Rehab Cost Estimator

Lucky Duck Group

Property Info

= Living SF × 1.15 / Stories
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Cosmetic

~$15/SF
Paint, flooring, fixtures
  • Paint: Walls + trim + ceilings (full interior)
  • Flooring: LVP throughout
  • Electrical: Light fixtures (1 per room)
  • Plumbing: Faucets (each bath + kitchen)
  • Kitchen: Appliance package
  • Landscaping: Yard cleanup
  • Misc: Post-construction cleaning
Not included: roofing, siding, windows, doors, electrical panel, plumbing systems, HVAC, drywall, kitchen cabinets/counters, bathroom remodel

Light Rehab

~$30/SF
+ Kitchen/bath refresh
  • Paint: Full interior + cabinet painting
  • Flooring: LVP + bathroom tile
  • Kitchen: Cabinet refacing, laminate counters, subway backsplash, sink, appliances, range hood
  • Bathroom: Fiberglass tub/shower, vanity, toilet, faucets, mirror, exhaust fan
  • Electrical: Light fixtures, GFCIs, smoke detectors
  • Plumbing: Faucets, garbage disposal
  • Landscaping: Yard cleanup + basic landscaping
  • Misc: Dumpster, cleaning
Not included: roofing, siding, windows, doors, electrical panel/rewire, plumbing re-pipe, HVAC, drywall, structural, insulation

Medium Rehab

~$55/SF
Most categories, mid-range
  • Roof: Tear-off + architectural shingles, flashing, gutters
  • Exterior: Paint, soffit & fascia
  • Windows: Vinyl double-hung (all), steel entry door, solid-core interior doors
  • Electrical: Panel upgrade, circuits, GFCIs, fixtures, ceiling fans, smoke detectors
  • Plumbing: Water heater (40 gal), toilets, faucets, disposal
  • HVAC: A/C condenser, thermostat
  • Drywall: Hang/tape/finish + patch
  • Paint: Full interior + cabinets
  • Flooring: Remove old + LVP + bathroom tile
  • Kitchen: Semi-custom cabinets, quartz counters, subway backsplash, sink, appliances
  • Bathroom: Tile surround, vanity, toilet, faucets, mirror, exhaust
  • Admin: Permits, insurance, holding costs, appraisal
Not included: structural, full rewire, re-pipe, siding replacement, HVAC system, insulation, demo

Heavy Rehab

~$100/SF
Everything except structural
  • Demo: Full interior demo, dumpsters, hazmat abatement, permits
  • Roof: Full tear-off + reshingle + decking repair
  • Exterior: Hardie siding, paint, soffit, concrete
  • Windows: All windows + sliding glass + entry door + garage door
  • Electrical: Panel upgrade + full rewire + all fixtures
  • Plumbing: 50-gal water heater + full re-pipe + all fixtures
  • HVAC: Full system + ductwork + thermostat
  • Insulation: Attic + walls
  • Drywall: Full hang/tape/finish + texture removal
  • Paint: Primer + full interior + cabinets
  • Flooring: Full removal + LVP + ceramic tile
  • Kitchen: Semi-custom cabinets, quartz, backsplash, sink, appliances
  • Bathroom: Tile surround, vanity, toilet, all fixtures
  • Landscaping: Cleanup + sod + landscaping
  • Admin: Permits, engineering, insurance, holding costs, appraisal, closing
Not included: foundation repair, framing, structural beams, subfloor

Full Gut

~$180/SF
Complete renovation
  • Everything in Heavy plus:
  • Structural: Foundation crack repair, framing, structural beams, subfloor
  • Plumbing: Tankless water heater, sewer line, rough-in new bath
  • Insulation: + spray foam
  • Flooring: Engineered hardwood + porcelain tile (high-end)
  • Kitchen: High-end finishes, glass/mosaic backsplash
  • Bathroom: Frameless glass shower, double vanity
  • Exterior: Deck repair, fencing
  • Landscaping: + irrigation, tree removal
  • Admin: + architect, environmental assessment, asbestos testing
  • Misc: + termite treatment, mold remediation
All categories and 85+ items at high-end tier
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