Cost of Typical Kitchen Remodeling Elements

Here are some of the elements that go into an average kitchen remodel and how much they cost, depending on whether you want a small, mid-range or major kitchen remodel:

Option Small Mid-Range Major

Install an appliance.

$100 - $300 per appliance

$400 - $600 per appliance

$700 - $900 per appliance

Install cabinets.

$1,200 - $3,200

$3,500 - $5,500

$6,500 - $8,500

Install counter tops.

$900 - $1,100

$2,100 - $4,100

$5,100 - $7,100

Install a faucet.

$130 - $230 per faucet

$330 - $430 per faucet

$530 - $630 per faucet

Install flooring.

$700 - $1,1700

$1,800 - $2,800

$2,900 - $3,900

Install a sink.

$500 - $1,500

$1,600 - $2,100

$2,200 - $2,700

Estimating Bathroom Remodel Costs

Here is a chart with some of the many options involved in a bathroom remodel, including the least expensive (small) to most expensive (master) costs for each:

Option

Low Range

Mid-Range

High Range

Install bathtub.

$400 - $1,500

$2,600 - $4,100

$6,000 - $8,000

Install cabinets.

$1,200 - $3,500

$4,700 - $7,000

$8,000 - $13,000

Install counter tops.

$900 - $2,000

$2,800 - $4,100

$5,000 - $6,500

Install flooring.

$800 - $2,000

$2,500 - $3,600

$5,000 - $7,000

Install lighting fixture.

$120 - $900

$1,100 - $1,700

$2,500 - $4,000

Install shower.

$450 - $2,000

$3,000 - $4,800

$6,000 - $10,000

Install sink.

$190 - $900

$1,400 - $2,300

$3,500 - $6,500

Install toilet.

$130 - $250

$340 - $480

$550 - $780

How much does it cost to install windows?

Project

Average

Most Spent Between

Less than 5 windows

$2,219

$1,244 - $3,198

Between 5 - 10 windows

$4,917

$3,367 - $6,491

More than 10 windows

$14,504

$8,532 - $20,605

Interior House Painting Cost Factors

Brand

Flat

Semi-gloss

High-gloss

Behr

$31

up to $220

$30

Benjamin Moore

$55

up to $400

$66

Olympic

$45

$81

$120

Sherwin Williams

$45

$62

$71

Valspar

$31

up to $200

$20

Common AC Unit Brands and Average Costs

Here are some of the cooling unit manufacturers and their average costs (in alphabetical order):

  • Aire-Flo -- $1,700
  • Amana -- $2,600
  • American Standard -- $3,200
  • Armstrong -- $2,000
  • Bryant -- $2,200
  • Carrier -- $3,200
  • Coleman -- $1,700
  • Comfortmaker -- $1,700
  • Frigidaire -- $2,900
  • Gibson -- $2,300
  • Goodman -- $2,100
  • Heil -- $2,600
  • Lennox -- $3,400
  • Rheem -- $2,500
  • Ruud -- $2,400
  • Tempstar -- $1,800
  • Trane -- $3,300
  • Whirlpool -- $1,900
  • York -- $2,800

HVAC Unit Pricing

Homeowners have many brands of HVACs to choose from. Some of the most popular ones include:

Amana -- $3,900 - $4,800

Amana's Premium AGP15 Gas/Electric Package is a very popular model for all climates. It uses gas for heating and electricity for cooling. It also features a louvered compartment for the compressor to help protect it from the elements and from dust and debris. 15 SEER, 80% AFUE, available in 2 to 5 tons.

American Standard -- $3,800 - $4,900

American Standard's Gold line continues to be their bestselling HVAC line. Sturdy steel construction with a variable speed fan helps protect the system while saving about 40% on your energy bill. A corrosion resistant blower ensures a long life for your system. 14.25 SEER, 80% AFUE, available in 2 to 5 tons.

Bryant -- $3,900 - $4,900

Bryant offers a high quality, economical model with their Evolution line. Bryant focuses on quiet comfort, delivering 40,000-100,000 BTU heating with 2-5 tons cooling. 15 SEER and 80% AFUE.

Carrier -- $3,400 - $4,600

Carrier's Comfort Series includes options such as blower-enhanced dehumidification. The Comfort Series 48ES has a 13 SEER and 81% AFUE. Available in 2-5 tons.

Lennox -- $3,600 - $4,500

The Lennox Elite Series 13GCSX maintains its efficiency in almost any climate. Able to handle enhanced filtration with an internally mounted filter rack, this model is available in 2-5 tons. 13 SEER, 80% AFUE.

Rheem -- $2,300 - $3,400

Rheem's RRNL features a scroll compressor with fewer moving parts and less noise than traditional reciprocating compressors. A louvered compressor compartment protects the compressor from the elements and from debris that can shorten the life of the compressor. The Classic series continues to be one of their best sellers, with the addition of the Comfort Alert diagnostics module integrated to assist technicians in the event your system needs repair. 2-5 tons, 13 SEER, 80% AFUE.

Trane -- $3,500 - $4,600

Trane's XL13c is built for aesthetics as well as performance. A cabinet designed to fit with almost any architectural style contains a stainless-steel heat exchanger and a system designed to perform well year after year. Available from 1.5-5 tons. 13 SEER, 80% AFUE. 

Decking Prices

Cost of Decking & Lumber Boards

Once you determine what kind of decking materials you'll need to build the structure, it's time to get down to price. While the average cost to build a deck average between $4,000 and $10,000, that doesn't account for the materials. Here is the average cost of each decking material, broken down by average price range per board:

  • Cedar: $10 to $20
  • Redwood: $5 to $20
  • Southern Yellow Pine: $10 to $20
  • Composite Decking: $20 to $30 (**includes vinyl decking)

Average Fencing Prices

Fencing is priced by the linear foot. This cost should be relatively consistent for a certain material but may vary with different fencing heights. Typically, wood is the cheapest fencing material while wrought iron is the most expensive outright. In addition to price, each fencing type offers different positive and negative features.

Wood

  • Pros: Inexpensive and can last for years with appropriate treatment.
  • Cons: Requires regular upkeep and staining.
    Average price per foot: $5 to $10

 Metal or Chain Link

  • Pros: Durable, affordable, and effective.
  • Cons: Generally, the least attractive fencing type and may be susceptible to rust.
    Average price per foot: $5 to $15

 Vinyl

  • Pros: Easy installation.
  • Cons: Not appropriate for security fencing.
    Average price per foot: $20

Disclosure: information retrieved from http://www.homeadvisor.com this is just a rough estimate. Buyers and sellers are advised to do their own due diligence – update 3/8/2016.