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Free renovation cost calculator

Renovation cost calculator

Estimate what your remodel will cost by project, finish level and region — and see how much of that spend comes back at resale.

Free · no sign-up · 2026 cost benchmarks with regional and currency adjustments.

1Choose your project
2Choose your market

Adjusts benchmark costs to your currency and regional cost level.

3Select finish level
4Adjust scope & details
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Estimated cost
$27,000
Typical range $23,000 – $31,000
Strong return
Cost recovery
Resale value $23,000 Net cost $4,100
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Reno Score
66 / 100 · Strong return
Most of this spend comes back at resale. Compare a few contractor quotes and keep finishes aligned with your local market to protect the return.
Cost recouped at resale85%
Most of your spend comes back in added value at resale.
Resale value added
$23,000
Net cost after resale
$4,100
“Net cost” = cost − resale value added: the part you don't recoup at sale, not a loss.

Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual costs, resale value and ROI may vary by market, property condition, project scope, contractor pricing and timing. This is general information, not financial, investment, construction, legal or tax advice.

Cost breakdown
Labour ≈ $10,800 (40%) Materials ≈ $16,200 (60%)
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How it compares

Every project ranked by how much of its cost you recoup at resale, at your settings. Your pick is highlighted.

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Cost
$27,000
ROI
85%
Net cost
$4,100
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Estimate your remodel budget in seconds

Choose a project, set your market and finish level, and adjust the scope to match your job. The calculator returns a typical cost and range, plus the resale value it tends to add — so you budget with the return in view, not just the sticker price.

Have a contractor quote already? Enter it to override the benchmark and see the resale picture against your real number.

Costs adjust to your market

Benchmarks are national midrange “Cost vs. Value” averages, then adjusted for finish level, project size and region (US, UK, Eurozone, Canada, Australia, New Zealand). They’re planning estimates — always confirm with two or three local quotes.

Who it's for

Planning a budget
Get a sensible cost range before you call contractors.
Sanity-checking a quote
See whether a quote sits inside the typical range for your project.
Comparing projects
Weigh several projects side by side to spend where it counts.

Frequently asked questions

How much does a home renovation cost?

It depends entirely on the project, finish level, size and location. Use the calculator to get a typical cost and range for your specific project and market — for example a minor kitchen remodel averages around $27,000 nationally at a midrange finish.

Does the calculator include labour and materials?

Yes — the benchmark cost reflects a typical labour-and-materials job, and the results page shows an approximate labour/materials split.

Can I enter my own contractor quote?

Yes. Enter your quote to override the benchmark and still see the resale value and net cost against your real figure.

Are the costs specific to my country?

Choose your market and the benchmarks adjust to the local cost level and currency for the US, UK, Eurozone, Canada, Australia and New Zealand.

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Estimates are for planning purposes only. Actual costs, resale value and ROI may vary by market, property condition, project scope, contractor pricing and timing. This is general information, not financial, investment, construction, legal or tax advice.