I just completed a foreclosure home inspection and clearly the previous owner was very mad. He hit and shattered at least once every pane of impact glass in every window. I will say that every one stayed intact including the sliding glass door that was battered dozens of times…so at least they appear to provide good protection. It appears the frames are fine so it’s only re-glazing I think is needed, is there a complication with this I might be unaware of?. How much do you other South Florida inspectors think/find it costs to replace the impact glass in- average size bedroom window, larger size living room picture window and standard size double sliding glass door. I’m not estimating the repairs, so a reasonably rough estimate is enough…Thanks for any input.
That is something that is too complicated to estimate. You are better off speaking to a window company or general contractor to get an idea. They are not cheap to repair and i have had client actually replace the window as opposed to replacing the pane because of the time, effort and costs to reglaze the window. Must meet all of the standards of a new window
I did have one replace several years ago and it was not much cheaper than replacing the whole window.
Why are you giving estimates for repairs?
**The 2010 Florida Statutes
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Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS**Chapter 468 **
MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS**View Entire Chapter**468.8323
Home inspection report.
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Upon completion of each home inspection for compensation, the home inspector shall provide a written report prepared for the client.
(1) The home inspector shall report:
(a) On those systems and components inspected that, in the professional opinion of the inspector, are significantly deficient or are near the end of their service lives.
(b) If self-evident, a reason why the system or component reported under paragraph (a) is significantly deficient or near the end of its service life.
© Any systems and components that were present at the time of the inspection but were not inspected, and a reason they were not inspected.
(2) A home inspector is not required to provide estimates related to the cost of repair of an inspected property.
History.
— s. 2, ch. 2007-235.
**The 2010 Florida Statutes
http://www.nachi.org/forum/../../../Images/dividers/600x3_gradient.gif
**
Title XXXII
REGULATION OF PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS**Chapter 468 **
MISCELLANEOUS PROFESSIONS AND OCCUPATIONS**View Entire Chapter**468.8323
Home inspection report.
—
Upon completion of each home inspection for compensation, the home inspector shall provide a written report prepared for the client.
(1) The home inspector shall report:
(a) On those systems and components inspected that, in the professional opinion of the inspector, are significantly deficient or are near the end of their service lives.
(b) If self-evident, a reason why the system or component reported under paragraph (a) is significantly deficient or near the end of its service life.
© Any systems and components that were present at the time of the inspection but were not inspected, and a reason they were not inspected.
(2) A home inspector is not required to provide estimates related to the cost of repair of an inspected property.
History.
— s. 2, ch. 2007-235.
(2) A home inspector is not required to provide estimates related to the cost of repair of an inspected property.
I would price out roughly $900 per 13-19sf of window area. There are many other factors that do come into play with estimating the cost of each and every size of a window. Ex. Types of trims, sills, Aluminum, vinyle, wood, obscured or not, tinted or low E, Thermal filled, cost to discard, permitting in your area… This will get you started with figuring it out. Good Luck!
Not REQUIRED but not restricted either. I personally try to avoid estimates but will do so upon request. the new Homegauge work scope works well for this. Though the disclaimer is still a work in progress.
Richard- Thanks, $50-60 a sq ft sounds brutal but like John and Mark say, the repairs are complicated and not much less than the full cost of a new window. So that price is a good starting place and I’ll double check with some local glazers, if it’s dramatically different, I’ll post that result.
Alfred- For 22 years I’ve provided a “price range” for the total defects in each system that I’ve found at each inspection, with the caveat that I am NOT bidding the repair work. Also, my estimates are rough and that I recommend the buyer get actual estimates from a contractor willing to do the work. The purpose of my estimates? To indicate by “cost” the seriousness of the defects in each system of the home. I specifically separate major and minor repairs at $500 in my contract with the buyer. I agree with Kenneth that while providing estimates is not “required” I have no problem putting my clients into a “ballpark” price range if I can. If I can’t, I tell them so and recommend estimates from contractors or other specialists. To be honest without a certain amount of ballpark pricing, my clients become very lost in the defects and don’t see the full value in finding defects if I’m not able to quantify them price-wise for them. So a $150-250 A/C coil cleaning is different than a $300-450 A/C coil removal, acid bath and replace. Which is also different than a $600-800 A/C coil replacement or a $2,000-4,000 replacement of the full zone of equipment…by giving rough estimates (with conditions) it helps my clients figure out how costly the repairs are and to THEM…that usually translates into the perceived overall condition of the home.
Davis, I would be more that happy to give you a more soild cost to help you out if you can provide more information and pictures to go by. Typically that size of a (vinyle or GA _ preminum grade) double hung window would generally run from $450 to $550 as a plain unit, removed and replaced. Then you would add on all the extra features needed. Hope this helps you out more.