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One-storey residential house installation costs share, in percentage
| Category/ House part | Costs share, % |
|---|---|
| Foundation Costs | 11 |
| Exterior Walls Costs | 18 |
| Concrete Slabs Costs | 8 |
| Install a Roof Costs | 6 |
| Roof Cover Costs | 7 |
| Home Exterior Costs | 2 |
| Internal Wall Costs | 4 |
| Flooring Costs | 10 |
| Install Windows Costs | 4 |
| Install Doors Costs | 3 |
| Home Interior Costs | 6 |
| Install Home Heating Costs | 7 |
| Install a Water Supply Costs | 2 |
| Install Electrical Wiring or Panel Costs | 5 |
| Other | 7 |
| Total | 100 |
Real estate cost breakdown of homeowners (source: Home advisor survey 2017 [25])
| Category | Low cost, $ | Average cost, $ | High cost, $ | Most spent between, $ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seal a Basement or Foundation Costs | 650 | 3 837 | 9 200 | 2 060 – 5 837 |
| Repair a Foundation Costs | 500 | 3857 | 10 663 | 1 761 – 5 955 |
| Level Concrete Slabs Costs | 300 | 850 | 2 075 | 500 – 1 207 |
| Install Basement Flooring Costs | 200 | 2 843 | 10 000 | 1 524 – 4 241 |
| Install Basement Countertops Costs | 400 | 2 909 | 7 000 | 1 911 – 4 087 |
| Remodel a Basement Costs | 5 000 | 18 724 | 40 000 | 10 852 – 27 002 |
| Clean Carpeting Costs | 75 | 174 | 350 | 120 – 235 |
| Refinish Hardwood Floors Costs | 600 | 1 570 | 3 450 | 1001 – 2 156 |
| Install a Driveway Costs | 1 000 | 3 871 | 9 000 | 2 203 – 5 760 |
| Install Blown-In Insulation Costs | 450 | 1 346 | 3 000 | 875 – 1 897 |
| Install Batt, Rolled, or Reflective Insulation Costs | 500 | 1 543 | 3 382 | 969 – 2 151 |
| Install Spray Foam Insulation Costs | 500 | 1 905 | 5 100 | 1 029 – 2 930 |
| Install Electrical Wiring or Panel Costs | 125 | 1 270 | 4 000 | 549 – 1 996 |
| Install Solar Panels Costs | 1 985 | 20 074 | 40 000 | 12 738 – 28 283 |
| Install Gutters & Downspouts Costs | 200 | 916 | 9 000 | 546 – 1 303 |
| Install Seamless Gutters Costs | 300 | 908 | 2 000 | 570 – 1 255 |
| Paint a Home Interior Costs | 400 | 1 670 | 4 120 | 938 – 2 442 |
| Paint a Home Exterior Costs | 730 | 2 624 | 5 600 | 1 704 – 3 728 |
| Install Telephone Jacks and Wiring Costs | 50 | 161 | 411 | 108 – 261 |
| Install a Computer Network or Wiring Costs | 100 | 377 | 1 000 | 191 – 599 |
| Install Flooring Costs | 200 | 2 843 | 10 000 | 1 524 – 4 241 |
| Install Countertops Costs | 400 | 2 909 | 7 000 | 1 911 – 4 087 |
| Install Landscaping Costs | 485 | 3 219 | 9 400 | 1 536 – 5 075 |
| Install a Patio or Pathway Costs | 800 | 3 081 | 9 000 | 1 755 – 4 552 |
| Build a Deck Costs | 2 000 | 6 916 | 15 000 | 4 085 – 9 885 |
| Clear Land or Prepare a Construction Site Costs | 375 | 2 592 | 7 000 | 1 270 – 4 031 |
| Build a Barn, Shed or Playhouse Costs | 560 | 3 020 | 6 500 | 1 807 – 4 451 |
| Install a Water Heater Costs | 325 | 956 | 6 000 | 725 – 1 261 |
| Install a Roof Costs | 2 000 | 6 854 | 30 000 | 4 690 – 9 034 |
| Install Vinyl Siding Costs | 2 500 | 9 274 | 20 000 | 5 811 – 13 468 |
| Build Stairs or Railings Costs | 424 | 2 067 | 5 000 | 1 066 – 3 200 |