Measure the right quantity
Measure the kitchen floor area and list what stays, what is replaced, and what moves. Record cabinet and countertop specifications separately for contractor pricing.
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$114.00 / kitchen sq ft
Typical$47,000$261.25 / kitchen sq ft
High$94,100$522.50 / kitchen sq ft
Primary quantity180 sq ft
Project typeKitchen remodel
Region factorUS national baseline x1
This breakdown allocates the modeled total using preset percentage shares. It does not separately price each material, trade, or local permit fee. Check the selected scope and exclusions before comparing an installed quote.
Illustrative Budget Allocation% 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 can I estimate a kitchen remodel from size and finishes?
Use kitchen area together with the scope tier, cabinet level, countertop choice, and layout changes. Square footage alone cannot distinguish a cosmetic refresh from a trade-heavy remodel. The cost breakdown is a planning allocation, not a measured cabinet or countertop takeoff.
Compare the same written scope
Match cabinet supply and installation, countertop fabrication, appliance allowances, plumbing and electrical work, demolition, and exclusions. Confirm each allowance before comparing totals.
Need a related estimate?
Explore flooring quantities and installation scope separately; do not add them again if the kitchen bid already includes the same work.
Flooring Cost CalculatorHow to use this kitchen remodel calculator
Use it for a planning range
- Enter the approximate kitchen floor area and choose the scope tier that best matches the work.
- Select cabinet level, countertop level, layout changes, and broad US region.
- 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.
Use this range to compare local quotes
Before comparing prices, make sure each written quote uses the same cabinet, countertop, appliance, trade work, permit, schedule, and change-order assumptions.
Cosmetic kitchen refresh
Painted or refaced cabinets, same layout, limited demolition, and basic finish updates.
Standard partial remodel
Stock or semi-custom cabinets, countertop allowance, same layout, and standard trade work.
Full gut or layout change
New layout, custom cabinets, wall or utility moves, permits, and hidden repair allowances.
Quote checklist
- Cabinet scopePaint, reface, stock, semi-custom, custom, boxes, doors, hardware, and install.
- Countertop allowanceMaterial, edge, square footage, sink cutout, templating, and install.
- AppliancesIncluded or owner-supplied, delivery, hookups, haul-away, and appliance shifts.
- Layout changesWalls, islands, pantry changes, doorways, and appliance locations.
- Electrical and lightingOutlets, circuits, under-cabinet lights, recessed lights, panel work, and code updates.
- Plumbing, gas, and ventilationSink, dishwasher, fridge line, gas range, hood venting, and inspections.
- Flooring and backsplashFloor patching, transitions, tile, grout, waterproofing, and backsplash height.
- Demo and disposalCabinet removal, dust control, dumpster fees, protection, and cleanup.
- Permit and designPlans, design time, permit handling, inspections, and HOA or condo rules.
- Schedule and change ordersStart date, lead times, payment draws, allowances, exclusions, and markup.
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.
This calculator uses a US national baseline plus broad state/region adjustment. It does not provide ZIP-level pricing.
Sources, assumptions, and review dates
Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator uses independent US planning allowances and broad state or regional adjustments.The example amounts illustrate the stated inputs; they are not a survey of completed projects, live local prices, or offers from an installer. A regional selection does not check local availability.
Price and quantity cross-checks
Sources checked October 21, 2026. These are partial comparisons, not verification of every rate.Regional multipliers and unlisted component allowances remain planning assumptions.
- JLC: 2025 Cost vs. Value project benchmarks
Defined remodeling project totals across 119 US markets. Project specifications must match before comparing; these totals do not validate our component rates or regional multipliers.
Planning and scope guidance
- FTC: choosing a contractor and comparing written estimates
Contractor checks and written estimate scope; this guidance does not supply our cost rates.
These references explain planning and scope checks. They do not validate every dollar amount in the model. See our estimation methodology for quantity calculations, regional factors, and cost allocation limits.
Content updated: . Cost assumptions last reviewed: . A wording update does not mean material or labor rates were resurveyed.
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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.