Rehabbing old row homes

[Jade N.]

Hello, 

For those rehabbing old Baltimore row homes...what is the average cost for installing a new HVAC system? What about modernizing plaster walls? Are you covering them with drywall? I am trying to determine rehab costs and appreciate any feedback. Thank you. 

[Jon K.]

Hey @Jade N., long time no talk! If you are just talking about replacing the existing systems and don't have to run additional ductwork, electric lines, upgrade service, etc. then you're probably looking at anywhere from $5500 to $6000. I just paid $6850 to do this in a row home in Baltimore County but we moved things a bit so there was some additional ductwork involved.

Also, unless the plaster walls are in terrible shape I wouldn't do anything to "modernize" them. Just clean them up and paint.

Feel free to message me with any other questions. I've done some pretty thorough remodels of many Baltimore row homes the past two years. Happy to share some numbers/knowledge.