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OT Contractors - Kitchen renovation costs
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:25 am
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:25 am
I am about to put a bid in for an apartment and was wondering what the cost would be to renovate the kitchen excluding the labor. How much should I expect to spend on cabinets and appliances? I know the range can vary, but I am hoping to keep the appliance budget under $5,000 and the cabinets under $6,000. The kitchen is 7'3" by 12'3". The appliances are a range, fridge, microwave and dishwasher. Are my budgets low?
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Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:26 am to MSTiger33
i dont know about cabinets, but you can easily get quality appliance with a $5k budget.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:27 am to MSTiger33
quote:
I am about to put a bid in for an apartment and was wondering what the cost would be to renovate the kitchen excluding the labor.
with no labor costs?
We remodeled my kitchen ourselves, which was much larger than yours, and materials plus appliances were around $8k
are you buying pre-made cabinets or building yourself?
This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 10:28 am
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:28 am to Displaced
Should I stick with the same manufacturer for the appliances? The labor is going to cost a ton up here.
ETA: I am getting a bid for the labor.
ETA: I am getting a bid for the labor.
This post was edited on 2/9/16 at 10:29 am
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:29 am to Salmon
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are you buying pre-made cabinets or building yourself?
pre-made. I could make them myself, but I think that would be grounds for divorce.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:31 am to MSTiger33
Cabinets can range roughly $120-$150 per foot. Paint grade would be on the lower end and stain grade would be toward the higher end. Depending on how fancy you get with them they could be over $150 as well.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:31 am to MSTiger33
quote:
pre-made
ok then your material costs are going to go way up then
though your labor costs will go down as well if you hire someone
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:32 am to MSTiger33
Sounds like you've over-budgeted which is good
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:34 am to ForeverLSU02
I hope. We are expecting it to cost somewhere around $20-$25k for everything.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:36 am to MSTiger33
Your budget should be plenty. You need to add some money for paint / stain unless the cabinets are prefinished.
Also which type of countertops?
Labor to install appliances? DIY.
Also which type of countertops?
quote:
Should I stick with the same manufacturer for the appliances? The labor is going to cost a ton up here.
ETA: I am getting a bid for the labor.
Labor to install appliances? DIY.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:42 am to crimsonsaint
Probably go with granite. We plan to be there for about 5-6 years so I don't want to go too crazy
Posted on 2/9/16 at 10:59 am to MSTiger33
Stainless appliances shouldn't cost more than 2k.
I've seen stainless range, dishwasher, microwave packages for $1100.
I've seen stainless range, dishwasher, microwave packages for $1100.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 11:01 am to MSTiger33
As mentioned, your budget sound reasonable.
New lighting fixtures can also upgrade a dated-home.
Do you have "popcorn" ceilings i.e acoustic blown-on sheetrock mud on the ceiling.
If so, smoothing the ceiling would be priority. I saw a vacum-ceiing sander recently on the inter webs that smooths it out.
New lighting fixtures can also upgrade a dated-home.
Do you have "popcorn" ceilings i.e acoustic blown-on sheetrock mud on the ceiling.
If so, smoothing the ceiling would be priority. I saw a vacum-ceiing sander recently on the inter webs that smooths it out.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 12:08 pm to MSTiger33
Kitchens average about 20k so what you budgeted should cover.
Posted on 2/9/16 at 1:48 pm to Fat Man
No popcorn ceilings. We are sanding and refinishing the floor, replacing door frames and doors and reglazing the tub. We will renovate the bathroom in a couple of years.
We just hope that the seller accepts our bid.
We just hope that the seller accepts our bid.
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