Are these remodeling calculators free?

Yes. All 21 run in your browser, show their arithmetic and ask for no email. Nothing you type is stored.

Why do some price boxes start at $0?

HyreRemodel holds no dataset of remodeling bids. Where a named survey publishes a band, such as HomeGuide’s, the tool uses it and dates it beside the box. Everywhere else, you type the figure from your bid.

Which remodeling projects recoup the most at resale?

In Zonda’s 2025 Cost vs Value survey, four of the top five were outside projects, led by garage door replacement. A midrange minor kitchen, at 112.9%, was the only inside project. These are survey estimates, not sale prices.

How much contingency should I hold?

That is your call, and the boxes start at 0. A contingency is money you hold outside the contract for what opening the walls finds. Older houses can hide more.

Do I need a permit to remodel?

Finish work such as paint, tile, cabinets and countertops is exempt under the model code. Moving plumbing, new circuits, gas work and structural changes need a permit. The permit checker explains each; your building department decides.

Why does the remodel vs move tool have no commission rate?

Since August 17, 2024, offers of buyer-agent pay can no longer be published on an MLS and are negotiated separately. A fixed rate would be a guess, so you type the one on your listing agreement.

Does HyreRemodel do remodeling work?

No. HyreRemodel does not design, build, manage or inspect remodeling work, and does not rank contractors. The tools help you understand a project and check a bid.

HyreRemodel tools

Remodeling calculators

Twenty-one tools for pricing a room, deciding whether to remodel, buying and paying for the work, checking a layout and measuring materials. Each shows its arithmetic and sources; none asks for an email.

Pre-1978 homes: paint work above the RRP limits needs a certified firm US EPA, Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting rule (40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E), retrieved September 5, 2026: more than 6 sq ft per room inside or 20 sq ft outside, or any window replacement.

Pick the tool by the decision in front of you. Pricing a room: the kitchen, bathroom, countertop and flooring calculators. Deciding whether to remodel: remodeling ROI, remodel vs move and the whole-home budget.

Buying the work: the quote comparison worksheet, the permit checker and the timeline planner. Paying for it: the loan payment, contingency and deposit limit tools. Then the layout planners and the material quantity calculators.

Before any wall, floor or ceiling comes out

Built before 1978? Paid work that disturbs more than 6 sq ft of paint per room inside, 20 sq ft outside, or replaces any window needs an EPA Lead-Safe Certified firm.

Old flooring, ceilings and insulation. These can contain asbestos. Have them tested before demolition.

Walls, gas and wiring. A load-bearing wall needs a sized beam and a permit. Gas lines and panel work are licensed, permitted trades.

Pricing a room

Survey bands named and dated beside the box, or the rate from your own bid.

Kitchen remodel cost calculatorCabinet run × a price per foot, plus the bid lines for moving the sink.Open the tool Bathroom remodel cost calculatorFloor area × a scope band, plus moving the toilet and waterproofing.Open the tool Countertop calculatorCounter square feet, run by run, × a granite band or your fabricator’s rate.Open the tool Flooring calculatorRoom area plus waste for your layout, × the installed rate on your bid.Open the tool

Deciding whether to remodel

What comes back at resale, what moving would cost, and what the whole house adds up to.

Remodeling ROI calculatorA resale gain you can support ÷ what the project costs.Open the tool Remodel vs move calculatorThe remodel against the cash it takes to change houses.Open the tool Whole-home budgetFloor area × a whole-house band, with the kitchen and bathrooms as their own lines.Open the tool

Buying the work

Comparable bids, the permit question and a realistic calendar.

Quote comparison worksheetSix items to find in writing before you compare price.Open the tool Permit checkerHow the model code treats your work, and the EPA lead rule on age.Open the tool Remodeling timeline plannerDesign, permit review or lead time, then the weeks on site.Open the tool

Paying for the work

A loan payment, a reserve for surprises, and whether a deposit is over your state’s legal cap.

Remodel loan payment calculatorMonthly payment and total interest from the amount, APR and term.Open the tool Remodel contingency calculatorContract price × the percentage you choose to hold in reserve.Open the tool Contractor deposit limit checkerThe deposit you were asked for against your state’s statutory cap, where one exists.Open the tool

Checking a layout

Clearances and stair dimensions checked against named code and guidelines before anything is ordered.

Kitchen layout plannerYour work triangle, aisle and seating clearance against the NKBA guidelines.Open the tool Bathroom layout plannerA planned toilet against the model plumbing code’s side and front clearances.Open the tool Stair calculatorRiser count, riser height and total run from your rise, checked against IRC R311.7.5.Open the tool

Measuring materials

Quantities to order, from your own measurements. No prices: you add those from the store or the bid.

Tile square footage calculatorLength × width plus waste for your layout, in square feet and boxes.Open the tool Backsplash calculatorCounter run × backsplash height, less windows and openings, in boxes.Open the tool Drywall calculatorWall and ceiling area less openings, in 4 ft sheets of your length.Open the tool Paint coverage calculatorWall area less openings × coats ÷ the coverage on your can, in gallons.Open the tool Insulation calculatorThe ENERGY STAR R-value for your climate zone, then bags or rolls for your area.Open the tool

Which tool answers which question

Tool	The question it answers	What it will not do
Kitchen remodel cost	Does this kitchen bid add up?	Publish a national kitchen price.
Bathroom remodel cost	What range should this bathroom fall in?	Price moving a toilet for you.
Countertop calculator	How many square feet, and at what rate?	Count slabs for your layout.
Flooring calculator	How much flooring do I order?	Supply a price per square foot.
Remodeling ROI	How much comes back at resale?	Apply a survey percentage to your house.
Remodel vs move	Is staying cheaper than changing houses?	Assume a commission or forecast prices.
Whole-home budget	What might the whole house cost?	See what is behind your walls.
Quote comparison	Is this bid complete?	Rate the contractor or the price.
Permit checker	How does the model code treat this work?	Rule on your project.
Timeline planner	How many weeks, start to finish?	Promise a finish date.
Remodel loan payment	What will this loan cost each month?	Quote you a rate.
Remodel contingency	How much should I hold back?	Tell you the right percentage.
Deposit limit checker	Is this deposit over my state’s cap?	Give legal advice on your contract.
Kitchen layout planner	Do my triangle and aisles meet the guidelines?	Design the kitchen.
Bathroom layout planner	Does the toilet have its code clearances?	Approve the plan for your inspector.
Stair calculator	How many risers, and how long is the run?	Replace a framer or a permit.
Tile square footage	How much tile do I order?	Price the tile.
Backsplash calculator	How much backsplash tile do I order?	Price the tile.
Drywall calculator	How many sheets do I need?	Price the board or the labor.
Paint coverage	How many gallons do I buy?	Price the paint.
Insulation calculator	What R-value, and how many bags?	Check your local energy code.

How these tools work

The arithmetic is on the page
Each tool states its formula, and every fixed figure names its source and the date it was read.
Nothing is stored or emailed
The tools run in your browser. No email is asked for.
No invented prices
HyreRemodel holds no dataset of remodeling bids. A default comes from a named survey, dated beside the box, or starts at 0.
Surveys are labeled as surveys
Cost vs Value’s resale figures are estimates by surveyed real-estate professionals, not sale prices.
Not a quote, a design or a permit
HyreRemodel does no remodeling work. A contractor’s bid and your building department decide the job.

Questions about these tools

Are these remodeling calculators free?: Yes. All 21 run in your browser, show their arithmetic and ask for no email. Nothing you type is stored.
Why do some price boxes start at $0?: HyreRemodel holds no dataset of remodeling bids. Where a named survey publishes a band, such as HomeGuide’s, the tool uses it and dates it beside the box. Everywhere else, you type the figure from your bid.
Which remodeling projects recoup the most at resale?: In Zonda’s 2025 Cost vs Value survey, four of the top five were outside projects, led by garage door replacement. A midrange minor kitchen, at 112.9%, was the only inside project. These are survey estimates, not sale prices.
How much contingency should I hold?: That is your call, and the boxes start at 0. A contingency is money you hold outside the contract for what opening the walls finds. Older houses can hide more.
Do I need a permit to remodel?: Finish work such as paint, tile, cabinets and countertops is exempt under the model code. Moving plumbing, new circuits, gas work and structural changes need a permit. The permit checker explains each; your building department decides.
Why does the remodel vs move tool have no commission rate?: Since August 17, 2024, offers of buyer-agent pay can no longer be published on an MLS and are negotiated separately. A fixed rate would be a guess, so you type the one on your listing agreement.
Does HyreRemodel do remodeling work?: No. HyreRemodel does not design, build, manage or inspect remodeling work, and does not rank contractors. The tools help you understand a project and check a bid.

Sources and methodology

Figures dated September 29, 2026. Last reviewed September 29, 2026.

Cost vs Value Report 2025 (Zonda, retrieved September 29, 2026). 28 projects, 115 markets; resale values from surveyed real-estate professionals.
Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program (US Environmental Protection Agency, retrieved September 5, 2026). 40 CFR Part 745, Subpart E: thresholds and the window rule.
What the NAR settlement means for home buyers and sellers (National Association of Realtors, retrieved September 5, 2026). Practice changes effective August 17, 2024.
ANSI A108.02, substrate flatness (TCNA Handbook) (Tile Council of North America, retrieved September 5, 2026). Flatness for small and large-format tile.
IRC 2021 R105.2, work exempt from permit (paraphrase) (International Code Council, via Jaspector, retrieved September 29, 2026). Finish work exempt from a building permit.

Remodeling services What each kind of project involves and how to read its bid.
What remodeling costs What moves a remodeling price.
Choosing a remodeling contractor What to check before you hire.
HyreRemodel research Primary-source studies on licensing, permits and deposits.
Editorial policy How we source and date every figure.

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