Free Rehab Cost Calculator

Estimate total renovation costs for a real estate project by entering costs for major categories plus a contingency buffer.

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Total Rehab Budget

$49,450

Base Cost (before contingency)$43,000
Contingency Reserve$6,450
Cost Per Square Foot$32.97
Kitchen as % of Total34.9%

Total Rehab Budget vs Kitchen Renovation

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Estimating Rehab Costs

Accurate rehab estimates are critical for house flipping, BRRRR investing, and renovation projects. Underestimating costs is the most common reason flips lose money.

Major Cost Categories

  • Kitchen: Typically the most expensive room ($10,000-$40,000)
  • Bathrooms: $5,000-$20,000 per bathroom
  • Flooring: $3-$12 per square foot installed
  • Paint: $2-$5 per square foot (interior and exterior)
  • Roof: $5,000-$15,000 for full replacement
  • HVAC: $3,000-$8,000 for new system

    • Budgeting Tips

  • Always include a 10-20% contingency for surprises
  • Get at least 3 contractor bids for large jobs
  • Permits can add 10-15% to specific trade costs
  • Factor in dumpster rental, storage, and staging

    • Example Calculation

    A 1,500 sqft home needing kitchen ($15K), bathrooms ($10K), flooring ($5K), paint ($4K), plumbing ($2K), electrical ($1.5K), landscaping ($2.5K), other ($3K). 15% contingency.

    1. 01Kitchen: $15,000
    2. 02Bathrooms: $10,000
    3. 03Flooring: $5,000
    4. 04Painting: $4,000
    5. 05Plumbing: $2,000
    6. 06Electrical: $1,500
    7. 07Landscaping: $2,500
    8. 08Other: $3,000
    9. 09Base total: $43,000
    10. 10Contingency (15%): $43,000 x 15% = $6,450
    11. 11Total rehab budget: $43,000 + $6,450 = $49,450
    12. 12Cost per sqft: $49,450 / 1,500 = $32.97/sqft

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