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AmeriSpec is pleased to provide this list of estimated replacement costs for items which are commonly found to be defective during a professional home inspection. The price guidelines have been printed with permission from the Home Repair and Remodel 2007 Cost Guide by Marshall and Swift*.

Prices include removal of old system and new item replacement.
 
Economy Standard Custom
Roofing (per square foot)
Built-Up $2.10 $2.40 $2.80
Clay Tile $10.55 $11.10 $11.75
Concrete Tile $7.70 $8.55 $10.00
Roll Roofing – Composition $0.80 $0.95 $1.15
Slate Tile $13.10 $14.50 $16.10
Shingles – Composition $1.35 $1.60 $1.75
Wood Shingles $3.50 $4.15 $4.65
Wood Shakes $3.25 $3.60 $4.10
Sheathing — $2.30 —
Fascia-Board (per linear foot) — $3.75 —
Soffit-Board (per linear foot) — $5.00 —
 
Miscellaneous (per linear foot)
Gutter — $6.80 —
 
Electrical (priced each unless noted)
Ceiling Fan with Light $440.00 $590.00 $800.00
Receptacle – 110 volt — $70.00 —
Receptacle – 220 volt — $100.00 —
Switch – Wall — $70.00 —
Grounding Rod — $230.00 —
Panelboard (circuit breakers) — $1,230.00 —
Distribution (sub-panel) — $515.00 —
 
Heating/Air Conditioning (priced each unless noted)
Boiler – Hot Water (gas) — $4,670.00 —
Boiler – Hot Water (oil) — $4,840.00 —
Furnace – Forced Air (electric) — $2,465.00 —
Furnace – Forced Air (gas) — $2,150.00 —
Heater – Baseboard (electric) — $260.00 —
Heater –Wall (gas) — $1,165.00 —
Heat Pump System — $9,095.00 —
Thermostat — $130.00 —
Thermostat – Programmable — $210.00 —
 
Plumbing (priced each unless noted)
Hot-water Heater (electric) — $795.00 —
Hot-water Heater (gas) — $860.00 —
Sump Pump — $555.00 —
 
Bathrooms
Sink – Built-In $355.00 $425.00 $540.00
Faucet $170.00 $230.00 $345.00
Toilet – Floor Mounted $585.00 $770.00 $1,025.00
Bathtub $485.00 $845.00 $1,480.00
 
Kitchens (built-in appliances)
Dishwasher $860.00 $1,075.00 $1,245.00
Oven – Single $880.00 $1,010.00 $1,135.00
Oven – Double $1,345.00 $1,505.00 $1,690.00
Range – Cook top $555.00 $740.00 $1,025.00
Range Hood $350.00 $500.00 $690.00
Range/Microwave/Oven Combo $2,495.00 $2,875.00 $3,310.00
 
*For more detailed information, please refer to the Home Repair and Remodel 2007 Cost Guide by Marshall and Swift (800-544-2678). It includes multipliers to adjust for pricing variations throughout the United States and Canada and should be used as a guideline. A qualified professional should be contacted for actual cost estimates as individual circumstances may vary greatly.
 

 
   
 
     
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