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Building Improvement Costs for 2011

The following are ballpark estimates for repairs and/or improvements to a typical single-storey industrial or retail structure. The costs reflect the Southern Ontario area. Our experience has shown that actual quotations can vary by as much as 300%.

Naturally, the quality of workmanship and materials will influence cost. The complexity of the job, accessibility and current local economic conditions can also affect actual costs.

Roofing
Exterior
Structural
Electrical
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning
Plumbing
Interior

Environmental

Roofing Estimated Cost
Strip and replace built up tar and gravel roof $7.00 - $9.00 per sq. ft.
Strip and install single ply roof membrane $8.00 - $10.00 per sq. ft.
Strip and reroof with asphalt shingles 3.00 - $4.00 per sq. ft.
Strip and reroof with cedar shingles $7.00 - $10.00 per sq. ft.
Reflash typical skylight (2 ft. by 4 ft.) $1,500.00 each
Rebuild single flue masonry chimney above roof line $250.00 - $350.00 per linear ft
of chimney height
Reroof with metal over built-up membrane, including tapered purlins $8.00 - $11.00 per sq. ft.
Rebuild single flue masonry chimney above roof line $350.00 - $500.00 per linear ft
of chimney height
Reroof with metal over built-up membrane, including tapered purlins $8.00 - $11.00 per sq. ft.
Install concrete tile roofing (assuming no structural reinforcement) $10.00 - $15.00 per sq. ft.
Recoat metal roof covering (epoxy or elastomeric) $1.50 - $2.50 per sq. ft.



Exterior Estimated Cost
Resurface asphalt paving $2.75 - $3.50 per sq. ft.
Repoint exterior wall $7.00 - $10.00 per sq. ft.
Recaulk windows $4.00 - $5.00 per linear ft. of caulking.
Install insulated steel siding $10.00 - $12.00 per sq. ft.
Install precast concrete panels $35.00 - $50.00 per sq. ft.
Install shipping door cushions $1,000.00 each door
Replace 8'x10' wood sectional shipping door $1,400.00 - $1,900.00
Install 8' high chain link fencing $16.00 - $22.00 per linear ft.
Lay sod $1.00 - $1.75 per sq. ft.
Replace windows – aluminum framed, double glazed $30.00 - $50.00 per sq. ft.
Install interlocking brick walkway $7.00 - $10.00 per sq. ft.
Rebuild masonry retaining wall $60.00 - $100.00 per sq. ft.
Replace tarpaulin exterior cover for loading dock $1,000.00 - $1,500.00 each
Wet sandblast concrete block (to remove ink or marker) $2.50 per sq. ft.
Clean out catch basins in open parking lot $150.00 per catch basin



Structural
Estimated Cost
Replace corroded steel lintel (or shelf angle) supporting brick veneer $200.00 - $250.00 per linear ft.
Replace waterproofing membrane on parking garage roof slab (assuming maximum of 2 to 3 feet of overburden $20.00 - $30.00 per sq. ft.
Repair delamination of top side of conventional concrete slab (assuming only minor corrosion of reinforcing bar) $25.00 - $30.00 per sq. ft.
Repair spalling of conventional concrete slab soffit (assuming only minor corrosion of reinforcing bar) $40.00 - $50.00 per sq. ft.
Renew sealant at expansion joints (both vertical and horizontal joints from the interior) $40.00 - $50.00 per linear ft. (Min. $800)
Application of a waterproofing membrane on concrete slabs (balcony slabs or suspended parking garage slabs) $3.00 - $5.00 per sq. ft.
Repair crack in concrete roof or wall slab by polyurethane injection $40.00 - $60.00 per linear ft. (Min. $2,000.00)
Replace corroded steel roof deck $8.00 - $10.00 per sq. ft.
(Min. $1,000.00 sq ft.)



Electrical
Estimated Cost
Replace circuit breaker panel $1,000.00 - $2,000.00 each
Install electrical outlets $150.00 - $250.00 each
Replace 200 amp disconnect switch $900.00 - $1,400.00 each
Replace 30 KVA transformer (dry type) $2,500.00 - $3,000.00
Install lighting in office area $3.50 - $5.50 per sq. ft.
Install lighting in warehouse area $2.50 - $3.50 per sq. ft.
Install 2 ft. by 4 ft. light fixtures $200.00 - $250.00 each
Replace conventional receptacle with aluminum-compatible type (CO/ALR) $25.00 - $35.00 each (Min. 25 outlets)



Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Estimated Cost
Replace conventional package roof top
heating/cooling unit:
 
   ductwork already there $2,000.00 per ton
   ductwork required $2,500.00 per ton
Replace ceiling mounted, unit heaters
$2,800.00 - $3,800.00 each
Replace ceiling concealed water source heat pumps (1 - 2½ tons) $3,500.00 - $4,500.00 each
Replace air conditioning compressor $700.00 per ton
Replace heat exchanger for roof top unit $2,000.00 - $4,000.00
Clean duct system for roof top unit $0.25 per sq. ft. of building floor area
Replace 1,000,000 BTU/hr. hot water boiler $25,000.00 - $40,000.00
Replace roof top cooling tower $200.00 - $300.00 per ton
Replace centrifugal chiller $500.00 - $800.00 per ton (Min. 200 ton)
Retrofit centrifugal chiller from R11 to R123 refrigerant $180.00 per ton
Install pumps:  
   5 H.P. and less $1,000.00 - $1,800.00 each
   5 H.P. to 10 H.P. $4,000.00 each
Install roof mounted exhaust fans (<2,000 CFM) $1,500.00 - $2,000.00 per fan
Install diffuser (including branch duct and damper) $450.00 - $600.00
Balance air ductwork $0.20 - $0.25 per sq. ft. of building floor area
Install flexible ductwork $10.00 - $15.00 per linear ft.
Install electric baseboard heater $250.00 - $400.00 each
Replace thermostat $150.00 - $250.00
Replace radiator control valve with thermo actuator $300.00 - $500.00
Install individual bathroom exhaust fan $600.00 - $900.00
Install 1 inch diameter gas piping $12.00 - $18.00 per linear ft.
Plumbing Estimated Cost
Replace water closet $800.00 and up
Replace urinal $900.00 and up
Replace basin and faucet $700.00 and up
Replace ½ inch diameter copper piping $20.00 per ft. (Min. 100 linear ft.)
Replace ¾ inch diameter copper piping $25.00 per ft. (Min. 100 linear ft.)
Replace storm or sanitary pipes - above grade
$30.00 - $40.00 per ft. (Min. 100 linear ft.)
Replace storm or sanitary pipe-underground (inside building) $50.00 - $75.00 per ft. (Min. 100 linear ft.)
Replace storm or sanitary pipe-underground (outside the building) $75.00 - $100.00 per ft.(Min. 100 linear ft.)
Insulate supply water piping $2.00 - $3.00 per ft. (Min. 100 linear ft.)
Replace 40-gallon electric water heater $900.00 - $1,200.00 each

Interior Estimated Cost
Install 8 inch concrete block partition wall (no doors) $12.00 - $16.00 per sq. ft.
Install medium quality commercial broadloom $3.00 - $5.00 per sq. ft. and up
Install vinyl composite floor tiles (no preparation) $2.50 - $3.50 per sq. ft.
Install ceramic tile (no preparation)
$6.00 - $10.00 per sq. ft. & up
Install drywall partitions $6.00 per sq. ft. and up
Replace suspended ceiling tiles $2.50 - $4.00 per sq. ft and up.
Power sweep concrete floor of warehouse $0.08 per sq. ft.

Environmental Estimted Cost
Underground storage tank removal and minor soil cleanup) $5,000 - $10,000
PCB waste disposal:  
   45 gallon drum of light ballast $2,500.00
   45 gallon drum of PCB fluid $2,000.00
Hazardous waste disposal:  
   Oily water $0.40 per litre
   Waste oils $0.640 per litre
Solvents/Inks $1.00 per litre
Asbestos removal:  
   4 inch pipe $50.00 per ft. (Min. 200 ft.)
   Elbows and T’s $150.00 each
Bore hole sampling (including laboratory testing) $1,200.00 per hole
Laboratory testing/soil sampling $150.00 - $300.00 per test
Asbestos/Lead samples (taking sample and having tested) $100.00 per sample
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment $2,000.00 - $3,500.00

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