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Get a realistic budget range for your remodel in under a minute — by ZIP code, with a personalized AI breakdown of what's driving the cost, what could blow your budget, and where you can save.
Looking at one project type? Each scope has its own page with a deeper dive on what drives cost.
Kitchen calculator
Full kitchen remodel — cabinets, counters, appliances, flooring.
Bathroom calculator
Bathroom remodel — vanity, tile, fixtures, tub or shower.
Whole-home calculator
Whole-home renovation across multiple rooms and systems.
Addition calculator
New addition built onto your existing home.
Basement finish calculator
Finishing an unfinished basement — framing, drywall, flooring.
Outdoor / deck calculator
Deck, patio, or outdoor living space.
The calculator returns a planning range (low, most likely, high) based on regional cost-of-construction data and finish-level multipliers. It's accurate enough to decide whether a project fits your budget. Actual contractor bids vary with site conditions, material selections, and local market backlog — always treat this as a planning band, not a fixed quote.
Materials, labor, permits and design fees, and a 10% contingency reserve for unforeseen conditions. Each scope is broken into line items so you can see where the money goes.
Yes. Enter a US ZIP code and the calculator applies a state-level cost-of-construction index, so a kitchen in California prices differently than one in Ohio.
No. The calculator and AI breakdown are free. Sign up only if you want to save your estimate and turn it into an editable scope of work you can come back to as you plan.
No. BuildTrust AI isn't a contractor marketplace. We're a homeowner planning and contract-protection platform. The calculator helps you walk into bidding with realistic expectations.