Contractor’s 
     Pricing Guide:
     Residential Repair  
     & Remodeling  
     Costs
     with RSMeans data
                                                  2021
                              Copyright The Gordian Group, Inc. 2021
                                                            Contractor's 
                                                            Pricing Guide:
                                                            Residential Repair 
                                                            & Remodeling Costs 
                                                            with RSMeans data                                                                                                                                        2021
                                                            Thomas Lane, Senior Editor
                                                            Vice President, Data                  Scott Keller                          Michelle Curran                        Data Quality 
                                                            Tim Duggan                            Thomas Lane                           Antonio D’Aulerio                      Joseph Ingargiola, Manager
                                                            Vice President,                       Engineers: Civil                      Thomas Lyons                           David Byars
                                                            Product                               Divisions and Wages                   Jake MacDonald                         Audrey Considine
                                                            Ted Kail                              2, 31, 32, 33, 34, 35,                Contributing Engineers                 Ellen D’Amico
                                                            Product Manager                       44, 46                                John Melin, PE, Manager                Cover Design
                                                                                                  Derrick Hale, PE, Manager             Paul Cowan                             Blaire Collins
                                                            Jason Jordan                          Christopher Babbitt                   Barry Hutchinson
                                                            Principal Engineer                    Stephen Bell                          Gerard Lafond, PE                      Innovation
                                                            Bob Mewis                             Michael Lynch                         Matthew Sorrentino                     Ray Diwakar, Vice President
                                                                                                  Elisa Mello                                                                  Kedar Gaikwad
                                                            Engineers:                            David Yazbek                          Technical Project Lead                 Todd Glowac
                                                            Architectural Divisions               Engineers: Mechanical,                Kevin Souza                            Srini Narla
                                                            1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11,       Electrical, Plumbing &                Production                             Joseph Woughter
                                                            12, 13, 41                            Conveying Divisions                   Debra Panarelli, Manager
                                                            Matthew Doheny, Manager               14, 21, 22, 23, 25, 26, 27,           Jonathan Forgit
                                                            Sam Babbitt                           28, 48                                Sharon Larsen
                                                            Sergeleen Edouard                     Joseph Kelble, Manager                Sheryl Rose
                                                            Richard Goldin                        Brian Adams                           Janice Thalin
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                            Table of 
                            Contents
                           Foreword                                           vii
                           How the Cost Data Is Built: An Overview             ix
                           How to Use the Cost Data: The Details               xi
                           Unit Price Section                                 xiii
                           RSMeans data: Unit Prices—How T   hey Work         xv
                           Reference Section  
                             Location Factors                                295
                             Abbreviations                                   301
                           Index                                             302
                           Other Data and Services                           318
                           Labor Trade Rates including
                           Overhead & Profit                   Inside Back Cover 
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                                                                            Unit Price Section
                                                               Table of Contents
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                                                               Job Costs                                                                                  Exterior Trim                                                                              Rough Mechanical
                                                               Construction Fees ..........................................................1              Exterior Trim ................................................................65           Plumbing.....................................................................147
                                                               Construction Permits......................................................1                Fascia ............................................................................67      Water Heater...............................................................148
                                                               Trade Labor....................................................................2           Soffit..............................................................................69      Ductwork....................................................................150
                                                               Temporary Utilities.........................................................3              Roofing                                                                                     Heating........................................................................153
                                                               Equipment Rental ..........................................................3                                                                                                          Furnace Unit...............................................................154
                                                               Move/Reset Contents.....................................................6                  Metal Flashing..............................................................71             Boiler...........................................................................156
                                                               Cover and Protect..........................................................6               Roof Shingles................................................................73            Heat Pump..................................................................157
                                                               Temporary Bracing........................................................6                 Rolled Roofing..............................................................73              Heating........................................................................158
                                                               Jack and Relevel.............................................................7             Composition Shingles..................................................73                   Heating Control..........................................................159
                                                               Dumpster Rental............................................................7               Wood Shingles..............................................................75              Air Conditioning.........................................................159
                                                               Debris Hauling...............................................................7             Slate Tile Roofing.........................................................76               Sprinkler System.........................................................163
                                                               DumpFees.....................................................................7             Flat Clay Tile Roofing..................................................77                  Rough Electrical
                                                               Scaffolding......................................................................7         Mission Tile Roofing....................................................77                  Electrical Per S.F.........................................................165
                                                               Construction Clean-up...................................................8                  Spanish Tile Roofing....................................................78                  Main Service...............................................................165
                                                                                                                                                          Concrete Tile Roofing..................................................80
                                                               Job Preparation                                                                            Aluminum Sheet...........................................................81                Insulation
                                                               Building Demolition......................................................9                 Fiberglass Sheet............................................................83             Floor Insulation..........................................................167
                                                               General Clean-up.........................................................10                Galvanized Steel...........................................................83              Wall Insulation............................................................168
                                                               Flood Clean-up ............................................................10              Standing Seam..............................................................84              Ceiling Insulation.......................................................170
                                                               Asbestos Removal........................................................12                 Elastomeric Roofing.....................................................85                  Exterior Insulation......................................................172
                                                               Room Demolition.........................................................13                 Modified Bitumen Roofing..........................................87                         Roof Insulation Board................................................172
                                                                                                                                                          Built-up Roofing...........................................................87
                                                               Selective Demolition....................................................14                 Exterior Doors and Windows                                                                 Walls/Ceilings
                                                               Excavation                                                                                 Exterior Type Door......................................................89                 Wall Plaster.................................................................175
                                                               Excavation....................................................................17           Residential Metal Door................................................91                   Ceiling Plaster.............................................................176
                                                               Backfill..........................................................................17        Metal Door....................................................................92           Gypsum Wallboard....................................................177
                                                                                                                                                          Solid Core Door...........................................................93               Ceramic Wall Tile.......................................................180
                                                               Foundation                                                                                 Components.................................................................96              Wall Tile......................................................................181
                                                               Piles...............................................................................19     Sliding Patio Door........................................................99               Wall Paneling..............................................................182
                                                               Foundation Post...........................................................23               Screen Door................................................................101             Wallcovering...............................................................184
                                                               Concrete Footing..........................................................24               Storm Door.................................................................102             Acoustical Ceiling.......................................................187
                                                               Concrete Slab...............................................................25             Garage Door...............................................................102              Finish Carpentry
                                                               Rough Frame/Structure                                                                      Commercial Metal Door............................................104                       Hollow Core Door.....................................................191
                                                                                                                                                          Aluminum Window...................................................106                      Solid Core Door.........................................................195
                                                               Beam/Girder.................................................................27             Vinyl Window............................................................113                Bifold Door.................................................................196
                                                               Column.........................................................................29          Wood Window...........................................................114                  Louver Door...............................................................199
                                                               Floor Framing System..................................................29                   Window Screens........................................................118                  Bypass Sliding Door..................................................200
                                                               Subflooring...................................................................33            Window Glass............................................................119                Base Molding..............................................................201
                                                               Wall Framing System...................................................34                   Storefront System.......................................................120                Molding.......................................................................204
                                                               Rough-in Opening.......................................................38                  Curtain Wall System...................................................122                  Window Trim Set.......................................................205
                                                               Glue-Laminated Beams ...............................................42                     Skylight .......................................................................123        Window Sill................................................................206
                                                               Metal Stud Framing......................................................44                 Industrial Steel Window............................................124                     Shelving......................................................................206
                                                               Metal Joist.....................................................................45         Masonry                                                                                    Closet Shelving...........................................................207
                                                               Exterior Sheathing........................................................45               Masonry Wall..............................................................125              Stair Assemblies..........................................................208
                                                               Plywood Sheathing......................................................46                  Chimney......................................................................129           Stairs............................................................................208
                                                               Stairs..............................................................................47     Fireplace .....................................................................129         Stair Components.......................................................209
                                                               Ceiling Framing............................................................47              Siding                                                                                     Cabinets and Countertops
                                                               Roof Framing................................................................49                                                                                                        Wall Cabinets..............................................................211
                                                               Residential Trusses.......................................................54               Exterior Siding............................................................133             Tall Cabinets...............................................................218
                                                               Commercial Trusses.....................................................55                  Site Work                                                                                  Base Cabinets.............................................................222
                                                               Roof Sheathing.............................................................56                                                                                                         Countertop..................................................................229
                                                               Wood Deck...................................................................57             Grading.......................................................................139          Vanity Cabinets...........................................................231
                                                               Porch.............................................................................63       Asphalt Paving............................................................139              Vanity Cabinet Tops...................................................234
                                                                                                                                                          Masonry Pavers..........................................................139
                                                                                                                                                          Fencing.......................................................................140
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