About RenovateCost

We help US homeowners answer one question before calling a contractor: "What should this actually cost?"

Our mission

Contractor quotes vary by 40% or more for the same project. Retail blogs push products. We sit in the middle — independent cost ranges backed by industry data, with clear assumptions you can adjust for your zip code.

Who we are

Marcus Chen

Editor & Lead Researcher

Marcus spent 8 years as a residential remodeling estimator in the Pacific Northwest before founding RenovateCost. He focuses on cost methodology, source verification, and making complex trade pricing readable for non-contractors.

How we research costs

Cross-reference HomeAdvisor, Angi, and NAHB published data
Validate labor rates against BLS occupational wage tables
Update all guides at least twice per year
Label every figure as an estimate — never a quote

Contact

Corrections and data sources: hello@rencost.com

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