A free tool built to help US homeowners understand what their renovation should cost before they ever call a contractor.
Most homeowners walk into contractor conversations with no idea what their project should cost. That information imbalance leads to overpaying, accepting bad bids, or abandoning projects that are actually within budget.
RenovateCost.com gives you a realistic baseline — state-adjusted, scope-specific, and broken down by cost category — so you can have an informed conversation before the first contractor shows up.
Our cost estimates are based on:
Estimates are updated annually and represent mid-market pricing. They are intended as a starting benchmark, not a final quote. We always recommend getting 3+ quotes from licensed local contractors.
Every estimate on this site combines four inputs: room type, square footage, renovation scope, and a quality tier.
The calculator runs entirely in your browser — no account, no email capture, no data sent to a server. See our Privacy Policy for details.
RenovateCost.com is maintained by the RenovateCost Editorial Team, the same byline you'll see on every cost guide on this site. We review pricing data annually against the sources listed above and correct any figure a reader flags as out of date. This site is supported by display advertising — we do not accept payment from contractors or remodeling companies to influence any cost figure, ranking, or recommendation on this site.
Found an error in our data or have a suggestion? We'd love to hear from you. Email us at [email protected].