All joints between dissimilar materials on the exterior of a home need caulk. Since the biggest enemy to your home’s structure is water, “A stitch in time saves nine…” has never been more appropriate.
At least once a year the caulking should be checked and if one area is showing cracking then you should check the entire house.
Re-caulking isn’t difficult but it can be time consuming. Always be sure that your handyman is using the best quality 50 year caulk available.
Low estimate for materials and labor for a 2000
square foot, two story home:
- Exterior caulk
- Labor 3 hours
High estimate for materials and labor for a 2000
square foot, two story home:
- Exterior caulk
- Labor 5 hours
If you are a contractor or a handyman, how much would this job cost in your area?
Low Price: $225
Consensus Price: $225
High Price: $275
Submitted by: ms.fixit Shreveport, LA USA (Friday, November 19, 2010)
Estimate cost to caulk exterior home 1625 square feet one story.
Updated:
On a two story home we would charge slightly more. I would think this job would take between 3-5 hours. Our rate is $40 per hour in Knoxville TN.
About $1.75 lineal foot
For single story homes
$2.75 lineal foot
For second story home .
Apartment complexes
$1.25 lineal foot
Small commercial projects
1.00 lineal foot
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