Multi-Residential Building Improvement Costs for 2004
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by Richard Weldon, P. Eng
The following are ball park estimates and/or improvements to a typical single-storey industrial or retail structure. The costs reflect the Southern Ontario area. Our expertise has shown that actual quotations can vary by as much as 300%. Naturally, the quality of the workmanship and materials will influence cost. The complexity of the job, accessibility and current local economic conditions can also affect actual costs.
| Roofing | |
| Strip and replace built up tar and gravel roof | $4.00 - $7.00 per sq. ft. |
| Strip and install single ply roof membrane | $5.00 - $8.00 per sq. ft. |
| Exterior | |
| Resurface asphalt paving | $2.00 - $3.00 per sq. ft. |
| Repoint exterior wall | $6.00 - $8.00 per sq. ft. |
| Recaulk windows | $2.00 - $3.00 per linear ft. of caulking |
| Install insulated steel siding | $9.00 - $11.00 per sq. ft. |
| Replace windows, aluminum framed, double glazed | $20.00 - $50.00 per sq. ft. |
| Install interlocking brick walkway | $5.00 - $7.00 per sq. ft. |
| Rebuild masonry retaining wall | $30.00 - $50.00 per sq. ft. |
| Structural | |
| Replace corroded steel lintel (shelf angle) supporting brick veneer | $160 - $200 per linear ft. |
| Repair delamination of conventional concrete slab (assuming only minor corrosion of reinforcing bar) | $15.00 - $20.00 per sq. ft. |
| Repair crack in concrete roof/wall slab by polyurethane injection | $30.00 - $50.00 per linear ft. (Min. $500) |
| Electrical | |
| Replace circuit breaker panel | $1,000 - $2,000 each |
| Install electrical outlets | $100 - $200 each |
| Heating and Ventilation | |
| Replace 1,000,000 BTU/hr. Hot Water Boiler | $15,000 - $20,000 |
| Install pumps: | |
5 H.P. and less |
$500 - $1,500 each |
5 H.P. to 10 H.P. |
$3,000 each |
| Install roof mounted exhaust fans (<2,000 CFM) | $1,500 per fan |
| Install electric baseboard heater | $150 - $300 each |
| Replace radiator control valve with thermo actuator | $150 - $250 |
| Install individual bathroom exhaust fan | $300 - $500 |
| Install 1 inch diameter gas piping | $10.00 - $15.00 per linear ft. |
| Plumbing | |
| Replace water closet | $600 and up |
| Replace basin and faucet | $600 and up |
| Replace 1/2 inch diameter copper piping | $15.00 per ft. (Min. 100 ft.) |
| Replace 3/4 inch diameter copper piping | $20.00 per ft. (Min. 100 ft.) |
| Replace storm or sanitary pipes- | |
underground (inside building) |
$35.00 - $45.00 per ft. (Min. 100 linear ft.) |
underground (outside building) |
$50.00 - $75.00 per ft. (Min. 100 linear ft.) |
| Insulate supply water piping | $1.00 - $2.00 per ft. (Min. 100 linear ft.) |
| Environmental | |
| Underground storage tank removal and minor soil cleanup | $5,000 - $8,000 |
Asbestos removal: |
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| 4 inch pipe | $15.00 per ft. (Min. 200 ft.) |
| Elbows and Ts | $50.00 each |
| Bore hole sampling (including laboratory testing) | $1,000 per hole |
| Laboratory testing/soil samplings | $100 - $300 per test |
| Asbestos/Lead samples (taking samples and having tested) | $80 - $100 per sample |
| Phase I Environmental Site Assessment | $1,300 - $1,800 |
For More Information:
Richard Weldon
(416) 964-3246
www.carsondunlopweldon.com
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