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Stop Guessing Rehab Costs

Get an AI-generated, room-by-room rehab estimate with three renovation tiers and regional cost adjustments. Know your numbers before you make an offer.

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Renovation Tiers
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Room Categories
Regional
Cost Adjustments
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Three Renovation Tiers

Every property falls into one of these scopes. Our AI detects the likely tier based on property age, condition, and features, but you can override it.

Cosmetic

$15 - $30 / sqft

Paint, flooring, fixtures, landscaping. The property is livable but dated.

  • Interior & exterior paint
  • New flooring (LVP / carpet)
  • Light fixture upgrades
  • Hardware & outlet covers
  • Landscaping cleanup

Moderate

$30 - $60 / sqft

Kitchen and bath updates, new appliances, some structural or system work.

  • Kitchen cabinet refacing or replacement
  • Bathroom tile & vanity update
  • New appliances
  • Minor plumbing / electrical
  • Roof repair or partial replacement

Gut Renovation

$60 - $120+ / sqft

Down to studs. New systems, layout changes, permits required.

  • Full kitchen & bath gut
  • New HVAC, plumbing, electrical
  • Structural repairs
  • Foundation or roof replacement
  • Layout changes & permits

Room-by-Room Cost Breakdown

Typical rehab cost ranges by room and renovation tier. Actual estimates are adjusted for your property and region.

Room / AreaCosmeticModerateGut
Kitchen
$3,000 - $8,000$15,000 - $35,000$40,000 - $80,000
Bathroom
$1,500 - $4,000$8,000 - $18,000$20,000 - $40,000
Flooring (whole house)
$3,000 - $7,000$6,000 - $12,000$10,000 - $20,000
Exterior / Siding
$2,000 - $5,000$8,000 - $15,000$15,000 - $35,000
Roof
$500 - $2,000$5,000 - $10,000$10,000 - $25,000
HVAC / Electrical / Plumbing
$0 - $1,000$3,000 - $8,000$15,000 - $40,000

Ranges shown are national averages. ARV Analyzer applies a regional cost multiplier based on your property's metro area.

Regional Cost Adjustments

A kitchen remodel in San Francisco costs twice what it does in Memphis. Our estimates reflect that.

San Francisco, CA1.45x
New York, NY1.38x
Austin, TX1.05x
Indianapolis, IN0.82x

Pro Tip: Always verify the regional multiplier against local contractor bids. Our estimates are a strong starting point, not a substitute for a detailed scope of work.

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