Repairs & renovations

Kitchen Renovation Cost Calculator

Build a complete kitchen renovation budget by major cost group. Replace every default with figures that apply to your property and location.

What this calculator estimates

Build a complete kitchen renovation budget by major cost group. It combines the inputs below to produce Kitchen renovation budget. Every assumption remains editable so the estimate can reflect the property, financing and location being evaluated.

Worked example

Using the displayed sample assumptions, the calculator produces $59,360. This is an illustration, not a market quote. Change one input at a time to understand what drives the result.

Inputs and assumptions

• Cabinets and millwork — sample input: 18000 currency units
• Counters and backsplash — sample input: 7500 currency units
• Appliances — sample input: 9000 currency units
• Labour and trades — sample input: 16000 currency units
• Design and permits — sample input: 2500 currency units
• Contingency — sample input: 12 %

How to interpret the result

Replace sample unit prices with current local quotes. Compare a conservative case with an expected case and keep a record of the assumptions used.

Common mistake to avoid

Do not omit demolition, permits, tax, delivery or contingency. Local definitions, taxes, lending practices and measurement requirements can materially change the result.

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Reviewed 2026-09-08.