Renovation estimates
Know the cost before you offer.
Honest, ballpark ranges for the most common renovations. Plug in your numbers — get a budget you can actually use at the negotiation table.
Flooring replacement
Per square foot, installed
Estimated total
$3k – $5.8k
Engineered hardwood runs $6–$13/sqft installed.
Paint estimate
Walls, trim, optional ceiling
Pro painter total
$1.2k – $2.7k
~4 gallons of paint over ~530 sqft of surface.
Kitchen remodel
By scope and size
New cabinets (stock), quartz counters, appliances
Estimated total
$25k – $55k
Cabinets are typically 30–40% of the budget. Layout changes add the most cost.
Bathroom upgrade
Half, full, or primary
New tub/shower surround, tile, vanity, toilet
Estimated total
$8k – $20k
Moving plumbing adds $1,500–$5,000+. Tile labor is the biggest swing factor.
Refresh vs. full renovation
Whole-home pricing comparison
Refresh
$14.4k – $32.4k
- • Paint, lighting, hardware
- • Refinish floors, deep clean
- • Stage / restyle furniture
Full renovation
$108k – $270k
- • Kitchen + 1–2 bathrooms
- • New flooring throughout
- • Some layout changes
Rule of thumb: a refresh runs ~$8–$18/sqft. A full reno runs ~$60–$150/sqft. Gut-to-studs jobs go higher.
Rough renovation estimate
Any room, any scope
Estimated total
$1.3k – $9k
A starting point for offer math — not a contractor quote.
All numbers are rough national averages. Actual costs vary by region, finish level, and contractor. Use these as a starting point, not a quote.