Below is a home repair cost guide for the Central Texas area. It is meant to be informative and a guide to home buyers and sellers needing to make repairs. (Keep in mind that this is just a guide and that prices will vary by location, contractors, etc., so these are not the actual prices you will pay.)
Table of Contents
HVAC and Ductwork
Service/Maintenance
Furnace/Air Handling Equipment
Air Conditioning Equipment
Ductwork
Landscape Irrigation
Lawn Sprinkler Repairs
Structural
Foundation
Grading & Drainage
Gutters
Attic/Soffit/Fascia
Insulation
Ventilation
Roofing
Exterior
Interior
Doors
Fireplace/Chimney
Patio/Deck/Carport/Driveway
Pest Control
Kitchen
- Dishwasher: $400 – $800
- Garbage Disposal: $300 – $500
- Cooktop Gas: $650 – $1,000
- Cooktop Electric: $400 – $600
- Built-In Oven: $600 – $10,000
- Free-Standing Range: $400 – $1,800
- Built-In Microwave: $400 – $750
- Refrigerator: $400 – $1,200
- Trash Compactor: $600 – $1,000
- Wine Cooler: $600 – $2,000
Garage
- Garage Door Operator: $250 – $450
- Garage Door Control Panel: $75 – $150
Exhaust Vents
- Install Bathroom Exhaust Fan: $300 – $500
- Kitchen Range Hood (Recirculating): $200 – $300
- Kitchen Range Hood (Exterior): $300 – $500 and up
- Dryer Exhaust (Exterior): $200 – $500
Outdoor Living
- Clean Gas Grill: $150 – $200
- Repair Gas Grill: $150 – $250
- Install Gas Grill: $400 – $600
- Outdoor Fireplace: $1,500 – $4,000
- Small Refrigerator: $150 – $250
Service Entrance and Panels
- Improve Overhead Electrical Service: $3,000 to $4,500
- Upgrade Electrical Service: 100 amps: $1,200 – $1,800
- Upgrade Electrical Service: 200 amps: $1,500 – $2,200
- Install Main/Sub Breaker Panel: $500 – $800
- Replace Obsolete Electrical Panel: $1,200 – $1,800
- Replace 120 Volt Circuit: $150 – $250
- Replace 240 Volt Circuit: $250 – $350
- Separate Grounds and Neutrals: $200 – $300
- Gas Bonding: $200 – $300
- Install Ground Rod: $300 – $400
Life Safety Devices
Smoke Detectors (on each level and every inside bedroom)
- Battery Operated: $50 – $75 each
- Hard-Wired: $75 – $100 each
- Combination: $100 – $150 each
Carbon Monoxide Detectors (outside bedrooms on each level)
- Battery Operated: $50 – $75 each
- Combination: $100 – $150 each
Branch Wiring and Fixtures
- Install Exterior Outlet/Weatherproof: $200 – $300
- Add Conventional Receptacle: $75 – $150 per outlet
- Upgrade GFCI Receptacle: $75 – $100 per outlet
- Correct Open Ground/Reverse Polarity: $25 – $50 per outlet
- Replace Switch: $15 – $25 each
- Install Junction Box: $150 – $300
- Install Electrical Conduit: $5 – $8 / lin. ft.
- Install Light Fixture: $100 – $200 each
- Install Ceiling Fan: $200 – $300 each
- Install Aluminum Compatible Receptacle: $60 -$120 each
- Re-wire with Conventional Romex: $1,000 – $1,500 per room
Service/Maintenance
- Further Evaluation: $150
- Seasonal Service: $120 – $180
- Clean Condenser and Air Handler: $300 – $500
- Comb Condenser Fins: $200 – $400
- Additional Repairs: $300 – $500
Furnace/Air Handling Equipment
- Mid-efficiency forced-air furnace: $1,800 – $3,000
- High-efficiency forced air furnace: $2,500 – 5,000
- Electric baseboard heater: $150 – $250
- Replace Blower/Motor: $300 – $500
Air Conditioning Equipment
- Replace AC Condenser: $800 – $1,400
- Complete System: $1,500 – $2,000 per ton
- Add Heat Pump to Forced-Air System: $3,000 – $4,000
- Install Programmable Thermostat: $150 – $300
Ductwork
- Air Filters: $25 – $50 each
- Duct Cleaning: $25 – $35 per vent
- Duct Replacement: $35 – $55 per foot (Rule of thumb: There are about 100 feet of ductwork for every 1000 square feet of heated/cooled area in the home.)
- Install Electric Air Filter: $500 – $800
- Install Humidifier: $200 – $400
Lawn Sprinkler Repairs
- Repair Underground Leak: $150 to $250
- Replace Broken Heads: $10 – $20 each
- Repair Non-Functioning Zone: $20 – $40
- Install Control Panel: $150 – $250
- Install Back Flow Prevention: $300 – $500
- Install Lawn Sprinkler System: $1,000 and up
Supply Pipes and Fixtures
Supply Piping
- Replace Main Water Supply Line: $100 – $200 / lin. ft.
- Replace Main Shutoff Valve: $150 – $300
- Install PEX Piping: $2.00 – $3.50 / lin. ft.
Fixtures
- Repair Leaking Faucet: $175 – $400
- Replace Kitchen Sink Faucet: $300 – $800 and up
- Replace Bathroom Faucet: $250 – $500
- Replace Exterior Faucet: $150 – $300
- Replace Toilet Flush Mechanism: $75 – $150
- Reset Toilet: $150 – $200
- Replace Toilet: $250 – $350 and up
- Replace Kitchen Sink Basin: $300 – $600
- Replace Bathroom Sink Basin: $200 – $500
- Replace Laundry Room Tub: $400 – $800
- Install Laundry Hookups: $900 and up
Shower/Tub Enclosures and Stalls
- Replace Shower/Tub Faucet Set: $250 – $500
- Re-grout Enclosure: $300 – $1,000
- Re-tile Enclosures: $1,000 – $2,000
- Replace Bathtub with Tile: $2,500 – $4,500 and up
- Replace Shower Pan: $1,000 – $2,000
- Install Plastic/Fiberglass Shower Stall: $600 – $2,000
- Re-build Tile Shower Stall: $2,500 – $5,500
Drains and Vents
Main Waste Line
- Clear Main Line Clog: $250 – $300
- Repair Collapsed Sewer Line: $1,000 and up
- Replace Main Line (House to Street): $3,000 – $7,000
- Replace Cast Iron Drains: $10,000 to $40,000
- Vent Sewer through Roof: $300 – $600
Under Sink Drains
- Unclog Drain: $150 – $250
- New P-Trap: $250 – $350
Miscellaneous
- Install Submersible Pump: $800 and up
- Install Suction or Jet Pump: $400 – $600
Water Heating Equipment
- Repair/Replace TPR Valve: $150 – $200
- Repair Flue Vent: $150 – $300
- Install Drain Pan: $200 – $300 (less than 5 years old)
- Route Drains to Exterior: $200 – $300
- Install Expansion Tank: $250 – $400
- Install Tank Water Heater: $800 – $1,200
- Install Tankless Water Heater: $3,000 – $4,000
Hydro-Massage Equipment
- Replace Whirlpool Motor: $200 – $300
- Install Access Panel: $300 – $500
- Install Whirlpool Bath: $3,500 and up
Pool Surface
- Leak Detection: $300 – $400
- Resurface Plaster Surface: $7,000 – $8,000 (15 x 30 ft.)
- Resurface Pebble Tech Gunite Surface: $10,000 and up
- Resurface Vinyl Surface: $2,000 – $4,000
- Repair Exposed Re-bar: $1,000 – $2,000 per location
- Repair Pool Fractures: $300 / lin ft.
- Repair Broken Tile (Water Line): $25 – $30 / lin ft.
Deck and Coping
- Seal Pool Deck: $2 – $4 / sq. ft.
- Install Pool Deck Drain: $50 – $60 / lin. ft.
- Replace Broken Coping Stones: $30 – $40 / lin. ft.
- Re-grout Coping Joints: $6 – $8 / lin. ft.
- Repair/Seal Skimmer: $150 – $200
Pool Service and Cleaning
- One-time Cleaning: $200 – $400
- Monthly Service Call: $150 – $250
Pool Equipment
- Repair Pipe Leaks: $100 – $200
- Repair Mechanical Valves: $200 – $800
- Replace Circulating Pump: $200 – $800
- Replace Pool Cleaner Pump: $200 – $300
- Replace Pool Cleaner Sweep: $500 – $800
- Replace Skimmer: $1,000 – $1,500
- Replace Pool Filter: $600 – $1,000
- Repair Gas/Electric Heater: $300 – $500
- Replace Gas/Electric Heater: $1,500 – $3,500
- Replace Spa Blower: $200 – $300
- Replace Spa Control Panel: $400 – $600
- Install Pool GFCI: $150 – $200 each
- Replace Pool Light: $200 – $300
- Repair Waterfall Feature: $300 – $500
Potential Hidden Damage
It should be noted when undertaking remodeling projects in areas of the home where water and/or pest intrusion are possible, the removal of wall coverings can reveal hidden damage, including water damage, wood rot, fungal growth, and the presence of wood-destroying insects. The added cost of repairs to these types of conditions can be extensive. Examples of potential water intrusion entry points include but are not limited to the following:
- Exterior Wall Penetrations (Doors, Windows, Pipes, Electrical Fixtures)
- Roof and Wall Intersections (Step Flashing, Dead Valleys)
- Roof Coverings and Flashings (Damaged Shingles, Exposed Fasteners, Kickout Flashing)
- Skylights and Chimneys (Rusted Flashing, Cracks, Mortar Caps, Crickets or Saddles)
- Bathroom/Shower Enclosures (Separated Joints, Deteriorated Grout,
- Sink Vanities, Fixtures and Drains (Back Splashes, Leaks, Pipe Penetrations)
- Water Heaters, Spas/Jacuzzi, Washing Machine Connections, Dishwashers
Average Home (2,500 sq.ft.)
Kitchen Remodeling
- Remodel Standard Kitchen: $8,000 up
- Install Kitchen Cabinets: $150 – $250 / lin ft.
- Install Countertop: $25 – $35 / lin ft.
Bathroom Remodeling
- Remodel Four-Piece Bathroom: $6,000 and up
- Install Standard Hall Bathroom: $4,000 and up
Room Renovations
- Room Addition: $125 – $250 / sq. ft.
- Additional Story: $100 – $200 / sq. ft.
- Attic Finish Out: $12,000 to $30,000
Interior Walls
- Remove/Open Load Barring Wall: $2,000 and up
- Remove/Open Partition Wall: $500 – $1,000
- Install Interior Door Opening: $500 – $1,000
Detach Garage
- Single: $8,000 and up
- Double: $12,000 and up
- Demolish and Remove: $2,500 and up
Miscellaneous
- Rewire Entire House: $5,000 and up
- Install Fire-Burglar Alarm System: $1000 and up
- Outdoor Living Area: $5,000 and up
Conventional System
- Service to Pump Tank: $350 – $475 per tank
- Repair Baffle: $300 – $500
- Repair Tanks Fractures: $850 – $1,500
- Replace Septic Tank: $2,500 – $5,000
- Repair Drain Field: $500 – $4,000 and up
- Install New System: $3,000 – $8,000
Aerobic Systems
- Install Risers: $200 – $300 each
- Install Tank Floats: $100 – $300 each
- Replace Aerator Pump: $800 – $1,500
- Replace High Water Alarm Control Panel: $300 – $500
- Replace Pump Motor: $250 – $900
- Repair Drain Field: $200 – $1,500 and up
- Install New System: $8,000 – $10,000 and up
Foundations
Slab Foundations
- Exposed Footing: $10 – $15 / lin. ft.
- Displaced Corner Pops: $300 – $500 per corner
- Slab Foundation Repairs: $600 – $800 per pier
- Underpin Foundation: $300+ / lin. ft.
- Underpin One Corner of House: $5,000 and up
- Repair Minor Crack: $400 – $800
- Parge Coat: $3 – $4 / sq. ft.
Pier & Beam Foundations
- Pier & Beam Repairs: $1,300 – $1,500 per pier
- Install Proper Bracing: $200 – $400 per pier
- Replace Sill Plate: $60+ / lin. ft.
- Crawlspace Ventilation: $300 – $800 per vent
- Crawlspace Encapsulation: $3 – $5 / per square foot
Grading and Drainage
- Grading Site Work: $1,000 and up
- Sub-surface/French Drains: $20 – $25 / lin. ft.
- Lay sod/topsoil: $1 – $2 / sq. ft.
Gutters
- Install Aluminum Gutters: $5 – $10 / lin. ft.
- Install Copper Gutters: $15 – $25 / lin. ft.
- Downspout Replacement: $100 – $150 each
- Downspout Extensions/Splash Blocks: $15 – $25 each
- Clean Gutters: $150 – $300
Attic/Soffit/Fascia
- Rafter and Ridge Repair: $300 – $4,500 and up
- Install Collar Ties: $30 – $50 each
- Improve Purlin Bracing: $150 – $300
- Repair/Replace Soffit: $20 – $30 / lin. ft.
- Repair/Replace Fascia: $15 – $25 / lin. ft.
Insulation
- Blown Attic Insulation: $2 – $3.50 / sq. ft.
- Blow Insulation into Ceiling/Wall Cavity: $2 – $3.50 / sq. ft.
- Knee Wall Insulation – $4 – $5 / per ft.
- Spray Foam Insulation – $1.25 to $2 / sq. ft.
- Exterior Rigid Insulation Prior to Re-siding: $1 – $2 / sq. ft.
Ventilation
- Improve Soffit Ventilation: $40 – $50 per vent
- Static, Wind and Powered Vents: $300 – $650 (depending on style and roof complexity)
- Ridge Vent: $2 – $3 / lin. ft.
Exterior
Brick
- Re-point Cracks: $4 – $8 / lin. ft.
- Replace Loose/Broken Bricks: $10 – $16 / sq. ft.
- Replace Deteriorated/Spalling Bricks: $20 – $30 / sq. ft.
- Rebuild Parapet Wall: $20 – $30 / sq. ft.
- Clean Brick (Chemical Wash): $3 – $6 / sq. ft.
Siding
- Install Cement Board: $10 – $15 / sq. ft.
- Install Vinyl: $4 – $7 / sq. ft.
- Install Wood: $8 – $12 / sq. ft.
- Seal Penetrations: $300 – $400
Painting
- Caulk and Paint: $50 – $150 per 100 sq. ft.
- Trim Only: $1,500 – $2,500
- Trim and Walls: $3,000 and up
Windows
- Standard Glass Pack: $150 – $400
- Special Order Glass Pack: $600 – $1,200
- Install Standard Window: $30 – $50 / sq. ft.
- Caulk Windows: $25 – $50 per window
Interior
Drywall
- Install Sheetrock: $1.50 – 2.50 / sq. ft.
- Tape and Texture: $1.50 – $2.50 / sq. ft.
Ceiling
- Repair Water Stains: $300 – $500 and up
- Remove Popcorn: $4 – $5 / sq. ft.
Painting
- General Painting: $1.50 – $3.50 / sq. ft.
- Walls & Trim: $3,000 and up (2,000 sq. ft. house)
- Trim Only: $1,500 – $2,500 (2,000 sq. ft. house)
Flooring
- Sand and Refinish Hardwood: $2 – $4 / sq. ft.
- Install Wood Flooring: $9-$15 / sq. ft.
- Install Tile Flooring: $15 – $20 / sq. ft.
- Install Vinyl Flooring: $3 – $5 / sq. ft.
- Install Synthetic Carpet: $15 – $20 / sq. yd.
- Install Wool Carpet: $40 – $60 / sq. yd.
Roofing
Roof Coverings
- Roof Tune Up: $800 – $1,800
- Replace 3-Tab Asphalt Shingles: $3 – $5 / sq. ft.
- Replace Composition Shingle: $5 – $10 / sq. ft.
- Replace Metal Roofing: $3 – $5 / sq. ft.
- Replace Rolled Roofing: $1 – $2 / sq. ft.
- Replace Single-membrane Roofing: $5 – $8 / sq. ft.
- Replace Built-Up Gravel: $4 – $6 / sq. ft.
- Replace Wood Shingles/Shakes: $6 – $10 / sq. ft.
- Replace Clay Tile: $10 – $18 / sq. ft.
- Replace Slate Tile: $10 – $15 / sq. ft.
Flashing
- Repair Valley Flashing: $20 – $30 / lin. ft.
- Install Kickout Flashing: $150 – $200
- Repair/Replace Step Flashing: $500 – $750
- Flashing Chimney/Skylight: $300 – $500
Doors
Exterior Doors
- Repair Door Casing: $150 – $200
- Replace Exterior Metal Door: $300 – $500
- Replace Exterior Solid Wood Door: $600 – $1,200
- Replace Exterior Locking Hardware: $150 – $250
- Replace Sliding Glass Door: $1,000 – $1,800
- Install Sliding Glass Door: $2,000 – $3,000
Overhead Garage Doors
- Repair/Replace Header: $2,500 – $3,000
- Replace Panel: $250 – $750
- Replace Single Sectional Door: $750 – $1,000
- Replace Double Sectional Door: $1,200 – $1,500
- Repair Track Hardware: $200 – $300
- Replace Tension Spring: $175 – $225
- Install Garage Door Opener: $200 – $400
Interior Doors
- Replace Hollow Core: $150 – $250
- Replace Custom Wood: $400 – $600
- Install French Door: $700 – $1,000
- Replace Skylight: $1,000 – $3,000
Fireplace/Chimney
- Chimney Sweep: $200 – $250
- Repair Cracked Firebox: $300 – $1,800
- Replace Refractory Panels: $180 – $250 per panel
- Replace Glass Door: $300 – $500
- Damper Repair: $150 – $300
- Install Cricket: $300 – $500
- Rebuild Chimney Above Roof Line: $200 – $300 per lin. ft.
- Re-point Brick Chimney Above Rood Line: $20 – $30 per row
- Repair Chimney Mortar Crown: $800 – $2,000
- Install Chimney Cap: $150 – $200
- Convert Wood to Gas Fireplace: $1,000 to $1,500
- Install Metal Insert Fireplace: $3,500 – $7,000
- Rebuild Traditional Brick Fireplace: $10,000 – $15,000
Patio/Deck/Carport/Driveway
Driveway and Walkway
- Pour Concrete: $8 – $12 / sq. ft.
- Interlocking Brick: $5 – $8 / sq. ft.
- Flagstone/Fieldstone: $10 -$20 / sq. ft.
- Resurface/Seal Asphalt Drive: $2 – $4 / sq. ft.
Porch and Patio
- Replace Wood Flooring: $4 – $6 / sq. ft.
- Replace Wood Skirting: $10 – $15 / lin. ft.
- Replace Step Railing: $150 – $200
Decks, Pergolas, Arbors
- Install/Repair Deck/Arbor: $15 – $25 / sq. ft.
- Guard and Handrails: $12 – $20 / lin. ft.
Retaining Wall
- Install Retaining Wall (Wood): $20 – $25 / sq. ft.
- Install Retaining Wall (Concrete): $30 – $40 / sq. ft.
Install Fence
- Wood: $12 – $25 / lin. ft.
- Wrought Iron: $25 – $30 / lin. ft.
- Chain Link: $7 – $15 / lin. ft.
- Repair Gate: $200 – $300
Pest Control
- Termite Spot Treatment: $300 – $800
- Termite Partial Treatment: $1,200 – $2,500
- One-Time Pest Treatment: $200 – $300
- Rodent Exclusion: $250 – $500
Well Equipment
- Replace Shallow Well Pump: $1,000 – $1,500
- Replace Deep Well Pump: $2,000 – $3,000
- Replace Bladder Storage Tank: $500 – $1,000 and up
Well Water Service
- Water Quality Test: $150 per sample
- Well Shock Treatment: $100 – $200
New Wells
- Drill Shallow Well: $15 – $25 / lin. ft.
- Drill Deep Well: $30 – $40 / lin. ft.
- Drill in Difficult Terrain: add $10 – $15 / lin. ft.
- Build Well House: $50 – $75 / sq. ft.
© 2022 Mike Morgan
This article was written by Mike Morgan, the owner of Morgan Inspection Services. Morgan Inspection Services has been providing home, septic and well inspection services throughout the central Texas area since 2002. He can be reached at 325-998-4663 or at mike@morganinspectionservices.com. No article, or portion thereof, may be reproduced or copied without prior written consent of Mike Morgan.
