Costs of Repairs and Upgrades

Below you find the averaging pricing in London Ontario for repairs and updates you might want to consider before selling your home or when you are looking at the purchase of a new home.  Costs may vary so we recommend getting a minimum of 3 estimates from local professionals before considering any upgrades or construction projects.

Electrical

Retrofit


receptacle – rewire reverse polarity$50-$75
standard light fixture, $125-$200
receptacle – replace conventional with GFCI, $100-$125
receptacle-CO/ALR (aluminum), $75-$100
receptacle – stove/dryer, $100-$125
receptacle-conventional, $125-$150
receptacle-split, $175-$250
receptacle – exterior with cover, $175-$250
fluorescent light fixture, $180-$250
ground-public system, $90-$120
ground-private system (with ground rods), $250-$300
exhaust fan-bathroom, $160-$175
exhaust fan-oven, $250-$300
exterior light fixture, $125-$250
doorbell system, $100-$120
dryer duct, $125-$175
hardwired smoke detector, $75-$125
attic ventilator-mechanical, $300
baseboard heater (4′), $180-$550
ceiling fan, $250

Upgrade


breaker panel-auxilliary, $125-$300
circuit breaker (replace), $75-$100
knob and tube wiring (replace), $7500-$12000
200 amp (existing panel), $1200-$1500
120/240 volt circuit, $250-$500
breaker panel-main, $750-$900
100 amp (new panel), $1200-$1500
100 amp (existing panel), $750-$1000
200 amp (new panel), $2000-$2500

Heating and Cooling

Air Conditioner/Heat Pump


heat recovery ventilator (HRV), $1800-$2500
heat pump, $5000-$6000
central A/C attic mounted;separate duct, $10000
compressor (replace), $1500-$1700
condenser (replace), $1800-$2500
air handler 3-ton (vertical), $1400-$1800
air handler 3-ton (horiziontal), $1800-$2000
central a/c existing duct, $1800-$3000

Forced-Air System


metal lin.ft.(existing chimney flue), $600-$1000
gas-high efficiency, $3500-$4500
humidifier-drum type, $100-$150
humidifier-flow through type, $400-$450
convert hot water to forced air (1 story), $7500-$10000
electronic air filter, $600-$900
gas-mid efficiency, $2500-$3000
blower/motor, $350-$500
clean duct, $180-$300
convert oil to gas (1 story), $2500-$3000
air duct (new), $4000
air duct (retrofit), $6000
annual service, $100-$150

Hot Water System


radiator/boiler removal, $1500-$2500
radiator, $600-$900
radiator valve, $125-$200
gas boiler-standard, $3000-$4500
gas boiler-high efficiency, $6500-$10000
removal of oil tank from basement, $400-$600
circulating pump, $600-$750
cast iron radiator, $600-$700
expansion tank, $300-$400

Plumbing

Bathroom


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

Kitchen


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

Private Plumbing System


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

Upgrade


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

Interior

Ceiling/Wall


walls painting (3 coats), $1 / sq.ft.
wallpaper, $5-$10 / sq.ft.
plaster (over existing plaster), $2-$3 / sq.ft.
stucco / stipple, $2 / sq.ft.
walls (insulations/drywall), $3 / sq.ft.
acoustic ceiling (suspended), $5 / sq.ft.
baseboard/door/window casing, $3 / lin.ft.
drywall over plaster, $2-$3 / sq.ft.

Doors


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

Fireplaces


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

Floor


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

Insulation


R32 – batt, $1-$2 / sq.ft.
R32 – loose, $1-$4 / sq.ft.
wall/roof cavity, $1-$4 / sq.ft.
rigid exterior (prior to finish), $1-$1 / sq.ft.
R20 – batt, $1-$1 / sq.ft.
R20 – loose, $-$1 / sq.ft.

Kitchen/Bathroom


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

Security System


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

Stairs/Railings


stair railing, $40-$60 / lin.ft.
curved stair – oak, $7000+
spiral stair – oak, $5000+
standard stair – oak, $1000+

Windows


storm-aluminum, $75-$175
thermal glass (existing frame), $30 / sq.ft.
skylight, $750+
slider-aluminum, $30 / sq.ft.
slider-aluminum (replace), $25 / sq.ft.
casement, $60 / sq.ft.
double hung, $50 / sq.ft.
double hung (replace), $40 / sq.ft.
awning, $50 / sq.ft.
awning/casement (replace), $45 / sq.ft.
bay/bow, $50-$60 / sq.ft

Structure/Exterior

Structure


addition,$90-$120/sq. ft.
basement walkout, $5000-$10000
baesment main beam, $2000
basement support post/foundation, $500
excavation/waterproofing, $120-$150/sq. ft.
foundation cracks (excavation method),$500-$1000
foundation cracks (injection method),$400
masonry wall,$500-$700 lin. ft.
lower basement,$200-$400
remove bearing wall,$2000-$3000
remove partition wall,$800-$1600
resupport floor joist (sistering),$300-$500
roof sheathing (replace),$5.00-$7.50 per  sq. ft.
underpinning,$300-$500 per lin. ft.
termite prevention (chemical soil treatment),$2000

Wall System


aluminum siding, $4.50-$5.50 per sq. ft.
brick veneer, $9.50-$21.50 per sq. ft.
brick cleaning (unpainted), $2.50 per sq. ft
brick cleaning (painted), $5.50/sq. ft.
brick repainting, $5-$7 per. 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, $750-$1500
patio door-replace, $750-$1500
patio door-brick wall (6ft.), $2500-$3500
patio door – wood wall (6ft.), $2000-$3000

Roof/Eave/Flashing/Chimney

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.

Sloped Roof


asphalt shingle (over existing), $1.75-$2.75/sq. ft.
asphalt shingle (strip and reshingle), $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.

Flat Roof


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.

Landscaping/Deck/Patio/Fence

Deck


pressure treated/cedar, $15-$25 / sq.ft.
custom designed & built, $50-$75 / sq.ft.

Fence


reset post in concrete, $75
chain – link (4 ft.), $10-$15 / lin.ft.
wood – cedar (5 ft.), $15-$25 / lin.ft.
wood – presure treated (5 ft.), $10-$20 / lin.ft.

Landscaping


lay soil & sod, $2-$5 / sq.ft.
Sprinkler system, $1000
retaining wall-concrete, $50 / sq.ft.
retaining wall-wood, $40 / sq.ft.

Patio


patio stone, $6 / sq.ft.
concrete, $15-$20 / sq.ft.
flagstone/fieldstone, $20 / sq.ft.
interlock brick/stone, $10-$15 / sq.ft.

Porch


steps-concrete, $500
steps-wood, $300
flooring, $7 / lin.ft.
railing, $200
skirting, $20 / lin.ft

Garage/Driveway/Walkway

Driveway


concrete (stamped), $6-$10 / sq.ft.
interlock brick/stone, $8-$10 / sq.ft.
asphalt paving (existing base), $4-$6 / sq.ft.
asphalt paving (new base), $4-$7 / sq.ft.
asphalt (seal), $60-$75

Garage


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

Overhead Doors


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