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Why
Remodel?



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For a Major Kitchen Remodel, here is a general
project description covering mid range and high range jobs
and the resulting costs recouped for each.
Mid-range
Update an outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen
with design and installation of a functional layout of new
cabinets, laminate countertops, and standard double-tub stainless
steel sink with standard single-lever faucet. Include energy-efficient
wall oven, cooktop, ventilation system, built-in microwave,
dishwasher, garbage disposer, and custom lighting. Add new
resilient floor. Finish with painted walls, trim, and ceiling.
Include 30 linear feet of semi-custom wood cabinets, including
a 3-by-5-foot island.
| Mid-range |
| Market |
Job
Cost |
Resale
Value |
Cost
Recouped |
| National Average |
$43,804 |
$33,101 |
74.9% |
Upscale
Update outmoded 200-square-foot kitchen with
30 linear feet of custom cherry cabinets and stone countertops
with imported ceramic tile backsplash. Include built-in refrigerator,
cooktop, and 36-inch commercial-grade range and vent hood;
built-in warming drawer; trash compactor; and built-in combination
microwave and convection oven. Install high-end undermount
sink with designer faucets and built-in water filtration system.
Add new general and task lighting, including low-voltage undercabinet
lights. Install cork flooring, cherry trim.
| Upscale |
| Market |
Job
Cost |
Resale
Value |
Cost
Recouped |
| National Average |
$68,962 |
$56,711 |
79.6% |
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