Transparent Pricing
What a Remodel Actually Costs in Tallahassee
Most remodeling companies will not put a number on their website. We will. Below are the real investment ranges for kitchen, bathroom, and whole-home projects completed by Dustin Wells Construction — not national averages pulled from a calculator.
You should be able to find out whether a remodel fits your budget before you fill out a form or sit through a sales appointment.
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This range includes design and 3D renderings, material selections, permitting, all labor and licensed trades, project management, cleanup, and our workmanship warranty. We recommend budgeting an extra 10–15% contingency for what is found after demolition.
This is a budgeting estimate based on completed Dustin Wells Construction projects in Tallahassee. It is not a formal quote and not an offer of credit. Your exact investment is confirmed in a fixed-price proposal after the design phase.
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At a Glance
Tallahassee Remodel Costs
| Project | Typical Investment Range | Most Common Spend |
|---|---|---|
| Guest / hall bathroom | $35,000 – $50,000 | $42,000 |
| Mid-size bathroom | $50,000 – $80,000 | $63,000 |
| Primary bathroom suite | $85,000 – $150,000+ | $110,000 |
| Small kitchenunder 200 sq ft | $60,000 – $95,000 | $78,000 |
| Mid-size kitchen200–300 sq ft | $95,000 – $170,000 | $125,000 |
| Large kitchen300+ sq ft | $170,000 – $275,000+ | $205,000 |
| Home addition | $225 – $400 per sq ft | — |
| Whole-home renovation | $150 – $325 per sq ft | — |
Kitchen Remodel Pricing
Kitchen pricing is driven primarily by cabinetry, layout complexity, and whether plumbing, gas, or load-bearing walls move. A kitchen that keeps its existing footprint will always land at the lower end of its range.
| Kitchen Size | Typical Scope | Investment Range |
|---|---|---|
| SmallUnder 200 sq ft, no island | Cabinetry, counters, backsplash, flooring, lighting and appliances replaced in the existing footprint | $60,000 – $95,000 |
| Mid-size200–300 sq ft with island | New layout, semi-custom or custom cabinetry, relocated plumbing and electrical, upgraded appliances | $95,000 – $170,000 |
| Large300+ sq ft, large island | Full custom cabinetry, structural changes, wall removal, panel-ready appliances, specialty millwork | $170,000 – $275,000+ |
Bathroom Remodel Pricing
Bathrooms cost more per square foot than any other room. A 45-square-foot bathroom contains plumbing, electrical, waterproofing, tile, ventilation, cabinetry, glass, and finish carpentry layered into a very small space. Labor — not materials — is the dominant cost.
| Bathroom Type | Typical Size | Investment Range |
|---|---|---|
| Guest / hall bath | About 5 ft x 9 ft — single vanity, toilet, tub-shower combination | $35,000 – $50,000 |
| Mid-size bath | About 5 ft x 12 ft — double vanity, separate shower | $50,000 – $80,000 |
| Primary suite | About 10 ft x 15 ft — double vanity, large tiled shower, freestanding tub | $85,000 – $150,000+ |
The Details
Cost Per Square Foot
Per-square-foot numbers are useful for sanity-checking a budget, but they are the least precise way to price a remodel. Fixed costs like waterproofing and plumbing get spread across less area in a small room, pushing the per-foot number up.
| Project Type | Standard Finishes | Premium Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen | $350 – $500 / sq ft | $500 – $700+ / sq ft |
| Bathroom | $700 – $950 / sq ft | $950 – $1,200+ / sq ft |
| Home addition | $225 – $325 / sq ft | $325 – $400+ / sq ft |
| Whole-home renovation | $150 – $240 / sq ft | $240 – $325+ / sq ft |
What Is Included in Every Project
Our pricing is all-in. The number we give you covers the work from first drawing to final walkthrough — not just the construction phase.
- Full design work, drawings, and 3D renderings so you see the finished space before demolition begins
- Material and finish selections guided by our design team
- Permitting and inspection coordination with Leon County or the City of Tallahassee
- All labor, licensed subcontractors, and trade coordination
- Dedicated project manager and daily site supervision
- Jobsite protection, dust containment, and daily cleanup
- Final walkthrough, punch list, and workmanship warranty
What Moves Your Number Up or Down
Toward the low end
- Keeping the existing layout — plumbing and electrical stay put
- Stock or semi-custom cabinetry instead of full custom
- Porcelain or ceramic tile instead of natural stone
- Standard ceilings with no structural work
- A single-phase schedule with no work-arounds for occupancy
Toward the high end
- Moving plumbing, gas lines, or electrical panels
- Removing load-bearing walls, which requires engineering
- Full custom cabinetry and specialty millwork
- Natural stone, large-format tile, or intricate patterns
- Older homes with knob-and-tube wiring or cast iron drains
- Structural repair found after demolition
Always budget a contingency. We recommend setting aside an additional 10–15% of your project total for conditions that cannot be seen until walls are opened. On homes built before 1980, budget closer to 15–20%.
Comparing Bids
Why Some Contractors Cost More — and Some Cost Less
If you collect three bids for the same remodel, they will not be close. Here is what actually sits behind a higher number and behind a lower one, so you can compare them honestly instead of just picking the smallest figure.
What a higher price usually buys
- A real design phase — measured drawings and 3D renderings before demolition, so the scope is settled and the price does not move.
- Licensed, insured trades rather than day labor, with workers compensation and liability coverage that protects you if something goes wrong.
- Permits actually pulled and inspections passed with Leon County or the City of Tallahassee.
- A dedicated project manager sequencing eleven trades, so your job is not idle for two weeks between subs.
- Realistic allowances for tile, counters and fixtures, priced from what you actually chose.
- A fixed-price contract and a workmanship warranty after the job is done.
What a lower price usually means
- Artificially low allowances. The bid assumes builder-grade tile and counters; your real selections arrive later as change orders.
- No design phase, so the scope is decided on the fly and priced as it goes.
- Unpermitted work. This becomes your problem at resale, when a buyer inspector asks and closing stalls.
- Unlicensed or uninsured subs, which shifts liability onto your homeowner policy.
- No project management. You become the general contractor, coordinating trades yourself.
- Change orders planned from the start — the low bid wins the job, then the price climbs.
A fair way to compare: ask every bidder for the same three things — a written scope, the specific allowances for tile, counters and fixtures, and whether permits are included. Bids that look wildly different usually stop looking different once those three are matched up.
Financing and Monthly Payments
Most of our clients do not pay for a remodel out of pocket. We work with third-party lenders that specialize in home improvement financing, and we are happy to make an introduction during your consultation. Here is roughly what projects look like as a monthly payment.
| Project | Typical Investment | Example Monthly Payment |
|---|---|---|
| Guest / hall bathroom | $35,000 – $50,000 | $465 – $660 / mo |
| Mid-size bathroom | $50,000 – $80,000 | $660 – $1,060 / mo |
| Primary bathroom suite | $85,000 – $150,000 | $1,125 – $1,985 / mo |
| Small kitchen | $60,000 – $95,000 | $795 – $1,255 / mo |
| Mid-size kitchen | $95,000 – $170,000 | $1,255 – $2,250 / mo |
| Large kitchen | $170,000 – $275,000 | $2,250 – $3,640 / mo |
Monthly payments shown are illustrative examples calculated at 120 months and 9.99% APR. They are not an offer of credit. Actual rates, terms and approval come from the lender and depend on your credit, the amount financed, and the term you choose.
How It Works
How We Arrive at Your Exact Number
- ConversationA phone call or in-home visit to understand scope, timeline, and budget. No charge.
- Design agreementFor a fixed fee, we produce measured drawings, a 3D rendering, and a detailed scope of work. This fee is credited toward your project if you move forward.
- SelectionsYou choose cabinetry, tile, counters, fixtures, and finishes with our design team so every dollar is accounted for before we build.
- Fixed proposalYou receive a line-item, fixed-price contract. Not an estimate that drifts upward — a number you can plan around.
- BuildYour project manager runs the schedule and keeps you updated through completion.
Detailed Cost Guides
Want to go deeper on a specific project type? These guides break down every line item, trade rate, and cost driver.
How Much Should a Bathroom Renovation Cost in Tallahassee?Cost by bathroom size, per-square-foot pricing, an itemized breakdown of demolition, plumbing, tile, cabinetry and glass, plus a step-by-step way to estimate your own project. Labor Cost for a Kitchen Remodel in TallahasseeWhat labor actually covers, trade-by-trade hourly rates, why cheap labor bids cost more, and six ways to lower labor cost without cutting quality.Questions
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Pricing on this page reflects completed projects in the Tallahassee area and is updated for 2026. Ranges are provided for budgeting purposes and are not a formal quote. Your exact investment is confirmed in a fixed-price proposal following the design phase.