Whole House Renovation Cost Estimator (2026)

Free whole house renovation cost estimator with ZIP code accuracy: Get an instant estimate for your specific whole house remodel (All different types of house renovations are included - Including apartments and condos). Use Remodelum to estimate your cost, build your budget, iterate your scope and track your expenses.

Screenshot of a home renovation cost estimate for a whole house of 1500 square feet at basic quality in location 11213, totaling $276,959. Cost breakdown includes purchases, cabinetry and built-ins, doors and windows, and appliances.
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HOW TO CREATE YOUR RENOVATION COST CALCULATION

Create your Home Renovation Cost Calculation in minutes

  • Leverage our AI estimator to get an accurate home renovation cost broken down by category

  • Fine tune your costs by adjusting your scope - Will you move the kitchen, patch the roof, rewire the walls?

  • Compare contractor quotes side-by-side. Identify gaps, find savings opportunities

  • Keep your renovation costs under control and renovate with confidence

COST DIFFERENCES BY ZIPCODE

Sample whole House remodel Costs per zip-code

  • $225-$350/ sqft

  • ~$210-$325/ sqft

  • ~$150-$240/ sqft

  • ~$135-$210 /sqft

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Average Whole House Renovation Cost - Updated with 2026 data

EXAMPLES OF RENOVATION COSTS BY SQFT
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Project Size Basic Tier Mid-Range Tier High-End/Luxury
Small (< 1,500 sq ft) $150 – $225 / sq ft $225 – $350 / sq ft $350 – $500+ / sq ft
Medium (1,500 – 3,000 sq ft) $135 – $200 / sq ft $200 – $315 / sq ft $315 – $450+ / sq ft
Large (3,000+ sq ft) $120 – $185 / sq ft $185 – $285 / sq ft $285 – $400+ / sq ft

*Note: Cost ranges reflect localized 2026 data models including historical brownstone requirements, utility upgrades, and local architectural parameters. Scale economies apply to raw volume, while complex layouts or structural vacancy periods push pricing toward higher boundaries. 

DETAILED RENOVATION COST CATEGORIES

Itemized Labor and Material Cost Breakdown for a whole house renovation

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  • This includes permits, supervision and cleaning

  • This includes the cost of removing existing structures, clearing the site, and preparing it for construction, abatements and protections

  • This includes the cost of all foundation work, as well as any brick or stone work required for the exterior or interior walls

  • This includes the cost of any metal work required for the project, such as steel framing or metal roofing

  • This includes the cost of all wood framing, including walls, floors, and roof framing. It also includes the cost of installing doors, windows, and any custom cabinetry or built-ins

  • This includes the cost of all insulation, as well as any waterproofing or moisture control measures required for the project

  • This includes the cost of all exterior and interior doors and windows, as well as any hardware or glazing required

  • This includes the cost of all interior finishes, such as drywall, paint, and flooring. It also includes the cost of any exterior finishes, such as siding or stucco

  • This includes the cost of adding tiles and stones mostly in bathrooms and kitchen

  • This includes the cost of all electrical work required for the project, including wiring, outlets, and light fixtures

  • This includes the cost of all plumbing work required for the project, including pipes, fixtures, and water heaters

  • This includes the cost of all heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems required for the project

  • This includes the cost of all fire protection systems required for the project, such as smoke detectors and sprinkler systems

  • This includes the cost of any specialty items required for the project, such as elevators, security systems, or audio/visual equipment

  • his includes the cost of any furniture or decor required for the project, such as rugs, curtains, or light fixtures

  • This category describes the costs of any roofing job involved in your renovation

  • This category includes all costs related with any outdoor space of your home renovation

  • This category includes all costs related to external work of your home such as facade, corniche or external walls

 FAQs

  • Renovating the whole house at once is typically more cost-efficient, since shared costs like permits, dumpster rental, and contractor mobilization are spread across the full project instead of repeated per room. It also avoids re-doing finished work later. If your budget or timeline requires phasing, our room-specific estimators (kitchen, bathroom, basement, and more) let you plan each phase individually.

  • A whole house estimate combines every major system and room: structural and framing, roofing and exterior, electrical and plumbing, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring throughout, and finishes. You can adjust scope and finish quality for each area independently within the single estimate.

  • A full gut renovation involves removing structures down to the studs and rebuilding systems like electrical and plumbing, typically costing $150–$400+ per square foot. A whole-house refresh — updating finishes, fixtures, paint, and flooring without structural changes — typically runs $50–$150 per square foot. Select your scope in the estimator to see which range applies to your project.

  • A whole house renovation typically takes 4 to 9 months depending on scope, home size, and whether structural or systems work is involved. Cosmetic-only whole-house refreshes can often be completed in 2 to 4 months.

  • Yes. Remodelum converts your whole house estimate directly into a working budget, so you can compare contractor quotes and track costs across every room and system as your renovation progresses.