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Whole-Home Renovation Cost Calculator
Set an early budget range for a multi-room renovation. Adjust the project, market, finish, and complexity to build a useful early budget.
Planning dataUpdated July 2026US national ranges
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Describe the project
Use approximate measurements for early planning. You can print a revised estimate later.
What this estimate assumes
- The range spans light updates through extensive remodeling.
- Additions, foundation work, and major structural repair are excluded.
Planning guide
Understand the range before you request quotes.
Create an early whole-home renovation range for coordinated multi-room work before design and contractor pricing begins.
Example project1,800 sq ftDefault calculator starting point
Base unit range$35–$160Before market, finish, complexity, and contingency
Example planning range$69,300–$316,800US average, standard finish, typical complexity, 10% contingency
How to use the calculator
Turn a rough idea into a quote-ready starting point.
This is a planning tool, not a contractor bid. Use the range to define scope, compare like-for-like proposals, and identify the questions that could materially change the final price.
Adjust the project conditions
Choose the local cost level, finish, complexity, and contingency that reflect your actual plan.
Compare complete scopes
Enter contractor quotes and check whether each proposal includes the same materials, labor, permits, and cleanup.
What the planning range includes
- Typical interior finish and fixture allowances
- Coordinated trade labor
- Basic permit allowance
- Planning contingency across multiple rooms
What can move the price
- Renovation depth and number of rooms
- Kitchen, bathroom, and system upgrades
- Finish quality and custom work
- Structural and layout changes
Items that often sit outside the first estimate
- Temporary housing and storage
- Major foundation or structural repairs
- Scope growth after demolition
Common questions
Whole-Home Renovation cost calculator FAQ
How accurate is this estimate?
It is an early planning range based on project size and broad US cost factors. Actual quotes depend on local labor, exact specifications, access, existing conditions, permits, and contractor availability.
Why is the range wide?
The low and high values intentionally cover meaningful differences in finish quality, complexity, market pricing, and hidden scope. Narrow it by defining materials and included work before requesting bids.
How should I compare contractor quotes?
Compare written scope, quantities, product allowances, demolition, cleanup, permits, schedule, warranty, payment terms, and change-order rules—not only the total price.
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