SUBDIVISION DEVELOPMENT COSTS

RESIDENTIAL STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Costs for residential street improvements vary greatly due to local code requirements for different materials, street types and layouts, and utilities. The following costs are averages including ordinary charges for engineering, plans and inspection. Costs include contractors' overhead and profit but not developers,' which is realized when each lot or house is sold. They do not include extensive environmental impact reports, special charges (impact or entitlement) or assessments sometimes levied against the subdivider such as annexation charges, or costs of new or existing trunk sewers. They assume that the utilities are at or near the subdivision boundary with no special connection problems or costs. Single-lot unit costs, industrial access streets or individual cul-de-sac developments can run 30% to 70% higher. Do not apply these factors to large parking lot paving.

STREET IMPROVEMENTS

Cost Range

Average
Unit Cost

Per Lin. Ft.
Typical
40' Street

*Grading and surplus disposal, sq. ft.

$ .13 -

$ .36

$ .22

$ 13.20

*4" rock base, sq. ft.

.42 -

.54

.48

19.20

add or deduct per inch of variation

.06 -

.11

.08

3.20

6" cement treated base, sq. ft.

.55 -

.83

.68

27.20

add or deduct per inch of variation

.08 -

.11

.09

3.60

*Paving, 4" asphaltic concrete, sq. ft.

1.27 -

1.53

1.39

55.60

add or deduct per inch of variation

.25 -

.32

.28

11.20

Paving, 6" concrete, sq. ft.

2.03 -

3.37

2.62

104.80

add or deduct per inch of variation

.26 -

.45

.34

13.60

Concrete curb 6", no gutter, lin. ft.

5.35 -

9.75

7.20

14.40

*Concrete curb 6", 1' gutter

7.95 -

12.40

9.95

19.90

Concrete curb 6", 2' gutter

9.15 -

14.00

11.30

22.60

Concrete curb 8", add to 6" costs

.86 -

.97

.91

1.82

Asphalt berm 4", lin. ft.

4.70 -

5.35

5.00

10.00

Granite curb 5", lin. ft.

20.15 -

24.20

22.10

44.20

Concrete curb, rolled, lin. ft.

4.75 -

7.72

6.06

12.12

*Concrete cross gutter,
at intersection, sq. ft.

4.03 -

5.52

4.72

2.36

*Concrete sidewalk, 4" thick, sq. ft.

2.39 -

3.75

2.99

23.92

add or deduct per inch of variation

.26 -

.40

.32

2.56

*Concrete aprons, 6" thick, sq. ft.

2.72 -

4.28

3.41

7.84

add or deduct per inch of variation

.27 -

.41

.33

.76

Sewer main, 9' average depth, lin. ft.
add or deduct per foot of depth

.38 -

1.39

.73

.73

*8" vitrified clay

21.10 -

25.65

23.25

23.25

8" asbestos cement

13.70 -

18.85

16.05

16.05

8" plastic

11.05 -

16.15

13.35

13.35

add or deduct per inch of diameter

1.70 -

4.70

2.85

2.85

Sewer laterals, 5' average depth, lin. ft.
*4" vitrified clay

10.35 -

12.55

11.40

11.40

6" vitrified clay

14.75 -

18.05

16.30

16.30

*Sewer clean outs, 60' o.c., each

403 -

688

525

17.50

*Sewer manholes, 400' o.c., each

1,499 -

2,120

1,785

4.46

Storm drainage, lin. ft.
18" reinforced concrete

36.40 -

46.55

41.15

41.15

18" corrugated metal

27.00 -

38.50

32.25

32.25

add or deduct per inch of diameter

1.10 -

3.20

1.90

1.90

Storm manholes, 400' o.c., each

1,499 -

2,507

1,940

4.85

LIGHTING AND PUBLIC UTILITIES

Water, gas and electric costs vary considerably with local requirements and codes. Often all or a portion of the initial cost, maintenance and replacement is included in an assessment or increased utility rate charged to the consumer. Sometimes an additional charge is made in remote or hilly areas for special service or additional equipment. These requirements should be checked locally. The average costs below are approximate maximum costs for a typical subdivision, all or part of which may be borne by the community or secured against the property. Some of these costs may be refundable to the developer. Specific pipe costs can be found in Section 62. For general site clearing and grading, see Section 51. For septic tanks, see Section 53.

PUBLIC UTILITIES

Cost Range

Average
Unit Cost

Per Lin. Ft.
Typical
40' Street

*Water main, 6" ductile iron, lin. ft.

$22.20 -

$25.70

$23.90

$23.90

6" asbestos cement

24.35 -

29.30

26.70

26.70

6" steel

24.85 -

29.75

27.20

27.20

6" plastic

15.15 -

19.30

17.10

17.10

add or deduct per inch of diameter

1.60 -

4.90

2.80

2.80

*Water lateral, 1", lin. ft.

9.05 -

11.35

10.15

10.15

*Water meters, 60' o.c., each

145 -

326

215

7.17

*Fire hydrants, 300' o.c., each

1,775 -

2,714

2,200

7.33

*Gas main, 2" steel, lin. ft.

8.65 -

9.80

9.20

9.20

3" steel

11.15 -

12.75

11.90

11.90

4" plastic

11.05 -

13.45

12.20

12.20

*Gas lateral, 3/4", lin. ft.

5.65 -

8.15

6.80

6.80

Electricity, overhead,
on poles, lin. ft.

10.25 -

18.25

13.70

13.70

Electrical lateral, lin. ft.

2.90 -

4.05

3.45

3.45

*Electricity, underground,
in conduit, lin. ft.

12.55 -

20.45

16.00

16.00

*Electrical lateral, lin. ft.

7.75 -

13.30

10.15

10.15

*Telephone lateral, underground

5.55 -

8.80

7.00

7.00

Trench only, lin. ft.

3.25 -

6.75

4.70

4.70

Conduit only, lin. ft.

2.90 -

5.95

4.15

4.15

*Street light, underground

 

 

 

 

wiring, 200' o.c., each

1,241 -

4,239

2,300

11.50

Street lights, overhead

 

 

 

 

wiring, 200' o.c., each

827 -

2,120

1,325

6.63

Catch basins$1,050 to $1,200 plus $235 to $285 per foot of depth.
Concrete headwalls$430 plus $50 to $80 per inch of pipe diameter.
Gunite, 2" - 3", surfacing for open drains$ 3.10 to $ 5.00 per sq. ft.
Soil cement, roads$ .55 to $ .65 per cu. ft.
embankments$ .80 to $ 1.40 per cu. ft.
slopes$ 2.35 to $ 4.25 per cu. ft.
Slope protection, netting, mats or fabric$ .05 to $ .70 per sq. ft.
Street signs, with post$ 80.00 to $270.00 each
Survey monuments$130.00 to $335.00 each

*The cost of complete double-loaded street improvements with the components indicated above totals $280.00 to $335.00 per linear foot of street in ordinary level subdivisions, or from $180.00 to $235.00 per front foot of lot, including side street allowance. Costs may run twice as much for extreme hillside conditions.

YARD IMPROVEMENTS

PAVING - DECKING

Typical costs per square foot, except as otherwise specified. For paved areas between 500 and 1,000 square feet, deduct 10%; 1,000 to 3,000 square feet, deduct 20%. Over 3,000 square feet, use Subdivision costs. Small separate pours of 100 square feet or less may run 25% higher. Hand mixed and spread could cost 75% more.
For complete plaza cost, see Open Malls, Section 13.

 

COST RANGE

2" asphalt

$ 1.30 -

$ 1.85

add per additional inch

.30 -

.40

2" aggregate base

.45 -

.70

add per additional inch

.10 -

.13

4" concrete, unreinforced

2.85 -

4.30

add or deduct per inch of variation

.25 -

.40

add for mesh reinforcing

.25 -

.65

bar reinforcing

.30 -

1.50

exposed aggregate

.50 -

1.85

brick ribbons

.60 -

2.10

detectable warning surface (ADA), stamped

1.50 -

3.35

decorative pattern finish, stamped

3.40 -

6.70

surface formed

2.75 -

5.10

thin-set synthetic overlay

4.15 -

9.30

color or grits

.45 -

.90

epoxy with stone or shell

3.00 -

4.25

salt finish (cool deck)

.27 -

.45

deck channel drain and grate, per lin. ft.

9.30 -

36.20

catch basins, small, up to 24", each

165.60 -

336.40

4" sand base

.60 -

.90

4" gravel base

.70 -

1.00

add or deduct per inch of variation

.13 -

.17

add for 1" stone dust base

.14 -

.23

Open grid blocks for grass on sand base

4.15 -

5.70

Asphalt block pavers on concrete base*

5.50 -

9.10

Brick on concrete base, grouted, flat*

7.25 -

11.75

on edge

10.25 -

17.50

Concrete pavers on concrete base*

6.25 -

10.25

Flagstone on concrete base, grouted*

8.25 -

14.50

Tile, quarry on concrete base*

7.25 -

10.50

*For sand bed in place of concrete, deduct

1.80 -

3.35

Snow melting, including controls, electric

8.00 -

9.50

hydronic, large areas (excluding heat source)

4.15 -

11.25

Wood, on grade (posts, beams and joists not included)
2" x 4" flat

 

3.80 -

 

6.20

2" x 4" on edge

5.80 -

9.30

Steps on ground, per lin. ft. of tread, brick on concrete

29.00 -

59.25

concrete

22.00 -

37.00

Approach apron, concrete

3.35 -

5.50

Concrete curb, 4" - 6", per lin. foot

7.60 -

11.85

Concrete sidewalk

3.05 -

4.65

Handicap ramps, sidewalks (retrofit, add 400%)

4.45 -

7.00

buildings, concrete (remodel, add 200%)

13.25 -

26.50

add for railing, per lin. ft.

24.75 -

34.75

wood

17.00 -

24.50

add for railing, per lin. ft.

9.75 -

20.75

for portable ramps, see Section 58.

 

 

For synthetic surfaces, pathways, see Section 67. Special stone paving, see Section 56.

RAISED PATIO DECKS

Typical cost ranges per square foot of deck area, including supports. For custom installations with complex shapes, built-in planters and seats can run 50% to 100% more.

TYPE

<=25 Sq. Ft.

50 Sq. Ft.

100 Sq. Ft.

>=300 Sq. Ft.

Decks:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

softwood, fir, pine, etc.

$16.50 -

$18.25

$12.25 -

$13.50

$ 8.75 -

$10.00

$5.50 -

$6.21

cedar, redwood or metal

22.25 -

24.75

17.00 -

19.00

13.00 -

14.75

8.50 -

9.83

Railings:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

softwood, fir, pine, etc.

3.95 -

4.30

2.65 -

2.90

1.65 -

1.95

.85 -

1.14

cedar, redwood or metal

5.50 -

6.05

3.75 -

4.15

2.65 -

2.85

1.45 -

1.55

Steps:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

softwood, fir, pine, etc.

5.10 -

5.50

2.40 -

2.85

1.35 -

1.45

.40 -

.52

cedar, redwood or metal

7.50 -

8.30

3.65 -

4.10

1.90 -

2.05

.60 -

.69

For each foot of height above 3 feet, increase costs by 5%.
For treated softwoods increase cost by 25%.
For wood polymer composite, add 30% to softwood costs.
For vinyl and tropical hardwoods, add 5% to 15% to cedar/redwood costs.

PATIO ROOF
(Typical costs per square foot of covered area, including supports)

TYPE

COST RANGE

Awning, fabric

$ 7.50 -

$ 16.75

Aluminum or steel, baked enamel

5.00 -

9.25

Fiberglass or screen only

3.50 -

6.75

Wood, including built-up, composition

6.00 -

14.25

Open lattice, metal, vinyl or wood

4.00 -

11.75

Architectural columns, open lattice or trellis

16.75 -

57.00

Picnic shelters

11.25 -

28.00

Add for insulated metal panels

2.50 -

3.25

Add for lighting fixtures, each

55.00 -

150.00

For Carports, see Section 63 or Section 12.
For small Prefabricated Storage Structures, see Section 63 or Section 17.

PATIO ENCLOSURES

Typical cost ranges per linear foot of wall, 84" high, including one exterior door. Use high end of range for insulated panels or knee walls. Add for roof above.

Glassine windows

$51.25 -

$ 90.00

Acrylic windows

84.75 -

106.00

Screened only, fiberglass

17.50 -

28.50

steel or aluminum

28.00 -

37.00

bronze

36.25 -

53.75

Add for extra door, each

67.00 -

134.00

GAZEBOS: Typical cost each for 8' to 20' wood units including
minimal foundation but excluding floors. Standard

$ 1,175 -

$ 8,550

Deluxe

10,250 -

28,000

For Solar rooms and greenhouses, see Section 64. Pool enclosures, see Section 67.

TEMPLES: Typical cost each, 8' to 12' high (to bottom of dome)
cast stone units with top ring up to 12' in diameter. Cost does
not include floors or other ornamentation.

$11,500 -

$31,000

Add for fiberglass dome

3,350 -

5,950

Add for masonry paver floor with no steps

2,350 -

4,650

Add for floor with steps

2,600 -

5,950

PAVILIONS: Typical cost each for cast stone units

17,250 -

41,500

For individual stone columns, see Section 56. For finials, urns, statuary, see Page 7.

YARD IMPROVEMENTS

SURFACE PARKING LOTS

The following are based on a cost per space and average area per space including asphalt paving, concrete aprons, striping, some lighting, landscaping and drainage. Older lots, sized for large cars, or lots designed for much in and out traffic tend toward the higher areas per space, while newer lots sized for smaller cars, or lots designed for maximum employee parking tend toward the lower end of the range. Costs will vary depending on the extent of grading, paving, lighting and other amenities required.

Open lot costs will vary significantly by size and amenities. Add only those components that apply and which can be mixed by quality. Reduce costs by 5% for every 100 cars over 200. For example, a small retail lot for 15 cars will be at the high end of the scale, while a 500-car lot will be at the low end minus 15%. Apply proportional costs to additional paved areas beyond the typical area per space.

 

LOW

AVG.

GOOD

EXCL.

Engineering - plans, survey, permits, etc.

$ 50

$ 60

$ 80

$ 100

Grading - rough and finished

45

55

65

85

Drainage

95

105

120

135

Paving - spaces and drives

375

470

610

770

Pavement marking - striping and bumpers

10

15

25

40

Buildings - ticket booths

15

15

20

25

Electrical - lighting and wiring

105

115

130

140

Miscellaneous - landscaping, fencing, signs, etc.

85

95

115

130

Cost per car space

$780

$930

$1,165

$1,425

Basement parking, see Section 11. For parking structures, see Section 14.

Average area per parking space

LOW

AVG.

GOOD

HIGH

Square feet

$ 285

$ 315

$ 345

$ 380

PARKING LOT EQUIPMENT

 

COST RANGE

Automatic pay station

$61,500 -

$84,250

Automatic ticket dispenser

5,750 -

8,550

with ticket reading machine

10,100 -

11,375

Gate operator, key

625 -

775

card

875 -

1,150

coin

1,750 -

3,625

Fee indicator, inside

1,675 -

2,000

outside

2,000 -

2,325

Gate arm, automatic, one way

2,900 -

3,875

two way

3,500 -

4,150

Traffic detectors, magnetic, each

600 -

875

For entry grills and gates, see Section 55. For toll booths, guard houses, see Section 64.

PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS

Asphalt coating, overlay, per sq. ft.

$ .50 -

$ 1.15

reseal

.11 -

.28

Parking lot striping, per car

4.40 -

6.20

handicap stall, each

100.00 -

195.00

Parking bumpers, precast concrete, per lin. foot

3.35 -

5.70

wood

3.10 -

6.45

plastic

4.40 -

9.05

Sign, for handicap stall, on pole, each

140.00 -

225.00

wall mounted

50.00 -

85.00

painted on surface

30.00 -

65.00

Speed bumps, 10" wide, plastic, per lin. foot

13.70 -

21.20

Metal guard rail, pipe or posts, per lin. foot

14.75 -

27.45

Barrier posts or poles, each

70.00 -

215.00

FLAGPOLES

Costs are for tapered aluminum flagpoles, including concrete foundation, base, external halyard, aluminum ball and installation.

 

COST RANGE

 

 

COST RANGE

20'

$1,250 -

$1,725

 

40'

$2,825 -

$ 3,825

25'

1,550 -

2,125

 

50'

4,300 -

5,700

30'

1,975 -

2,600

 

70'

9,825 -

12,425

For sectional, lightweight steel poles, deduct 18%.
For fiberglass poles, add 10%.
For an ornate base or top, add $350 to $2,300 each.
For internal halyards, add $900 to $1,950.
For aluminum nautical yardarms, add $1,050 to $2,075 each.

BRIDGES

The following square foot costs are national averages derived from numerous bids and contracts. The costs were trended to the present date and converted to the national base by the Local Multipliers. The high and low 5% of the cases in each category were then discarded to arrive at the reasonable high and low figures listed. The medians are derived from the total number of cases in each category.

DESCRIPTION

LOW COST

MEDIAN

HIGH COST

Highway, concrete

$ 40.25

$ 71.50

$126.25

steel

44.50

79.25

140.75

Pedestrian, concrete

46.25

103.00

228.75

steel

46.75

109.25

254.50

Skyway, enclosed walkway

250.00

300.00

365.00

Note: Bridge costs can vary significantly depending on the type of construction, attachment and height, span and size of deck. Skyways have varying requirements for H.V.A.C., lighting, sprinklers, enclosure and roof construction. See Section 15.
For light, prefabricated wood or steel foot-, golf-cart-, etc., type bridges, see Section 67, Page 2.

RAILROAD SPURS

Average costs per linear foot for a 500-foot spur. Costs include rails, ties, ballast, spikes and alignment. Low-end costs represent rail replacement or installing used rails. Costs of turnouts are an additive to the rail cost.

Add 2% for each 100 feet of track under 500 feet.
Deduct 2% for each 100 feet of track over 500 feet (25% maximum deduction).
Add $3,200 for bumpers. Add $11,650 for crossing signals.
Add $75 per linear foot for 9' concrete roadbed. Add $270 for crossing timbers.
Add $750 per pair for wheel stops.

WEIGHT OF RAIL
(pounds per yard)

SIZE OF RAIL
(base x height)

COST INSTALLED
(per foot of track)

ADD FOR SWITCH
AND TURNOUT

40#

3 1/2 x 3 1/2

$44.50 -

$ 56.50

$15,500 -

$19,750

60#

4 1/4 x 4 1/4

56.25 -

70.50

19,000 -

23,500

80#

5 x 5

66.50 -

82.75

21,750 -

27,500

100#

5 3/8 x 6 5/8

76.00 -

93.25

24,250 -

30,750

115#

5 1/2 x 6 5/8

82.50 -

100.75

26,500 -

33,000

130#

6 x 6 3/4

88.50 -

107.75

28,500 -

35,500

YARD IMPROVEMENTS

QUANTITY DEDUCTIONS

For large installations of fencing or walls, such as industrial or subdivision uses, farms and highways, deduct the following:

400 - 1,000 linear feet

5%

 

3,000 - 6,000 linear feet

15%

1,000 - 3,000 linear feet

10%

 

over 6,000 linear feet

20%

CHAIN LINK FENCES

Average cost per linear foot of galvanized steel fence, including complete installation on 2" round or "H" posts set in concrete, 10' on centers. Rails, barbed wire and gates are given as additives to the base costs. Gates are priced on a per-gate basis.

 

HEIGHT

TYPE OF MATERIAL

4'

6'

8'

10'

12'

2" mesh, #7 wire

$8.45

$12.40

$16.15

$19.80

$23.50

#9 wire

7.25

10.60

13.95

17.25

20.45

#11 wire

6.25

9.05

11.90

14.70

17.45

Add for rails

1.45

1.45

1.50

1.50

1.50

Add for 3-strand barbed wire

1.80

1.80

2.05

2.05

2.05

Add for barbed coils

7.00

7.00

7.45

7.45

7.45

Add for privacy slats

4.25

6.45

8.70

11.15

13.35

Add 5% to 15% for aluminum or vinyl-covered wire.
For fabric wind screen, add $ .35 - $ .65 per square foot.

Gates, 3' wide

165

210

250

-----

-----

5' wide

215

295

365

440

-----

10' wide

355

440

510

580

650

15' wide

445

575

675

755

840

20' wide

550

695

810

930

1,020

25' wide

-----

-----

865

1,000

1,095

Add 25% for sliding gates.

 

 

 

 

 

SECURITY GATE TURNSTILES
(Cost each, including installation.)

 

COST RANGE

One-way, manual operation, galvanized

$3,800 -

$4,450

aluminum

5,100 -

6,800

stainless steel

6,600 -

7,950

pedestal-type arm turnstile

975 -

2,850

Add 100% for tandem gates, 25% for polycoated gates, 30% for electrically operated gates.

METAL FENCES, RAILING AND GRILLS
(Cost ranges per square foot.)

Hand forged wrought iron or modular, steel or aluminum

$4.50 -

$13.75

Gates

7.00 -

16.75

Add for bronze anodized or powder coated

3.25 -

6.75

For window grills and ornamental driveway gates, see Section 55.
Custom ornamental work can run two to three times the listed costs.

KENNEL RUNS
(Cost ranges per square foot of fencing.)

Wire mesh on steel posts (wall area)

$ 2.10 -

$ 3.95

Mesh cover (roof area)

2.70 -

4.85

Add for gates, each

110.00 -

210.00

MASONRY WALLS

(Cost ranges per square foot, including normal foundations.)

 

COST RANGE

4" concrete block with pilasters, reinforced

$ 5.60 -

$ 7.05

6" concrete block, reinforced

6.50 -

8.05

8" concrete block, reinforced

6.90 -

9.30

6' block piers or pilasters, each

85.00 -

225.00

Ornamental screen block

5.75 -

9.35

Add for each wythe of face block

.65 -

1.90

Add for stucco finish, each side

1.65 -

2.70

Common brick, 8" thick

12.45 -

16.10

8" block back-up

10.60 -

14.25

add for each additional 4" thickness of common brick

3.30 -

4.85

6' brick piers or pilasters, each

165.00 -

675.00

Add for each wythe of face brick

1.55 -

2.40

Concrete, precast, posts and solid panels

5.10 -

9.35

Add for wood grain or split face

1.50 -

3.60

NOTE: For light residential subdivision installations using unskilled laborers, costs may be 50% lower.

For retaining walls, gabions, see Section 51. For stone walls, see Section 56.

CONCRETE RAIL FENCES
(Cost ranges per linear foot of post and split rail prefabricated concrete fences, installed.)

4' high, one rail

$ 5.05 -

$ 7.50

5' high, two rails

7.25 -

11.25

6' high, three rails

10.10 -

15.15

6' high, four rails

12.45 -

18.85

BALUSTRADING

" "

Precast stone balustrading found in ornamental railings around pools, patios, garden paths, stairs, etc., will cost $120 to $380 per linear foot installed, excluding urns, statuary, etc. Because of the various styles and lengths of balustrades, costs should be built up individually.

UNIT COSTS

 

Pier shaft, pedestal, pilaster, etc. (including cap and base), each

$ 115 -

$1,260

Gate, fence piers, 8' each

1,450 -

8,950

Plinth or bottom rail, per lin. ft.

20 -

40

Baluster, each

70 -

235

Ornamental block parapet screening, per lin. ft.

55 -

90

Top rail, per lin. ft.

40 -

55

add for lighting under rail, per lin. ft.

40 -

55

For curved or stepped balustrading, add 120% to 150% to the cost.

For finials, urns, vases, statuary, etc., see Page 8. For lanterns, see Page 5.

For high-density foam polymer plastic, deduct 25% to 65%.

 

 

TRASH ENCLOSURES

Masonry-walled dumpster enclosures, each

$1,400 -

$2,800

CONCRETE EQUIPMENT PADS

Package air conditioning compressor pads, each

$ 115 -

$ 335

Transformer pads, reinforced, each

440 -

1,115

YARD IMPROVEMENTS

WOOD FENCES
(Cost ranges per linear foot including complete installation.)

TYPE

COST RANGE

4' solid prefabricated panels, lattice top

$10.10 -

$14.25

6' solid prefabricated panels, lattice top

12.30 -

17.10

6' solid board, horizontal or vertical

13.00 -

19.65

5' solid board

11.85 -

17.60

Add for batts

1.15 -

4.20

6' split redwood, solid palings, (grape stake)

12.75 -

20.20

5' split redwood

12.05 -

18.10

6' stockade, half pole

9.75 -

12.95

whole

13.80 -

16.55

6' basketweave

15.30 -

22.00

5' basketweave

14.80 -

20.70

12" - 24" wood picket

7.00 -

11.40

30" - 40" wood picket

9.30 -

13.70

50" - 60" wood picket

12.75 -

18.10

24" - 50" lattice, framed

4.90 -

9.30

Two rails, split, 24" - 36" high

6.45 -

9.30

Three rails, split, 36" - 48" high

7.10 -

10.35

Four rails, split, 42" - 54" high

8.70 -

12.95

Lattice, arbor, per square foot

2.75 -

5.30

trellis (no frame)

.45 -

.85

Wooden gates, per square foot

6.95 -

10.60

Paint, per square foot, each coat

.25 -

.40

For treated wood, add 10% to the low side of the cost range.

 

 

FARM AND RANCH FENCING
(Cost ranges per linear foot, subject to quantity deductions.)

Barbed wire on steel posts, three strands

$2.00 -

$2.80

four strands

2.15 -

3.20

five strands

2.50 -

3.35

Wire mesh on steel posts

2.55 -

3.60

Add for wooden posts

.30 -

.40

For stock corrals and fencing, see Section 17.

 

 

VINYL FENCES
(Cost ranges per linear foot including installation.)

6' spaced slat panels

$15.00 -

$28.50

4' - 5' spaced slat panels

14.00 -

25.75

5' basketweave

20.50 -

34.00

6' solid board panels

16.00 -

29.75

4' - 5' solid board panels

14.75 -

26.75

For lattice top, add

3.00 -

4.75

36" - 48" picket

10.00 -

17.75

24" - 50" lattice, framed

5.50 -

10.75

Two rails, 36" - 48" high

7.00 -

10.25

Three rails, 60" high

8.75 -

12.00

Four rails, 60" high

9.25 -

13.50

Lattice, arbor, per square foot

3.00 -

6.25

trellis (no frame)

.70 -

1.25

 

HEIGHT

Gates, each

3'

4'

5'

6'

3' wide

$185

$195

$210

$240

4' wide

195

205

225

270

5' wide

210

215

290

305

OUTDOOR LIGHTING

 

LOW

AVERAGE

HIGH

Floodlights, per fixture, high-pressure sodium

$ 675

$ 950

$ 1,375

mercury vapor

575

800

1,125

metal halide

650

900

1,300

fluorescent or quartz-iodine

550

650

775

incandescent

260

345

465

Spotlights or luminaires, decorative, each

105

180

310

underwater lighting

375

600

900

low voltage, residential

30

45

85

Poles, steel, per lin. ft. (ornamental, add 100%)

40

55

80

fiberglass

50

70

105

add per arm bracket (aluminum, add 85%)

55

85

115

Post lantern, residential

125

210

360

decorative pier lanterns

55

170

520

Athletic fields (total floodlight system costs):
football fields, high school or park, minimum

88,000

110,750

139,750

good lighting

139,750

174,000

217,250

softball diamonds, minimum lighting

31,250

41,000

53,250

good lighting

63,250

79,000

98,250

SCOREBOARDS

The costs per square foot of face are for electronic scoreboards hung or mounted flush on gymnasium walls without extra structure or foundation. See Section 64 for pole costs and Section 56 for extra signage.

 

AREA IN SQUARE FEET

TYPE

Under 35

35 to 75

Over 75

Outdoor

$80.00 -

$ 90.00

$45.00 -

$70.00

$40.00 -

$45.00

Indoor

90.00 -

125.00

60.00 -

90.00

50.00 -

$70.00

ITEM

COST RANGE

Add for each controller

$ 225 -

$ 560

horn

360 -

500

shot clock, penalty timer

840 -

930

separate game timer, shots on goal

1,450 -

1,675

separate goal lights

225 -

445

For four-faced scoreboards, add 5% to 15% to the single-face costs and apply to the area of all sides.

SOFT MODULAR PLAY SYSTEMS

Modular play systems are found in fast food chains, retail stores and pay-per-play amusement centers. Generally they consist of a padded tube frame, net walls, padded floors and a variety of playing components. The following costs are typical cost ranges for most common systems and include assembly.

Ball baths, including frame, shoe cubby, entry/exit tubes and pads.

 

 

6- to 10-user capacity

$ 4,000 -

$ 7,750

15- to 25-user capacity

9,000 -

17,250

30- to 50-user capacity

14,500 -

38,750

add for super slide, per unit

3,200 -

4,925

ball hoop, per unit

625 -

1,350

bumper bridge, per unit

4,250 -

8,000

Air bounce, 10- to 20-user capacity

17,000 -

27,500

YARD IMPROVEMENTS

RESIDENTIAL SWIMMING POOLS

Costs are averages for gunite pools constructed in frost-free areas with normal soil conditions. Costs include filter, concrete coping, one light, steps, ladder and a maximum depth of 9 feet. Add or deduct 2% for each foot of deviation from the maximum. Custom free-form pools may run 50% to 100% more. A negative edge rim will add 10% to 20% to the costs. For lap pools, enter table using the perimeter. Costs do not include heaters (see table to the right). See Pages 2 and 8 for decking, waterscape, gazebos, etc. Typical decking will add 20% to 50% (double for spa only or custom pools) to the basic pool cost. Vinyl-lined are in-ground, sand-supported pools.

Size
(sq. ft.)

Perimeter
(feet)

Typical
Cost Range

Size
(sq. ft.)

Perimeter
(feet)

Typical
Cost Range

 

60

$12,200 -

$14,200

 

90

$18,400 -

$21,700

 

65

12,800 -

15,100

 

95

19,400 -

22,600

300

70

13,800 -

15,900

650

100

20,000 -

23,500

(12 x 25)

75

14,500 -

17,000

(18 x 36)

110

21,400 -

25,300

 

80

15,300 -

17,900

 

120

22,900 -

27,000

Vinyl-lined

75

11,500 -

12,900

Vinyl-lined

110

15,200 -

17,000

 

75

15,400 -

18,100

 

100

20,400 -

24,200

 

80

16,200 -

18,900

 

110

21,800 -

26,000

450

85

16,900 -

19,800

800

115

22,700 -

26,700

(15 x 30)

90

17,800 -

20,800

(20 x 40)

120

23,300 -

27,700

 

95

18,400 -

21,500

 

130

24,900 -

29,200

Vinyl-lined

90

12,700 -

14,500

Vinyl-lined

120

16,700 -

18,700

 

80

16,500 -

19,000

 

110

23,200 -

27,400

 

85

17,100 -

20,000

 

120

24,700 -

29,200

525

90

18,000 -

21,000

1,000

125

25,400 -

29,800

(15 x 35)

100

19,500 -

22,700

(20 x 50)

140

27,400 -

32,300

 

110

20,900 -

24,300

 

150

28,800 -

33,700

Vinyl-lined

100

14,000 -

15,700

Vinyl-lined

140

19,500 -

21,800

NOTE: Larger pools will cost $30.00 to $35.00 per square foot.

Deduct for lack of filter

$ 425 -

$ 800

add for two-pump spa system

325 -

1,025

Add for diving stand, rock or board

400 -

800

Add for extra underwater lights, each

325 -

700

Add for fiber optic lighting

775 -

3,100

Add for extra ladder

285 -

725

Add for slide

925 -

1,800

Add for pool lip waterfall, per linear foot

5.50 -

7.25

Add for mosaic tile bottom

2,100 -

10,400

Add for rockscape grotto

5,200 -

20,700

Add for waterfalls, precast

300 -

2,050

Add for swim-up bar

1,550 -

2,600

Add for automatic cleaner, hydrosweep

450 -

2,100

Add for automatic sanitation system, chlorinator

80 -

1,150

Add for ozone generator

1,050 -

3,600

Add for ionizer

520 -

2,050

Add for automatic controls (spa only, deduct 50%)

1,300 -

3,600

In cold areas and for poured concrete pools and spas add 15% to 30% to gunite costs.
For fiberglass pools deduct 10% to 20%.
For pool or spa covers and alarms, see Solar table.
NOTE: For pool enclosures and buildings, see Section 67 or Sections 11 and 12.

SPAS AND HOT TUBS

Exterior gunite spas and tubs. For interior installations, add 5% to 15%.

attached to pool, shared pool equipment

$4,400 -

$ 8,300

detached, including equipment

5,950 -

16,550

portable, self-contained fiberglass or wood units, complete

2,750 -

5,750

acrylic/thermoplastic, single lounge

4,550 -

7,600

double lounge

5,550 -

10,600

redwood hot tubs

1,800 -

5,450

ABOVEGROUND POOLS

The costs are for residential, ground-level, metal framed, round, plastic-lined pools including filter and pump. See Page 2 for decking.

12' diam.

$1,250 -

$1,500

21' diam.

$2,150 -

$3,000

15' diam.

1,650 -

2,400

24' diam.

2,400 -

3,500

18' diam.

2,000 -

2,800

27' diam.

2,800 -

4,050

For rectangular shaped pools, deduct 80% from the residential gunite pool table.

AQUATIC EXERCISE POOLS

The costs are averages for 8' x 18' residential, fiberglass, stationary lap or aquatic exercise pools, with a 5-HP paddlewheel propulsion system, pump, filter and electric heater. See Page 4 for decking. (For pool jets only, deduct 15% - 25%.)

DEPTH

COST RANGE

42", flat floor

$12,500 -

$31,000

50", side wall water return channels

15,500 -

35,500

60", deep water running platform

17,250 -

44,500

Add for natural gas heater in lieu of electric heater

595 -

1,035

Add for custom fit thermal blanket

140 -

520

SOLAR POOL AND SPA HEATING EQUIPMENT

The following are average installed costs for complete solar pool heating systems, per panel. Costs include collectors, valves, racks for flat mounting and up to 200 feet of PVC solar-loop piping. The systems utilize the existing pool pump and filter.

TYPE OF COLLECTOR

1 TO 10 PANELS

10 OR MORE PANELS

Plastic (unglazed)

$ 525 -

$ 675

$475 -

$ 650

Metal (unglazed)

650 -

825

575 -

725

*Metal (glazed)

1,000 -

1,225

900 -

1,125

Rubber mat

$8.00 to $12.00 per sq. ft. of total panel area

 

COST RANGE

Add for panel racks, to raise panel angle, per panel

$195.00 -

$ 260.00

Tedlar panel covers, per panel

40.00 -

60.00

Pool solar blanket (bubble mesh), per square foot

.25 -

1.50

Pool safety cover, per square foot

1.75 -

4.50

Automatic pool cover, per square foot

7.00 -

16.00

Pool alarm system, complete

285.00 -

1,300.00

Insulated spa covers, per square foot

6.00 -

17.50

Copper piping for solar loop; add 20% (except for glazed metal panels).

*Glazed collectors are enclosed with glass and include copper piping to and from the collectors.

YARD IMPROVEMENTS

POOL HEATERS

Costs are averages of installed costs for gas or electric pool heaters. Costs do not include a base or pad. Heat pump systems cost $3,150 to $4,550 each. Small electric spa heaters (5 to 10 kw) cost $525 to $650 each.

GAS

 

ELECTRIC

Output

Cost

Output

Cost

 

Output

Cost

Output

Cost

50 MBH

$ 850

150 MBH

$1,400

 

10 KW

$1,500

25 KW

$2,000

75 MBH

1,000

250 MBH

2,000

 

15 KW

1,750

50 KW

2,550

100 MBH

1,150

500 MBH

2,850

 

20 KW

1,900

75 KW

3,400

COMMERCIAL SWIMMING POOLS

The large recreational pools found in parks, schools, hotels, etc., vary widely in finish, structure and equipment, but the following costs will give a good approximation. Costs are for poured concrete and stainless steel pools and include chlorinators, filters, heaters, boards, ladders and coping. The finest-quality, poured concrete, Olympic competition or municipal pools may run 100% above listed costs. Decks and bath houses should be computed separately.

SIZE
(square feet)

POURED CONCRETE POOLS

TYPICAL
COST RANGE
(per square foot)

1,000 - 2,000

 

$44.00 -

$56.25

2,000 - 4,000

 

41.75 -

52.75

4,000 - 6,000

 

40.50 -

50.50

6,000 - 8,000

 

39.75 -

49.25

Over 8,000

 

39.00 -

48.00

Add for tiled surfaces

6.00 -

20.00

Deduct 20% for gunite pools.
In winter freeze zones, add 15% to 30% to pool cost.

 

 

STAINLESS STEEL POOLS

Stainless steel walls and recirculation system
with a concrete floor

$ 96 -

$112

All stainless steel, in-ground

125 -

150

elevated

145 -

195

Portable handicapped access step platforms with railing and grab bars cost $1,700 to $3,150 plus $1,125 for deck storage locker. For water parks and slides, see Section 67.

SMALL COMMERCIAL POOLS AND SPAS

Motel pools, in areas where codes permit use of residential-type construction and equipment, cost $32.50 to $48.00 per square foot including filters, boards, heater and chlorinator.

For apartments and motels, separate whirlpool baths for four to ten persons, cost $5,250 to $14,000, exclusive of decks.

LARGE MUNICIPAL POOLS

Large municipal pools with bath houses, lighting, fences, decks and all the other features in the complete complex will cost $1,700 to $2,650 per person of rated capacity.

Note: For Natatoriums, Shower and Restroom Buildings, see Section 18.

COMMERCIAL PONDS

Concrete ponds used for fountain displays and for wading, including filters. Typical depth is 2' to 4'. Use the low end of the range for commercial bumper boat ponds.

SIZE
(square feet)

POURED CONCRETE PONDS

TYPICAL
COST RANGE
(per square foot)

Under 500

 

$11.00 -

$15.00

500 - 1,000

 

10.25 -

13.50

1,000 - 2,000

 

9.75 -

12.50

2,000 - 4,000

 

9.25 -

11.75

4,000 - 6,000

 

9.00 -

11.50

6,000 - 8,000

 

8.75 -

11.25

Over 8,000

 

8.50 -

11.00

Deduct 15% to 25% for gunite pools.

 

 

Deduct 20% to 30% for fiberglass sides, free-formed.

 

 

Deduct 35% to 45% for vinyl lining.

 

 

In winter freeze zones, add 15% to 30% to pool cost.

 

 

FOUNTAINS

Following are average costs for indoor or outdoor decorative water displays, consisting of circulating water with various spray designs and lighting. Costs include nozzles, spray rings, jets, pumps, drain, overflow system, water-supply system, submerged lighting and wiring, control panel and wind control where needed. Pool is not included; see pond or conventional pool costs. Costs vary greatly due to display size, water flow rate, (commercial, 70 to 1,000 gallons in motion) and complexity of the spray design.

 

LOW

AVERAGE

GOOD

HIGH

Residential fountains

$1,750

$ 3,750

$ 8,250

$19,000

Commercial fountains

9,250

20,000

42,750

95,000

Fiberglass bowls, 10" deep, up to 50 gallons

350

450

575

725

Fiberglass pools, 8" - 16" deep, up to 500 gallons

675

875

1,100

1,425

Birdbaths, sundial pedestals, etc.

215

340

530

835

Precast stone, two tier, 3 1/2' - 4 1/2' diam.

650

750

900

1,050

three tier, 4 1/2' - 7 1/2' diam.

775

1,275

2,125

3,500

medium pool, up to 11' diam.

3,750

4,875

6,350

8,250

large pool, up to 26' diam.

5,250

7,250

9,750

13,500

add for pool fountain centerpiece

550

1,175

2,475

5,250

Sculptures, brass, under 1' or wall mount

30

50

75

120

medium figures

145

240

375

600

large, 2' - 4' high (sundials, spheres, etc.)

800

1,400

2,400

4,000

precast stone, under 1' or wall mount

160

205

255

325

medium figures, urns, vases, jardinieres

250

475

900

1,725

large finials, pinnacles

375

725

1,400

2,700

large, 2' - 4' high

700

1,325

2,500

4,750

over 4' high

3,500

4,400

5,500

7,000

Recirculating pump and tubing, residential

75

110

160

230

AERATORS

Aerators pull oxygen-deficient water from depths of ponds and lakes and propel it as small droplets in the air to improve water quality. They help to remove algae without the use of chemicals or herbicides. Costs include floating unit, propeller pump, basic control box, 100' power cable and installation. Add 15% for three-phase equipment.

Single phase pump, 1/2 HP

$2,000

$2,500

$3,100

1 HP

2,375

2,925

3,625

2 HP

2,675

3,275

4,025

3 HP

3,525

4,225

5,050

5 HP

3,900

4,800

5,900

Add for lights

825

1,225

1,700

YARD IMPROVEMENTS

LANDSCAPING

The square foot costs below are to be applied to the entire landscaped area and are used when actual unit pricing is not feasible. Costs for new landscaping will vary greatly due to the number of variables involved. The cost ranges include soil preparation and some postinstallation maintenance commensurate with the quality, excluding extremes.

LOW-COST areas have a minimum number of 1- to 5-gallon shrubs, small trees and ground- cover plants proportioned for a light visual effect, manual irrigation and seeded lawn.

AVERAGE-COST areas include an average number of 3- to 5-gallon shrubs, small to large trees, closer spacing of small ground-cover plants, automatic irrigation and seeded lawn.

HIGH-COST areas will have a high visual content of 5- to 15-gallon shrubs, a greater proportion of large trees, closely spaced groundcover with top dressing, automatic irrigation, seeded lawn and sodded turf areas.

For pathway costs, see golf course unit costs in Section 67.

AREASOCCUPANCIES

LOW

AVERAGE

HIGH

Small areas: single-family dwellings including
multiple/residential developments

$ 2.95

$ 3.90

$ 5.15

Medium areas: office complexes, shopping
centers, etc.

2.60

3.45

4.60

Large areas: industrial parks and educational/
institutional facilities

1.40

1.85

2.40

UNIT COSTS

 

 

 

Soil preparation, per sq. ft., fine grading

$ .11

$ .16

$ .23

mulching

.15

.27

.48

top dressing or bedding

1.55

1.85

2.20

Lawns, per sq. ft., seeding, with dressing

.18

.26

.38

hydroseeding only

.06

.11

.21

sodded

.35

.59

1.00

Ground cover, per sq. ft., gravel or wood chips

1.10

1.45

1.85

spreading plants

.40

.65

1.15

Edging, per lin. ft., masonry

9.00

11.50

15.00

cast stone

13.00

14.50

16.25

metal

2.00

3.10

4.80

redwood

1.55

2.10

2.90

timber or ties

3.50

5.15

7.65

Shrubs and hedges, each, small

9.00

12.25

17.00

medium

22.00

31.50

45.00

large

68.00

95.00

130.00

Trees, each, small 15 gal. - 20" box

60.00

115.00

225.00

medium, 24" - 36" box

265

430

700

large, 42" box and larger

700

1,150

1,900

Tree grates, including frame, per sq. ft.

15.00

20.00

26.50

Planter boxes, per sq. ft., concrete, precast

14.00

28.00

55.00

cast stone, ornate troughs

175.00

250.00

325.00

fiberglass

25.00

50.00

90.00

wood

55.00

90.00

150.00

Planters, each, round, concrete, 24" diameter

125.00

210.00

350.00

48" diameter

180

300

475

tree size, 3' - 10' diameter

725

1,150

1,750

Bollards, each, wood

35

70

95

concrete

180

350

525

add for lighting

125

170

225

WATERSCAPING

The square foot costs apply to the entire waterscaped area and include excavation, rockscapes and all recirculation equipment. Add appropriate liner costs for lakes and streams.

 

COST RANGE

 

LOW

AVERAGE

HIGH

Lakes or ponds

$ .70

$ 1.50

$ 3.25

Streams

4.00

5.25

7.25

Add for liner, asphalt

1.25

1.85

2.75

clay

.45

.70

1.10

concrete

2.65

3.90

5.75

plastic and sand

.75

1.45

2.90

Waterfalls, complete, per sq. ft. of face

28.50

38.75

53.00

LAWN SPRINKLERS

Costs per square foot, completely installed, including trenching and backfill. Intricate shrub-type strip areas may be twice as high as conventional systems. For automatic controllers add $95.00 to $130.00 per station.

Conventional, residential and small commercial

$ .40

$ .54

$ .73

commercial, medium areas

.37

.49

.64

Rain Bird or Rain Jet systems, large areas

.27

.31

.36

UNIT COSTS

Sprinkler heads, impact or rotary

$ 25

$ 60

$125

pop-up or shrub

5

12

30

Control valve, manual, ¾" - 1"

30

40

50

1¼" - 2"

65

80

100

for remote control, add

20

30

40

Gate valve, ¾" - 1"

35

45

60

1¼" - 2"

90

125

175

Valve boxes

30

50

80

Atmospheric vacuum breaker, ¾" - 1"

40

50

65

1¼" - 2"

75

105

150

Pressure backflow preventer, ¾" - 1"

325

350

375

1¼" - 2"

400

475

550

PVC pipe, Schedule 40, ½" - ¾", per linear foot

1.00

1.10

1.20

1" - 1½"

1.35

1.65

2.00

2"

2.40

2.65

2.90

BENCH AND PICNIC UNITS

Park bench, 6'

$ 225 -

$1,025

deluxe

900 -

2,100

precast stone

525 -

1,050

ornate

3,150 -

7,350

Picnic table, 6' portable

255 -

575

stationary

400 -

1,100

wheelchair accessible

600 -

1,325

precast stone

1,050 -

2,625

For 8' units, add

55 -

130

Metal cooking grills

130 -

400

Campfire rings

100 -

200

Trash receptacle with cover

155 -

550

Drinking fountains, outdoor, steel

1,200 -

2,575

precast concrete

550 -

1,075

add for freezeproof valve

425 -

700

Foot and body shower tower

675 -

2,300

For outdoor furniture, see Section 65, Page 4.

 

 

YARD IMPROVEMENTS

PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT
(Cost each except as indicated)

 

COST RANGE

Balance beam

$ 160 -

$ 350

Baseball backstop, with hood

2,100 -

3,950

Basketball backstop, with pole

725 -

1,425

Bicycle rack, per lin. ft.

40 -

70

Bucketball/funnelball

525 -

675

Carousel, merry-go-round

1,200 -

3,700

Chin-up bar

180 -

475

Climber, arc

275 -

450

circle

475 -

975

dome

1,075 -

2,000

tree

325 -

500

Climbing wall

625 -

1,000

E-Z digger

325 -

550

Fitness obstacle course, per station

325 -

475

Football goal posts, per pair

1,675 -

3,250

Combination football/soccer goal, per pair

2,100 -

4,000

Horizontal ladder, monkey bars

575 -

1,025

Parallel bars

135 -

275

Play platforms

1,375 -

3,600

add per bridge

950 -

1,700

ladder

425 -

575

pole

275 -

400

transfer station, ADA

325 -

550

scramble ramp, ADA

625 -

1,075

spiral climber

300 -

475

activity panel

130 -

400

Sand box

350 -

875

Seesaw, per unit

275 -

400

platform

500 -

925

Sit-up station

425 -

500

Slides, free standing, stainless steel, per unit

975 -

1,675

plastic

1,325 -

2,050

spiral

2,000 -

3,700

oval tube

2,575 -

4,275

Soccer goals, per pair

1,675 -

2,675

nets, per pair

125 -

275

Spring rider

325 -

500

Spring platform

400 -

750

Swing, tire

800 -

1,250

Swings, per unit

225 -

400

Swinging bench

425 -

950

Tennis posts, per pair

425 -

525

nets

110 -

225

Tetherball post

135 -

275

Vault bar

200 -

275

Volleyball posts, per pair

275 -

450

Post ground socket

130 -

160

Whirls, 6' diameter

725 -

1,200

8' diameter

1,025 -

1,650

junior

375 -

625

BARBECUES
(Typical costs of brick or block barbecues, complete.)

Simple, minimum steel work

$ 325 -

$ 600

Average, electric spit, good grill

575 -

1,100

Good, heavy-duty spit, many extras, with sink

1,000 -

3,250

with stainless steel broiler

1,450 -

3,750

add for stainless steel hood

160 -

500

DEMOLITION

Costs presented are average costs of removal per square foot of total building floor area, except as noted, including loading and hauling, but not dump fees. It is also assumed that the materials have no salvage value. For individual unit costs, see next page.

Costs for removal vary greatly depending on the size and complexity of the job and extent of contamination regarding hazardous materials. The following cost ranges are in some cases based on one or only a few removal projects and should be considered as very rough guides. Due to the number of variables involved, we would suggest that, wherever possible, survey, bid or contract costs be obtained.

BUILDING DEMOLITION
(Cost range per square foot)

Class A:

$3.25 - $4.80

 

Class D:

$2.15 - $ 3.35

Class B:

4.20 - 5.80

 

Class S:

2.00 - 3.25

Class C:

2.60 - 3.80

 

Gutting only:

4.50 - 14.00

Small residences (approximately 1,000 - 1,500 sq. ft. per floor):

1-story: $2,250 - $5,000

2-story: $3,000 - $7,000

3-story: $3,750 - $8,500

HAZARDOUS MATERIAL REMOVAL

RADON REMOVAL: Residential basement ventilation retrofit costs $625 - $950 for a passive exhaust pipe ventilation system plus $210 - $340 for active fan and alarm.

ASBESTOS REMOVAL:

LOW COST

AVERAGE

GOOD

HIGH COST

Full abatement

$14.75

$20.00

$27.25

$37.00

Spot removal

5.75

7.75

10.25

13.75

Encapsulation

1.05

1.40

1.80

2.35

LEAD REMOVAL:

 

 

 

 

Full abatement

$ 6.25

$ 8.00

$10.25

$13.25

Spot removal

5.25

6.25

7.50

9.00

Encapsulation

1.85

2.35

3.00

3.85

GRAFFITI REMOVAL:

$ .70

$ .80

$ .90

$ 1.05

SITE DECONTAMINATION: Biological soil remediation costs have averaged $70 per cu. yd. for land treatment (tilled soil-conditioning farming), $120 per cu. yd. for bioventing vapor extraction (air stripping and soil treatment) to $195 per cu. yd. for full bioreactor treatment (active slurry-aeration mixing), with costs having varied plus or minus 50%.

SEISMIC RETROFITTING

EARTHQUAKE (HURRICANE) REINFORCEMENT: Complete foundation anchorage retrofit for small (approximately 1,000- to 1,500-square-foot) raised-floor residences costs $2,150 to $4,250.

UNIT COSTS

COST RANGE

Sill plate anchors (6' o.c.), each

$ 26.00 - $ 37.00

Rim joist anchoring (2' o.c.), each

19.00 - 30.00

Pier joist straps, each

17.00 - 40.00

Cripple, shearwall sheathing, per sq. ft.

1.05 - 2.10

Truss/rafter ties, each

26.00 - 42.00

Beam anchors, each

37.00 - 80.00

masonry construction

160.00 - 315.00

DEMOLITION

UNIT COSTS
(Costs per square foot except where indicated)

These costs are of necessity very general and do not include hauling or dumping charges. Individual small jobs may involve a trade minimum that can run from $55 to $315. For detailed costs, we would recommend using our repair and claims products. For complete building demolition, see previous page.

YARD

COST RANGE

Paving, asphalt

$ .29 -

$ .44

concrete, unreinforced, 2" - 6"

.40 -

1.45

reinforced, 4" - 6"

.80 -

1.95

Curbing, asphalt, per lin. ft.

1.20 -

1.55

concrete

4.00 -

4.75

Fencing, chain link, per lin. ft.

1.20 -

1.75

wood

1.30 -

1.70

masonry

8.80 -

16.40

Piping, up to 6", per lin. ft.

2.45 -

4.45

Underground tanks, 5,000 gal. minimum and up, cost per gal.

.09 -

.12

add for leak abatement and disposal

.60 -

1.45

Dumpster costs, per week, per cubic yard, up to 10 cubic yards

21.00 -

45.00

For site clearing, see Section 51.

 

 

BUILDING

 

 

Foundation, concrete, stem wall

$ 7.50 -

$13.75

footing, per linear foot

5.90 -

9.00

Exterior wall, frame

.75 -

2.85

masonry

2.20 -

5.20

Floor, slab on grade, plain

1.30 -

2.75

reinforced

2.10 -

4.35

wood

.40 -

.95

concrete, elevated (deck fill only, deduct 70%)

3.50 -

5.75

elevated, 6" - 12"

6.45 -

12.10

Floor cover, carpet

.11 -

.16

wood

.46 -

1.08

resilient

.19 -

.40

tile, ceramic/quarry

.88 -

1.30

Partitions, studs (only)

.28 -

.53

drywall

.38 -

.80

plaster

.51 -

.92

concrete block

1.30 -

3.60

Cabinetry, per linear foot

5.25 -

8.50

Ceiling, drywall

.40 -

.76

acoustic tile

.22 -

.62

plaster

.52 -

.82

wood

1.00 -

1.85

Insulation

.11 -

.59

Roofing, composition/wood shingles

.25 -

.39

built-up

.38 -

1.01

tile, concrete/clay

.29 -

1.30

roof sheathing, spaced boards

.22 -

.28

solid

.53 -

1.63

BUILDING (Continued)

COST RANGE

Fireplace chimney, masonry, per linear foot

$ 8.50 -

$ 26.00

Appliances, each

43.00 -

130.00

Plumbing, per each fixture

32.00 -

170.00

piping, up to 4", per lin. ft.

1.05 -

2.65

HVAC units, each fixture, up to 150,000 BTU

70.00 -

265.00

ducts, per lin. ft.

.40 -

3.45

Electrical, light fixture, each

14.00 -

25.00

receptacle/switch, each

2.75 -

6.65

conduit/wire, per lin. ft.

2.20 -

2.90

wire, romex, per lin. ft.

.45 -

.68

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) BARRIER REMOVAL

These costs are per occurrence where applicable.

Enlarge doorways, replace

$ 300 -

$ 1,725

add for automatic doorway entries, new

2,900 -

5,000

offset hinges or lever handles, replace

85 -

180

doorknob extensions, new

20 -

30

Directional-visual signage, braille (raised markings), excl. posts

15 -

40

visual signal panels, excluding alarm (smoke, fire, etc.)

160 -

235

audible/visual alarms, new

275 -

345

elevator panels, replace

225 -

900

Elevator cab, add audible or visual signal, each

375 -

450

interior panel control, relocate

6,000 -

8,000

replace

8,500 -

13,000

emergency communication system

2,250 -

3,250

Define traffic pattern step edging, thresholds, mats, new

20 -

165

Power relocation

90 -

140

Restrooms, accessible toilet stalls, replace

350 -

1,125

grab bars, new

45 -

500

raised seats, mirrors, other accessories, new or relocate

95 -

165

handicapped fixtures, drinking fountains, replace

450 -

1,275

relocate sink

350 -

575

insulate exposed hot water pipes (trade minimum, add $55)

15 -

25

Reconfiguration of furniture, display racks, counter heights, etc.

60 -

350

Emergency egress equipment, handicap lifts, see Section 58.

MISCELLANEOUS

HOUSE LIFTING (elevated above flood plain): Costs $5,250 - $9,750 for raised floor to $13,750 - $23,250 for slab on grade residences. Add $5,750 - $11,500 for fill foundation, $11,500 - $19,000 for full-story raised substructure.

HOUSE MOVING (excluding new foundations or utilities): Costs $8,000 - $14,500 for a one-story residence (approximately 1,000 to 2,000 square feet), and $6,500 - $11,000 for a two-story residence (ground floor area of 500 to 1,000 square feet) up to a 5-mile distance. For masonry structures, add 35% to 50%.