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Household Life Expectancies & Costs   It's important to keep in mind that you will eventually need to replace different components and system in a house.  Here are some ideas on how long things last and what they cost to replace (the prices will obviously vary with the scope of the job).   Roof Systems:  Years Slate 40 to 100yrs   $1400 to $6000 Tile 60 to 100yrs   $1500 to $6000 Metal 50 to 90yrs    $2000 to $5000 Cedar 15 to 30yrs    $5000 to $8000 Asphalt Shingles 15 to 30yrs    $900 to $3000 4-Ply Built-up roofing (flat) 10 to 20yrs    Tar or Gravel 13 to 18yrs         Gutters and Downspouts:   Copper 10 to 30yrs    $400 to $3000 Galvanized 10 to 25yrs    $400 to $3000 Aluminum 10 to 25yrs    $50 to $1000 Plastic 10 to 25yrs    $50 to $1000     Siding:   Brick or Masonry 100+ yrs Stucco 100+yrs Cement-asbestos 40 to 100yrs Vinyl 25 to 40yrs Aluminum 20 to 25yrs Wood 20 to 40yrs Exterior Paint 2 to 5yrs     Outside Components:   Asphalt Driveway 5 to 10yrs Wooden Deck 10 to 15yrs Doors 12 to 15yrs Garage Door Opener 8 to 12yrs     Plumbing:   Plastic Pipe 25 to 50yrs    $700 to $3000 Copper Pipe 50 to 80yrs    $800 to $3500 Cast Iron Pipe 50 to 90yrs Lead Pipe 50 to 70yrs Septic System Field Tiles 25 to 30yrs Water Heater 8 to 15yrs    $300 to $800     Heating and Air Conditioning:   Furnace 20 to 25yrs    $900 to $2500 Boiler 20 to 35yrs    $1800 to $4000 Cast Iron Boiler 25 to 50yrs    $1800 to $4000 Air Conditioning Compressor 10 to 15yrs    $1000 to $2500 Fans 15 to 30yrs    $100 to $800 Pumps 10 to 20yrs    $2000 to $2700     Household Appliances:   Range 18 to 25yrs    $400 to $1200 Refrigerator 18 to 20yrs    $500 to $1200 Dishwasher 8 to 12yrs    $350 to $550 Garbage Disposer 8 to 12yrs    $150 to $300 Trash Compactor 8 to 12yrs    $200 to $500 Clothes Washer 10 to 15yrs    $200 to $500 Clothes Dryer 12 to 15yrs    $200 to $500     To email us click: HERE

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