National Average Repair/Replacement Costs

The following costs are very general estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical small home. Costs can vary greatly from location to location, quality of labor and the materials used. The information listed below should be used for basic planning purposes. Always get estimates and have work completed by licensed, insured, and bonded professional contractors. All repairs should strictly adhere to Manufacture Installation Specifications, National, State, Local codes, and the Authority having Jurisdiction. This information is provided for entertainment purpose only DO NOT plan or budget without real estimates. Below the costs chart is the expected service life chart. Obvious geographic location, usage and matainence can and will greatly affect both of these charts.

Roofing / Flashings / Chimneys

Install conventional asphalt shingles over existing shingles $1.⁵⁰ - $2.⁵⁰ per sq.ft.

Strip and reshingle on medium sloped roof $2.⁵⁰- $3.⁵⁰ per sq.ft.

Strip and reshingle on steep, high or complex roof $4.⁰⁰- $7.⁰⁰ per sq.ft.

Strip and re-roof with cedar shingles $7.⁰⁰- $10.⁰⁰ per sq.ft.

Strip and replace built-up tar and gravel roof
$8.⁰⁰- $12.⁰⁰ per sq.ft. (min. $1000)

Strip and replace single-ply membrane $6.⁰⁰- $10.⁰⁰ per sq.ft. (min. $750)

Reflash typical skylight or chimney $300.⁰⁰- $500.⁰⁰

Rebuild typical chimney above roof line $150.⁰⁰- $300.⁰⁰ per lin.ft. (min. $300)

Repoint typical chimney above roof line $6.⁰⁰ - $8.⁰⁰ per sq.ft. (min. $250)

Exterior

Install galvanized or aluminum gutters and downspouts $4.⁰⁰- $5.⁰⁰ per lin.ft. (min. $500)

Install aluminum soffits and fascia $8.⁰⁰ - $12.⁰⁰ per lin.ft.

Install aluminum or vinyl siding $3.⁵⁰- $5.⁰⁰ per sq.ft.

Repoint exterior wall (soft mortar) $3.⁰⁰- 4.⁵⁰ per sq.ft. (min. $200)

Repoint exterior wall (hard mortar) $6.⁰⁰- $8.⁰⁰ per sq.ft. (min. $200)

Parge foundation walls $3.⁰⁰- $4.⁰⁰ per sq.ft.

Dampproof foundation walls and install weeping tile $150.⁰⁰- $200.⁰⁰ per lin.ft. (min. $1000)

Install a deck $25.⁰⁰- $40.⁰⁰ per sq.ft. (min. $1000)

Resurface existing asphalt driveway $2.⁵⁰ - $4.⁰⁰ per sq.ft.

Install interlocking brick driveway $6.⁰⁰- $8.⁰⁰ per sq.ft.

Rebuild exterior basement stairwell $3500.⁰⁰- $5000.⁰⁰

Build detached garage (single) $8000.⁰⁰ and up

Build detached garage (double) $12000.⁰⁰ and up

Build retaining wall (wood) $20.⁰⁰- $25.⁰⁰ per sq.ft. (min. $500)

Build retaining wall (concrete) $30.⁰⁰- $40.⁰⁰ per sq.ft. (min $500)

Painting (trim only) $1500.⁰⁰- $2500.⁰⁰

Painting (trim and wall surfaces) $3000.⁰⁰ and up

Structure

Underpin one corner of house $3500.⁰⁰ and up

Underpin or add foundations $300.⁰⁰ and up per lin.ft. (min. $3000)

Lower basement floor by underpinning and/or bench footings $150.⁰⁰- $300.⁰⁰ per lin.ft. (min. $5000)

Replace deteriorating sill beam with concrete $60.⁰⁰ and up per lin.ft. (min. $500)

Install basement support post with proper foundation $300.⁰⁰- $500.⁰⁰

Perform chemical treatment for termites $2000.⁰⁰ and up

Repair minor crack in poured concrete foundation $400.⁰⁰- $800.⁰⁰

Electrical

Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (including new panel) $1200.⁰⁰- $2000.⁰⁰

Upgrade electrical service to 100 amps (if suitably sized panel already exists) $1200.⁰⁰- $2000.⁰⁰

Upgrade electrical service to 200 amps $1800.⁰⁰- $2200.⁰⁰

Install new circuit breaker panel $500.⁰⁰- $800.⁰⁰

Replace circuit breaker (20 amp or less) $50.⁰⁰- $100.⁰⁰

Add 120 volt circuit $150.⁰⁰- $300.⁰⁰

Add 240 volt circuit $250.⁰⁰-$400.⁰⁰

Add conventional receptacle $150.⁰⁰and up

Replace conventional receptacle with ground fault circuit receptacle $60.⁰⁰-$90.⁰⁰

Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum compatible type (CO/ALR)(assuming several are required) $10.⁰⁰- $15.⁰⁰ ea.

Upgrade entire house with aluminum compatible receptacles, connectors, etc. $500.⁰⁰- $1000.⁰⁰

Rewire electrical outlet with reversed polarity (assuming electrician already there) $5.⁰⁰- $10.⁰⁰ ea.

Heating

Install mid-efficiency forced-air furnace $2000.⁰⁰ - $4000.⁰⁰

Install high-efficiency forced-air furnace $3500.⁰⁰ - $6000.⁰⁰

Install humidifier $200.⁰⁰ - $400.⁰⁰

Install electronic air filter $500.⁰⁰ - $800.⁰⁰

Install mid-efficiency boiler $2500.⁰⁰ - $5000.⁰⁰

Install high-efficiency boiler $5000.⁰⁰ - $9000.⁰⁰

Install circulating pump $400.⁰⁰ - $600.⁰⁰

Install chimney liner for gas appliance $400.⁰⁰ - $800.⁰⁰

Install chimney liner for oil appliance $700.⁰⁰ - $1800.⁰⁰

Install programmable thermostat $200.⁰⁰ - $300.⁰⁰

Remove oil tank from basement $400.⁰⁰ and up

Replace indoor oil tank $1200.⁰⁰ - $2500.⁰⁰

Remove abandoned underground oil tank $3000.⁰⁰ and up

Replace radiator valve $250.⁰⁰ - $500.⁰⁰

Add electric baseboard heater $250.⁰⁰ - $400.⁰⁰

Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (bungalow) $8000.⁰⁰ - $10000.⁰⁰

Convert from hot water heating to forced-air (two storey) $15000.⁰⁰ - $20000.⁰⁰

Clean ductwork $200.⁰⁰ and up

Cooling / Heat Pumps

Add central air conditioning on existing forced-air system $3000.^{00 and up}

Add heat pump to forced-air system $4000.⁰⁰ - $5000.⁰⁰

Replace heat pump or air conditioning condenser $1200.⁰⁰ - $2500.⁰⁰

Install independent air conditioning system $8000.⁰⁰ - $15000.⁰⁰

Install ductless air conditioning system $3000.⁰⁰ and up

Insulation

Insulate open attic to modern standards $0.⁵⁰ - $1.²⁵ per sq.ft.

Blow insulation into flat roof, cathedral ceiling or wall cavity $2.⁰⁰ - $3.⁵⁰ per sq.ft.

Improve attic ventilation $40.⁰⁰ - $50.⁰⁰ per vent

Plumbing

Replace galvanized piping with copper (2 storey with one bathroom) $2000.⁰⁰ - $3000.⁰⁰

Replace water line to house $2000.^{00 and up}

Replace toilet $400.⁰⁰ and up

Replace basin, including faucets $500.⁰⁰ and up

Replace bathtub, including ceramic tile and faucets $2500.⁰⁰ and up

Install whirlpool bath, including faucets $3000.⁰⁰ and up

Retile bathtub enclosure $1000.⁰⁰ - $1500.⁰⁰

Replace leaking shower stall pan $1000.⁰⁰ - $1600.⁰⁰

Rebuild tile shower stall $1500.⁰⁰ - $2500.⁰⁰

Replace laundry tubs $250.⁰⁰ - $500.⁰⁰

Remodel four-piece bathroom completely $6000.⁰⁰ and up

Connect waste plumbing system to municipal sewers $3000.⁰⁰ and up

Install submersible pump $800.⁰⁰ and up

Install suction or jet pump $400.⁰⁰ - $600.⁰⁰

Install modest basement bathroom $4000.⁰⁰ and up

Interior

Add drywall over plaster $1.⁵⁰ - $2.⁵⁰ per sq.ft.

Sand and refinish hardwood floors $1.⁵⁰ - $3.⁰⁰ per sq.ft.

Install replacement windows $50.⁰⁰ - $100.⁰⁰ per sq.ft.

Install storm window $100.⁰⁰ - $300.⁰⁰

Install masonry fireplace (if flue already roughed-in) $2000.⁰⁰ and up

Install zero-clearance firelace (including chimney) $3000.⁰⁰ and up

Install glass doors on fireplace $300.⁰⁰ and up

Install skylight $3000.⁰⁰

Remodel kitchen completely $10,000.⁰⁰ and up

Install gas fireplace $3500.⁰⁰ and up

Major Appliance

Expected life in years

Microwave oven

10

Garbage disposal

10-12

Trash compactor

10

Water heater, gas

11-13

Water heater, electric

13-14

Water heater, tankless (on demand)

20+

Smoke detector

10

Refrigerator, side by side

14

Refrigerator, top mount

14

Refrigerator, bottom mount

17

Refrigerator, single door

19

Refrigerator, compact (dorm type)

5

Washing machine, top load

14

Washing machine, front load

11

Dryer

13

Range, electric

17

Range, gas

19

Dishwasher

10

Cooktops

13-20

Air Conditioner (room size)

10

Mechanical Systems

Expected life in years

Air conditioning compressor

15-20

Forced air furnace, heat pump

15

Baseboard electric heat systems

20

Plumbing, waste piping

75

Hot-Water Boiler

20-30

Water Pump

7 – 10

Water Softener

20

Interior Materials

Expected life in years

Carpeting

11

Interior Paint

7 – 10

Vinyl Floor

20 – 30

Wood Floor

100+

Bathroom fixtures, porcelain and cast iron

50

Fiberglass tub/showers

10-15

Kitchen cabinets (particle board and laminates)

15-20

Kitchen cabinets, solid wood and plywood construction

20-50

Counters, Tile

50+

Counters, Laminate

10-15

Counters, Wood

20+

Counters, Granite

20+

Exterior Materials

Expected life in years

Aluminum Siding

20 – 50

Exterior Deck

15

Exterior Paint

7 – 10

Garage Door

20 – 50

Garage Door Opener

10

Roofing, Composition

15-30

Roofing, wood shingles

20-30

Roofing, Tile

50

Veneer (Brick, Stone)

100+

Vinyl Siding

50

Wood Siding

10 – 100

National Association of Home Builders Life Expectancy of Home Components

Determining Water Heater Age

Manufacturer

Trade Names

Where to Look

How to Decode

Example

American

ACE, American, American Hardware, America's Best, Apex, Aqua Temp, AquaTherm, Aquamatic, Best, Best Deluxe, Champion, Craftmaster, De-Limer, Deluxe, Eagle, The Earl's Energy Conservation Water Heater, The Earl's Energy Saver Plus, Envirotemp, Four Most, Hotmaster, Hotstream, King-Kleen, King-Line, Master Plumber, Nationaline, Neptune, Penquin, Premier Plus, Premier Plus Self Cleaning Prestige, ProLine and ProLine Plus, Quaker, Quick-Flo, Raywall, Revere, Riveria, Sands, Sentinal, Servi-Star, Shamrock, Special Deluxe, Standard, Super Eagle, Super-Flo, Supreme, Sure-Fire, Thoro-Clean, Tru-Test, Tru Value, U.S. Supply, Whirlpool, XCL Energy Saver

Serial # – 1^st 4 digits

1^st 2 digits = year

2^nd 2 digits= week

8906xxx = made in the 6^th week of the year 1989

Apollo Comfort Products

Apollo

Bradford-White

Bradford White, JetGlas

Serial # – 1^st 2 letters

1^st letter = year starting with A as 1984,

2^nd letter = month with January (A) through December (M)

JMxxx = made in the year 1992 (J) in the month of December (M)

Crispaire

E-tech

GSW Water Heating

John Wood, GSW, Moffat, Superflue, Medal

Serial # – 1^st 4 digits

1^st & 2^nd number = year,

3^rd & 4^th number = month

8901xxx = made in the year 1989 in the first month, January

Heat Transfer Products

Heat Transfer

Lochinvar

Energy Saver, Golden Knight, Knight

Marathon

Marathon

Serial # – 1^st 4 digits

1^st & 2^nd digit = month,

3^rd & 4^th digit = year

0189xxx = made in the year 1989 in the first month, January

Maytag

Maytag

Rheem

Aqua Therm, General Electric, Hotpoint, Professional, Rheem, Vanguard, Western Auto

Serial # – 1st 4 digits

1st & 2nd digit = month,

3rd & 4th digit = year

0189xxx = made in the year 1989 in the first month, January

Richmond

Richmond

Serial # – 1st 4 digits

1st & 2nd digit = month,

3rd & 4th digit = year

0189xxx = made in the year 1989 in the first month, January

Ruud

Professional, Ruud

Serial # – 1st 4 digits

1st & 2nd digit = month,

3rd & 4th digit = year

0189xxx = made in the year 1989 in the first month, January

Sears, Roebuck and Co.

Kenmore

A.O. Smith Water Products

National, A.O. Smith, Glascote, Perma-Glas

Serial # – 2nd, 3rd, 4th characters

2nd position (letter) = month (A being January through M being December)

3rd & 4th position (numbers) = year

AJ89xxx = made in October (J) of 1989

State Industries

State

Serial # – 1st 3 characters

first letter = month (A being January through M, being December), 2nd and 3rd position (numbers) = year

J89xxx = made in October of 1989

Summit Manufacturing

Mortex

Sun Therm

U.S. Craftsmaster

Water Heaters

Ace, American Hardware, America's Best, Apex, Aqua Temp, Aqua Therm, Aquamatic, Best, Best Deluxe, Craftmaster, De-Limer, Deluxe, Eagle, The Earl's Energy Conservation Water Heater, The Earl's Energy Saver Plus, Envirotemp, Four Most, Hotmaster, Hotstream, King-Kleen, King-Line, Master Plumber, Nationaline, Neptune, Penquin, Prestige, Pro-Line, Pro-Line Plus, Quaker, Quick-Flo, Raywall, Revere, Riviera, Sands, Sentinal, Servistar, Shamrock, Special Deluxe, Standard, Supereagle, Super-Flo, Supreme, Sure-Fire, Thoro-Clean, True-Test, Tru Value, U.S. Craftmaster, U.S. Supply, Whirlpool, XCL Energy Saver

Serial # – 1st 4 digits

1st 2 digits = year

2nd 2 digits= week

8924xxx = made in the 24th week of the year 1989

Vaugn Manufacturing Corp.

Sepco, Hydrohot, D.W. Whitehead

HVAC AGE CODES IN SERIAL # INFO

Amana: BLACKHORSE. B=1971 or 1981. (Of course, now that they've been bought by Goodman, who knows what'll happen.)

BARD 1962 to March 1980
Sample Number 123456 A D

1st six digits are the Unit Identity Number. In this example they are represented by the numbers 123456.

7th digit is the month of Manufacture. (The letter A in the Sample represents January).
A = January
B = February
C = March
D = April
E = May
F = June
G = July
H = August
Letter “I” was not used.
J = September
K = October
L = November
M = December

8th digit is the year of Manufacture. (The letter D in the Sample represents 1964).
1962 = B
1963 = C
1964 = D
1965 = E
1966 = F
1967 = G
1968 = H
Letter “I” was not used.
1969 = J
1970 = K
1971 = L
1972 = M
1973 = N
1974 = O
1975 = P
Letter “Q” was not used.
1976 = R
1977 = S
1978 = T
1979 = U
1980 = V

Bard April & May 1980

Sample number 123 D A 123456

1st three digits are the Compressor Part Number.

4th digit is the month of Manufacture. In this sample D represents April.
D = April
F = May

5th digit is the year of Manufacture. In this sample A represents 1980.
1980 = A

This serial number style was only used during the months of April & May 1980.

6th thru 11th digits represent the Unit Identity Number.

Bard June 1980 to Current

Sample number 123 H80 1234567 02

1st three digits = Compressor Part #

4th digit = Month
A = January
B = February
C = March
D = April
“E” was not used
F = May
“G” was not used
H = June
“I” was not used
J = July
K = August
L = September
M = October
N = November
“O” was not used
P = December

5th & 6th digits = Year

80 = 1980
81 = 1981
82 = 1982
right on thru. The year 2000 started the numerical numbering from 00.
00 = 2000
01 = 2001
02 = 2002
right on thru to current date.

7th thru 13th digits = Unit Identity #

14th & 15th digits = Factory Code (01=OH; 02=GA)

Carrier, Bryant, Payne, Day & Night: Recently (last 20 years or so) the first four numbers in the serial number represent the week and year. Previously, it was a complex series of letters and single digits. Call 905 672-0860 if you get stuck.

Coleman: Serial numbers prior to April 1992=1st two numbers are month, then year, then series.
After April 1992, 1st two numbers are year, then month, then series.

Comfortmaker (International Comfort) uses the first letter for the month (skipping I) and the first two digits are the year.

First Company Service Parts is one of 4 divisions of First Operations. They supply OEM equipment to all of the major HVAC manufacturers. They are located in Dallas, Tx at 214-388-5751. Harold Hammer at Tech Support (ext#5) will answer your questions.

Goodman: First two digits of the serial number are the year. Second two are the month.
Btu rating is model number..ie; GMP075-3 (75,000 bonnet input)
Compressor is same :serial # 9709088872 (yr1997 wk 09) Tonnage is model # CK361C The first two numbers after the CK (letters) divided by 12 is tons. ie: 36 div by 12= 3 tons.

Lennox: Either the first two or second two digits are the year, it varies by era, but most of them actually have a separate sticker somewhere that has the year printed on it. Newer ones are first two equals manufacturing plant #, 2nd two are year and letter in fifth slot is month (A thru M minus I). So 5898G 07568 would be Plant # 58, Year of MFR would be 98 and month would be July.

Rheem & Rudd: in the middle of the serial number will be a letter "F" the following four numbers are the week and year.
The first letter of the serial number gives the year of manufacture as follows:

TRANE
Trane uses alpha codes in their serial numbers to determine year of manufacture. They started this in 1987 with the letter B and skipped a couple of letters during the years........ The first letter of the serial number gives the year of manufacture as follows:

In 2002 they started their serial numbers with the year it was built. In 2002 the first character of the serial number is 2, in 2003, 3 and so on.

Z=2001
R=2000
P=1999
N=1998
M=97
L=96
K=95
J=94
H=93
G=92
F=91
E=90
D=89
C=88
B=87
S=86
Y=85
X=84
W=83
U=82(seventh digit)
T=81(seventh digit)
O, A=80(seventh digit)

YORK (Unitary Products since 1984)
Note: they skip the letters I, O, Q, U, Z.
Year of make indicated by 3rd letter in the serial number.
Fraser, Johnston and Luxaire were purchased by York in 1980.

1971 - A
1972 - B
1973 - C
1974 - D
1975 - E
1976 - F
1977 - G
1978 - H
1979 - J
1980 - K
1981 - L
1982 – M
1983 – N
1984 – P
1985 - R
1986 - S
1987 - T
1988 - V
1989 - W
1990 - X
1991 – Y
1992 – A
1993 - B
1994 - C
1995 – D
1996 - E
1997 - F
1998 - G
1999 - H
2000 - J
2001 - K
2002 - L
2003 - M
2004 - N
2005 - P
2006 - R
2007 - S