Kitchen Renovation Cost Calculator — Full Budget Estimate
Estimate a kitchen renovation budget from enabled line items such as flooring, framing, painting, splashback tiling, waterproofing, concrete and labour; add cabinets, worktops and appliances separately from supplier quotes. Enter quantities and unit costs to get an itemised cost breakdown and grand total for your kitchen project budget.
How the kitchen renovation cost calculator works
- 1Enable the work categories relevant to your kitchen project
- 2Enter quantity for each item (m² of flooring, lm of framing, hours of labour, etc.)
- 3Unit costs pre-filled with example rates — update with your actual local quotes
- 4Cost per item = quantity × unit cost
- 5Grand total = sum of all enabled items
- 6Add 10–15% contingency manually if desired; the calculator total is the sum of enabled line items only
Worked example
Kitchen renovation: 15 m² flooring at €35/m², 20 lm framing at €12/lm, 30 m² painting at €8/m², 60 hrs labour at €55/hr.
Flooring: €525. Framing: €240. Painting: €240. Labour: €3,300. Calculator total: €4,305. Add contingency manually if desired; 10% would give an external planning budget of about €4,740.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a kitchen renovation cost?
A basic kitchen renovation (new cabinets, worktops, flooring and painting) typically costs €10,000–25,000. A full renovation including new layout, plumbing and electrical can cost €30,000–60,000. Cabinet quality is usually the biggest variable. Costs vary significantly by region.
What adds the most cost to a kitchen renovation?
Cabinet and worktop quality (typically 40–50% of material costs), changing the kitchen layout (moving plumbing and electrical is expensive), and structural changes such as removing walls.
Can I renovate a kitchen without moving the plumbing?
Yes — keeping the sink and dishwasher in the same location avoids the most expensive work. New cabinets, worktops, flooring and appliances can all be done without touching the plumbing.
How long does a kitchen renovation take?
A standard kitchen replacement (no layout change): 1–2 weeks. A full renovation with new layout: 4–8 weeks. Structural changes (removing walls, new electrical) add 2–4 weeks. Always plan for an alternative cooking setup during the renovation.
What is the return on investment for a kitchen renovation?
A well-executed kitchen renovation typically returns 60–80% of its cost in added property value. Focus on functional improvements (storage, workflow, quality appliances) over premium finishes for the best ROI.