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2020 Kitchen Renovation Costs | Average Cost of Kitchen Upgrades

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Budgeting & Estimating the Cost of Your Kitchen Renovation

The 5 to 15% rule is widely held as the gold standard in helping homeowners estimate and budget the correct amount for remodels. This rule holds that the entire remodel should cost no less than 5% of the current value of the home — and no more than 15%. This is because spending less than 5% may result in a lesser home value, while a homeowner is unlikely to recoup an investment of more than 15% in a resale.

Some other tips to follow when budgeting and estimating for a kitchen remodel include:
  • Consult with the remodeler about how your costs will be separated among projects. Keep in mind that labor will take up 20% to 35% of the budget.
  • 20% of your budget needs to be set aside for unexpected costs.
  • Prioritize what you want done during the remodel, in
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2020 Bathroom Remodel Cost | Average Renovation & Redo Estimator

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Average Bathroom Remodel Cost

The average bathroom remodel costs $8,851, with most homeowners spending $5,578 to $15,138. A small bathroom remodel costs $2,500 to $15,000 and a master bath runs $10,000 to $30,000. Bathroom renovations cost $120 to $275 per square foot depending on the quality of materials, labor, and layout changes.

Bathroom Remodel Cost
National Average Cost $8,851
Minimum Cost $1,800
Maximum Cost $40,000
Average Range
$5,578
to
$15,138
  • Bathroom remodels increases your home’s resale value and have a 65% return on investment.
  • A complete bathroom remodel takes 15 to 25 days or about 3 to 4 weeks.
  • DIY remodels cost $1,500 to $10,000; however, hiring a pro would be only 20% of the total cost.

Consult with a bathroom remodeler to get free and accurate estimates near you, or check out our guide below for estimates, breakdowns, budgeting, and ideas.

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2020 Kitchen Remodel Costs | Average Small Kitchen Renovation

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Kitchen Remodel Cost Estimator

Kitchen remodels cost $75 to $250 per square foot. The first step in determining your estimate is looking at the space. Before you get to the smaller questions, ask yourself the big questions:

  • What do you want from the space?
  • How do you want it to look and function?
  • Is the size and configuration right?

Also ask: What should you spend? The industry says spend 5% to 15% of the home’s value on this project. If your house is worth $300,000, you could spend $30,000 without negatively affecting its resale price.

Consider some of these alternative options if you want to save money:

Kitchen Renovation Budget Breakdown

Kitchen renovations cost $12,500 to $34,0000, with a typical spend of around $23,000. The rate divides into materials, installation, lighting and plumbing fixtures.

According to the National Kitchen & Bath Association, the expenses break

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