Home Remodeling Calculators
16 calculators16 free calculators for home remodeling homeowners.
How much to buy
Materials and quantities from your room measurements.
Drywall
Count the drywall sheets, pails of joint compound, rolls of tape and screws a room needs from its size, doors and windows, with the ceiling as an option.
Dumpster Size
Find the dumpster size your roof tear-off, kitchen or bathroom remodel, or cleanout needs, checked by space and by weight so you avoid overage fees.
Kitchen and bath
What the rooms that cost the most cost to redo.
Kitchen Cabinets Replacement Cost
Estimate the cost to replace your kitchen cabinets by linear foot and cabinet type (stock, semi-custom, custom) — and see how refacing or refinishing your existing cabinets compares, so you can decide whether to replace or keep the boxes.
Countertop Replacement Cost
Replacing countertops costs $50–$150 per square foot installed — $1,500–$6,000 for a typical kitchen. Compare quartz, granite, butcher block, and laminate, and price your exact square footage in seconds.
Gas vs. Electric vs. Induction Stove
Compare the real cost of a gas, electric, or induction stove — purchase, installation (gas line vs 240V circuit), and years of energy. See which is cheapest for your kitchen, why the running-cost difference is small, and how the $840 induction rebate factors in.
Bathroom Remodel Cost
Estimate your bathroom remodel cost by type, finish level, and scope — from a cosmetic refresh to a full gut. See the price range, cost per square foot, and a budget vs mid-range vs high-end comparison for your bathroom.
Tub-to-Shower Conversion Cost
Converting a tub to a shower costs $1,000–$8,000 for a prefab stall or $3,500–$15,000 for a tiled walk-in — and a tub cut runs just $800–$1,800. Price all three paths and see what each includes.
Floors, walls and ceilings
Room-by-room finish work.
Hardwood Floor Installation Cost
Estimate hardwood floor installation cost by room size and type — solid or engineered — with material and labor broken out, plus a side-by-side comparison against ceramic and porcelain tile for the same space.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost
Refinishing hardwood floors costs $2–$8 per square foot — and the biggest saving is knowing when a $2–$5 screen-and-recoat will do instead of a full sand. Price your floor by area, method, and wood type.
Carpet Replacement Cost
Estimate the cost to replace carpet — new carpet with pad and installation, plus old-carpet removal and per-step stairs. See the price by grade in both square feet and square yards, and why the square-yard quirk and waste factor matter.
Baseboard Replacement Cost
Baseboard replacement calculator: enter your home's square footage and room count to estimate your linear feet, then price tear-out, installation, and painting at $6–$9 per foot installed.
Interior Door Replacement Cost
Replacing interior doors costs $120–$680 per door installed depending on hollow vs. solid core. Price one door or the whole house — including haul-away and hardware — and see where mixing door types saves money.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal Cost
Removing popcorn ceiling costs $1–$2 per square foot to scrape, or $2–$6 fully retextured and painted — $2,000–$9,000 for a typical home. Price your ceilings, and see why pre-1986 texture gets tested first.
Ceiling Fan Installation Cost
Estimate the cost to install a ceiling fan — the fan plus labor. The price hinges on your wiring: replacing an existing fan is cheap, a brand-new location is far more. See ranges by scenario, fan grade, ceiling height, and switch work.
Bigger projects
Whole-space remodels.
Basement Finishing Cost Estimator
Estimate the cost to finish your basement. Enter the square footage and finish level, then add a bathroom, egress window, or wet bar to see a total — with 2025–2026 per-square-foot rates.
Backyard Remodel Cost
Price your dream backyard. Check the boxes — patio, pool, outdoor kitchen, artificial turf, plants, lighting, irrigation and more — for a whole-project budget with a design fee. A big-picture ballpark that adds up every element.
About Home Remodeling Calculators
Home remodeling projects fail financially when homeowners skip the calculation phase. Before hiring a contractor or ordering materials, you need three specific numbers: your total budget ceiling, the cost-per-square-foot for your project type, and contingency reserves for the 15-30% of unexpected costs that almost always emerge during construction. Our calculators generate these numbers based on your specific situation—whether you're updating a kitchen in Denver or adding a bathroom in rural Pennsylvania—because material costs, labor rates, and permit fees vary dramatically by location and project scope.
Guessing on any of these figures typically results in either abandoned projects, rushed compromises, or debt you didn't anticipate. This calculator hub helps you move from uncertainty to action by breaking remodeling into its actual financial components. Input your square footage, choose your finish level (basic, mid-range, or high-end), select your location, and get instant projections for labor, materials, permits, and timeline.
You'll see exactly where money goes, which phases cost most, and how design changes affect your bottom line before you commit. Armed with these calculations, you can make confident decisions with contractors, avoid the most common budget overruns, and understand whether your project is feasible this year or needs another planning cycle.