Carpentry Cost Raw Data
This data has been compiled from various sources. However, it is important to remember that no cost fits all jobs. Custom estimates
require thought, experience and good judgement. Actual cost may vary depending
on your particular situation.
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A
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Appraisal Fees
Appraisal
fee up to $300,000 home
Ea
$300.00
Appraisal
Fees
Appraisal
fee between $300,000-$500,00 home
Ea
$400.00
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B
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Brick Layer
One man hour
hour
$26.23
Building / Construction
Foundation Perimeter
-concrete block 8"x16"x8"
Ln.Ft.
$12.61
Building / Construction
Floor Frame 16"
o.c.
Sq.ft.
$6.50
Building / Construction
Exterior Wall Frame
with Sheathing 2"x4" Studs 16"o.c., Dbl.top plate
Sq.ft.
$3.00
Building / Construction
Gable Roof (built)
4/12 pitch, 2"x6" rafter/joist,16" o.c. with sheathing
Sq.ft.
$6.68
Building / Construction
Gable Roof (truss)
4/12 pitch, 16" o.c. with sheathing
Sq.ft.
$7.63
Building / Construction
Shed Roof (flat) 4/12
pitch with sheathing
Sq.ft
$3.92
Building / Construction
Partition wall frame
(interior) 16"o.c. 2"x4"x8'
Sq.ft
$1.94
Building / Construction
Vinyl Siding
Sq.ft
$4.33
Building / Construction
Double Hung Window
(vinyl) 3'x4' installed
Ea.
$560
Building / Construction
Decorative entry door,
6 panel, metal clad, 32"or 36" R.O., installed
Ea.
$510
Building / Construction
Roof Cover, 3-tab asphalt
shingles, with soffit and facial trim work. 4/12 pitch
Sq.ft
$2.83
Building inspections
Indepent residential
inspector
upto 2500 Sq.ft.
$250
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C
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Carpenter
One man hour
hour
25.17
Caulking
Exterior areas
Ln. ft.
$30.00
Caulking
Interior areas
Ln. ft.
$20.00
Caulking
Windows (average size)
ea.
$15.00
Ceilings
drywall and thin
coat
per sq.ft.
$1.84
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D
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Deck
Construction
per sq.ft.
$13.00
Deck
Cleaning
per sq.ft.
$1.00
Deck
Staining
per sq.ft.
$4.00
Deck
Additional Post Supports
ea.
$175.00
Deck
General Repairs - Staining
per hour
$35.00
Deck
Steps
per step
$24.00
Door
Removal of entry door
ea.
$100.00
Door
Entry pre-hung installed
ea.
$250.00
Door
Entry pre-hung installed
with side lites
ea.
$450.00
Door
Frame Repairs
per hour
$35.00
Door
Interior (pre hung
hollow core) install
ea.
$80.00
Door
Bi-fold installation
ea.
$65.00
Door
Solid Core Interior
pre-hung installation
ea.
$105.00
Door
Storm door installation
ea.
$105.00
DryWall
Installer - One man
hour
hour
$24.98
DryWall
Taper - One man hour
hour
$24.98
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E
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Electrician
Service Call
hour
$60.00
Electrician
One man hour- Job Rate
hour
$26.87
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F
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Fence
Invisible Fence installation
per 1/2 Acre
$750.00
to $850.00
Fence
Chain Link Fence
per lf
$8 to
$10
Fence
Ornamental Iron Rod
Rail
per lf
$8 to
$10
Fence
Wood
per lf
$10 to
$12
Floor repair
Sub-floor plywood
per sq.ft
$1.90
Floor Cover
Rolled Vinyl (labor)
per sq.ft
$5.35
Floor Cover
Tiled Vinyl (labor)
per sq.ft.
$6.60
Floor Framing System
Joist 2"x8",
16"O.C., Plywood sheathing subfloor 5/8" CDX
per sq.ft.
$6.50
Floor Layer
One Man Hour
Hour
$24.58
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G
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Gutter
Install Aluminum with
downspout
Ln.ft.
$3.75
Gutter
Cleaning
Ln.ft.
$.85
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I
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Insulation
R-13
Sq.Ft.
$.50
Insulation
R-19
Sq.Ft.
$.60
Insulation
R-30
Sq.Ft.
.75
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L
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Laborer
General Laborer
Hour
$20.00
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M
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Mason
One Man Hour
Hour
$24.57
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P
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Painter
One Man Hour
Hour
$26.00
Painting
Interior, 1 coat, no
prep
Sq.ft.
$0.35
Plumber
Service Call
Each
$65.00
Plumber
Job Rate - One Man
Hour
Hour
$28.34
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R
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Roof
Re-shingle 3-tab asphalt,
Incl. tear off
Square (100sq.ft)
$125.00
Roof
Re-shingle 3-tab asphalt,
no tear off
Sqaure (100sq.ft)
$100.00
Roof
Shingle Repairs
Per hour
$40.00
Roof
Leak Repairs
Per hour
$40.00
Roof Framing
Gable End, rafters
2"x6" 16"O.C., 4/12 Pitch, 1/2" OSB
sheathing
Sq.ft.
$6.70
Roof Framing
Truss Frame 16"
O.C., 26' span, 4/12 pitch, 1/2 OSB sheathing
Sq.ft.
$7.70
Roof Framing
Shed, rafters, 2"x6",
16" O.C., 4/12 pitch, 1/2 OSB sheathing
Sq.ft.
$4.00
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S
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Storm Doors
Storm door installation
ea.
$105.00
Siding
Vinyl siding installation
per sq.ft.
$1.00
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W
Item
Description
Unit
Cost
Wall Finishing
drywall and thin
coat
per sq.ft.
$2.15
Wall Framing
Exterior
2"x4", 16"
O.C., Double top, single sole plates, 1/2" OSB sheathing
per sq.ft.
$3.00
Wall Framing
Partition
2"x4", 16"
O.C., Double top, single sole plates, 1/2" OSB sheathing
per sq.ft.
$2.00
Wall Framing
Partition
2"x4", 24"
O.C., Double top, single sole plates, 1/2" OSB sheathing
per sq.ft.
$1.70
Windows
Caulking (3'x4')
ea.
$15.00
Window
Removal (3'x4')
ea.
$125.00
Window installation
Installation cost only
(vinyl clad, 3'x4')Double hung
ea.
$250.00
Window installation
Installation cost only
(vinyl clad, 2'x4')Casement
ea.
$190.00
Window installation
Bay 10'x6' Installation
cost only
ea.
$990.00
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