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RSMeans® Contractor’s Pricing GuideResidential Repair & Remodeling Costs 2015

Reliable 2015 construction cost information for the home repair and remodeling contractorImprove planning and budgeting with this comprehensive cost guide—specifi cally 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 fi nish. Increase Profi ts: make sure your estimates are on target with the most accurate information available.

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RSMeans Green Building Cost Data 2015

ISBN 978-1-940238-87-6

RSMeans Catalog No. 68345

Copyright RSMeans 2015

Genevieve MedeirosMelville J. Mossman, PE (21, 22, 23)Jeannene D. MurphyMarilyn Phelan, AIA (9, 10, 11, 12)Stephen C. Plotner (3, 5)Siobhan Soucie (4, 13)

Vice President Data & EngineeringChris Anderson

Cover DesignSara Rutan

Product ManagerAndrea Sillah

Production ManagerDebbie Panarelli

ProductionJill GoodmanJonathan Forgit Sara RutanMary Lou Geary

Technical SupportGary L. HoittKathryn S. Rodriguez

Engineering DirectorBob Mewis, CCC (1, 14, 41)

Contributing EditorsChristopher Babbitt

Adrian C. Charest, PE (26, 27, 28, 48)

Cheryl Elsmore

Robert Fortier, PE (2, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35, 44, 46) Robert J. Kuchta (8)Thomas Lane (6, 7)Robert C. McNichols

*Numbers in italics are the divisional responsibilities for each editor. Please contact the designated editor directly with any questions.

Bob Mewis, CCC, Senior Editor


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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 includingOverhead & Profit Inside Back Cover


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Unit Price Section

Job CostsConstruction Fees ..........................................................1Construction Permits......................................................1Trade Labor ....................................................................2Temporary Utilities.........................................................3Equipment Rental ..........................................................3Move/Reset Contents.....................................................6Cover and Protect ..........................................................6Temporary Bracing ........................................................6Jack and Relevel.............................................................7Dumpster Rental ............................................................7Debris Hauling ...............................................................7Dump Fees .....................................................................7Scaffolding......................................................................7Construction Clean-up...................................................8

Job PreparationBuilding Demolition ......................................................9General Clean-up.........................................................10Flood Clean-up ............................................................10Asbestos Removal ........................................................12Room Demolition.........................................................13Selective Demolition....................................................14

ExcavationExcavation ....................................................................17Backfill ..........................................................................17

FoundationPiles...............................................................................19Foundation Post ...........................................................23Concrete Footing..........................................................24Concrete Slab ...............................................................25

Rough Frame / StructureBeam/Girder.................................................................27Column .........................................................................29Floor Framing System..................................................29Subflooring ...................................................................33Wall Framing System ...................................................34Rough-in Opening .......................................................38Glue-Laminated Beams ...............................................42Metal Stud Framing......................................................44Metal Joist .....................................................................45Exterior Sheathing........................................................45Plywood Sheathing ......................................................46Stairs..............................................................................47Ceiling Framing............................................................47Roof Framing................................................................49Residential Trusses.......................................................54Commercial Trusses.....................................................55Roof Sheathing .............................................................56Wood Deck...................................................................57Porch.............................................................................63

Exterior TrimExterior Trim ................................................................65Fascia ............................................................................67Soffit ..............................................................................69

RoofingMetal Flashing ..............................................................71Roof Shingles................................................................73Rolled Roofing..............................................................73Composition Shingles ..................................................73Wood Shingles..............................................................75Slate Tile Roofing.........................................................76Flat Clay Tile Roofing ..................................................77Mission Tile Roofing....................................................77Spanish Tile Roofing....................................................78Concrete Tile Roofing..................................................80Aluminum Sheet...........................................................81Fiberglass Sheet............................................................83Galvanized Steel...........................................................83Standing Seam..............................................................84Elastomeric Roofing.....................................................85Modified Bitumen Roofing..........................................87Built-up Roofing...........................................................87

Exterior Doors and WindowsExterior Type Door......................................................89Residential Metal Door ................................................91Metal Door....................................................................92Solid Core Door ...........................................................93Components .................................................................96Sliding Patio Door........................................................99Screen Door................................................................101Storm Door.................................................................102Garage Door...............................................................102Commercial Metal Door ............................................104Aluminum Window ...................................................106Vinyl Window ............................................................113Wood Window ...........................................................114Window Screens ........................................................118Window Glass ............................................................119Storefront System .......................................................120Curtain Wall System...................................................122Skylight .......................................................................123Industrial Steel Window ............................................124

MasonryMasonry Wall..............................................................125Chimney......................................................................129Fireplace .....................................................................129

SidingExterior Siding............................................................133

Site WorkGrading .......................................................................139Asphalt Paving............................................................139Masonry Pavers ..........................................................139Fencing .......................................................................140

Rough MechanicalPlumbing.....................................................................147Water Heater...............................................................148Ductwork....................................................................150Heating........................................................................153Furnace Unit...............................................................154Boiler...........................................................................156Heat Pump..................................................................157Heating........................................................................158Heating Control..........................................................159Air Conditioning.........................................................159Sprinkler System.........................................................163

Rough ElectricalElectrical Per S.F. ........................................................165Main Service ...............................................................165

InsulationFloor Insulation ..........................................................167Wall Insulation............................................................168Ceiling Insulation .......................................................170Exterior Insulation......................................................172Roof Insulation Board................................................172

Walls/CeilingsWall Plaster .................................................................175Ceiling Plaster.............................................................176Gypsum Wallboard ....................................................177Ceramic Wall Tile.......................................................180Wall Tile......................................................................181Wall Paneling..............................................................182Wallcovering...............................................................184Acoustical Ceiling.......................................................187

Finish CarpentryHollow Core Door .....................................................191Solid Core Door .........................................................195Bifold Door.................................................................196Louver Door ...............................................................199Bypass Sliding Door ..................................................200Base Molding..............................................................201Molding.......................................................................204Window Trim Set .......................................................205Window Sill ................................................................206Shelving ......................................................................206Closet Shelving...........................................................207Stair Assemblies..........................................................208Stairs............................................................................208Stair Components.......................................................209

Cabinets and CountertopsWall Cabinets..............................................................211Tall Cabinets ...............................................................218Base Cabinets .............................................................222Countertop..................................................................229Vanity Cabinets...........................................................231Vanity Cabinet Tops...................................................234

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PaintingPaint Preparation, Walls.............................................235Paint Preparation, Ceilings ........................................235Paint/Texture, Walls ...................................................236Paint/Texture, Ceilings ..............................................236

FlooringWood Plank Flooring.................................................239Wood Parquet Tile Floor ...........................................241Ceramic Tile Flooring ................................................243Hard Tile Flooring .....................................................243Sheet Vinyl Per S.F. ....................................................245Sheet Vinyl..................................................................245Vinyl Tile ....................................................................245Carpeting Per S.F........................................................246Carpeting ....................................................................247Carpet Pad Per S.F. ....................................................248Carpet Pad ..................................................................249Stair Components.......................................................249

Finish MechanicalCommode ...................................................................251Sink (assembly) ..........................................................252

Sink Only....................................................................253Bathtub .......................................................................255Shower ........................................................................257Ductwork....................................................................258

Finish ElectricalElectrical Per S.F. ........................................................261Circuits ........................................................................261Light Switch ................................................................262Cover for Outlet / Switch..........................................264Residential Light Fixture ............................................264Commercial Light Fixture ..........................................266Fan ..............................................................................268Low Voltage Systems .................................................269

Improvements/Appliances/TreatmentsWindow Treatment ....................................................273Stairs............................................................................275Elevator .......................................................................275Rangetop.....................................................................276Rangehood .................................................................276Oven ...........................................................................277Dryer ...........................................................................278Washer ........................................................................279

Refrigerator .................................................................279Freezer ........................................................................280Dishwasher.................................................................281Garbage Disposal.......................................................281Trash Compactor........................................................281Kitchenette Unit .........................................................281Bath Accessories ........................................................282Fire Prevention/Protection ........................................283Gutters ........................................................................284Downspouts ...............................................................284Shutters .......................................................................285Awning........................................................................287Vent .............................................................................288Cupolas .......................................................................289Aluminum Carport .....................................................290Storage Shed...............................................................290Gazebo........................................................................291Pool .............................................................................291

Close OutConstruction Clean-up...............................................293

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