What is the Renology Renovation Cost Index?
The Renology Renovation Cost Index is a planning dataset that organizes 2026 renovation cost ranges by project type, state, and city using Renology service guides and published local cost guides.
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Renovation Cost Index 2026
A central benchmark for homeowner planning: project-level, state-level, and city-level renovation cost ranges from Renology guides.
Quick answer
In 2026, major home renovations tracked by Renology range from $2-$400,000 depending on project type, city, materials, permits, and existing conditions. Use this index to compare broad planning ranges before opening a specific service or city guide.
Project types
12
Local guides indexed
100+
Primary states
2
Planning year
2026
Project type index
National planning ranges by renovation type
Start here when you know the project, but not the local market. Each row links to a full Renology service guide.
Renology service guide
Kitchen Remodels
$25k–$150k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Bathroom Remodels
$12k–$80k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Flooring
$3–$25
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Fireplace & Built-ins
$4k–$35k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Interior Painting
$2–$6
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Decks & Patios
$8k–$45k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Driveways & Pavers
$6k–$35k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Outdoor Kitchens
$10k–$60k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Basement Finishing
$30k–$90k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
ADU Construction
$80k–$400k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Roofing & Siding
$10k–$50k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
Renology service guide
Hardscape & Landscape
$5k–$60k
Planning range before local labor, permit, and site conditions are narrowed.
State ranges
How project costs shift by state
State ranges are aggregated from published city/service guides. They are strongest where Renology has multiple indexed local guides.
California
California cost ranges
Bathroom
$33,000-$65,000
Kitchen
$61,000-$115,000
Adu Garage
$200,000-$415,000
Roofing
$15,000-$29,000
Outdoor Living
$24,000-$52,000
Washington
Washington cost ranges
Adu Garage
$180,000-$320,000
Bathroom
$30,000-$50,000
Kitchen
$55,000-$90,000
Outdoor Living
$22,000-$40,000
Roofing
$14,000-$22,000
City ranges
Top local cost hubs
City ranges combine the lowest and highest published project ranges in that city. Use them as a routing layer into the specific city guide.
Washington
Bellevue
$14,000-$320,000
5 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Beverly Hills
$17,000-$385,000
5 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Los Angeles
$17,000-$385,000
5 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
San Diego
$15,000-$350,000
5 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
San Francisco
$18,000-$415,000
5 published local guides indexed for this market.
Washington
Seattle
$14,000-$320,000
5 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Malibu
$17,000-$385,000
4 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Anaheim
$35,000-$380,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Calabasas
$36,000-$385,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Carlsbad
$33,000-$350,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Culver City
$36,000-$385,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Del Mar
$33,000-$350,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Encinitas
$33,000-$350,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Encino
$36,000-$385,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Glendale
$36,000-$385,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Huntington Beach
$35,000-$380,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
California
Irvine
$35,000-$380,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
Washington
Issaquah
$30,000-$320,000
3 published local guides indexed for this market.
Methodology
How Renology builds the cost index
The index combines Renology service guide ranges with indexed city/service guide ranges. We normalize them into broad planning bands so homeowners can compare project type, location, and local scope before requesting bids.
Data layers
Service, state, city
Use case
Early planning
Quote status
Not a bid
Final pricing can change based on demolition, access, structural work, waterproofing, utilities, finish selections, permits, climate exposure, and contractor availability. Confirm code-sensitive work with the local building department and a licensed professional.
See the Renology Methodology for the sources, review process, update cadence, and limitations behind these planning ranges.
Answered for search
Renovation cost index FAQ
Short answers for homeowners and search systems.
Are these renovation costs final quotes?
No. The index is a planning benchmark. Final bids depend on scope, site conditions, material tier, permits, labor availability, access, demolition, and change orders.
How should homeowners use the cost index?
Start with the project type range, narrow to the state or city range when available, then open the specific guide before requesting 2 to 3 itemized contractor bids.
How often is the cost index updated?
Renology updates the index as service guides, city guides, and recent editorial cost guides are refreshed. The current index is built for 2026 planning.