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2007 Cost vs. Value Project
Descriptions
Attic Bedroom Remodel
Convert unfinished attic space to a
15-by-15-foot bedroom and a 5-by-7-foot bath with shower. Include a
15-foot shed dormer, four new windows, and closet space under the eaves.
Insulate and finish ceiling and walls. Carpet floor. Extend existing
HVAC to new space; provide electrical wiring and lighting to code.
Retain existing stairs, but add rail and baluster around stairwell.
Back-Up Power Generator
Install Guardian or similar
electrical back-up system with capacity for providing 70 amps of
emergency power in two 240-volt circuits and six 120-volt circuits.
Assume existing LP gas supply. Include generator mounted on 2x4 concrete
or composite pad; automatic transfer switch, load center; exterior
disconnect, and grounding rod. Include 30 feet of conduit and electrical
cable for generator connections; grounded cable for circuits; 5 feet of
flexible fuel line for connection to existing rigid gas supply line; and
automotive-type storage battery.
Basement Remodel
Finish the lower level of a house to
create a 20-by-30-foot entertaining area with wet bar and a 5-by-8-foot
full bath; construct 24 LF of finished partition to enclose mechanical
area. Walls and ceilings are painted drywall throughout; exterior walls
are insulated; painted trim throughout. Include five six-panel
factory-painted hardboard doors with passage locksets. Electrical wiring
to code. Main room: Include 15 recessed ceiling light fixtures and 3
surface-mounted light fixtures, and a snap-together laminate flooring
system.
Bathroom: Include standard white
toilet, vanity with cultured marble top, resilient vinyl flooring,
two-piece fiberglass shower unit, a light/fan combination, vanity light
fixture, recessed medicine cabinet, towel and paper-holder hardware.
Bar area: Include 10 LF of
raised-panel oak cabinets with laminate countertops, stainless steel bar
sink, single-lever bar faucet, under-counter refrigerator, and vinyl
floor tile.
Bathroom Addition
Add a full 6-by-8-foot bath over a
crawl space with poured concrete walls. Include cultured-marble vanity
top with molded sink; standard chrome faucets; 30-by-60-inch white
fiberglass tub/shower with ceramic tile surround; single-lever
temperature and pressure-balanced faucet; white low-profile toilet;
general and spot lighting; electrical wiring to code; mirrored medicine
cabinet; linen storage closet or cabinet; vinyl wallpaper; painted trim;
and ceramic tile floor.
Bathroom Addition - Upscale
Add a new 100 SF master bath to
existing master bedroom over a crawl space. Include 42-by-42-inch
neo-angle shower with ceramic tile walls with accent strip, recessed
shower caddy, body spray fixtures, and frameless glass enclosure.
Include a customized whirlpool tub; stone countertop with two sinks; two
mirrored medicine cabinets with lighting; a compartmentalized commode
area with one-piece toilet; and a humidistat-controlled exhaust fan. Use
all color fixtures. Use larger matching ceramic tiles on the floor, laid
on the diagonal with ceramic tile base molding. Add general and spot
lighting including waterproof shower fixture. Cabinetry shall include a
custom drawer base and wall cabinets for a built-in look. Extend HVAC
system, and include electric in-floor heating and heated towel bars.
Bathroom Remodel
Update an existing 5-by-7-foot
bathroom. Replace all fixtures to include 30-by-60-inch
porcelain-on-steel tub with 4x4-inch ceramic tile surround; new
single-lever temperature and pressure-balanced shower control; standard
white toilet; solid-surface vanity counter with integral sink; recessed
medicine cabinet with light; ceramic tile floor; vinyl wallpaper.
Bathroom Remodel - Upscale
Expand an existing 35-square-foot
bathroom to 100 square feet within existing house footprint. Relocate
all fixtures. Include 42-by-42-inch neo-angle shower with ceramic tile
walls with accent strip, recessed shower caddy, body spray fixtures, and
frameless glass enclosure. Include a customized whirlpool tub; stone
countertop with two sinks; two mirrored medicine cabinets with lighting;
a compartmentalized commode area with one-piece toilet; and a
humidistat-controlled exhaust fan. Use all color fixtures. Use larger
matching ceramic tiles on the floor, laid on the diagonal with ceramic
tile base molding. Add general and spot lighting including waterproof
shower fixture. Cabinetry shall include a custom drawer base and wall
cabinets for a built-in look. Extend HVAC system, and include electric
in-floor heating and heated towel bars.
Deck Addition -Wood
Add a 16-by-20-foot deck using
pressure-treated joists supported by 4x4 posts anchored to concrete
piers. Install pressure-treated deck boards in a simple linear pattern.
Include a built-in bench and planter of the same decking material.
Include stairs, assuming three steps to grade. Provide a complete
railing system using pressure-treated wood posts, railings, and
balusters.
Deck Addition -Composite
Add a 16-by-20-foot deck using
pressure-treated joists supported by 4x4 posts anchored to concrete
piers. Install composite deck material in a simple linear pattern.
Include a built-in bench and planter of the same decking material.
Include stairs, assuming three steps to grade. Provide a complete
railing using a matching system made of the same composite as the
decking material.
Family Room Addition
In a style appropriate to the
existing house, add a 16-by-25-foot room on a crawl space foundation
with vinyl siding and fiberglass shingle roof. Include drywall interior
with fiberglass insulation, pre-finished hardwood floor, and 180 square
feet of glazing including windows, atrium-style exterior doors, and two
operable skylights. Tie into existing HVAC. Add electrical system to
code, including 12 recessed ceiling lights.
Garage Addition
Construct a 26x26-foot free-standing
two-car garage, including footings and slab-on-grade foundation, 2x4
wood frame with OSB structural sheathing, and gable truss roof at 6/12
pitch. Install 25-year asphalt shingle roofing with galvanized metal
flashing; vinyl siding and trim. Install 5 double-hung 30x48-inch vinyl
windows; one 30/68exterior door with half-glass and lockset; and two
composite 9x8 overhead doors with motorized openers. Include 100-amp
breaker at main house panel and 50 Lf of trench buried conduit to feed
new electrical sub-panel. Provide electrical wiring for openers; 3-way
switching for fluorescent ceiling fixtures over each bay; 3-way
switching for 2 exterior spotlights; outlets to code. Interior wall,
floors, and ceilings remain unfinished.
Garage Addition -- Upscale
For the same mid-range two-car
garage, add interior wall finish using moisture resistant drywall on
ceiling and three walls. At rear wall install modular storage systems,
including wall panels, upper and lower storage cabinets with work
surfaces, and required task lighting. Trim all window and doors and
provide base molding at perimeter; paint all trim, ceiling, and walls.
Finish cement floor with color, slip-resistant epoxy sealer.
Home Office Remodel
Convert an existing 12-by-12-foot
room to a home office. Install custom cabinets to include 20 linear feet
of laminate desktop, computer workstation, and wall cabinet storage.
Rewire room for computer, fax machine, and other electronic equipment,
as well as cable and telephone lines. Include drywall interior, painted
trim, and commercial-grade carpeting.
Minor Kitchen Remodel
In a functional but dated
200-square-foot kitchen with 30 linear feet of cabinetry and
countertops, leave cabinet boxes in place but replace fronts with new
raised-panel wood doors and drawers, including new hardware. Replace
wall oven and cooktop with new energy-efficient models. Replace laminate
countertops; install mid-priced sink and faucet. Repaint trim, add wall
covering, and remove and replace resilient flooring.
Major Kitchen Remodel
Update an outmoded 200-square-foot
kitchen with a functional layout of 30 linear feet of semi-custom wood
cabinets, including a 3-by-5-foot island; laminate countertops; and
standard double-tub stainless-steel sink with standard single-lever
faucet. Include energy-efficient wall oven, cooktop, ventilation system,
built-in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal, and custom lighting.
Add new resilient flooring. Finish with painted walls, trim, and
ceiling.
Major Kitchen Remodel - Upscale
Update outmoded 200-square-foot
kitchen with 30 linear feet of top-of-the-line custom cherry cabinets
with built-in sliding shelves and other interior accessories. Include
stone countertops with imported ceramic or glass tile backsplash;
built-in refrigerator, cooktop, and 36-inch commercial grade range and
vent hood; built-in warming drawer, trash compactor, and built-in
combination microwave and convection oven. Install high-end undermount
sink with designer faucets, and built-in water filtration system. Add
new general and task lighting including low-voltage under-cabinet
lights. Install cork flooring, cherry trim.
Master Suite Addition
Add a 24-by-16-foot master bedroom
suite over a crawl space. Include walk-in closet/dressing area,
whirlpool tub in ceramic tile platform, separate 3-by-4-foot ceramic
tile shower, and double-bowl vanity with solid surface countertop.
Bedroom floor is carpet; bath floor is ceramic tile. Painted walls,
ceiling, and trim. General and spot lighting, exhaust fan; electrical
wiring to code.
Master Suite Addition - Upscale
Add a 32-by-20-foot master bedroom
suite over a crawl space.
Bedroom: Add a spacious sleeping area
with lounging/sitting area adjacent to large master bath. Include custom
bookcases and built-in storage with millwork details; high-end gas
fireplace with stone hearth and custom mantle; and large walk-in
closet/dressing area with natural light, mirrors, and linen storage. Add
French doors to exterior.
Bath: Include a large walk-in shower
with dual shower system, stone shower walls and floor, and custom
frameless glass enclosure. Add corner-design whirlpool tub bordered on
two sides by windows and built into granite or marble platform with
custom cabinet front. Include two sinks in separate custom vanities with
stone countertops and large mirrors. Create partitioned area for luxury
one-piece toilet.
General: Add 5-foot-long hospitality
center with bar sink, under-counter refrigerator, custom cabinetry,
granite or marble countertop, and microwave. Include soundproofing,
in-floor heating, custom wall finishes and hardware, general and spot
lighting, and lighting controls.
Replace Roofing
Remove existing roofing to bare wood
sheathing and dispose of properly. Install 30 squares of 235-pound
fiberglass asphalt shingles (min. 25-year warranty) with new felt
underlayment, galvanized drip edge, and mill-finish aluminum flashing.
Assume a 5-square hip roof; custom flashing at two average- sized
skylights; and custom cap treatment at vented ridge.
Replace Roofing - Upscale
Remove existing roofing to bare wood
sheathing and dispose of properly. Install 30 squares of standing seam
metal, formed on site into 16-inch panels using factory-enameled roll
steel; double-lock all seams. Use custom brake-bent flashing from same
material for drip edge and all flashing at roof-wall intersections.
Assume a 5-square hip roof; custom flashing at two average-sized
skylights; and custom cap treatment at vented ridge. Apply over new felt
underlayment; use ice-and-water membrane at eaves, valleys, and all
penetrations.
Replace Siding
Replace 1,250 square feet of existing
siding with new vinyl siding, including all trim.
Replace Siding - Upscale
(fiber-cement)
Replace 1,250 square feet of existing
siding with new fiber-cement siding, factory primed and factory painted.
Include all 4/4 and 5/4 trim using either fiber-cement boards or
cellular PVC.
Replace Siding -
Upscale (foam-backed vinyl)
Replace 1,250 square feet of existing
siding with new foam-backed vinyl siding, including factory trim at all
openings and corners.
Sunroom Addition
Construct a 200-square-foot sunroom
addition, including footings and slab-on-grade foundation. Post-and-beam
framing exposed on interior side. Wall glazing: vinyl or aluminum clad
awning and casement windows with low-E, laminated or tempered glazing
and screens. Roof glazing: 10- large aluminum clad venting skylights
with screens. Provide ceiling fan; insulate all non-glass areas; provide
movable shades for glass area. Quarry tile or equal on floor.
Two-Story Addition
Add a first-floor family room and a
second-floor bedroom with full bath in a 24-by-16-foot two-story wing
over a crawl space. Add new HVAC system to handle addition; electrical
wiring to code.
Family room: Include a
prefabricated gas fireplace; 11 3-by-5-foot double-hung insulated
clad-wood windows; an atrium-style exterior door; carpeted floors;
painted drywall on walls and ceiling; and painted trim.
Bathroom: 5 by 8 feet. Include
a one-piece fiberglass tub/shower unit; standard white toilet; wood
vanity with solid-surface countertop; resilient vinyl flooring; and
mirrored medicine cabinet with built-in light strip; papered walls; and
painted trim; exhaust fan. Bedroom: Include walk-in closet/dressing
area; carpet; painted walls, ceiling, and trim; general and spot
lighting.
Replace Windows - Vinyl
Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot
double-hung windows with insulated vinyl replacement windows. Wrap
existing exterior trim as required to match. Do not disturb existing
interior trim.
Replace Windows - Wood
Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot
double-hung windows with insulated wood replacement windows, exterior
clad in vinyl or aluminum. Wrap existing exterior trim as required to
match. Do not disturb existing interior trim.
Replace Windows - Vinyl -
Upscale
Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot
double-hung windows with insulated, low-E, simulated-divided-light vinyl
windows. Simulated woodgrain interior finish; custom-color exterior
finish. Trim exterior to match existing; do not disturb existing
interior trim.
Replace Windows - Wood -
Upscale
Replace 10 existing 3-by-5-foot
double-hung windows with insulated, low-E, simulated-divided-light wood
windows. Interior finish of stained hardwood; exterior finish of
custom-color aluminum cladding. Trim exterior to match existing; do not
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