Budget guides
Renovation Budget Guides
Each Renology budget guide matches a specific spend bracket to the real contractor types that close at that bracket, the sub-tier scope choices that keep the budget, and the hidden-cost triggers Renology has documented through Project of the Day invoices in that metro. 6 guides currently cover Los Angeles kitchen and bath; more metros and niches add quarterly.
Los Angeles · Kitchen Remodel
Under $40K
Best Kitchen Remodel Under $40,000 in Los Angeles
LA homeowners targeting a cosmetic or layout-preserving kitchen remodel — paint, refacing, semi-custom cabinet swap, mid-tier appliance package, no plumbing or electrical relocation.
$40K–$80K
Best Kitchen Remodel $40,000–$80,000 in Los Angeles
LA homeowners targeting a full mid-tier kitchen remodel — semi-custom or modest custom cabinets, quartz or quartzite countertops, premium appliances, possible minor layout adjustments.
$80K+
Best Premium Kitchen Remodel $80,000+ in Los Angeles
LA homeowners targeting a premium kitchen remodel — custom cabinets, natural stone, full structural moves, Sub-Zero/Wolf appliances. Often combined with structural reconfiguration or an opening-up to dining/living.
Los Angeles · Bathroom Remodel
Under $15K
Best Bathroom Remodel Under $15,000 in Los Angeles
LA homeowners targeting a cosmetic-only bathroom refresh — fixtures, tile, paint, vanity swap. Layout stays exactly where it is; no plumbing relocation.
$15K–$35K
Best Bathroom Remodel $15,000–$35,000 in Los Angeles
LA homeowners targeting a full mid-tier bathroom remodel — new fixtures, full tile (floor + shower), new vanity, possible minor plumbing relocation, new shower glass, new ventilation.
$35K+
Best Premium Bathroom Remodel $35,000+ in Los Angeles
LA homeowners targeting a premium bathroom remodel — full layout change, custom vanity, natural stone tile, premium fixtures, structural moves (if expanding bath footprint into adjacent closet or hall).