Construction Guidelines
Construction Guidelines
Construction Guidelines
• To all prices for contracted repairs a total of 10% for overhead and 10% for profit
may be added. (Complicated repairs could justify an additional 10% for overhead)
• All prices below are prices to the contractor.
• All jobs have the possibility of minimum charges associated with the size of the job.
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Rev. 12/04
Roof Is Given To Roofing Contractor As a Clean Deck and Roofer Dries In and Does
Remainder of Job:
Built-up Gravel Roof $270-300/sq.
25 yr. Type 3 Tab Fiberglass Shingles $165-240/sq.
30 yr. Type Architectural Type Shingle $195-250/sq.
Such as GAF Timberline
Standard Concrete Tile System $435-635/sq.
Standard One Piece Clay Tile System $545-685/sq.
Exposed Fastener (5-V crimp), 26 gauge metal
Mill Finished $360-425/sq.
Color $395-470/sq.
Concealed Fastener (Standing Seam), 24 gauge metal
Mill Finished $540-632/sq.
Color $600-650/sq.
Roof is Dried In Acceptable Code Compliant Underlayment.
Contractor Nails Off, Hangs Metal, and Installs Roof:
Builtup Gravel Roof $220-260/sq.
25 yr. Type 3 Tab Fiberglass Shingles $125-200/sq.
30 yr. Type Architectural Type Shingle $155-210/sq.
Such as GAF Timberline
Standard Concrete Tile System $435-595/sq.
Standard One Piece Clay Tile System $505-645/sq.
Exposed Fastener (5-V crimp), 26 gauge metal
Mill Finished $360-385/sq.
Color $395-430/sq.
Concealed Fastener (Standing Seam), 24 gauge metal
Mill Finished $500-550/sq.
Color $560-610/sq.
The roofing costs set forth above are premised upon a residential structure that
contains approximately 2,000 to 3,000 sq. feet of roof area. These costs also
include the assumption that the pitch of the roof is no greater than 4 on 12 and that
access to the roof for trucks and equipment is available.
Actual costs within the roofing cost ranges set forth above may be affected by the
following:
1) access – 15%
2) building height – 5%
3) roof pitch – 5-10%
4) roof complexity – 10-20%
5) positive drainage/slope requirements – 20-25%
6) material grade – 5%.
Pricing for vents installed are provided as follows:
12” Turbine with Base $ 75 - 135
10” Low Profile Gooseneck Vent $ 45 - 85
6” Low Profile Gooseneck Vent $ 45 - 85
All-Purpose Roof Vents $ 45 - 85
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Rev. 12/04
Framing:
$8.50-$15.50 per linear ft. of wall, labor and materials; includes top and bottom
plate, framing windows and doors, setting exterior windows and doors, includes
headers, includes both bearing and non-bearing walls, includes studs and nails,
assumes 8-ft. high wall, wood or metal studs.
Electric – Labor and Materials:
Total electric, from rough through finish, with standard lighting fixtures (no
decorative fixtures or chandeliers, Romex wire where appropriate (outlets and
switches)), includes tie-in service, $3.50-$7.50 per sq. ft. of house living area,
including garage and lanais
Plumbing – Labor and Materials (excludes rough underground plumbing):
The plumbing cost ranges provided in this schedule are based on a home with
standard fixtures and includes labor and materials (excluding rough underground),
PVC/Sanitary, Copper/Water, and excludes piping from house to service
connections.
Lavatory (White Steel) $ 375-525
Water Closet (2-piece White China – Crane or Similar Quality) $ 350-485
Shower (Chrome Plated Shower Head, Valve) $ 605-705
Tub (Steel; Waste & Overflow) $ 685-985
Kitchen Sink with D/W and Disposal Hookup (Single Bowl $ 485-685
Stainless Kingford)
Electric Water Heater (40 Gallon Electric) $ 480-550
Washing Machine Box Connection $ 160-260
Solar Energy Panel, Disconnect and Reconnect $ 370-470
Job conditions such as demolition damage to existing pipes, the volume of houses
repaired on a particular occasion and at a particular area, and coordination with
other trades may affect the above prices.
HVAC – Labor and Materials:
Air conditioner compressor, air handler, ducts (no heat pumps), minimum SEER 12,
with heat strips, but no heat recovery unit, $2.40-3.50 per sq. ft. of house living area.
Insulation R30 in attic, blanket or blow-in $1.40 to $2.00 per sq. ft.
Dry Wall:
5/8 inches or ½ inch ceiling or wall, taped complete and finished, ready to paint,
labor and materials $1.85-3.00 per sq. ft. of ceiling and wall surface. (Greenboard
and specialty plaster more.)
Trim:
Labor and materials, $1.75-3.00 per lineal ft. of molding; covers all trim, casting,
molding, etc., no doors, paint grade.
Painting, Two coats:
$.63 - .90 per sq. ft. of painted area.
Cementious Coating:
Scratch and finished coats over masonry walls, $24-36 per sq. yard wall area, labor
and materials, ½ inch thick. Over metal lath, $35-45 per sq. yard, labor and
materials, including lath, 7/8 inch thick
Floor Tile, Ceramic:
$7-12 per sq. ft. for moderately priced tile
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Wall Tile:
Labor: $6-12 per sq. ft. for moderately priced tile
Floor Covering:
$3.00-4.00 per sq. ft., sheet vinyl, builder’s grade, labor and material
$2.00-4.00 per sq. ft., carpet, builder’s grade with 60 ounce pad, labor and materials
Cabinets (assumes particle board with melamine. Wood cabinets increase cost):
$135-305 per linear ft., includes upper and lower cabinets and counter tops
(laminated), labor and materials
Interior Doors:
Hollow core luan or 6-panel masonite, 1 3/8 inch thickness prehung painted or
stained with passage set installed, $145-210, labor and materials, no painting
Garage Doors:
Metal only, non insulated, labor and materials installed 9 x 7 feet, $500-835
16 x 7 feet, $850-1,100
Windows 3x4 feet, Builder’s Grade, single pane, non-insulated, tempered, clear
glass, extruded aluminum frame: $140-240
Prices are window only; labor to set is included in the framing cost above
Sliding Glass Doors:
Builder’s grade, single pane glass, tempered 6 feet x 6 feet 7 inch anodized metal
frame, $485-700, door only prices are door only; labor to set is included in framing
cost above
Exterior Doors – Builder Grade:
3 feet x 6 feet 8 inch metal with one window, prehung $245-400
Double front door, no window in door, $675-900
Prices are door only, labor to set is included in framing cost above
Demolition:
Dumpster – 10 yd - $225-310; 20 yd - $380-485; 30 yd - $450-500. All prices include
hauling and tipping fees.
Demolition Work:
$2.00-3.75 per sq. ft.
Construction Clean-Up: Includes inside and outside work
$.20-.35 per sq. ft. of repaired area being cleaned.
Screen Enclosure (Assumes concrete pad in place):
Extruded (painted aluminum box beam frame, fiberglass screening, $5-12 per sq. ft.
of enclosure, labor and materials, includes gable or mansard (assumes 800 to 1000
sq. ft. enclosure, maximum span 25 feet. Larger enclosures will raise per sq. ft.
cost.)
Exterior Siding:
T1-11, 4 x 8 plywood siding per sheet used - $64.00-100.00
Aluminum Facia & Soffit:
Assumes sub-facia structure is present & no repairs are needed. $8.15-$14 per
linear ft., based on 24” depth or perforated soffit material, 6” smooth facia, labor &
materials
Aluminum gutter:
6” seamless, downspouts as needed. - $4.00-6.00 per linear ft. of gutter &
downspout measurements
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Rev. 12/04