How renovation is estimated

ESTI prices the renovation line by line from its renovation cost presets, adjusted for the home's size, bedrooms, bathrooms and local building costs.

Scope

• Moderate: a cosmetic refresh. Paint inside and out, flooring, countertops, plumbing and light fixtures, prep and clean-up.
• Full-scale: everything in Moderate, plus cabinets, appliances, interior doors and trim, drywall repairs, and electrical and plumbing parts.

Neither includes structural work or debris haul-off. Click What's included on the property page for the full list.

Finish level

• Basic: standard-grade materials. This is ESTI's starting estimate.
• Premium: higher-grade materials. The renovation costs more and the sale price (ARV) goes up a little.
• Elite: high-end materials. The renovation costs more again, and the sale price goes up a little more.

Better finishes can sell for a bit more, but rarely far above the nearby sales, so the sale price goes up much less than the renovation cost.

Got a contractor quote? Type it in as the renovation cost. More detail: How ESTI estimates.