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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