Kitchen Remodel

Minor Kitchen Remodel
Project Description: In a functional but dated 200-square-foot kitchen with 30 linear feet of cabinetry and countertops, leave cabinet boxes in place but replace fronts with new raised-panel wood doors and drawers. Replace wall oven and cooktop with new energy-efficient models. Replace laminate countertops. Install midpriced sink and faucet. Repaint trim, add wall covering, and replace existing flooring with resilient flooring.

Minor kitchen remodel
	Job Cost	Resale Value	Cost Recouped
National Average:	$14,913	$14,691	98.5%
East Average:	$15,172	$15,316	100.9%
Midwest Average:	$15,426	$13,151	85.3%
South Average:	$13,998	$13,498	96.4%
West Average:	$15,328	$17,209	112.3%

Midrange Major Kitchen Remodel
Project Description: Update an outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with design and installation of a functional layout of 30 linear feet of semicustom-grade wood cabinets, including a 3-by-5-foot island, laminate countertops, and standard double-tub stainless-steel sink with standard single-lever faucet. Include energy-efficient wall oven, cooktop, ventilation system; built-in microwave, dishwasher, garbage disposal; and custom lighting. Add resilient flooring. Finish with painted walls, trim, and ceiling.

Midrange Major kitchen remodel
	Job Cost	Resale Value	Cost Recouped
National Average:	$43,862	$39,920	91.0%
East Average:	$44,659	$42,490	95.1%
Midwest Average:	$45,237	$36,691	81.1%
South Average:	$41,133	$36,329	88.3%
West Average:	$45,242	$45,353	100.2%

Upscale Major Kitchen Remodel
Project Description: Update outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with 30 linear feet of top-of-the-line custom cherry cabinets with built-in sliding shelves and other interior accessories. Include stone countertops with imported ceramic or glass tile backsplash; built-in refrigerator, cooktop, and 36-inch commercial grade range and vent hood; and built-in warming drawer, trash compactor, and combination microwave and convection oven. Install high-end undermount sink with designer faucets and built-in water filtration system. Add general and task lighting, including low-voltage under-cabinet lights. Install cork flooring with cherry trim.

Upscale Major kitchen remodel
	Job Cost	Resale Value	Cost Recouped
National Average:	$81,552	$69,194	84.8%
East Average:	$82,528	$70,718	85.7%
Midwest Average:	$83,333	$64,586	77.5%
South Average:	$77,786	$65,111	83.7%
West Average:	$83,720	$77,812	92.9%

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