DIY Kitchen Remodeling Costs

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DIY Kitchen Remodel - Pricing Notes

This example estimate is for BASIC work performed in easily serviceable conditions by qualified trade professionals, using popular, MID GRADE materials commly available at home centers. Your actual costs will vary due to the unique situation, requirements and choices of your project. Work not mentioned on this page and/or work using master craftsman, premium materials and project supervision will result in HIGHER COSTS!

This example estimate is for educational and illustrative purposes - it is NOT a substitute for written quotes from trade professionals. Homewyse strongly recommends that you contact reputable professionals for accurate assessments of work required and costs for your project - before making any decisions or commitments.

The cost estimate includes:

• Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
• Costs to prepare the worksite for DIY Kitchen Remodel, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
• Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small DIY Kitchen Remodel jobs.

The cost estimate does NOT include:

• Labor upcharges associated with master/premium craftsmanship, expedited scheduling, local labor shortages, difficult site conditions, excessive transit times, service provider pricing discretion and failure of customer to negotiate labor costs.
• Costs for removing, relocating, repairing, or modifying existing framing, surfacing, HVAC, electrical, and plumbing systems - or bringing those systems into compliance with current building codes.
• Costs for testing and remediation of hazardous materials (asbestos, lead, etc.).
• General contractor overhead and markup for organizing and supervising the DIY Kitchen Remodel. Add 13% to 22% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
• Sales tax on materials and supplies.
• Permit or inspection fees (or portion thereof) required by your local building department for your overall project.

References

• Detailed Cost Estimating American Institute of Architects, John Wiley and Sons, Aug 2014, Michael D. Dell Isola
• Labor Wages and Costs: Building a Unit-Price System Journal of Light Construction, Oct 2023, George Weissgerber
• Carpentry and Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6th edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
• Consumer Reports Buying and Planning Guides for Home and Garden Consumer Reports, Aug 2014, Website Staff
• National Occupational Employment and Wage Estimates United States Bureau of Labor Statistics, Aug 2014, BLS Staff

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