Reliable 2015 construction cost information for the home repair and remodeling contractor Improve planning and budgeting with this comprehensive cost guide specifically designed for home improvement and repair contractors, insurance restoration contractors, and anyone who does small construction jobs for homeowners. Find complete cost information for hundreds of common repair and remodeling projects, organized the way you build from frame to finish. Increase Profits: make sure your estimates are on target with the most accurate information available. Save Time: develop reliable estimates faster, using a simplified estimating method and clear, easy-tounderstand descriptions. Estimate with Confidence: access information that covers every step needed to complete each task, including demolition, installation, painting, cleaning, and more. RSMeans Green Building Cost Data 2015 RSMeans Contractor s Pricing Guide Residential Repair & Remodeling Costs 2015 About RSMeans Construction: Technical/Professional ISBN 978-1-940238-87-6 RSMeans is the leading provider of construction cost and reference information in the United States. Other RSMeans titles include: Assemblies Cost Data Building Construction Cost Data Concrete & Masonry Cost Data Electrical Cost Data Facilities Construction Cost Data Green Building Cost Data Mechanical Cost Data Residential Cost Data Square Foot Costs Visit us online: RSMeans Catalog No. 68345 RSMeans offers an extensive line of cost data products in book, online, and CD format, along with professional development seminars, reference books, market analytics, and more. Visit www.rsmeans.com to learn what RSMeans can do for you! Cost data from the most trusted source in North America
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Table of Contents Foreword v How the Book Is Built: An Overview ix How to Use the Book: The Details xi Unit Price Section 1 Reference Section Location Factors 295 Abbreviations 301 Index 302 Other RSMeans Products and Services 310 Labor Trade Rates including Overhead & Profit Inside Back Cover vii
Unit Price Section Table of Contents Page Page Page Job Costs Construction Fees...1 Construction Permits...1 Exterior Trim Exterior Trim...65 Fascia...67 Rough Mechanical Plumbing...147 Water Heater...148 Trade Labor...2 Soffit...69 Ductwork...150 Temporary Utilities...3 Heating...153 Equipment Rental...3 Roofing Furnace Unit...154 Move/Reset Contents...6 Metal Flashing...71 Boiler...156 Cover and Protect...6 Roof Shingles...73 Heat Pump...157 Temporary Bracing...6 Rolled Roofing...73 Heating...158 Jack and Relevel...7 Composition Shingles...73 Heating Control...159 Dumpster Rental...7 Wood Shingles...75 Air Conditioning...159 Debris Hauling...7 Slate Tile Roofing...76 Sprinkler System...163 Dump Fees...7 Flat Clay Tile Roofing...77 Rough Electrical Scaffolding...7 Mission Tile Roofing...77 Construction Clean-up...8 Spanish Tile Roofing...78 Electrical Per S.F...165 Concrete Tile Roofing...80 Main Service...165 Job Preparation Aluminum Sheet...81 Insulation Fiberglass Sheet...83 Building Demolition...9 Galvanized Steel...83 Floor Insulation...167 General Clean-up...10 Standing Seam...84 Wall Insulation...168 Flood Clean-up...10 Elastomeric Roofing...85 Ceiling Insulation...170 Asbestos Removal...12 Modified Bitumen Roofing...87 Exterior Insulation...172 Room Demolition...13 Built-up Roofing...87 Roof Insulation Board...172 Selective Demolition...14 Exterior Doors and Windows Walls/Ceilings Excavation Exterior Type Door...89 Wall Plaster...175 Excavation...17 Residential Metal Door...91 Ceiling Plaster...176 Backfill...17 Metal Door...92 Gypsum Wallboard...177 Solid Core Door...93 Ceramic Wall Tile...180 Foundation Components...96 Wall Tile...181 Piles...19 Sliding Patio Door...99 Wall Paneling...182 Foundation Post...23 Screen Door...101 Wallcovering...184 Concrete Footing...24 Storm Door...102 Acoustical Ceiling...187 Concrete Slab...25 Garage Door...102 Finish Carpentry Commercial Metal Door...104 Rough Frame / Structure Aluminum Window...106 Hollow Core Door...191 Beam/Girder...27 Vinyl Window...113 Solid Core Door...195 Column...29 Wood Window...114 Bifold Door...196 Floor Framing System...29 Window Screens...118 Louver Door...199 Window Glass...119 Bypass Sliding Door...200 Subflooring...33 Storefront System...120 Base Molding...201 Wall Framing System...34 Curtain Wall System...122 Molding...204 Rough-in Opening...38 Skylight...123 Window Trim Set...205 Glue-Laminated Beams...42 Industrial Steel Window...124 Window Sill...206 Metal Stud Framing...44 Shelving...206 Metal Joist...45 Masonry Closet Shelving...207 Exterior Sheathing...45 Masonry Wall...125 Stair Assemblies...208 Plywood Sheathing...46 Chimney...129 Stairs...208 Stairs...47 Fireplace...129 Stair Components...209 Ceiling Framing...47 Roof Framing...49 Siding Cabinets and Countertops Residential Trusses...54 Exterior Siding...133 Wall Cabinets...211 Tall Cabinets...218 Commercial Trusses...55 Site Work Base Cabinets...222 Roof Sheathing...56 Wood Deck...57 Grading...139 Countertop...229 Porch...63 Asphalt Paving...139 Vanity Cabinets...231 Masonry Pavers...139 Vanity Cabinet Tops...234 Fencing...140 xiii
Table of Contents (cont.) Page Page Page Painting Sink Only...253 Refrigerator...279 Bathtub...255 Freezer...280 Paint Preparation, Walls...235 Shower...257 Dishwasher...281 Paint Preparation, Ceilings...235 Ductwork...258 Garbage Disposal...281 Paint/Texture, Walls...236 Trash Compactor...281 Paint/Texture, Ceilings...236 Finish Electrical Kitchenette Unit...281 Flooring Electrical Per S.F...261 Bath Accessories...282 Circuits...261 Fire Prevention/Protection...283 Wood Plank Flooring...239 Light Switch...262 Gutters...284 Wood Parquet Tile Floor...241 Cover for Outlet / Switch...264 Downspouts...284 Ceramic Tile Flooring...243 Residential Light Fixture...264 Shutters...285 Hard Tile Flooring...243 Commercial Light Fixture...266 Awning...287 Sheet Vinyl Per S.F...245 Fan...268 Vent...288 Sheet Vinyl...245 Low Voltage Systems...269 Cupolas...289 Vinyl Tile...245 Aluminum Carport...290 Carpeting Per S.F...246 Improvements/Appliances/Treatments Storage Shed...290 Carpeting...247 Window Treatment...273 Gazebo...291 Carpet Pad Per S.F....248 Stairs...275 Pool...291 Carpet Pad...249 Elevator...275 Stair Components...249 Rangetop...276 Close Out Finish Mechanical Rangehood...276 Construction Clean-up...293 Oven...277 Commode...251 Dryer...278 Sink (assembly)...252 Washer...279 xiv