The following information is provided by Carson Dunlop & Associates Ltd. For
more detailed information on home inspections visit their website at www.carsondunlop.com.
The following costs are intended as ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements
to a typical three bedroom home. The costs are based on information obtained in
the Southern Ontario area. Our experience has shown that actual contractor quotations
can vary by as much as 300%. Naturally, the quality of workmanship and materials
will influence costs. The complexity of the job, accessibility and even economic
conditions can also alter actual costs.
| Install mid-efficiency forced-air
furnace |
$2000.00
- $4000.00 |
| Install high-efficiency forced-air
furnace |
$3500.00
- $6000.00 |
| Install humidifier |
$200.00
- $400.00 |
| Install electronic air filter |
$500.00
- $800.00 |
| Install mid-efficiency boiler |
$2500.00
- $5000.00 |
| Install high-efficiency boiler |
$5000.00
- $9000.00 |
| Install circulating pump |
$400.00
- $600.00 |
| Install chimney liner for gas
appliance |
$400.00
- $800.00 |
| Install chimney liner for oil
appliance |
$700.00
- $1800.00 |
| Install programmable thermostat |
$200.00
- $300.00 |
| Replace indoor oil tank |
$1200.00
- $2500.00 |
| Remove oil tank from basement |
$400.00
and up |
| Remove abandoned underground
oil tank |
$3000.00
and up |
| Replace radiator valve |
$250.00
- $500.00 |
| Add electric baseboard heater |
$250.00
- $400.00 |
| Convert from hot water heating
to forced-air (bungalow) |
$8000.00
- $10000.00 |
| Convert from hot water heating
to forced-air (two storey) |
$15000.00
- $20000.00 |
| Clean ductwork |
$200.00
and up |