What remodeling typically costs in DFW

Refresh

$15,000 – $35,000

Same layout. New counters, backsplash, lighting and fixtures, with cabinets painted or refaced.

Mid-range

$35,000 – $75,000

New cabinets and counters, flooring and lighting. Small layout changes such as one wall or moving a sink.

Full or custom

$75,000 – $150,000+

Layout changes, structural work, relocated plumbing and gas, custom cabinetry and premium appliances.

Guest or hall bath

$9,000 – $25,000

New vanity, toilet, tub or shower surround, tile and fixtures on the existing layout.

Primary bath

$25,000 – $55,000

Walk-in shower, double vanity, upgraded tile and lighting, possibly a freestanding tub.

Full gut or luxury

$55,000 – $85,000+

Moved plumbing, wet room or structural changes, high-end stone and designer fixtures.

Ground-level room

$150 – $300 per sq ft

A bedroom or family room built out from the house, depending on foundation and finish level.

Kitchen or bath bump-out

$250 – $400 per sq ft

Rooms with plumbing, gas and cabinetry cost more per foot than a plain bedroom.

Second story

$250 – $500 per sq ft

Structure, stairs and reworking the roof push this up. A partial second story often runs $150,000 or more.

Light update

$75,000 – $150,000

Flooring, paint, lighting and a refreshed kitchen or baths, with the layout left alone.

Mid-range full remodel

$150,000 – $300,000

Kitchen, baths, flooring and finishes throughout, with some layout changes.

High-end renovation

$300,000 – $500,000+

Structural changes, systems upgrades and premium finishes throughout.