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Typical home repair costs (con’t)

Electrical
Upgrade service LO 125-amps $1,000 to $1500
Install 120 volt outlet $150 to $200 each
Install 240 volt outlet $300 to $500 each
Install GFCI outlet $75 to $125 each
Correct reverse polarity $40 to $60 each
Add grounding to outlet $75 to $125 each
Replace fuse panel $400 to $800 each
Repair aluminum wired outlets $50 to $75 per outlet

Heating/Cooling
Install new forced-air furnace $2,000 to $4,000
Remove ducts with asbestos $1,000 to $2,000
Install new flexible ducting $2,000 to $3,000
Install new wall furnace $1,000 to $2,000
Install new floor furnace $1,000 to $2,000
Replace vent piping $500 to $1,000
Service furnace $200 to $400
Encapsulate asbestos ducting $1,000 to $1,500
Add central A.C. system $2,500 to $3,500
Replace condenser pump $300 to $600
Replace A.C. compressor $1,200 to $1,500
Service A.C. system $200 to $400

Plumbing
Replace galvanized piping with copper $1,500 to $2,500 per floor
Install new waste piping to street $3,000 to $6,000
Reset toilet (excluding floor damage) $100 to $200
Install new toilet $300 to $400
Replace water heater $500 to $1,000
Install pressure/temperature valve $100 to $150
Elevate water heater on platform $150 to $350
Install sump pump $700 to $1,200
Replace shower pan $1,000 to $1,500
Replace tile shower $2,000 to $3,000
Replace faucet $150 to $250
Install gas line $30 to $40 per ft.

Interior
Painting $400 to $600 per room
Remove acoustic ceiling w/asbestos $5 to $10 per sq. ft.
Install masonry fireplace $6,000 to $10,000
Rebuild masonry fire box $500 to $800
Install prefabricated fireplace $3000 to $5000
Major bathroom remodel $5,000 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