All Pro Inspections, Home and Building Inspections for Danville VA, Pittsylvania, Henry, Halifax, and Bedford Counties

Cost Estimates
These estimates reflect some of the average basic costs for supplies and installation of building materials in United States. Costs may vary depending on regions, upgrades, complexity and disposal fees. This is by no means meant to represent all of the possible structures or systems available such as decks, pools and spas, etc. or natural disasters such as hurricanes which can effect construction costs in certain areas.

It is our strong recommendation that you obtain a minimum of two written quotes from reputable local contractors for validatiion

+ Electrical

Description	Estimated cost
Retrofit
attic ventilator-mechanical	$250
baseboard heater (4')	$150-$450
ceiling fan	$200
doorbell system	$80-$100
dryer duct	$100-$150
hardwired smoke detector	$60-$120
exhaust fan-bathroom	$135-$150
exhaust fan-oven	$200-$250
exterior light fixture	$100-$250
fluorescent light fixture	$150-$250
ground - public system	$75-$100
ground-private system(w/ ground rods)	$200-$300
receptacle - conventional	$100-$150
receptacle - split	$150-$250
receptacle - exterior with cover	$150-$250
receptacle-replace conventional w/GFCI	$75-$125
receptacle - CO/ALR (aluminum)	$50-$75
receptacle - stove/dryer	$75-$100
receptacle - rewire reverse polarity	$40-$60
standard light fixture	$100-$200
Upgrade
100 amp (new panel)	$1,000-$1,500
100 amp (existing panel)	$600-$900
200 amp (new panel)	$1,800-$2,500
200 amp (existing panel)	$1,000-$1,200
120/240 volt circuit	$200-$500
breaker panel - main	$600-$900
breaker panel - auxiliary	$100-$300
circuit breaker (replace)	$60-$100
knob & tube wiring (replace)	$6,000-$12,000

+ Heating and Cooling

Description	Estimated cost
Forced-Air System
air duct (new)	$3,500
air duct (retrofit)	$5,500
annual service	$75-$150
blower/motor	$300-$500
clean duct	$150-$300
convert oil to gas (1 story)	$2,000-$3,000
convert hot water to forced air (1 story)	$6,000-$10,000
electronic air filter	$500-$900
gas-mid efficiency	$2,000-$2,800
gas-high efficiency	$3,000-$4,500
humidifier - drum type	$75-$150
humidifier - flow through type	$350-$450
metal lin.ft. (existing chimney flue)	.$500-$1,000
Hot Water System
circulating pump	$500-$750
cast iron radiator	$550-$650
expansion tank	$250-$300
gas boiler - standard	$2,500-$4,500
gas boiler - high efficiency	$5,500-$10,000
removal of oil tank from bsmnt.	$350-$500
radiator/boiler removal	$1,500-$2,000
radiator	$500-$900
radiator valve	$100-$200
Air Conditioner/Heat Pump
air handler 3-ton (vertical)	$1,200-$1,500
air handler 3-ton (horizontal)	$1,500-$1,800
central a/c existing duct	$1,500-$3,000
central a/c attic mounted;separate duct	$9,000+
compressor (replace)	$1,300-$1,500
condenser (replace)	$1,500-$2,500
heat recovery ventilator (HRV)	$1,500-$2,500
heat pump	$4,500-$6,000

+ Plumbing

Description	Estimated cost
Bathroom
basin - pedestal type	$300
basin - vanity	$200
bathtub - replace - retile	$2,200+
shower connection	$200
shower stall - plastic	$700-$1,900
shower stall - ceramic tile	$2,200-$3,000
toilet - flush mechanism	$100-$150
toilet - replace	$350
toilet - replace seal	$100-$250
toilet - unclog	$100-$200
tub enclosure - ceramic tile	$2,200-$3,000
tub enclosure - plastic	$500-$1,200
whirlpool bath/faucet	$3,500
Kitchen
dishwasher	$550-$890
garbage disposer	$175-$400
range hood	$300-$500
sink - porcelain	$650-$820
sink - stainless steel	$550-$73
Private Plumbing System
laundry tub and waste pump	$450-$800
septic tank (1000 gal.)	$2,000-$5,000
septic tank cleaning	$150
sewage waste pump	$1,300-$1,700
well - shallow	$25/lin.ft.
well - deep	$35/lin.ft.
well - submersible pump	$1,000
well - suction / jet pump	$500-$900
Upgrade
hose bibb	$100-$150
hot water tank (40 gal. Electric)	$400-$500
hot water tank (40 gal. Gas)	$500-$800
laundry tub/connection	$300-$500
main water service	$150-$200/lin.ft.
main shut-off valve	$150-$300
sump pump	$150-$250
supply lines-1 story;up to 2 baths	$1,500-$2,500
temperature and relief valve (replace)	$50-$90
water softener	$800-$1,500
waste drain lines	$2,000-$4,000

+ Structure

Description	Estimated cost
Structure
addition (foundation to roof)	$75-$110/sq.ft.
basement entrance	$6,000-$10,000
basement main beam	$1,500
basement support post/foundation	$500
excavation/waterproofing	$90-$110/sq.ft
foundation cracks (excavation method)	$300-$900
foundation cracks (injection method)	$350
lintel (masonry wall)	$600
lower basement	$175-$300/lin.ft.
remove bearing wall	$2,500
remove partition wall	$600-$1,600
re - support floor joist (sistering)	$200-$300
roof sheathing (replace)	$5-$6/sq.ft.
underpinning	$300-$400/lin.ft.
termite prevention (chemical soil treatment)	$1400+
Wall System
aluminum siding	$4-$5/sq.ft.
brick veneer	$8-$20/sq.ft.
brick cleaning (unpainted)	$2.50/sq.ft.
brick cleaning (painted)	$5.50/sq.ft.
brick repainting	$3-$7/sq.ft.
cedar siding	$7-$10/sq.ft.
stucco	$8-$10/sq.ft.
vinyl siding	$4-$5/sq.ft.
Exterior Door
aluminum storm door	$350
metal insulated door	$700
patio door - replace	$700-$1,500
patio door - brick wall (6 ft.)	$250-$3,500
patio door - wood wall (6 ft.)	$2,000-$3,000

+ Roof/Eave/Flashing/Chimney

Description	Estimated cost
Sloped Roofs
asphalt shingle (over existing)	$1.50-$2.50/sq.ft
lt shingle (strip & re-shingle)	$2.50-$3.50/sq.ft.
asphalt shingle aspha (high quality)	$4-$6/sq.ft.
cedar shake/shingle	$6-$9/sq.ft.
clay tile	$10-$20/sq.ft.
concrete tile	$6-$12/sq.ft.
wood shake/shingle	$4-$6/sq.ft.
slate tile	$30-$50/sq.ft.
Flat Roofs
roll roofing asphalt (90 lb.)	$1-$2/sq.ft.
4 ply (tar and gravel)	$6-$10/sq.ft.
single ply membrane	$5-$10/sq.ft.
Gutters
gutter cleaning	$100
gutter/downspout - aluminum	$5-$8lin.ft.
gutter/downspout - galvanized	$4-$5/lin.ft.
downspout extension	$15
soffits/fascia (aluminum)	$10/lin.ft.
Flashing
chimney flashing (sloped asphalt)	$200-$400
chimney flashing (flat built-up)	$300-$500
metal cricket at chimney	$200-$400
parapet wall flashing	$25/lin.ft.
roof vent	$50
reflash skylight	$400-$500
valley flashing	$15-$25/lin.ft.
wall flashing	$3-$4/lin.ft.
Chimney
chimney extension	$100-$250/lin.ft.
chimney repointing	$5-$10/brick
concrete cap (single flue)	$100-$250
concrete cap (double flue)	$200-$350
rain cap	$75
reline flue	$30-$40lin.ft

+ Garage/Driveway/Walkway

Description	Estimated cost
Garage
detached carport	$4,000+
detached wood frame - single	$8,000+
detached wood frame - double	$13,000+
detached block - single	$18,000+
detached block - double	$24,000+
removal of existing garage	$1,500+
Overhead Doors
automatic garage door opener	$300
cladboard - single	$450-$650
cladboard - double	$750-$1,000
metal - single (one piece)	$700
metal - double (one piece)	$1,100
wood - single (one piece)	$725
wood - double (sectional)	$1,250
Driveway
asphalt paving (existing base)	$3-$5/sq.ft.
asphalt paving (new base)	$3-$5.50/sq.ft.
asphalt (seal)	$50-$75
asphalt paving (existing base)	$3-$5/sq.ft.
asphalt paving (new base)	$3-$5.50/sq.ft.

+ Interior

Description	Estimated cost
Windows
awning	$45/sq.ft.
awning/casement (replace)	$40/sq.ft.
bay/bow	$35-$40/sq.ft.
casement	$50/sq.ft.
double hung	$40/sq.ft.
double hung (replace)	$35/sq.ft.
skylight	$250-$3,000
slider - aluminum	$25/sq.ft.
slider - aluminum (replace)	$20/sq.ft.
storm - aluminum	$45-$175
thermal glass (existing frame)	$25/sq.ft.
Ceiling/Wall
acoustic celing (suspended)	$4/sq.ft.
baseboard/door/window casing	$2.50/lin.ft.
drywall over plaster	$2-$3/sq.ft.
plaster (over existing plaster)	$2.50/sq.ft.
stucco/stipple	$1/sq.ft.
walls (insulations/drywall)	$2.50/sq.ft.
walls painting (3 coats)	$1.25/sq.ft.
wallpaper	$2-$8/sq.ft.
Floor
carpet - clean	$35-$50/room
carpet - outdoor	$1.50/sq.ft.
carpet and underpad	$3-$6.50/sq.ft.
ceramic tile	$5-$8/sq.ft.
hardwood	$6/sq.ft.
hardwood (prefinished)	$8-$10/sq.ft.
hardwood - refinish	$1.75-$3.50/sq.ft.
vinyl - sheet	$2.50-$8/sq.ft.
vinyl - tile	$1-$8/sq.ft.
Doors
bi-fold - louver	$800
bi-fold - panel	$600
custom with casing/hardware	$400
exterior - panel	$750
interior panel	$400
french	$700
patio	$1,750
storm - aluminum	$190-$300
Stairs/Railings
curved stair - oak (7 risers)	$7,000+
spiral stair - oak	$4,700
standard stair - oak (7 risers)	$900
stair railing	$30-$50/lin.ft.
Insulation
rigid exterior (prior to finish)	$0.75-$1.25/sq.ft.
R20 - batt	$0.60-$1.50/sq.ft.
R20 - loose	$0.50-$0.75/sq.ft.
R32 - batt	$1.50-$2/sq.ft.
R32 - loose	$1.50-$4/sq.ft.