Estimate your kitchen remodel cost before you start tearing out cabinets.
Enter your kitchen size, finish level, and key upgrades to see a realistic budget range for your renovation. This tool uses price ranges commonly used by kitchen remodeling contractors across the United States.
- Approximate total kitchen remodel cost
- Estimated cost per square foot
- Impact of layout and appliance upgrades
This Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator provides a budgetary range based on typical US price assumptions. It is not a formal quote. Always confirm final pricing with a licensed kitchen remodeling contractor in your area.
We have kitchen remodeling contractors nationwide ready to take your call and discuss exact pricing, design options, timelines, and cabinet and countertop selections for your project.
Call (877) 949-3557 nowKitchen remodelers often estimate projects using a blended cost per square foot plus allowances for cabinets, countertops, appliances, and layout work. This calculator starts with those ranges based on finish level, then adjusts for layout changes, appliance packages, islands, and regional pricing.
By combining size-based costs with typical allowances for major upgrades, the tool gives you a clearer picture of how choices like cabinet lines, countertop materials, and wall removal can affect your total budget—before you start demolition.
Plan your kitchen remodel budget with a realistic estimator
Updating a kitchen can improve everyday life and resale value—but costs can vary dramatically depending on size, layout, and finishes. The Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator from Hot Calculators helps you build a realistic budget before you invite contractors and designers to walk the space.
By pairing your kitchen size with common price ranges for basic, midrange, and upscale renovations, this tool estimates what many homeowners might expect to spend on a professional kitchen remodel. Options for layout changes, appliance packages, and islands, along with regional cost differences, show how design choices and location affect your overall budget.
While only an in-person inspection can reveal every detail—such as electrical upgrades, structural changes, or major plumbing moves—this calculator keeps you from going into the process blind. It can help you decide where to splurge, where to save, and whether contractor proposals fall within a reasonable range for your goals.
This kitchen remodeling calculator is ideal for homeowners who want to:
- Get a quick budget range before requesting quotes
- Compare basic, midrange, and upscale finish levels
- See how layout changes and appliances affect the total
- Understand how kitchen size influences the bottom line
Use the results as a benchmark when you review written proposals, cabinet and countertop selections, and appliance packages from contractors and showrooms in your area.
Why kitchen size, finish level, and layout work matter so much
In a kitchen, square footage, finish level, and layout work drive most of the cost. Cabinets and counters take up a large portion of the budget, and moving walls or utilities adds labor and materials beyond simple cosmetic updates. This calculator uses typical ranges that reflect those realities, giving you a more grounded starting point than guesswork alone.
How upgrades change your kitchen remodeling budget
Swapping stock cabinets for semi-custom, choosing quartz instead of laminate, or adding an island and new appliances can quickly change your budget. The calculator lets you see how including these upgrades influences your estimated range so you can better match your wish list to your available budget.
Next steps after using the Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator
After you’ve reviewed your estimated range, schedule design consultations and written proposals from at least two or three reputable kitchen remodeling contractors. Ask each remodeler to explain what’s included in their price—such as cabinet lines, countertop materials, appliance allowances, and electrical and plumbing work—and compare those details to your calculator results. A clear understanding of your budget range and priorities can make those conversations more productive and help you choose the right partner.
Once you’ve seen your estimated kitchen renovation cost, speak with a remodeling professional about exact pricing, design, and scheduling tailored to your home.
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