Does your house need some repairs?
As you might have guessed, fixing up a home can either be a lot of work if you choose the DIY route or a significant expense if you hire a contractor.
But how much are we talking?
At Manatee, we’ve spent years working in real estate across Bradenton and Sarasota, so we’ve picked up a thing or two about home repairs.
Here’s a breakdown of some of the most common home repairs, along with our DIY difficulty score (1 being extremely challenging, 10 being very easy) and the average cost if you decide to bring in a professional:
- Foundation Repair — Average Cost: $10,000, DIY Score: 2
- Electrical Issues — Average Cost: $1,000, DIY Score: 1
- Water Heater — Average Cost: $800, DIY Score: 4
- Water Damage — Average Cost: $2,000, DIY Score: 4
- Septic System — Average Cost: $2,000, DIY Score: 2
- HVAC — Average Cost: $5,000, DIY Score: 5
- Mold — Average Cost: $2,000, DIY Score: 7
- Termites — Average Cost: $3,000, DIY Score: 1
Hopefully, this gives you a better idea of what to expect when it comes to home repairs.
And if you’d rather skip the hassle and sell your home as-is for a fair cash price, give us a call at 941-300-6090. We can make you an offer within 48 hours and close in as little as two weeks, covering all closing costs!