What Should It Cost To Have A CA/H Installed In A 1500 Sqft Bungelow?

the house has never had Central Air/heat but does have crawl space underneath. So no duct work.

We have received a few estimates but they seem really high to me and this being our first total rehab.

I just wanted some ballpark figures I do not want to be stuck with paying more than we should or bad equipment.

I hope this is not taken that I am asking for bids I am not just need to know what we should expect to pay.

thanks

Mal

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  • rmdane20008th July, 2005

    depends on the area, some areas that were once nice neighborhoods with large houses have had the houses converted into 4, 5, 6, whatever -plexes when the neighborhood turns south. It can be very profitable. The main thing is zoning. Alot of that type of conversion took place when i was just a baby, and since then most city planners believe its not a real good idea for improving a neighborhood (go figure). But, yeah, zoning. I have enough trouble getting an agreement for the ability to rebuild a duplex in a neighborhood that has been rezoned to SFR, let alone take something that is SFR and convert it to duplex or more.[ Edited by rmdane2000 on Date 07/08/2005 ]

  • nyjosh11th July, 2005

    I agree, zoning will be your biggest issue. As for the actual conversion, the cheapest way to do it is to put up the walls/dividers necessary for a separate entrance, but leave the plumbing, electric as is. Build the cost of the utilities into the rent and rent it as "All Included".

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