Kitchen remodels average $25,000–$75,000; full bathroom renovations run $10,000–$35,000 depending on scope and finishes. These projects involve multiple trades — plumbing, electrical, tile, carpentry — and their sequencing directly affects your labor costs. This calculator helps you build a complete remodel estimate with the right line items.
Stock cabinets: $100–$300 per linear foot installed. Semi-custom: $300–$600/LF. Custom: $600–$1,500+/LF. Countertops: laminate $30–$60/sq ft installed; quartz $80–$150/sq ft; granite $60–$140/sq ft. Always set clear allowances in your contract for fixtures and finishes — open-ended allowances create scope creep and unhappy clients.
Bathroom plumbing rough-in (relocate drain and supply lines): $800–$2,500 depending on distance and slab vs wood-frame. Kitchen plumbing (sink, dishwasher, gas line): $500–$1,500. Electrical rough-in for kitchen (dedicated circuits for appliances): $800–$2,000. Permits for both trades are required — budget $200–$600 total for a full kitchen remodel permit package.
Floor tile installation: $5–$12/sq ft labor. Shower tile (walls and floor): $10–$20/sq ft due to waterproofing, niches, and cuts. Subfloor preparation (leveling, Schluter membrane, HardieBacker): add $2–$5/sq ft before tile cost. Removing old tile adds $2–$4/sq ft to demo cost. Always inspect and price the subfloor condition in person before quoting — surprises here are expensive.
Kitchen and bath remodels require trade sequencing: demo → rough plumbing/electrical → inspections → insulation → drywall → tile → cabinets → countertops → fixtures. Each phase must finish before the next can start. Build 5–10% contingency into all remodel quotes — hidden water damage, asbestos tile, or out-of-plumb walls are common discoveries that require budget. Change orders should be documented and signed before work begins.