Whether you decide to freshen up your paint or put in a new en-suite bath, check out the list below to determine which projects will give you the best return on your investment.
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Renovation Project | Approximate Cost | Approximate Roi |
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Paint the interior | $1,000 | 50-100% |
Replace carpeting with affordable laminate | $2,000 (for 1,000 square-foot space) | 50-75% |
Install new light fixtures | $2,000 | 60-70% |
Groom the exterior landscape | $2,000 | 25-50% |
Replace knobs and hardware | $2,000 | 75-100% |
Update the entry way | $3,000 | 50-75% |
Replace carpeting and laminate floors with hardwood | $5,000 (for 1,000 square-foot space) | 50-75% |
Build a fence/deck | $5,000 | 50-75% |
Renovation Project | Approximate Cost | Approximate Roi |
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Install Additional Bathroom On Main Floor | Under $5,000 | 80-100% |
Renovate bathroom | $5,000 - $8,000 | 75-100% |
Renovate kitchen | $12,000 - $15,000 | 75-100% |
Work | Price |
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100 amps | $1,500 - $1,800 |
200 amps | $2,500 - $2,800 |
200 amps (with existing underground) | $1,300 |
400 amps | $5,000+ |
16 circuit auxiliary panel | $350 - $450 ea. |
Electrical permit (major work) | $150+ |
kitchen | Price |
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Sink & faucets | $600 + ea. |
Dishwasher connection | $275 ea. |
Garburator | $600 + ea. |
Bathrooms | Price |
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White pool bath/faucets | $2,200+ |
Bathtub/faucets | $900+ |
Shower connection with shower head | $200+ |
Toilet | $400+ |
Wash basin/faucets | $350+ |
Pedestal sinks/faucets | $400+ |
Pre-formed shower enclosure | $1,400 - $1,900 |
Ceramic tiles to existing tub enclosure | $1,500+ |
High-efficiency gas furnace | $3,700 |
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Installation of air ducts (new) | $8,000+ |
Installation of air ducts(retrofit) | $10,000+ |
To metal line existing chimney | $600+ |
Air duct cleaning | $275+ |
Hot water gas boiler | $3,500-$4,400 |
Hot water gas "high-efficiency" boiler | $7,000 |
Circulation pump | $600 |
Air Conditioning/Heat Pumps | Price |
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Window units: 12BTUH | $800 |
Ductless Systems | $4500 |
Central AC unit using existing ducts (2 tons) | $3,200+ |
Central AC unit using existing ducts (3 tons) | $4,000+ |
Heat pump (2 tons) | $4,500 |
Heat pump (3 tons) | $5,500 |
Thermal Insulation (Retrofit) | Price |
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to add R-20 (6") of loose insulation(700sq.ft.) | $750 |
to add R-32 (10") of loose insulation(700sq.ft.) | $950 |
Wall/roof cavities | $2-$2.50/sq.ft. |
Fireplaces | Price |
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Masonry fireplaces | $5,500+ |
Factory-built fireplaces | $2,500-$3,500 |
Wood stoves | $2,000-$3,500 |
Fireplace inserts | $700-$1,200+ |
Interiors | Price |
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Interior doors/hardware/jamb | $320 ea. |
Base boards/door & window casing | $3+/lin.ft. |
Walls (i.e..insulation, vapour barrier drywall tape) | $3.50/sq.ft. |
Painting (3 coats) walls | $1.50/sq.ft. |
Kitchen cabinets/counter tops | $300+/lin.ft. |
Intercom system (retrofit) | $1,200+ |
Central vacuum (retrofit) | $1,200+ |
Exterior Doors | Price |
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Steel insulated doors | $700+ea. |
Solid wood doors | $900+ea. |
6' aluminum patio doors | $1,500+ea. |
6' wood patio door | $1,800+ea. |
Aluminum storm door | $450+ea. |
Floor Coverings | Price |
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Sheet vinyl | $8+/sq.ft. |
12"x12" P.V.C.tiles | $4/sq.ft. |
Carpet + under pad | $6+/sq.ft. |
Laminate flooring | $6/sq.ft.+ |
Finished subfloor | $3/sq.ft. |
oak.maple | $1O+/sq.ft. |
Parquet flooring | $7/sq.ft. |
Hardwood floor refurbishing | $2.50-$4/sq.ft. |
Ceramic floor tile | $16+/sq.ft. |
Security Systems | Price |
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Wireless motion detectors | $500 |
Wired System | $1,300+ |
Basements | Price |
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Underpinning | $250+/lin.ft. |
Lowering basement floor (bench method) | $200+/lin.ft. |
Recreation room remodeling | $50+/sq.ft. |
Construct basement apartment | $100sq.ft.+ |
Construct separate basement entrance | $10,000ea. |
Excavation/waterproofing exterior foundation | $20/sq.ft. |
Exterior Doors | Price |
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Steel insulated doors | $700+ea. |
Solid wood doors | $900+ea. |
6' aluminum patio doors | $1,500+ea. |
6' wood patio door | $1,800+ea. |
Aluminum storm door | $450+ea. |
Sloped Roofs | Price |
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Asphalt shingles | $2.50/sq.ft. |
Low sloped asphalt shingles | $3.50/sq.ft. |
Cedar shakes | $13/sq.ft. |
Cedar shingles | $11/sq.ft. |
Slate tiles/steel roofing | $15+/sq.ft. |
Clay/concrete tiles | $7-$10 |
Flat roofs | Price |
4-ply (tar and gravel) | $8-$10/sq.ft. |
Single-ply membrane | $7-$9/sq.ft. |
Rolled asphalt (901b) | $2.50-$3.50/sq.ft. |
Wall Siding | Price |
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Aluminum siding | $6/sq.ft. |
Cedar siding | $6-$8/sq.ft |
Asphalt shingles | $2.50/sq.ft. |
Vinyl siding | $5/sq.ft. |
Stucco (cement) | $15+/sq.ft. |
Brick (veneer) | $15+/sq.ft. |
Aluminum | Price |
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Eaves troughs/downpipes (5") | $6-$7/lin.ft. |
Fascia (6") | $5/lin.ft. |
Soffit (16") | $6/lin.ft. |
Remove existing eaves troughs | $1/lin.ft. |
Fences | Price |
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Pressure treated lumber (5'high) | $25/lin.ft. |
Cedar (5'high) | $35/Iin.ft. |
Chain link (4'high) | $12/lin.ft. |
Decks | Price |
Pressure treated | $25/sq.ft+ |
Cedar | $30/sq.ft+ |
Custom designed & built | $35/sq.ft+ |
Wood patio/roof deck | $20/sq.ft+ |
Patios | Price |
Interlocking brick/stone | $12-$14/sq.ft. |
Stamped concrete | $1O/sq.ft. |
Patio stones | $4/sq.ft. |
Wood decking | $8+/sq.ft. |
Flagstone/field stone | $20/sq.ft |
Skylight/Roof Windows | Price |
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2'x4' skylight on a flat roof (incl.interior finishing) | $3,300+ |
2'x4' skylight on a sloped roof (incl.interior finishing) | $4,000+ |
2'x4' roof window (including interior finishing) | $3,300+ |
Window Replacement | Price |
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Wood/vinyl windows | $75+/sq.ft. |
Aluminum windows | $55+/sq.ft. |
Aluminum storm windows | $150-$250ea. |
Aluminum porch enclosures | $15+/sq.ft. |
Fixed thermal glass (existing frames) | $20/sq.ft. |
Driveways/Walkways | Price |
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Interlocking brick/stone | $12-$14/sq.ft. |
Stamped concrete | $10/sq.ft. |
Asphalt paving (using existing base) | $3/sq.ft. |
Asphalt paving (with installation of new base) | $5/sq.ft |
Landscaping | Price |
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Top soil and sod | $2/sq.ft. |
Tree removal | $1,800+ea. |
6"x6" pressure treated retaining walls:below grade (per piece) | $15/lin.ft. |
6"x6" pressure treated retaining walls:above grade (per piece) | $1O/lin.ft. |
Garages | Price |
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Removal of existing garage | $3,000 |
Detached carport | $6,000 |
Detached wood frame 1-car | $17,000+ |
Detached wood frame 2-car | $22,000+ |
16'x32' with 3' perimeter Walkway: | Price |
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Vinyl lined | $25,000+ |
Concrete lined | $40,000+ |
Pool heaters | $2,000 |
Pumps/filters | $1,200 |
Seasonal opening/closing maintenance | $200-$350 |
6'x 8' fiber glass hot tub | $6000+ |
The information contained in the Renovation Price Guide is provided for general information purposes only and does not constitute legal or other professional advice.
Readers are advised to seek specific professional advice in relation to any decision or course of action contemplated.