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1997 Housing Facts, Figures and Trends"
published by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB),
Washington, D.C.
APPLIANCES
Compactor - 10 years.
Dishwasher - 10 years.
Garbage Disposer - 10 years.
Dryer - 10 years.
Freezer (compact) - 12 years.
Freezer (standard) - 16 years.
Microwave Oven - 11 years.
Range (freestanding and built-in, electric) - 17 years.
Range (freestanding and built-in, gas) - 19 years.
Range (high oven, gas) - 14 years.
Refrigerator (compact) - 14 years.
Refrigerator (standard) - 17 years.
Washer (automatic and compact) - 13 years.
Exhaust Fans - 20 years.
BATHROOM FIXTURES
Cast Iron bathtub - 50 years.
Fiberglass bathtub and shower - 10-15 years.
Shower door (average quality) - 25 years.
Toilet - 50 years.
CABINETS
Kitchen cabinets - 15-20 years.
Medicine cabinet/bath vanity - 20 years.
COUNTERTOPS
Laminate - 10-15 years.
Ceramic tile (high grade installation) - Lifetime.
Wood/butcher block - 20+ years.
Granite - 20+ years.
DOORS
Screen - 25 - 50 years.
Interior (not perfect hollow core) - <30 years to life.
Interior (solid core) - 30 years to life.
Exterior (protected overhang) - 80-100 years.
Exterior (unprotected and exposed) - 25-30 years.
Folding - 30 years to life.
Garage door - 20 - 50 years.
Garage door opener - 10 years.
FINISHES (Used for waterproofing)
Paint, plaster and stucco - 3-5 years.
Sealer, silicone, and waxes - 1-5 years.
FLOORS
Oak or pine - Lifetime
Slate flagstone - Lifetime
Vinyl sheet or tile - minimum
Terrazzo - Lifetime
Carpeting - 11 years
Marble - Lifetime
FOOTINGS & FOUNDATIONS
Poured footing & foundation - 200 years.
Concrete block - 100 years.
Cement - 50 years.
Waterproofing (bituminous coating) - 10 years.
Termite proofing - 5 years.
HEATING, VENTILATION & AIR CONDITIONING
Air conditioning unit (central) - 15 years.
Air conditioning unit (window) - 10 years.
Baseboard heat units - 20 years.
Humidifier - 8 years.
Water Heater (electric) - 14 years.
Water Heater (gas) - 11 - 13 years.
Forced air furnace, heat pump - 15 years.
Furnace, gas or oil fired - 18 years.
HOME SECURITY APPLIANCES
Intrusion system - 14 years.
Smoke Detector - 12 years.
Smoke/fire/intrusion system - 10 years.
LANDSCAPING
Wooden deck - 15 years.
Brick and concrete patio - 24 years.
Tennis court - 10 years.
Concrete walk - 24 years.
Gravel walk - 4 years.
Asphalt driveway - 10 years.
Swimming pool - 18 years.
Sprinkler system - 12 years.
Fence - 12 years.
PAINTS & STAINS
Exterior paint on wood, brick and aluminum - 7-10 years.
Interior wall paint - 5-10 years.
Interior trim and door paint - 5-10 years.
Interior wallpaper - 7 years.
PLUMBING
Faucets (low quality) - 13-15 years.
Faucets (high quality) 15-20 years.
Sinks (enamel steel sink) - 5-10 years.
Sinks (enamel cast iron sink) - 25-30 years.
Sinks (Porcelain sink) - 25-30 years.
Waste pipe (concrete) - 50-100 years.
Waste pipe (cast iron) - 75-100 years.
ROOFING
Asphalt and wood shingles and shakes - 15-30 years.
Asphalt composition shingle - 15-30 years.
Asphalt overlag - 25-35 years.
Built-up roofing (asphalt) - 12-25 years.
Built-up roofing (coat and tar) - 12-30 years.
Gutters and downspouts - 30 years.
Slate - 50-100 years.
Sheet metal - 20-50 years.
Tile - 50 years.
SIDING
Aluminum Siding - 20-50 years.
Steel Siding - 50 years to Life.
Vinyl Siding - 50 years.
Wood Siding - 10 - 100 years.
WINDOWS
Aluminum casement - 10-20 years.
Screens - 25 - 50 years.
Window glazing - 20 years.
Wood casement - 20-50 years. |
COSTS OF WORK
EXTERIOR
Install/repair soffits/fascia $8.00 to $12.00 per lin.ft.
Wooden deck $30 to $50 per sq. ft.
Exterior wooden staircases $1500 to $2500 per story
Wooden fencing $25 to $35 per linear ft.
Resurface asphalt driveway $2 to $4 per sq. ft.
Concrete flat work $3 to $5 per sq. ft.
Build detached garage $50 to $80 per sq. ft.
Build addition $60 to $100 per sq. ft.
Build concrete retaining wall $40 to $60 per sq. ft.
Replace windows $400 to $600 each
Paint building exterior $3000 to $6000
Paint trim only$1500.00 to $2500.00
Build retaining wall (wood) $20.00 to $25.00 per sq.ft.
Build retaining wall (concrete) $30.00 to $40.00 per sq.ft
ROOFING
A single story 1500 sq.ft. home with a sloped roof and over
hanging eaves will usually require about 1800 to 2000 square
feet or 18 to 20 "squares" of roofing material.
To install one square (100 square feet):
-composition shingles $150 to $200
-wood shingles $300 to $400
-wood shakes $300 to $400
-gravel surfaced built-up roofing $250 to $350
-cap sheet built-up roofing $300 to $400
-modified bitumen roofing $300 to $400
-tile $600 to $1200
-strip roofing materials and install new sheathing $50 to $100
Install new rain gutters and downspouts $5 to $8 per lin. ft.
Install skylight $1500 to $2000
Reflash skylight/chimney $300.00 to $500.00
Rebuild chimney $100.00 to $200.00 per vertical ln.ft.
Repoint masonry chimney $6.00 to $8.00 per sq.ft.
INTERIOR
Painting $400 to $600 per room
Remove acoustic ceiling w/asbestos $5 to $10 per sq. ft.
Install masonry fireplace $6000 to $10,000
Rebuild masonry fire box $500 to $800
Install prefabricated fireplace $3000 to $5000
Install glass doors on fireplace$300 to $400
Major bathroom remodel $5000 to $10,000
Major kitchen remodel $10,000 to $50,000
Install battery smoke detector $40 to $60 each
Install direct wired smoke detector $150 to $250 each
Retile bathtub enclosure$800 to $1200
Replace leaking shower stall pan$1000 to $1600
Rebuild tile shower stall$1500 to $2500
Add drywall over plaster $1.50 to $2.50 per sq.ft.
Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.50 to $3.00 per sq.ft.
Install replacement windows $300 to $1000 ea
Install security system $1000.00 $5000
ELECTRICAL
Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps $700.00 to $1000.00
Upgrade electrical service to 125-amps $1000 to $1500
Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps $1800.00 to $2200.00
Install new subpanel $500.00 to $700.00
Replace fuse panel $400 to $800 each
Install 120 volt circuit $150 to $200 each
Install 240 volt circuit $300 to $500 each
Install electrical outlet (switch, light or receptacle) $75 to
$150
Install GFCI outlet $75 to $125 each
Correct reverse polarity $10 to $15 each
Add grounding to outlet $75 to $125 each
Repair aluminum wired outlets$50 to $75 per outlet
Replace receptacle or switch with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)
$10.00 to$15.00 ea.
HEATING/COOLING
Install new forced-air furnace $2000 to $4000
Remove ducts with asbestos $1000 to $2000
Install new flexible ducting $2000 to $3000
Install new wall furnace $1000 to $2000
Install new floor furnace $1000 to $2000
Replace vent piping $500 to $1000
Install chimney liner for gas appliance vent $300 to $700
Service furnace $200 to $400
Encapsulate asbestos ducting $1000 to $1500
Add electric baseboard heater $250 to $350
Add central A.C. system $2500 to $3500
Replace condenser pump $300 to $600
Replace A.C. compressor $1200 to $1500
Service A. C. system $200 to $400
Install thermostat $125 to $200 (programmable) $200 to $300
Remove abandoned underground oil tank$3000 to $6000
Clean ductwork $250 to $500
PLUMBING
Replace galvanized piping with copper $1500 to $2500 per floor
Replace main water line to house$1500 to $3500
Install new waste piping to street $3000 to $6,000
Reset toilet (excluding floor damage) $100 to $200
Install new toilet $300 to $400
Replace water heater $500 to $1000
Install pressure/temperature valve $100 to $150
Elevate water heater on platform $150 to $350
Install sump pump $700 to $1200
Replace shower pan $1000 to $1500
Replace tile shower $2000 to $3000
Replace faucet $150 to $250
Install gas line $30 to $40 per ft.
INSULATION/VENTILATION
Attic-Fiberglass batt 6 inch thick R-19 $1.00 to $1.50 sq.ft.
Attic-Fiberglass batt 9 inch thick R-30 $1.50 to $2.00 sq.ft.
Walls-Cavity fill with loose fiberglass R-11 $1.00 to $2.00 sq.
ft.
Floors- Fiberglass batt 6 inch thick R-19 $.60 to $1.00 sq.ft.
Improve attic/subarea ventilation$40 to $50 per vent
FOUNDATION
Replace foundations $300.00 and up per lin.ft.
Replace low foundation wall $150 to $250+ per ft.
Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation $400.00 to
$800.00
Install cap on foundation wall $100 to $150 per ft.
Install footing under precast pier $300 to $600 each
Underpin foundation $1500 to $3000 per piling, typically placed
6'-8' apart
Install anchor bolts $1500 to $3000
Install subarea shear paneling $2000 to $4000
Extensive seismic retrofit $6000 to $10,000
Install plastic vapor barrier on subarea soil $300 to $500
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