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Life Cycle Cost Guide

 

The life cycle guide is designed to show you the life expectancy of various components and applicances in your home and how much you can anticipate spending when it comes time to replace these items. The estimated costs are based on current industrial rates and may vary. Please click one of the sections below or use the scroll bar.
 
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General Exterior Work Section
Roofing
     
Item
Average Life:
Average Cost (in $)
Asphalt Shingle 12-20 years 0.77-1.80/square feet
Rolled Mineral 7-10 years 0.45-1.13/square feet and up
Flat (Built up) 7-10 years  
Flat (Rolled) 8-12 years  
Composition/Built-up 10-25 years 1.80-3.60/square feet and up
Single ply rubberoid unknown 2.70+ /square feet and up
Wooden shingles 10-20 years 1.35-2.25/square feet and up
Wooden shakes 20+ years 2.25-3.15/square feet
Cement tile roofing 20-40 years 3.60+ and up
Asbestos cement shingles 40-60 years (Substitute materials usual replacement) 1.35-2.70/square feet and up
Tile 40-80 years  
Slate 40-80 years (Substitute materials usual replacement) 5.40-7.20/square feet and up
Terra Cotta 60+ years (Substitute materials usual replacement) 7.20-9.00/square feet and up
Metal 60+ years (Substitute materials usual replacement) 3.50-5.40/square feet and up
     
Gutters
     
Item
Average Life:
Average Cost (in $)
Flashing (Seal) 2-5 years  
Gutters (wood) 10-15 years  
Seamless Aluminum 15-25 years 1.80-2.70/linear feet and up
Flashing (replace) 15-20 years  
Galvanized Steel 20-30 years 2.93-4.50/square feet and up
Copper 40+ years 6.30+ /linear feet and up
     
Replacement, Remodeling, and Repair Costs
     
Item
 
Average Cost
Overlay existing asphalt shingle roof with new .59-.90/square feet and up
Tear off old asphalt shingle roof and overlay with new .90-1.13/square feet and up
Replace chimney flashing 90+ and up
Replace vent collar 18 each
Redo step and counter flashing 5/linear feet and up
Redo valley flashing 2/linear feet and up
Redo party wall flashing 5/linear feet and up
Replace 10 slates, tiles, etc. 90+ and up
Align gutters and respike 90+ and up
Caulking 0.18-.90/linear feet
Redo chimney cap 45-90 and up
Install chimney top damper 135+ and up
Install rain cap 59+ and up
Rebuild top 24 inches of chimney 360+ and up
Scrape and paint wooden siding 0.59+ /square feet and up
Add window wells and grade foundation 450+ and up
Sand and repair exterior door 68+ and up
Install new aluminum, steel, vinyl siding 2.25-3.15/square feet and up
Install new steel door and frame and hardware 450-630 and up
Extend roof edge to provide soffit vents 450+ and up
Point-up loose mortar 2.70+/square feet
Point-up hard mortar 5.40+/square feet
Parge coatings 1.13/square feet
Break-up and repour concrete slabs 4.50+ /square feet
Overlay asphalt driveway 1.13/square feet
Install or rebuild retaining wall 11/square feet and up
     
 
Structural Section
Buildings are considered permanent if reasonably constructed on appropriate soil. Generally their inner components require complete renovation of a 40-year cycle. The structure iteself normally experiences various repairs for damages. The following is a generalized list:
     
Item
 
Average Cost
Replace rotted wood deck 9-14/square feet and up
Replace wooden porch and steps 14-23/square feet and up
Install pressure treated column bases 23-68 each and up
Scab repair damaged joists 4-5/linear feet and up
Ledger and shim multiple joists 270+ and up
Underpin foundation corner 900+ /corner and up
Pin horizontal foundation crack 45/linear feet and up
Pier fotting for rotating stoop 675+ and up
     
 
Electrical Section
Electrical systems don't really wear out, but very old systems become dangerous due to wire jacket insulation becoming brittle, poor distribution, lack of grounding, etc. Old systems lacking sufficient capacity to power add on equipments are "heavied up", and those that lack distribution for increased convenience usually have circuits added. A heavy up usually consists of increasing the size of the cable and the distribution panel while increasing distribution is accomplished by adding individual circuits.
     
Item
Average Life:
Average Cost (in $)
Knob and tube system (Replace: considered obsolete) 2700+ and up
30 amp fuse service (Heavy up and add circuits) 900+ and up
60 amp fuse service 40 years  
     
Electrical Replacement, Remodeling, and Repair Costs
     
Item
Average Cost (in $)
Heavy up to 100 or 125 amps   360+ and up
Heavy up to 150 amps   405-450 and up
Heavy up to 200 amps   450-585 and up
Add small appliance circuit   90-180 and up
Install rheostat/dimmer   54-68 and up
Install dryer outlet   90-180 and up
Install ceiling paddle pan   225+ and up
Install ground fault breaker   90+ and up
Replace local GFI   59+ and up
     
Service and repair work includes a $30 house call fee
     
Item
Average Cost (in $)
Replace circuit breaker 36-45 and up
Replace lightning fixture 32+ and up
Replace broken switch 32+ and up
Replace broken duplex 32+ and up
Correct reversed polarity 6-7/opening and up
Add clamp to disposer 32+ and up
Caulk entrance cable and clean box 90+ and up
     
 
Kitchen Section
Item
Average Life:
Average Cost (in $)
Compactor 7-10 years  
Disposal-Kitchen 5-10 years  
Range-Oven 10 years  
Wall oven (single) 15-20 years 450+ and up
Wall oven (double) 15-20 years 630-720 and up
Single oven and top 15-20 years 360+ and up
Double oven and top 15-20 years 540+ and up
Cooktop 15-20 years 225-360 and up
Refrigerator 15-20 years 405+ and up
Dishwasher 5-12 years 388 and up
Exhaust fan 20+ years 180-270 and up
Disposer 5-12 years 90-225 and up
Trash compactor 5-12 years 315-450 and up
Instant hot 5-10 years 135-225 and up
Built-in microwave 5-10 years 450+ and up
     
Replacement, Remodeling, and Repair Costs
     
Item
Average Cost (in $)
Install new countertop with sink installed 27+/linear feet and up
Stainless sink bowl 135-225 and up
Rebuild single lever faucet 36 and up
Install new sheet vinyl flooring 2-5/linear feet and up
Replace oven control valve 68+ and up
Replace flame tubes 9 each and up
Replace oven elements 68 each and up
Replace cook top elements 32 each and up
Install new gasket on oven door 36+ and up
Install new freezer gasket 32+ and up
Install new refrigerator door gasket 59+ and up
Install ice maker 135+ and up
Repair ice maker 68+ and up
Reverse refrigerator doors 36+ and up
Install extra countertop with circuit 113+ and up
Replace wall and base cabinets 158-270/linear feet
Install vacuum breaker for dishwasher 68
 
Plumbing Section:
Item
Average Life:
Average Cost (in $)
Water Heaters 8-12 Years 383 and up
Water heaters (Oil) 10-15 Years 450-720 and up
Galvanized Steel Pipes 40-80 Years ---
(Converted to Copper) 40+ years Open and accessible 4-5/Linear Feet and Up
  Inside Walls and Ceilings 9-14/Linear Feet and up
Brass 40+ years  
Submersible Well Pump 10 Years 450 and up
Jet Pump 10 Years 225-360 and up
Sump Pump 8-10 Years  
Lead Shower Pan 20-30 Years  
Copper Shower Pan 15-20 Years  
Fiberglass Shower Pan 15-25 Years  
Suction Pump 10 Years 180-360 and up
Pressure Tank 20+ Years 180-360 and up
Washing Machine 8-14 Years 270-450 and up
Drip Tray Under Washer/Water heater --- 270+ and up
Dryer 10-20 Years 270-450 and up
Disposer 5-12 Years 90-225 and up
Compressor 8-10 Years  
Remove tile and mud set (3 piece bath) --- 675+ and up
Well - Submersible Pump 8-12 Years  
Well - Storage Tank 8-12 Years  
Well - Interior Pump 10-15 Years  
     
Replacement, Remodeling, and Repair Costs
     
Item
 
Average Cost
Drop Drain Line for Disposer 68-90 and up
Hook up Dishwasher 68-90 and up
Install Instant Hot (Fittings Only) 45-68 and up
Replace Trap 36-54 and up
Snake a Drain 32-68 and up
Replace Sewer Line 18-27/linear feet and up
Replace Street Supply Line 5-7/linear feet and up
Extend Gas Line Inside House 9-14/linear feet and up
Install Frostproof Hose Bib 45-90 and up
Vent a dryer through wall 113 and up
Install new faucet 68+ and up
Clear dishwasher discharge hose 36+ and up
Replace commode (two piece) 270+ and up
Replace commode (one piece) 630+ and up
Rebuild commode tank 59+ and up
Rebuilt Fixture Hardware 45+ and up
Replace Tub Compression Seals 59 + and up
Install new WC wax seal 32 + and up
Replace cracked laundry sink 270+ and up
Replace water heater pressure relief valve 68+ and up
Replace shower pan and tile 540+ and up
Overlay shower pan and new tile 270+ and up
Replace commode 270+ and up
Replace Steel Tub 630+ and up
Replace Iron Tub 900+ and up
Install Whirlpool Type Tub 2250+ and up
Install Steam Shower and Doors 1800+ and up
Convert Tub to Shower 720+ and up
Install new PVC type Tub Lining 315+ and up
Replace lavatory with top and vanity 315+ and up
Install new medicine cabinets 135+ and up
Repair loose tile (3 bottom courses) 225+ and up
Tile over tile in shower area 540+ and up
Install new fiberglass tub and surround 810+ and up
Install two piece powder room on first floor 2700+ and up
Install three piece bath on second floor 3150+ and up
Install rough two piece bath in basement 1620+ and up
Install bidet 900+ and up
Apply new glazing to bath fixtures 540+ and up
Install glass shower doors 225+ and up
Regrout shower area 68+ and up
Tub and tile caulking (Silicone type) 45+ and up
Install Water Saver dam in commode 36+ and up
Install flow restrictor shower head 36+ and up
   
 
General Interior Work Section:
Item
 
Average Cost
Gypsum drywall (finished) 1.13-2.25/square feet
Prepare and paint walls and ceilings (one coat) 0.18-0.27/square feet and up
Prepare and paint walls and ceilings (two coats) 0.36-0.45/square feet and up
Install drop acoustic ceiling 2.03-3.15/square feet
Remove old wallpaper 0.18-0.45/square feet and up
Hang wallpaper 0.54-1.35/square feet and up
Sand and refinish wood flooring 0.54-0.90/square feet and up
Repair damaged parquet flooring 4.50-6.30/square feet
Install T&G Wood Flooring 3.60-5.40/square feet
Install carpet and padding 1.35/square feet
Install sheet vinyl flooring 3.15/square feet
Install ceramic tile flooring 8.10/square feet and up
Replace heating registers 18+ each and up
Install electric smoke detector 45+ and up
Install battery smoke detector 18+ and up
Install door security viewer 27+ and up
Rekey existing door locks 18+ each and up
New double cylinder dead bolt 45+ each and up
Charlie bar for sliding door 27+ and up
Lock for sliding door 45+ each and up
Install pre-fab fireplace (2 stories) 2250+ and up
Reline fireplace 27+ per L.F.
Remove Urea Formadlehyde Foam Insulation 0.45-1.80/square feet
     
 
Air Conditioning, Ventilation Section:
Item
Average Life:
Average Cost (in $)
Electric compressor 10-15 years  
Two ton unit   720-1080 and up
Three ton unit   900-1350 and up
Four ton unit   1260-1620 and up
Gas chiller 10-15 years  
Three ton unit   2520-3240 and up
Four ton unit   2700-3780 and up
Window air conditioner 10-20 years  
5000 BTU   225-315 and up
9000 BTU   315-495 and up
12000 BTU   540-720 and up
Wall unit 10-20 years  
6000 BTU   315-495 and up
9000 BTU   405-585 and up
12000 BTU   585-810 and up
18000 BTU   630-900 and up
Condensate Pump   130-180
     
Air conditioning repair, replacement and remodeling costs:
Item
Average Life:
Average Cost (in $)
Add air conditioning to existing ducts 10-15 years 1620-2700 and up
Add air conditioning and duct into attic 10-15 years 2700-4500 and up
Install two ducted systems 10-15 years 4500-7200 and up
Add on heat pump 10-15 years 2250-3420 and up
Attic fan (gable) 10-20 years 90-135 and up
Attic fan (roof) 10-20 years 180-450 and up
Ridge Vent 20 years 23/linear feet and up
Soffit Vents Permanent 23-45 each
Gable louvers (2) Permanent 405 and up
Whole house fan Permanent 360-540 and up
Twin roof top turbines 20 years 180-360 and up
Install bath exhaust fan 10-15 years 135-225 and up
Install kitchen exhaust fan 20-30 years 180-270 and up
Air-to-air heat exchanger 15+ years 270+ and up
Install ceiling paddle fan 5-30 years 113+ and up
Clean ductwork   180+ and up
 
Heating Appliances
Item
Average Life
Average Cost (in $)
Furnaces 20-30 years 1080-1620 and up
High Efficiency Type 20-30 years 1440 and up
Condensing Type Unknown 1980-3600 and up
Iron Boiler 30-50 years 1080-2700 and up
Steel Boiler 30-50 years 1080-2250 and up
High Efficiency Type   Add 270-450 and up
Condensing Type Unknown 2880-4050 and up
Zone Valves 8-10 years  
Circular Pump 8-10 years  
Heat Pump Compressor 10-15 years 1080-1620 and up
Electric baseboard 15+ years 18-36/linear feet and up
Wall convection heater 15+ years 68-180 and up
     
Replacement or repair cost for heating
     
Item
Average Life
Average Cost (in $)
Heat exchanger 5-30 years 405-540 and up
Air handler/motor 5-15 years 135-225 and up
Gas valve 10-20 years 68-135 and up
Fan relay 10-20 years 68-90 and up
Electronic air cleaner 10-15 years 450-675 and up
Atomizing humidifier 2-10 years 68-113 and up
Evaporative humidifier 2-15 years 180-270 and up
Steam humidifier 1-15 years 360-540 and up
Humidistat 5-10 years 36-68 and up
Theromocouple 10-20 years 36-77 and up
Condensate Pump 5-10 years 68-90 and up
Circulator 10-20 years 180-270 and up
Expansion tank 30+ years 113-270 and up
Zone valve 10-20 years 90-135 and up
Feed and relief valves 20+ years 113-158 and up
Radiator valve 20+ years 45-68 and up
Thermostatic radiator valve 20+ years 90-158 and up
Flame retention oil burner 20+ years 315-450 and up
Stack relay 10-30 years 135-270 and up
Barometric damper 30+ years 68-113 and up
New (fire pot) combustion chamber lining 30+ years 90-270 and up
New Oil tank 40+ years 540-810 and up
Thermostat 20+ years 54-90 and up
Clock thermostat 20+ years 90-180 and up
Cast iron radiator 40+ years 158-270 and up
Pressure/Temperature gauge 30+ years 68-135 and up
Air bleed valve (automatic) 3-10 years 54-72 and up
 
Heating Remodeling Costs
   
Item
 
Average Cost
Through-the-wall heat pump 900-1620 and up
Gas space heater 315-540 and up
New radiator and fittings 450-720 and up
Copper baseboard 5+ /linear feet
Iron baseboard 14+ /linear feet
Remove oil tank 90-315 and up
Radiator covers 68+ and up
Radiant ceiling panels 6-9/square feet and up
Extend duct under vanity 68-113 and up
Install fan coil unit 450+ and up

 

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