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Kitchen Remodel Cost Calculator
Build a kitchen remodeling budget from cabinets, countertops, appliances, flooring, trade work, labor, permits, and contingency.
Measure: Enter current local allowances or quotes for every category. Use zero only when a category truly does not apply.
How the estimate works: The calculator uses your measurements, unit conversions, waste allowance, and product coverage to create a planning quantity. Review the formula shown above, then read the matching guide below before ordering. See How Our Calculators Work for assumptions and limitations.
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How this calculator works
The calculator adds each cost category, calculates the selected contingency percentage, and adds that reserve to the project subtotal.
Start with local allowances
Kitchen prices vary widely by room size, cabinet construction, countertop material, appliance package, finish level, labor market, and the amount of plumbing or electrical work. Replace every example value with a current local allowance or written quote.
Separate scope from surprises
Use the category fields for known work and the contingency field for hidden damage, plan changes, and small omissions. Structural changes, hazardous-material remediation, temporary kitchens, design fees, financing costs, and major permit requirements may need separate line items.
Read the complete kitchen remodel cost calculator planning guide.
Kitchen budget example
If cabinets, counters, appliances, flooring, lighting, plumbing, labor, permits, and disposal total $30,000, a 15% contingency creates a $34,500 planning budget. Keep contingency separate from finish upgrades. It is intended for conditions such as damaged subfloor, outdated circuits, plumbing repairs, wall changes, or material substitutions discovered after work begins.
Compare scopes before comparing prices
Document cabinet linear footage, countertop area, appliance specifications, fixture locations, electrical requirements, flooring area, wall finishes, ventilation, and demolition. Confirm whether bids include design, permits, delivery, installation, tax, protection, cleanup, and disposal. Owner-purchased items should appear once, not in both the contractor allowance and your shopping list. Moving plumbing, gas, walls, or major circuits can change the budget more than cosmetic selections.