Kitchen Remodel Cost Estimator

This estimator multiplies your kitchen's floor area by a per-square-foot cost range and then adds fixed extras that do not scale with size, such as design fees, permits and debris removal. Pick a project scope to load an illustrative range, then change any number to match the bids you actually receive.

Formula: low total = square feet x low cost per square foot + fixed extras. High total uses the high figure. For example, a 150 square foot kitchen with a range of $100 to $200 per square foot and $3,000 of fixed extras comes to 150 x 100 + 3,000 = $18,000 at the low end and 150 x 200 + 3,000 = $33,000 at the high end.

The ranges preloaded here are planning placeholders, not published market prices or a guarantee of what a contractor will charge. Costs vary by region, home age, finish level and how busy local trades are. Kitchens also do not scale perfectly with area: a small kitchen full of premium cabinets and appliances can cost more per square foot than a large, simple one.

Limits: the result excludes a contingency fund, temporary living costs, and any structural, asbestos, lead or wiring surprises found once walls are open. Add a buffer using the contingency calculator, then ask for itemized written bids.