Renovation and building cost
Use the following
information to get a good idea of the costs associated with this
comprehensive list of small to large renovation and construction projects.
If you have any other prices you think should be added or changed, please
email us with any updates and or changes.
- Roofing & Flashing
- Roofing (material & labour)
- Flashing
- Chimneys
- Gutters & Downpipes
- Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim -Supply & installed
- Exterior Finishes
- Structure Modifications & Renovations
- Interior Renovations
- Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning
- Electrical
- Plumbing
- Insulation
| Roofing & Flashing |
| Removal of
existing material, disposal & clean-up. |
$0.50 - 2.00
sq.ft. |
| Garbage Bin -
small |
$250
|
| Garbage Bin -
large |
$475
|
| * additional $50 per pick-up and dumping
fee from your local dump (tonnage) will be added to the above
charges. | 
| Roofing (material &
labour) |
| 1. Asphalt
Shingles - felt base |
$1.50 - 1.75
sq.ft. |
| 2. Roofing Labour
only |
|
| another rule of thumb is using the pitch number and
multiplying it by the number of bundles to come up with the
cost of labour plus 10 % - no removal of existing material.
i.e. pitch * bundles = labour (+ 10 %) |
| 3. Asphalt
Shingles - fibreglass base |
$2.00 - 3.00
sq.ft. |
| 4. Cedar Shakes -
hand split |
$2.60 - 2.80
sq.ft. |
| 5. Cedar Shingles
- saw cut |
$2.40 - 3.00
sq.ft. |
| 6. Steel shingles
- painted |
$4.00 - 5.00
sq.ft. |
| 7. Steel shingles
- vinyl coated |
$4.00 - 5.00
sq.ft. |
| 8. Steel roof -
sheeting |
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| 9. Aluminum
shingles - paint finish |
$5.50 - 5.25
sq.ft. |
| 10. Plastic
Shakes - colour through |
$3.50 - 5.25
sq.ft. |
| 11. Tiles -
Concrete or Clay |
$4.00 - 5.00
sq.ft. |
| 12. New slate
roof |
$10.00 - 30.00
sq.ft. |
| 13. Slate roof -
with replacement |
$30.00 - 50.00
sq.ft. |
| 14. New roof
sheeting - plywood or waferboard |
$1.50 - 2.00
sq.ft. |
| 15. Roll roofing
|
$1.10 - 2.20
sq.ft. |
| 16. Built up Tar
& Gravel roof |
$4.00 - 6.00
sq.ft. |
| 17. Membrane roof
|
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| 18. Sprayed
Polyurethane foam |
$1.60 - 2.50
sq.ft. |
| 19. Painted
Membrane |
$0.55 - 1.50
sq.ft. |
| * Contractor call out for repair - $300
minimum |
| Flashing |
| It is advisable
to replace all roof flashing at the time a new roof is
installed. The cost of installations at that time is minimal,
compared to possible problems old flashing may cause if they
remained. Counter flashing may be installed at any time over
existing step or chimney flashing and can be colour
coordinated to a homes exterior. |
| Step Flashing
|
usually included
w/roof price |
| Counter Flashing
- galvanized sheet metal |
$1.50 - 2.50
lin.ft. |
| Counter Flashing
- sheet aluminum |
$3.00 - 6.00
lin.ft. |
| Drip Edge -
usually included |
$1.00 - 2.00
lin.ft. |
| Chimney Flashing
- galvanized |
usually included
|
| Chimney Cricket -
aluminum or galvanized |
$200.00 - 500.00
|
| Skylight Flashing
- aluminum or galvanized |
$200.00 - up
|
| Vinyl Flashing -
patch repair only |
$175.00 - 275.00
|
| Replace Parapet
wall flashing |
$10.00 - 40.00
lin.ft. |
| Plumbing Vent
flashing |
$75.00 - $125
each |
| Chimneys |
| Reconstruction of
any Chimney is difficult to assess and no repair can be called
typical, since many factors such as height, required
scaffolding etc. will have to be taken into consideration.
Therefore it is recommended that you call three contractors
for estimates and base your choice not on price but the
contractors reputation and references. |
| Re-brick Chimney
above roofline - single flue |
$150.00 - up
lin.ft. |
| Re-brick Chimney
above roofline - double flue |
$200.00 - up
lin.ft. |
| Replace Prefabed
Chimney section |
$65.00 - 150.00
per section |
| Repoint Masonry -
above roofline |
$20.00 - 50.00
per row |
| Install Chimney
Cap |
$125.00 - 500.00
each |
| Chimney/rain Cap
|
$35.00 - 100.00
each |
|
| Gutters & Downpipes |
| Gutters &
downpipes - aluminum |
$1.50 - 4.00
lin.ft. |
| Supply extruded
gutter only |
$1.00 lin.ft.
|
| Gutters &
downpipes - vinyl |
$2.50 - 4.00
lin.ft. |
| Gutters &
downpipes - copper |
$10.00 - 25.00
lin.ft. |
| Downpipe
Extension - replace |
$15.00 - 75.00
each |
| Eaves cleaning -
end of fall |
$75.00 - 150.00
|
| Fascia, Soffit & Exterior Trim - Supply
& installed |
| All aluminum
& vinyl soffit or fascia is usually installed over a solid
base like plywood-extra is required for prefabrication.
|
| Wood Fascia Board
- non painted |
$1.50 - 3.00
lin.ft. |
| Aluminum fascia
|
$1.40 - 2.50
lin.ft. |
| Vinyl fascia
|
$1.40 - 2.50
lin.ft. |
| Aluminum soffits
|
$1.40 - 2.50
lin.ft. |
| Vinyl soffits
|
$1.40 - 2.50
lin.ft. |
| Decorative trims
- wall mouldings |
$5.00 - up
lin.ft. |
| Decorative &
functional vents |
$85.00 - $150
each |
| Exterior Finishes |
| *
Pricing is per square foot of "board" not per square foot of
house space. |
| Aluminum
siding-non insulated |
$1.50 - 3.00
sq.ft. |
| (if you were making the exterior truly maintenace free
then you would have to add the costs for fascia, soffit,gutter
& downpipe installation for the total price for a complete
upgrade to aluminum siding-watch out for these pricing tricks
or "extra's" - see above pricing) |
| Aluminum siding -
some insulation |
$2.00 - 4.00
sq.ft. |
| Aluminum siding -
R2000 |
$3.00 - 6.00
sq.ft. |
| Vinyl siding -
not insulated |
$1.50 - 3.00
sq.ft. |
| Hardboard Siding
- non insulated |
$3.00 - 6.00
sq.ft. |
| Wood siding -
paint grade |
$1.50 - 4.00
sq.ft. |
| Wood siding -
clear cedar |
$3.00 - 6.00
sq.ft. |
| Vinyl shakes
|
$1.50 - 3.00
sq.ft. |
| Aluminum cladding
- of windows, sills, posts etc. |
$1.50 - 10.00
lin.ft. |
| Exterior Stucco -
sand & cement |
$4.00 - 5.00
sq.ft. |
| Exterior Stucco -
Latex based |
$5.00 - 9.00
sq.ft. |
| Repointing -
brick work |
$3.00 - 4.00
sq.ft. |
| Brick - new
installation |
$5.00 - 10.00
sq.ft. |
| Brick extra's
-arches over windows,coined corners |
$20.00 - up each
|
| Brick -cost per
1,000 (average);approx 3.33/sq.ft. |
$340.00 - 450.00
|
| Brick -labour
cost per 1,000; 1you supply sand |
$450.00 - up
|
| Replace brick
|
$15.00 - up
sq.ft. |
| Parapet Wall -
reconstruction |
$15.00 - up
sq.ft. |
| Stone Work - Man
made stone |
$10.00 - 12.00
sq.ft. |
| Stone Work -
Natural stone |
$18.00 - 30.00
sq.ft. |
| Brick
cleaning-Chemical wash |
$2.00 - 6.00
sq.ft. |
| Brick Sealing
-after cleaning |
$0.55 - 1.50
sq.ft. |
| Exterior
painting- fascia, soffit, doors, windows |
$1,200.00- up
|
| Exterior
painting- including trims & walls |
$2,500.00 - up
|
| Foundation
Parging |
$1.50 - 2.50
sq.ft. |
| Exterior
foundation damp proofing |
$4,000.00 - up
|
| Damp proofing -
new house construction |
$1,200.00 -
1,500.00 |
| * includes perimeter drainage tile, 3/4
gravel, tar spray & plastic membrane skirt - usually this
is included in the foundation price |
| Perimeter
drainage tiles, O-pipe |
$4,000.00 - up
|
| Foundation Cracks
|
$300.00 - 400.00
|
| Interior
foundation damp proofing |
$2,200.00 - up
|
| Yard drainage
|
$250.00 - up
|
| Storm Windows -
supplied & installed |
$100.00 - up each
|
| Storm doors
|
$275.00 - up each
|
| Resurface
existing Asphalt driveway |
$2.00 - 3.00
sq.ft. |
| Asphalt driveway
- new construction |
$1.00 - 1.25
sq.ft. |
| Seal Asphalt
driveway |
$35.00 - up
|
| Install
interlocking paving stone driveway |
$2.00 - 7.00
sq.ft. |
| New concrete
driveway - plain |
$4.00 - 7.00
sq.ft. |
| New concrete
driveway - stamped; stampcrete |
$6.00 - 10.00
sq.ft. |
| Install wooden
deck |
$1,200.00 - up
|
| Deck - Supply and
Install |
$15.00 sq.ft.
|
| Concrete patio
|
$4.00 - 10.00
sq.ft. |
| Concrete patio
stones |
$2.00 - 5.00
sq.ft. |
| Exterior basement
stairway restoration |
$1,500 - up
|
| Exterior basement
stairway installation |
$4,000.00 - up
|
| Exterior basement
stairway installation - new house |
$1,200.00 -
1,500.00 each |
| Existing Exterior
basement stairway - drainage |
$500.00 - up
|
| Demolition and
removal of detached garage |
$1,300 - up
|
| Construction of a
new detached garage - single |
$8,000.00 - up
|
| Construction of a
new detached garage - double |
$13,000.00 - up
|
| Garage doors -
single |
$600.00 -
1,500.00 |
| Garage doors -
double |
$800.00 -
2,000.00 |
| * eg. 2 maintenance free aluminum insulated
doors for a new house construction or rough - in ready
installation costs $1,200.00 in the London Area. |
| Garage door
opener |
$250.00 - 500.00
|
| Replace porch or
deck flooring |
$3.00 - up
|
| Replace porch or
deck skirting |
$3.00 - up
|
| Replace porch
stairs - wood |
$200.00 - up
|
| Replace porch
stairs - concrete |
$300.00 - up
|
| Replace porch
stair railings |
$200.00 - up
|
| Replace porch
railings |
$8.00 - up
lin.ft. |
| Retaining wall -
wood |
$20.00 - up
sq.ft. |
| Retaining wall -
concrete |
$30.00 - up
sq.ft. |
| Retaining wall -
gabion;rock basket |
$25.00 - up
sq.ft. |
| Retaining wall -
steel erosion control |
$130.00 -up
lin.ft. |
| Property fencing
- wood |
$15.00 - up
lin.ft. |
| Property fencing
- chain link |
$8.00 - up
lin.ft. |
| Lawn - New sod
|
$1.50 - 2.50
sq.ft. |
| Lawn - New seed;
seeding - 1/4 acre lot |
$500.00 - up
|
| Lawn sprinkler
system |
$1,000.00 - up
|
| Structure Modifications &
Renovations |
| Foundation -
Underpin one corner of house |
$3,000.00 - up
|
| Foundation -
Underpin or add |
$3,000.00 - up
|
| Foundation -
Lower basement floor by underpinning |
$5,000.00 - up
|
| Lower basement
floor with bench footings |
$5,000.00 - up
|
| Replace load
bearing basement beam |
$1,600.00 - up
|
| Install
additional joist along side for support |
$110.00 - up
|
| Jackpost -
install |
$225.00 - 450.00
|
| Termite treatment
- chemical |
$1,200.00 - up
|
| Termite
inspection |
$150.00 - 200.00
|
| Opening or
Removal of bearing wall |
$500.00 -
1,500.00 |
| Opening &
Installing door in interior wall |
$500.00 - up
|
| Rebuild arch over
door or window openings |
$500.00 - up
|
| Install lintel in
masonary wall opening |
$350.00 - up
|
| Construct
exterior basement stairwell |
$5,000.00 - up
|
| Collar Ties
|
$300.00 - up
|
| Collar Tie
bracing |
$150.00 - 250.00
|
| Building an
addition - basic quality |
$70.00 - 90.00
sq.ft. |
| Building an
addition - good quality |
$90.00 - 110.00
sq.ft. |
| Building an
addition - Custom quality |
$110.00 - up
sq.ft. |
| Interior Renovations |
| Remove old
plaster & install drywall |
$2.50 -5.00
sq.ft. |
| Install drywall
over exiting plaster |
$1.50 - 3.00
(board) sq.ft. |
| New Plaster
|
$3.00 - 5.00
sq.ft. |
| Install drywall
in an unfinished area |
$1.50 - 3.00
sq.ft. |
| Texture spray
ceiling |
$1.00 - up sq.ft.
|
| * New house construction-usually a days
labour can be negotiated ie. Approx. $400.00 for complete
house eg 2,600 sq.ft. This is because the drywall contractor
is already doing the boarding and taping of the house and
there is no flooring to worry about (mess). |
| Suspended Ceiling
Tile Installation |
$2.50 - 6.00
sq.ft. |
| Acoustic Ceiling
Tile Installation |
$1.50 - 5.00
sq.ft. |
| Sand & Finish
existing wood floors |
$2.00 - 4.00
sq.ft. |
| Wood floor
installation |
$5.50 - 12.00
sq.ft. |
| Ceramic Tile -
Supply & install |
$10.00 - up
sq.ft. |
| Ceramic Tile -
labour only |
$2.50 - 3.00
sq.ft. |
| Underlay -
installation only |
$1.50 -2.00
sq.ft. |
| Vinyl floor tiles
- supply & install |
$2.00 - up sq.ft.
|
| Vinyl sheet
flooring/linoleum |
$6.00 - up sq.yd.
|
| Carpet -
synthetic |
$15.00 - up
sq.yd. |
| Carpet - natural
wool |
$50.00 - up
sq.yd. |
| Carpet -
underpading |
$5.00 - up sq.yd.
|
| Carpet -
cleaning/steam/chemical |
$30.00 - up per
room |
| Windows-replacement - 1,800 sq.ft. house
|
$10,000.00
approx. |
| * amount may vary depending upon the
situation. |
| Windows -
sliders, casement, awning, doublehung - installed
|
$140.00 - up
|
| Windows - fixed,
bay, bow, round - installed |
$1,200.00- up
|
| Doors - exterior,
insulated,metal |
$500.00 - up
|
| Doors - exterior,
solid wood |
$700.00 - up
|
| Doors - exterior,
fibreglass |
$900.00 - up
|
| Doors - exterior,
double, insul., metal |
$1,200.00 - up
|
| Doors - exterior,
double, solid wood |
$1,500.00 - up
|
| Doors - exterior,
double, fibreglass |
$2,000.00 - up
|
| Replace entrance
door latch & lock set |
$150.00 - up
|
| Install
decorative glass in entrance door |
$300.00 - up
|
| New Storm door
|
$250.00 - up
|
| Install patio
doors - brick wall |
$2,500.00 - up
|
| Install patio
doors - wood frame wall |
$1,500.00 - up
|
| Replace existing
patio doors |
$750.00 -
1,500.00 |
| Install basic
skylight |
$1,000.00 - up
|
| Install venting
skylight |
$1,500.00 - up
|
| Fireplace -
Masonry |
$2,500.00 - up
|
| * Note: Ont. Building Code for new house
construction requires CO detector & fresh air exchanger
($2,500.00 - up) for wood burning fireplaces-gas does not
require this. |
| Fireplace - Zero
clearance |
$2,000.00 - up
|
| Fireplace -
Natural Gas |
$2,300.00 - up
|
| Glass fireplace
doors |
$250.00 - up
|
| Install Fireplace
damper |
$250.00 - up
|
| Chimney cleaning
|
$100.00 - 175.00
|
| Video Chimney
inspection |
$150.00 - up
|
| Video Plumbing
inspection |
$150.00 - up
|
| * Video inspections start at $110/hr -
plumbing, chimney - whatever the case. |
| Interior door -
hollow core, hardware incl |
$150.00 - up
|
| Interior door -
solid core, hardware incl. |
$400.00 - up
|
| French doors
|
$600.00 - up
|
| Bifold doors
|
$75.00 - up
|
| Louvred Bifold
doors |
$150.00 - up
|
| Sliding closet
doors |
$200.00 - up
|
| Sliding mirror
closet doors |
$350.00 - up
|
| Kitchen
renovation - full |
$7,000.00 - up
|
| Kitchen Cabinets
- replace |
$150.00 - up
lin.ft. |
| Kitchen counter -
replace |
$20.00 - up
lin.ft. |
| Stove fan-venting
outside |
$275.00 - up
|
| Ceiling fan -
installed |
$200.00 - up
|
| Painting -
interior - whole house |
$1,500.00 - up
|
| Wallpaper -
hanging |
$2.00 - up sq.ft.
|
| Central vacuum
system |
$800.00 - up
|
| Security System -
you own |
$600.00 - up
|
| Heating, Ventilation & Air
Conditioning |
| Mid efficiency
Furnace - supply & install |
$1,500.00 -
2,500.00 |
| High effiency
furnace - supply & install |
$2,500.00 -
4,000.00 |
| Boiler System
|
$2,500.00 - up
|
| Humidifier
|
$150.00 - 300.00
|
| Electronic air
cleaner |
$500.00 -
1,000.00 |
| New circulating
pump |
$450.00 - 700.00
|
| Expansion tank
|
$260.00 - 550.00
|
| New Chimney liner
|
$330.00 - 700.00
|
| Remove old oil
tank |
$100.00 - 400.00
|
| Replace radiator
|
$300.00 -
1,000.00 |
| Replace radiator
control valve |
$150.00 - 300.00
|
| Install baseboard
heaters |
$150.00 - 300.00
|
| Convert furnace
from oil to natural gas (if possible) |
$900.00 -
1,500.00 |
| Change heating
from Hot water to gas - single level |
$7,500.00 -
9,500.00 |
| Change heating
from Hot water to gas - double level |
$15,000.00 -
20,000.00 |
| Change ducts from
gravity to forced air |
$1,000.00 -
1,500.00 |
| Duct cleaning
|
$150.00 - 300.00
|
| Annual Service
|
$50.00 - 100.00
|
| Air Conditioning
- add to existing forced air |
$1,300.00 -
3,000.00 |
| Heat Pump - add
to existing |
$2,500.00 -
4,000.00 |
| Replace
compressor on heat pump/air conditioner |
$800.00 -
1,400.00 |
| Air conditioning
- independent system |
$8,000.00 -
15,000.00 |
| Electrical |
| *
Installation & supply is assumed, and the contractor is on
the site for more than one electrical job listed below,
otherwise sufficient allowances for travel time and increased
costs/opportunity costs, should be made. |
| Upgrade service
to 100 amps - incl. New breaker panel |
$650.00 - 900.00
|
| Upgrade service
to 100 amps - no breaker panel |
$400.00 - 600.00
|
| Upgrade service
to 200 amps |
$1,000.00 -
1,500.00 |
| Replace main
ground - public water sytem |
$100.00 - 150.00
|
| Replace main
ground - private well to ground rods |
$175.00 - 250.00
|
| New Breaker Panel
|
$400.00 - 600.00
|
| Auxiliary Panel
|
$100.00 - 600.00
|
| Replace circuit
breaker - 20 amps or less |
$70.00 - 100.00
|
| Add 120 V circuit
- ie fridge, freezer etc |
$150.00 - 300.00
|
| Install exterior
outlet |
$150.00 - 300.00
|
| Add 240 V circuit
- ie. Stove, dryer |
$150.00 - 350.00
|
| Add Kitchen split
receptacle |
$150.00 - 350.00
|
| Supply ground for
std. receptacles |
$75.00 - 150.00
|
| Replace
receptacles with GFI (Ground Fault Interrupt) |
$70.00 - 100.00
each |
| Correct reversed
polarity |
$10.00 - 15.00
each |
| Install switches
|
$10.00 - 20.00
each |
| Install light
fixture |
$100.00 - 250.00
|
| Exterior light
fixture |
$175.00 - 250.00
|
| Plumbing |
| Replace old
(galvanized or steel) piping w/ copper |
$1,500.00 -
4,000.00 |
| Replace main
water line to residence |
$1,500.00 -
2,000.00 |
| Replace interior
main shut off valve |
$155.00 - 305.00
|
| Replace water
heater |
$300.00 -
1,000.00 |
| * or lease-may not cost you except monthly
charges as low as $8.95/mth |
| Average monthly
water heater rental |
$8.95 - 12.95
|
| Unclogging Toilet
|
$100.00 - 200.00
|
| Toilet
Replacement |
$225.00 - up
|
| Replace toilet
seal |
$100.00 - 200.00
|
| Replace flushing
mechanism |
$100.00 - 175.00
|
| Supply &
install bidet |
$500.00 - up
|
| Replace vanity
& counter - single basin |
$300.00 - up
|
| Replace vanity
& counter - double Basin |
$500.00 - up
|
| Replace basin -
vanity |
$175.00 - up
|
| Replace basin -
pedestal |
$325.00 - up
|
| Replace faucets
|
$150.00 - up
|
| Replace bathtub
& new ceramic tiles |
$1,500.00 - up
|
| Refinish existing
tub |
$250.00 - up
|
| Replace shower
& tub faucets |
$325.00 - up
|
| Replace tile tub
area |
$800.00 - up
|
| Replace caulk
bathtub |
$75.00 - 150.00
|
| Replace leaking
shower stall pan |
$1,000.00 -
1,600.00 |
| Reconstruction of
ceramic tile shower stall |
$1,500.00 - up
|
| New installation
of ceramic tile shower stall |
$1,500.00 - up
|
| Installation of
new plastic tub enclosure |
$250.00 - 650.00
|
| Install PVC or
fibreglass shower stall |
$700.00 -
2,000.00 |
| Install Whirlpool
/ Jacuzzi tub |
$2,000.00 - up
|
| Install exhaust
fan |
$275.00 - 500.00
|
| Complete bathroom
renovation |
$5,000.00 - up
|
| Construction of a
basement bathroom |
$3,600.00 - up
|
| Install laundry
tub |
$250.00 - 500.00
|
| Install laundry
facilities - water supply, drain |
$1,000.00 - up
|
| Supply &
install kitchen sink - single |
$350.00 - up
|
| Supply &
install kitchen sink - double |
$400.00 - up
|
| Supply &
install dishwashe |
$500.00 -
1,000.00 |
| Dishwasher
hook-up - rough-in complete |
$100.00 - 125.00
|
| Dishwasher
hook-up - no rough-in |
$160.00 - 350.00
|
| Supply &
install garbage disposal |
$300.00 - 600.00
|
| Install stove
hood |
$150.00 - up
|
| Install solid
waste pump |
$1,000.00 -
2,000.00 |
| Connect waste
piping to municipal sewers |
$2,000.00 - up
|
| Clear out
obstructions in sewer line |
$150.00 - up
|
| Repair collapsed
sewer line section |
$800.00 - up
|
| Video observation
/ investigation |
$110.00 / hr - up
|
| Install
submersible well pump |
$800.00 - up
|
| Install suction
or jet pump |
$600.00 -
1,000.00 |
| Replace sewage
ejector pump |
$500.00 - 800.00
|
| Replace pump tank
|
$250.00 - 500.00
|
| Install water
softener |
$1,000.00 - up
|
| * Rental or lease - installation usually
free w/ contract of approx. $20.00 /mth |
| Water softener
rental or lease |
$20.00 - up /mth.
|
| Outdoor hose /
water valve / sediment faucet |
$150.00 - 300.00
each |
| Replace sump pump
|
$100.00 - 300.00
|
| Insulation |
| Insulate attic to
current standards |
$0.50 - 2.50
sq.ft. |
| Insulation blown
into flat roof or wall cavity |
$2.00 - 5.00
sq.ft. |
| Add attic vents
|
$40.00 - 250.00
each |
| UFFI removal
|
$10,000.00 - up
|
| Exterior
insulation using rigid boards |
$1,500.00 - up
|
| Insulate basement
interior |
$0.50 - up sq.ft.
|
| Sprayed foam /
uerethane foam |
$ ?
|
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