Remodeling Cost Guides
What kitchens, bathrooms, basements and additions cost at budget, mid-range and high-end prices.
25 guides. We check the prices against 2026 sources (see how we get our numbers). To compare every project, see the cost index.
How Much Does Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost?
Popcorn ceiling removal costs $1 to $6 per square foot in 2026, or $1,000 to $3,000 for most homes. Test for asbestos first. See when to cover it instead.
$1 – $6 / sq ftHow Much Does Drywall Installation Cost?
Drywall installation costs $1.50 to $3.50 per square foot in 2026, with taping and finishing. A typical room is $580 to $1,800. See what you can do yourself.
$1.50 – $3.50 / sq ftHow Much Does Carpet Installation Cost?
Carpet costs $2 to $8 per square foot installed in 2026, or $700 to $2,500 for a typical room. See how the carpet grade and padding change the price.
$2 – $8 / sq ftHow Much Does Flooring Installation Cost?
Flooring costs $3 to $25 per square foot installed in 2026. Most people pay $6 to $12. Compare laminate, vinyl, wood and tile, and the costs people forget.
$3 – $25 / sq ftHow Much Does Vinyl Plank Flooring Cost?
Vinyl plank flooring costs $3 to $10 per square foot installed in 2026. Most people pay about $6. See cost by grade and how it compares with laminate.
$3 – $10 / sq ftHow Much Does Tile Installation Cost?
Tile installation costs $7 to $20 per square foot in 2026. Most people pay about $12. Compare ceramic, porcelain and stone, and see why prep matters.
$7 – $20 / sq ftHow Much Do Kitchen Countertops Cost?
Kitchen countertops cost $50 to $200 per square foot installed in 2026, or $3,500 to $7,500 for most kitchens. Compare quartz, granite and laminate.
$50 – $200 / sq ftHow Much Does Bathtub Refinishing Cost?
Refinishing a bathtub costs $300 to $650 in 2026, and most people pay about $475. A new tub costs $1,500 to $5,000. See how to make the new finish last.
$300 – $650How Much Does It Cost to Install a Fireplace?
A fireplace costs $1,000 to $10,000 to install in 2026. A gas fireplace is about $3,700. Compare electric, gas and wood-burning options, plus gas inserts.
$1,000 – $10,000How Much Does It Cost to Soundproof a Room?
Soundproofing a room costs $1,000 to $3,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $2,000. Try $200 to $800 in DIY fixes first. Doors and windows leak the most noise.
$1,000 – $3,000How Much Does Asbestos Removal Cost?
Asbestos removal costs $1,200 to $3,200 for a typical job in 2026. Most people pay about $2,200. See cost by location and why crumbly asbestos is not a DIY job.
$1,200 – $3,200How Much Does It Cost to Epoxy a Garage Floor?
An epoxy garage floor costs $1,500 to $3,500 for a 2-car garage in 2026. Most people pay about $2,400. See cost by coating and if you can do it yourself.
$1,500 – $3,500How Much Does Mold Remediation Cost?
Mold removal costs $1,500 to $6,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $3,500. See cost by location and why mold comes back if you don't fix the water.
$1,500 – $6,000How Much Does It Cost to Paint the Interior of a House?
Painting a home's interior costs $2,000 to $6,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $3,000, and one room is $300 to $1,000. See how wall repairs add to the price.
$2,000 – $6,000How Much Does a Kitchen Island Cost?
A kitchen island costs $3,000 to $10,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $5,000. See what a sink adds and when a $300 to $1,500 prefab island will do.
$3,000 – $10,000How Much Does It Cost to Reface Kitchen Cabinets?
Cabinet refacing costs $4,000 to $10,000 for a typical kitchen in 2026. Most people pay about $7,000. Compare refacing, refinishing and new cabinets.
$4,000 – $10,000How Much Does a Walk-In Shower Cost?
A walk-in shower costs $4,500 to $15,000 installed in 2026. Most people pay about $9,000. Compare prefab and tile, and see what a tub-to-shower swap costs.
$4,500 – $15,000How Much Does a Bathroom Remodel Cost?
A bathroom remodel costs $6,000 to $25,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $13,000. See cost by bathroom type and why not moving the plumbing saves the most.
$6,000 – $25,000How Much Does a Garage Conversion Cost?
Turning a garage into living space costs $6,000 to $27,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $16,000. See what adding a bathroom does to the price.
$6,000 – $27,000How Much Does It Cost to Finish a Basement?
Finishing a basement costs $15,000 to $50,000 in 2026, or $30 to $75 per square foot. Most people pay about $32,000. See why to fix any dampness first.
$15,000 – $50,000How Much Does a Kitchen Remodel Cost?
A kitchen remodel costs $15,000 to $50,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $30,000. See where the money goes and the three choices that set your budget.
$15,000 – $50,000How Much Does It Cost to Build a Detached Garage?
A detached garage costs $20,000 to $50,000 in 2026. A 2-car garage is about $30,000. See cost by size and the permit and utility costs people forget.
$20,000 – $50,000How Much Does a Sunroom Addition Cost?
A sunroom costs $20,000 to $60,000 in 2026. Most people pay about $40,000. Compare 3-season and 4-season rooms and the cheaper way: enclose a porch.
$20,000 – $60,000How Much Does a Home Addition Cost?
A home addition costs $22,000 to $100,000 or more in 2026. Most people pay about $51,000. See why building up costs more than building out.
$22,000 – $100,000How Much Does It Cost to Build an ADU?
An ADU (a backyard cottage or in-law unit) costs $80,000 to $250,000 in 2026. Most cost about $180,000. Compare garage conversions, prefab and detached units.
$80,000 – $250,000