Tristar Home Inspections, Inc.
Tristar Consultants
Professional Home Inspection and Pool & Spa Inspection
Copyright 2003, Tristar Consultants
1420 Birch Drive
No. Tonawanda, NY 14120
716-523-0609
NYS # 16000030978
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These prices are as of 1/1/2002 - actual persent day cost may vary
Electrical service upgrade to 200 Amps  $900 to $1,300

Install separate circuit for clothes dryer or air conditioner  $150 to $250

Add GFCI protection to receptacle $40 to $100 each

Upgrade interior wiring (old knob and tube) $1.25 to #3.00 per square foot of living area + repairs for any unusual conditions

Correct double tap in panelbox $75 to $250

Correct exposed wiring in garage/closet $100 to $300

Correct ungrounded receptacle $50 to $ 100 each

Service Heating or Cooling system $75 to $200

Install new gas furnace $1,500 to $3,000

Install new hot water boiler $2,500 to $4,000

Install new Air Conditioning or Heat Pump compressor $1,300 to $1,800

Install new Air Conditioner or Heat Pump complete $3,000 to $5,000

Replace old window with new vinyl replacement $300 to $600 each

Install storm windows $80 to $150 each

Install sliding glass door $1,000 to $1,900 each

Replace main entry door $800 to $1,500 each

Sealcoat driveway $0.15 to $0.30 per square foot

Replace humidifier $300 to $800

Install electronic air filter $500 to $1,000

Clean indoor coil in A/C or heat pump $100 to $350

Install new electric water heater (50 gallons) $400 to $700

Install new gas water heater (50 gallons) $350 to $600

Replace laundry sink $200 to $400

Replace shower pan, includes patch and replace tile $900 to $1,500

Replace galvanized water pipes with copper tubing or plastic (average) $2,000 to $4,000

Install new main water valve $150 to $200

Install pressure regulator $200 to $300

Remove and re-set toilet, install new wax seal $150 to $300

Snake plumbing drain $ 150 to $300

Install drain inside basement with sump pump eliminating to exterior $2,000 to $5,000

Install weep holes in masonry retaining wall $75 to $100 each

Rake and point mortar joints in brick wall $3.00 to $6.00 per square foot

Remove and replace concrete flatwork (sidewalk, patio) $5.00 to $10.00 per square foot

Underpin concrete foundation $200 to $400 per lineal foot, minimum $2,500

Replace concrete foundation $250 to $500 per lineal foot

Correct settled concrete patio by pressure grouting $1,000 to $2,000

Patch damaged stucco $200 to $300 per location

Asbestos removal or encapsulation on pipes or ducts for heating unit replacement $800 to $3,000

Install attic fan $200 to $400

Replace kitchen counter top $500 to $1,200

Replace kitchen wall oven $500 to $2000

Replace garbage disposal $150 to $450

Replace dishwasher $700 to $1,500

Install kitchen vent hood $200 to $500

Install bathroom exhaust fan to exterior $150 to $300

Install garage opener $300 to $600 each

Remodel kitchen $8,000 to $15,000

Remodel bathroom $5,000 to $12,000

Renovate old house, interior $50 to $90 per square foot

Finish basement $10,000 to $30,000

Clean chimney $150 to $300

Install liner in unlined masonry chimney $800 to $2,000

Install insulation in craw space or attic $0.75 to $1.75 per square foot

Install insulation in sidewalls by drilling and plugging holes $3.00 to $5.00 per square foot

Replace gutters $3.00 to $5.00 per lineal foot

Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.50 to $3.00 per square foot

Replace carpet $2.00 to $10.00 per square foot

Install vinyl floor $5.00 to $15.00 per square foot

Install new composition shingles over existing roof $1.25 to $3.00 per square foot

Tear off existing roof and install new composition shingles $1.75 to $4.00 per square foot

Install new 3-ply built-up roof $1.50 to $4.00 per square foot

Roof repair (replace shingles/tiles, repair flashing) $200 to $350 per location

Wood shingle roof maintenance (tune-up) typical $1,000 to $2,000

Notice: Obtain two or three estimates from reputable contractors - actual cost may vary.

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