Typical planning ranges
- Refresh (new surfaces, fixtures, paint, same layout): often roughly $40,000–$75,000.
- Mid-range remodel (new cabinetry, counters, appliances, lighting, minor layout changes): often roughly $75,000–$150,000.
- High-end or full reconfiguration (moving walls, plumbing, structural work, custom cabinetry): frequently $150,000 and up.
- These are broad planning figures, not quotes — your price depends on your home, your selections, and site conditions.
What drives the cost
- Layout changes: moving sinks, ranges, or walls adds plumbing, electrical, and sometimes structural work.
- Cabinetry and counters: usually the single largest line item.
- Older Boston-area homes: hidden conditions like knob-and-tube wiring or undersized framing are common once walls open.
- Permits and inspections: required for most remodels in Massachusetts towns.
How we keep your number real
- Because we design and build under one contract, we design to your budget from day one, then lock scope, selections, and price line by line before construction starts — so you never learn what the plans cost after you have paid for them.
Ranges are general planning estimates for the Greater Boston and Massachusetts market. Every project is priced individually — contact us for a line-by-line number.