Estimating Kitchen Costs

When estimating the costs of a new kitchen, know that there are more expenses than what is visible in the final product. In some instances, certain parts of your kitchen will have multiple steps that need to be paid for and all may not be visible. Below is a short list of commonly forgotten items that should be included in your renovation budget.

•Required labor for tearing out the current kitchen
•Removal of scrap materials
•Permits required for construction
•Home inspections
The more obvious budget-related items are listed below. However, every kitchen is different and the specific features you want may require additional spending.


•Cabinetry
◦Door Style
◦Finish
◦Decorative Hardware
◦Installation Labor
•Appliances
◦Installation Labor
•Flooring
◦Installation Labor
•Electrical
◦Fixtures
◦Installation Labor
•Plumbing
◦Fixtures
◦Installation Labor
•Wall Treatment
◦Material
◦Installation Labor
•Backsplash
◦Material
◦Installation Labor
•Countertop
◦Material
◦Fabrication
◦Installation Labor
•Window Treatment
◦Material
◦Installation Labor

Last Updated on Thursday, 16 February 2012 12:49