Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator

Estimate a kitchen remodel budget from room size, scope tier, cabinet level, countertops, layout changes, and region.

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Estimated Project Cost Range

Low$20,500$114 / kitchen sq ft
Typical$47,000$261 / kitchen sq ft
High$94,100$523 / kitchen sq ft
Primary quantity180 sq ft
Project typeKitchen remodel
Region factorUS national baseline x1
Estimated Cost Breakdown% of totalAmount
Materials & fixtures46%$21,600
Labor34%$16,000
Demo & disposal7%$3,300
Permit & trade work6%$2,800
Contingency7%$3,300

How this estimate is calculated

Total range = kitchen square feet × adjusted remodel cost per sq ft, with scope, finish level, layout changes, and region included.

Kitchen remodels vary widely, so this tool uses tiered scope factors rather than pretending to itemize a full contractor bid.

Disclaimer: This is a budgeting estimate only, not a contractor quote, inspection, engineering opinion, code review, legal advice, insurance advice, tax advice, or safety recommendation. Actual costs vary by local labor rates, material availability, contractor schedule, permit requirements, site conditions, and scope changes.

How to use this kitchen remodel calculator

Use it for a planning range

  1. Enter the approximate kitchen floor area and choose the scope tier that best matches the work.
  2. Select cabinet level, countertop level, layout changes, and broad US region.
  3. Use the result to decide whether a quote is priced as a cosmetic refresh, partial remodel, full remodel, or gut remodel.

Example kitchen remodel estimate

  • 180 sq ft kitchen
  • Partial remodel with stock cabinets and quartz countertops
  • Same layout with US national baseline pricing

The calculator applies a remodel cost per square foot, then adjusts for scope, cabinets, countertops, layout changes, and region.

For kitchen bids, compare cabinet line, countertop allowance, appliance assumptions, electrical/plumbing scope, permit handling, and change-order rules.

Common cost drivers

  • Cabinets, countertops, appliances, and finish level drive a large share of kitchen remodel cost.
  • Moving plumbing, gas, walls, or electrical can push a project from cosmetic work into permit-heavy trade work.
  • Demolition often reveals flooring transitions, water damage, wiring issues, or wall repairs.
  • Designer fees, appliance purchases, temporary kitchen needs, and change orders can sit outside a contractor's base quote.

What is not included

  • Structural engineering, wall removal, major service-panel upgrades, hidden water damage, asbestos, and appliance purchase decisions.
  • Design fees, financing, temporary kitchen setup, and change orders after demolition.

When to call a licensed pro

  • Call licensed trades for electrical, plumbing, gas, wall removal, or permit-triggering layout changes.
  • Compare quotes by cabinet line, countertop allowance, appliance assumptions, trade work, permit, and change-order rules.

Cost data note

Manually curated US remodeling baseline ranges from public project-cost references and retailer material context.

v0 uses a US national baseline plus broad state/region adjustment. It does not provide ZIP-level pricing.

Kitchen remodel cost calculator FAQ

Is kitchen size enough to estimate a remodel?

No. Size is only the starting point. Scope, cabinet level, countertop material, layout changes, trade work, and local labor can move the final quote substantially.

Does the kitchen remodel estimate include appliances?

No. Appliance purchases and product-specific choices are excluded because they vary widely and are often bought outside the contractor's labor scope.

When does a kitchen remodel need licensed trades?

Use licensed professionals when the project moves electrical, plumbing, gas lines, walls, ventilation, or any work that requires a local permit.

Why use a range instead of one kitchen remodel price?

Kitchen scope varies too much for one reliable number. A range helps you compare quote assumptions and spot missing scope before you hire.