Home Renovation Cost Estimator
Choose the room, size and finish level for a realistic planning range with contingency and a line-by-line budget.
Indicative estimate · not a survey or a design · see methodology
Plan the space before asking for quotes. Build the room footprint, furnish it and export a view to brief contractors.
Plan the renovationTypical US renovation ranges (2026)
| Project | Typical range | Useful basis |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | $14,600–$41,600 | Standard professional remodel |
| Bathroom | $70–$250/ft² | Size and fixtures drive the spread |
| Whole house | $19,000–$88,000 | Most projects; scope varies widely |
| Multiple rooms | $15–$150/ft² | Cosmetic refresh to extensive remodel |
| Contingency | 10%–20% | Keep outside the signed contractor scope |
Source: https://www.angi.com/articles/home-remodel-costs-estimator.htm · verified 2026-08-31 · Local quotes can move outside these national ranges; the calculator uses room-specific rates and shows 15% contingency separately.
How the renovation estimate is calculated
area × low/high rate for room and quality × location factor × 1.20 if the layout or utilities move + 15% contingency
A 50 ft² bathroom with standard finishes: $120–250/ft² = $6,000–12,500; with 15% contingency, $6,900–14,375.
- Rates are national 2026 planning ranges, not a contractor quote.
- Moving a wall, sink, shower or major electrical adds 20% as an early allowance.
- The breakdown allocates the base budget across demolition, systems, finishes, labor and design; bids will use different line items.
What people use it for
Compare scopes
See what keeping the layout or choosing standard finishes does before drawings lock the cost in.
Prepare contractor interviews
Bring an area, finish level and contingency instead of asking for an undefined ballpark.
Stage a whole-house remodel
Run kitchen, bathrooms and the dry rooms separately to decide what belongs in phase one.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house?
Most US whole-house projects fall around $19,000–$88,000, but cosmetic work can be lower and structural, premium renovations can exceed $200,000.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost?
A standard professional kitchen remodel commonly lands around $14,600–$41,600; a complete high-end redesign can exceed $65,000.
How much does a bathroom remodel cost per square foot?
About $70–$250 per square foot for many projects, depending on fixtures, waterproofing, plumbing moves and finish quality.
How much contingency should I keep for a renovation?
Keep 10%–20% for hidden damage, code upgrades and changes. This estimator uses 15%.
Does moving plumbing make a remodel more expensive?
Yes. Moving kitchens, showers, toilets, walls or the electrical panel adds trades, permits and repair work; the estimator applies an early 20% allowance.
Is this estimate a contractor quote?
No. It is a sourced planning range. Get itemized local bids after measuring the space and defining materials.
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Sources and author
Terramify editorial team · Research and data verification · Updated August 31, 2026
Source: https://www.angi.com/articles/home-remodel-costs-estimator.htm
Indicative estimate · not a survey or a design · see methodology