[EdFNJ]

Anyone have an "educated guess" (or personal experience) on the cost of replacing a roof and A/C on a PATIO VILLA.

I know it can vary quite a bit depending on type of material or efficiency of the compressor but curious on a "ballpark" or "from recent experience" data point.

[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by EdFNJ

Anyone have an "educated guess" (or personal experience) on the cost of replacing a roof and A/C on a PATIO VILLA.

I know it can vary quite a bit depending on type of material or efficiency of the compressor but curious on a "ballpark" or "from recent experience" data point.

A/C will run between $3,500 and $5000. Roof between $6k and $8k...

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[Chatbrat]

Does the Villa heat with gas, if so it doesn't need a heat pump-just a/c-

[rubicon]

For HVAC unit depends on what you buy. can go upward of $9500 for top of the line. As to roof don't know what the going charge is per square and the quality and the aesthetic look you desire

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Fraugoofy

A/C will run between $3,500 and $5000. Roof between $6k and $8k...

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Thanks, that what I was looking for.

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

Does the Villa heat with gas, if so it doesn't need a heat pump-just a/c-

Seems most of what I was looking at was electric. Would prefer gas.

Originally Posted by rubicon

For HVAC unit depends on what you buy. can go upward of $9500 for top of the line. As to roof don't know what the going charge is per square and the quality and the aesthetic look you desire

Basically we haven't even found a place yet. We're coming down next week, renting for 2 months in order to make a choice, and then we are going to buy something. Not even sure if it will be a Villa but they seem to be most plentiful and many are within our range.

I needed a ballpark idea of what costs would be if whatever place we find would need that kind of work sooner rather than later. Since we aren't going to take a mortgage our "cash on hand" will be limited so we need to know how to allocate funds from our sale up here.

Thanks for all the replies .... we'll be down in less than 2 weeks.

[Chatbrat]

There are lots of villas -with gas-- your, hot water heater, stove , clothes dryer, and heat are all gas

[EdFNJ]

Originally Posted by Chatbrat

There are lots of villas -with gas-- your, hot water heater, stove , clothes dryer, and heat are all gas

Yes, I understand but if it isn't an area where you are looking to live none of the homes you look at will have it.


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[Fraugoofy]

Originally Posted by rubicon

For HVAC unit depends on what you buy. can go upward of $9500 for top of the line. As to roof don't know what the going charge is per square and the quality and the aesthetic look you desire

We replaced our entire Hvac unit in July with a 2.5 ton Carrier through Sunshine Air. We paid $5200 and got $500 rebate, so our total cost was $4700. I am not sure if the Carrier unit we selected is top of the line. Four of our neighbors also replaced theirs with different companies and they paid between $3800 and $5000. We all have gas in Lynnhaven. I know two of the neighbors only got a 2 ton unit (not 2.5) and it was a bit cheaper. $9500 seems pretty expensive for a patio villa?

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[villagetinker]

Basically we haven't even found a place yet. We're coming down next week, renting for 2 months in order to make a choice, and then we are going to buy something. Not even sure if it will be a Villa but they seem to be most plentiful and many are within our range.

I needed a ballpark idea of what costs would be if whatever place we find would need that kind of work sooner rather than later. Since we aren't going to take a mortgage our "cash on hand" will be limited so we need to know how to allocate funds from our sale up here.

Thanks for all the replies .... we'll be down in less than 2 weeks.[/QUOTE]

It sounds like you will be buying the house for cash, you could always take a home equity line of credit for any major repairs, at least under current rules this would be tax deductible.
Also, VERY IMPORTANT, if you get into the situation where you need to replace the roof or the A/C, get 3 estimates, and check the background of all of the contractors. This site will provide lots of additional advice.
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[Nucky]

First thing a contractor does is look at your license plate. Rich people from the tri-state area pay more for everything.

[asianthree]

Originally Posted by Nucky

First thing a contractor does is look at your license plate. Rich people from the tri-state area pay more for everything.

I'll have to rember that next time I pick up my rental car

[crash]

Fraugoofy had good estimates and no gas below 466 unless propane.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by crash

Fraugoofy had good estimates and no gas below 466 unless propane.

Not the case. There are villages south of 466 that have natural gas.

[CWGUY]

Originally Posted by crash

Fraugoofy had good estimates and no gas below 466 unless propane.

Here is written proof that you need to do your homework! Please don't believe everything you read on this site. You can get some good info. and you also can get a lot of B.S. from people that just think they know it all.

[Chatbrat]

Villas off of belvedere have gas--my wife's nephew inherited one with gas--look for the stacks on the roof