Average Cost for Various Home Improvement Services

Replacement Windows –

For a standard-size, double-hung, double-pane (energy efficient), vinyl window, expect to pay between $450 and $600, including installation. Wood windows are more expensive. The cost of a wood replacement window can range between $800 and $1,000 per installation.

New Siding –

Vinyl – $2.00 to $7.00 per square foot insulating foam adds another 30 to 50% to your total cost

Wood – $3.00 to $10.00 per square foot

Engineered Wood – $2.25 to $5.30 per square foot, shingles cost $2.00 to $8.00 each

Brick – $6.00 to $12.00 per square foot Brick Venner – $11.00 to $15.00 per square foot Stone – $15.00 to $30.00 per square foot

Aluminum – $2.00 to $4.81 per square foot

Fiber Board / Cement – $0.75 to $5.00 per square foot

Hardwood Floors with Installation –

Real Wood — Low: Materials $3 – $6 / square foot, Installation $3 – $5 / square foot | Mid: Material $5 – $10 / square foot, Installation $4 – $8 / square foot | High: Material $8 – $14 / square foot, Installation $4 – 8 / square foot

Engineered Wood — Low: Materials $3 – $5 / square foot, Installation $3 – $10 / square foot | Mid: Material $5 – $10 / square foot, Installation $3 – $10 / square foot | High: Material $8 – $13 / square foot, Installation $3 – $10 / square foot

Hardwood Flooring Types

  • Maple: Very hard and dent-resistant, making it appropriate for high-traffic areas; creamy white to pale red in color; can be hard to work with ($3.50–$6/sq. ft.)
  • Pine: Rustic knot patterns and warm tones ranging from light beige to rich golden-amber; vulnerable to scratches and dents ($1.50–$4/sq. ft.)
  • Bamboo: Sustainably grown with interesting striations and a wide range of colors; strand bamboo floors are the hardest, most durable options ($2–$4/sq. ft.)
  • White Ash: Creamy color ranging from soft, light tan to pale gray with visible knots; durable and hard to stain ($5–$6/sq. ft.)
  • Hickory: Exceptional color variation with dramatic grain patterns; hard density that works well in high-traffic areas ($3–$6/sq. ft.)
  • Red Oak: Reddish, tight but visible grain; durable; most red oaks seem to glow in the light, which creates a warm ambience ($2–$6/sq. ft.)
  • Brazilian Walnut: Exotic hardwood in varying shades of brown; extremely hard and durable against pet scratching ($5–$9/sq. ft.)

Interior Painting – $1.50 – $4.00 / square foot (upper end if doing the ceiling, walls and trim)

Exterior Painting – Single Story 500 – 1500 SF = $1,000 – $3,000 | Two Story 1,500 – 3,000 = $3,000 – $4,500 | Three Story 3,000 – 6,000 = $4,500 – $6,000

Oil Paint for – Windows, Doors and Trim Latex Paint for – Plaster, Drywall, Siding, Stucco and Porch Floors

Average Cost to Replace a Gas Furnace – The national average cost of furnace replacement is $4,276, with most homeowners spending between $2,535 and $6,092. 

You can expect to pay anywhere between $50 and $75 per hour for a licensed furnace installer, along with up to $50 per hour per person additional for their team members. In some municipalities, a permit may be required to install a furnace, and that will add to the cost — potentially $50 to $150, depending on where you live.

Pricing based on a unit for an average home, 80,000 BTU furnace with a 3-Ton blower that is installed in a first floor utility room of a 1600-2000 square foot house.

Gas Furnace BrandEst Furnace CostEst Installation Cost
Payne$680$1,820
Goodman$695$1,860
Coleman$780$2,360
York$785$2,100
Heil$860$2,300
Amana$897$2,385
Nordyne$925$2,490
Bryant$980$2,570
Rheem$1,100$2,940
Carrier$1,164$3,095
Ruud$1,185$3,180
Trane$1,275$3,560
American Standard$1,350$3,620
Lennox$1,410$3,990
Average Cost$1,215$2,370

Electric furnaces are usually more expensive to operate since they use a lot of electricity to heat a home and they are best suited for homes in the southern states. The average prices for the following electric furnaces are based on the typical setup for a 1500 square foot home.

Electric Furnace BrandEst Furnace CostEst Installation Cost
Goodman$395$1,657
Payne$425$1,720
Heil$440$1,590
Amana$460$1,720
Coleman$480$1,800
Rheem/Ruud$520$1,945
Bryant$540$1,800
York$610$2,050
Carrier$753$2,100
Trane$1,130$2,265
Lennox$1,145$2,420
American Standard$1,165$2,457
Average Furnace Cost$665$1,950