeling - Inspection Perfection Inc

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		Building Build addition $70 - 120 /sq ft Enclose porch $5,500 - 15,000 Drywall ceiling over plaster $1.50 - 2.00/sq ft Build double car garage $8,000 - 12,000 Kitchen Remodel kitchen $8,000 and up Bathroom Remodel bathroom $7,000 - 12,000 Add half bathroom $3,500 - 5,000 Add full bathroom $7,000 - 12,000 Basement Convert basement - legal rental unit $30,000 - 50,000 Windows Install small room windows $60 - 100 each Replace existing windows $250 - 500 each Fireplaces Build masonry fireplace $3,300 - 4,800 Install prefabricated fireplace $1,800 - 2,300 Reline chimney with terra cotta $2,000 Electrical Service Increase service - 200 amps $700 - 1,200 Run separate electrical lines $150 - 300 Install connectors on outlets (of aluminum wired homes) $15 - 20 per connection/$2,000 - 3,000 (whole house) Plumbing Water heater Gas (40-gallon capacity) $300 - 550 Electric (40-gallon capacity) $400 - 650 New well $3,000 - 5,000 New septic system $3,000 - 5,000 Install sump pump $400 - 500 Install French drain and sump pump $2,000 - 3,500		Flooring Sand and finish wood floors $1.50 - 3.30/sq ft Install ceramic tile floor $11 - 22/sq ft Install vinyl tile floor $2.64 - 5.34/sq ft Install wall---wall carpet $3.38 - 6.61/sq ft Heating and Air Conditioning Replace warm air furnace $1,500 - 3,800 Replace electric heat pump $2,200 - 3,600 Replace central air conditioning system (electric) $1,500 - 3,000 Replace central air conditioning system (gas) $2,600 - 3,500 Install humidifier $300 - 550 Install electrostatic air cleaner $500 - 750 Replace boiler $2,500 - 3,500 Install attic ventilation $250 - 450 Insulation Insulate attic / basement $.75 - 1.20 /sq ft Exterior Costs Regrade lawn $500 - 1,500 New gutters and downspouts $2.50 - 3.50/lin ft Roofs Asphalt / fiberglass shingles- Install over existing shingles $1 - 1.20 /sq ft Remove existing shingles and install new $1.30 - 1.75 /sq ft