Built for homeowners who hate surprises
Remodiq started from a simple frustration: renovation cost estimates online were either too vague to be useful or locked behind a sales funnel. We built the calculator we wished existed — free, detailed, and honest about its limitations.
Our mission
Home renovation is one of the largest financial decisions a family makes — and most homeowners go into it with almost no reliable cost data. Contractor quotes take days or weeks to get. Online estimates are often based on national averages that don't reflect what labor and materials actually cost in your city.
Remodiq exists to close that gap. We give you a detailed, city-specific estimate in under 60 seconds — completely free, with no account required and no upsell at the end.
Our goal is not to replace contractor quotes. It is to walk into those conversations informed — knowing what a fair price looks like for your market, your room type, and your quality expectations.
Who uses Remodiq
First-time homeowners
Setting a realistic renovation budget before buying a fixer-upper or planning the first big project.
Homeowners getting quotes
Benchmarking contractor bids to identify if a quote is in the right range or significantly over market.
Real estate investors
Quick back-of-envelope cost estimates for renovation scope on potential acquisitions.
Contractors and designers
Showing clients a ballpark range before committing to a full estimate.
How our estimates work
City-adjusted pricing
Labor and material costs vary dramatically across the US. A kitchen remodel in San Francisco can cost twice as much as the same project in Phoenix. Our city cost index adjusts every estimate to reflect local market conditions based on contractor survey data across 50+ metros.
Quality tiers that actually mean something
We define four quality tiers — Basic, Standard, Premium, and Luxury — with clear material and finish benchmarks for each. Basic means contractor-grade stock finishes. Luxury means custom millwork, imported materials, and top-tier appliances. These tiers are based on what contractors actually charge, not arbitrary multipliers.
Work scope modeling
Most calculators give you a single number per room. We let you specify which work scopes are included — electrical, plumbing, flooring, cabinets, countertops, and more — so the estimate reflects the actual scope of your project, not a generic average.
Transparent data sources
Our cost model is built on RSMeans construction data, the Remodeling Magazine Cost vs. Value Report, and NAHB remodeling statistics. We are upfront about what our estimates can and cannot account for. We are not trying to sell you anything — we just want to give you an honest starting point.
What we cover
8 room types across 64 US cities — with more being added regularly.