Renovation & remodelling Cost Estimate Template — USA
Repairs, refurbishments and remodels — strip-out, rebuild and refinish.
Generate this cost estimate → Pre-filled with an example brief · edit before you generate · 10 free/day
What's in a renovation & remodelling cost estimate
Home renovations, refurbishments, extensions and remodels.
- 1 Strip-out & demolitionRemoval of finishes, partitions, fixtures and debris disposal.
- 2 Structural repairsCrack repair, member strengthening, new openings and lintels.
- 3 Waterproofing & damp repairWet-area and terrace waterproofing, damp treatment and re-grouting.
- 4 Masonry & plaster making-goodNew/altered walls, patch plaster and surface preparation.
- 5 New flooring & wall finishesRe-tiling, stone, panelling, dado and skirting.
- 6 Doors, windows & joineryReplacement frames, shutters, glazing and built-in units.
- 7 Plumbing upgradesRe-piping, new fixtures, water heaters and drainage fixes.
- 8 Electrical re-wiringNew circuits, DBs, points, fixtures and safety upgrades.
- 9 Painting & final finishesPutty, primer, emulsion and external weather-coat.
Example brief for this template
This is the brief we'll pre-fill in the cost estimator. Edit it to match your project.
Renovation of a ~1200 sqft apartment — demo existing finishes, new flooring, kitchen and two-bathroom waterproofing and fixtures, full re-wire and fresh paint throughout.
✨ Generate this cost estimate Builds a complete, sectioned Cost Estimate with quantities & pricing (~1 min).
Renovation & remodelling cost estimate — FAQ
- What sections are in a renovation & remodelling cost estimate?
- A typical renovation & remodelling cost estimate is organised into 9 sections: Strip-out & demolition, Structural repairs, Waterproofing & damp repair, Masonry & plaster making-good, New flooring & wall finishes, Doors, windows & joinery, Plumbing upgrades, Electrical re-wiring, Painting & final finishes. Exact sections vary with scope, structure and site conditions.
- How do I create a renovation & remodelling cost estimate?
- Describe the project in plain English — size, floors, structure and finish level — and the generator builds a complete, sectioned Cost Estimate with a quantity, unit cost and amount on every line in about a minute. This page pre-fills a sensible example brief for you to edit.
- Are the unit costs accurate?
- Unit costs are indicative, referenced from real, live projects. Use them for early-stage budgeting and verify against current market costs before tender.
- Can I price my own quantity takeoff?
- Yes — switch to "Price my Cost Estimate" in the generator and upload an Excel or CSV of your descriptions, units and quantities. Each line is matched to a unit cost with a confidence badge.