Estimating remodeling work by category
What the work runs, what drives the cost and how to structure the estimate, category by category. Written for remodeling contractors who are bidding the job.
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Categories
Q4 2026 pricing. National figures are the median of 50 metro areas. Ranges are rounded to the nearest $50, or $100 from $5,000 up.
- Kitchen remodelsKitchen remodel, 200 square feet: $49,100 to $57,100
- Bathroom remodelsBathroom remodel, 50 square feet: $21,000 to $24,400
- Additions and ADUsRoom addition, 400 square feet: $109,100 to $126,800
- GaragesNew garage, 500 square feet: $47,700 to $55,500
- Decks and porchesNew deck, 250 square feet: $6,800 to $7,900
- PaintingExterior painting, 1,600 square feet: $6,100 to $7,000
- Electrical workService panel upgrade, 1 piece: $2,200 to $2,550
Projects
National ranges for a typical job.
- ADU above a garage$185,000 to $215,000 for 550 square feet
- Detached ADU$157,800 to $183,400 for 550 square feet
- Owner's suite addition$112,400 to $130,600 for 400 square feet
- Bathroom addition$34,300 to $39,900 for 50 square feet
- New porch$19,300 to $22,400 for 150 square feet
- Porch replacement$20,700 to $24,100 for 150 square feet
- Deck resurfacing$3,350 to $3,850 for 250 square feet
- Interior painting$10,700 to $12,400 for 2,000 square feet
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Every estimate in Clear Estimates is priced for where the job is. Material and labor rates cover 350 areas across the U.S.
This quarter's local prices cover 50 markets so far. See remodeling costs by market.
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