Kitchen Remodel Planner
Every line item — cabinets, counters, appliances, labor, contingency. Compare your plan to national tier benchmarks so you know you're spending smart.
$41,975
total budget (incl. contingency)
Mid-range remodel
Budget summary
Line items
$36,500
Contingency
$5,475
Total
$41,975
Cost / sq ft
$210
Tier benchmark
$60,000
vs benchmark
-30%
Est. resale recoup
$30,222
Tier
Mid-range remodel
Freedom Coach™
Total budget: $41,975 — 30% below benchmark.
Contingency of $5,475 covers the surprises 80% of remodels hit. Estimated resale recoup: $30,222.
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Unlock PremiumNational averages: cosmetic refresh $10K–$25K, mid-range $30K–$70K, upscale $80K–$150K, luxury $150K+. The single biggest variable is cabinets, which are typically 30–40% of the budget.
According to Remodeling Magazine's 2024 Cost vs. Value report, mid-range kitchen remodels recoup ~72%. Luxury remodels drop to 40–50% at resale.
15–20% of your total budget. Kitchen projects hit surprises on rot, plumbing reroutes, or subfloor issues about 60% of the time.
Cabinets, backsplash, and paint are DIY-friendly. Leave plumbing, gas lines, electrical, and structural changes to licensed pros — permits require it and insurance can void on unpermitted work.
Mid-range: 6–10 weeks. Upscale: 3–5 months. Cabinet lead times drive the timeline — order first, demo later.
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