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Costs of Home Ownership

Before you buy your first home, it's important to understand the costs you can expect to pay as a home owner.

To give some estimates, we'll assume you bought a 1,600 square foot, 10-year old single-family home in Maple Ridge.

Here's a summary of your estimated home ownership costs beyond your mortgage:

Security

  • New locks - $200
  • Alarm system - $30/month
  • Security cameras - $300

Plumbing

  • Pipe burst repairs - $300
  • Faucet replacement - $300
  • New toilet - $300

Renovation

  • Painting - $2,500
  • New flooring - $5,000
  • Window treatments - $1,000
  • Kitchen appliances - $6,000

Taxes and utilities

  • Property taxes - $320/month
  • Municipal utilities - $58/month
  • Hydro, gas - $275/month
  • Cable, phone, internet - $225/month

Garden

  • New fence - $3,000
  • Seed spreader, seeds - $40
  • Lawn mower - $350
  • Weed trimmer - $100
  • Hedge trimmer - $100
  • Landscaping tools - $300

Energy efficiency

  • Window replacement - $600/window
  • Caulking, spray-foam, weather stripping - $250
  • Furnace replacement - $3,000
  • Tankless water heater - $1,500
  • Standard water heater - $1,000
  • Electrical upgrades - $1,000

Maintenance and repair

  • Roof replacement - $20,000/20 years
  • Shingle maintenance - $450/5 years
  • Gutter clearing - $150/year
  • Power washing - $150/year
  • External paint - $7,500/10 years
  • Drain tiles - $10,000/20 years
  • Deck, patio, shed maintenance - $100/year
  • Pest removal - $200
  • Garage door repair - $200
  • Driveway resealing - $500

Peace of mind

  • Disaster kit - $200
  • Backup generator - $400
  • Home insurance - $1,000/year

For more information please visit the following link: rebgv.org