Check my kitchen remodel quote
Kitchen proposals are long enough to feel thorough and vague enough to leave you exposed. Allowances are the usual culprit: a $6,000 cabinet allowance in a $60,000 remodel decides the whole project, and it is rarely explained.
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Typical cost range
$25,000 – $85,000
Mid-range full remodels commonly land near $150–$350 per sq. ft.
Normally includes: Cabinets, counters, appliances, plumbing/electrical, flooring, and permits.
By work type
- Cosmetic refresh (paint, counters, hardware)$8,000 – $28,000
- Mid-range full remodel (same layout)$25,000 – $70,000
- Layout change, wall removal, or addition$45,000 – $140,000
National editorial benchmark ranges, adjusted in your report by state cost index and scope. Reviewed 2026. Estimates only — not a bid, appraisal, or valuation.
What we check on your kitchen bid
- Every allowance named with a dollar figure and what happens if you exceed it
- Cabinet construction, box material, and door style — not just "custom cabinets"
- Countertop material, edge profile, and template/install responsibility
- Electrical and plumbing scope, including code upgrades triggered by the work
- Appliance supply-versus-install responsibility
- Permit, inspection, and dumpster responsibility
Most commonly left out
- Drywall repair and paint after cabinet changes
- Electrical panel or circuit upgrades
- Flooring transitions
- Range hood venting to the exterior
- Temporary kitchen or protection of adjacent rooms
Questions homeowners ask
Is my kitchen remodel quote reasonable?
We compare it to typical ranges for your state and scope, then look at what it actually covers. A low kitchen bid with thin allowances usually ends up costing more than a higher bid with real specifications.
What is an allowance and why does it matter?
An allowance is a placeholder budget for something you have not chosen yet — tile, fixtures, cabinets. If the allowance is unrealistically low, the bid looks cheap and the overage lands on you later as a change order.
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