During the process of buying or selling a home, homeowners often learn about recommended or required repairs and upgrades. Of course, the first thing most people want to know is, "How much will that cost"?

Pillar to Post is pleased to offer our Residential Construction and Remodeling Estimates cost guide, which provides estimated cost ranges to repair and/or replace all the major systems and components in a home. It also includes general guidelines for the life expectancies of those systems. This information can help your clients make informed decisions when they're considering home repairs or improvements, and is especially valued by homeowners before their property is listed.

Browse below for just a sampling of our list of estimated costs in a typical home.

1. Floors Hardwood

• Floor Refinish $2-$5 / sq. ft
• Carpet-clean $100 / room
• Ceramic Tile $5-$10 / sq. ft

2. Kitchen

• Renovation $7,500
• kitchen Counter-laminate $40 / lin. ft
• Kitchen counter-marble $75 / lin. ft

3. Security System

• Alarm System $2,500
• Alarm Monitoring $30 / month

4. Deck

• Pressure Treatment $15-$25 /sq. ft
• Custom Designed & Built $50-$75 / sq. ft.

5. Retrofit

• Doorbell System $100-$120
• Hardwired Smoke Detector $75-$125

These estimates reflect the average basic costs for supplies and installation of building materials in United States and Canada. Costs may vary depending on regions, upgrades, complexity, and disposal fees.

For complimentary copies of our Residential Construction and Remodeling Estimates cost guide, please visit http://www.pillartopost.com/home-repair-cost-upgrade-guide.aspx