Kitchen renovation estimate from demo to fit off
Stone, cabinets and trade fit off decide whether a kitchen job makes money. Price 6 m of countertop by the meter, cabinet install hours, and offer soft close as an upgrade.
- Cabinets, stone countertop, splashback tile and fit off
- Countertop meters times rate, plus a 10% deposit
- Price it online, or download the Word file free
What goes on a kitchen quote template
This kitchen renovation estimate template follows the order a kitchen goes in: strip out, cabinets, countertop, splashback, then plumbing and electrical fit off. Cabinets can be supplied or install only, stone is priced by the linear meter, and upgrades sit as optional lines the customer can tick. Use it as a kitchen quote template online, or download the Word, Excel and PDF versions.
A kitchen estimate works when every part the customer will touch has a line: cabinets, countertop, splashback, sink, appliances and the trades that connect them. Say who supplies what, because a kitchen with customer supplied appliances is priced and scheduled differently from a full package.
- Layout and drawing referenceQuote from a dimensioned plan with cabinet codes, so a change from a 600 mm drawer stack to a 900 mm one shows up as a change.
- Demolition and disposalRemoving the old cabinets, countertop and tiles, capping services, and disposal. Note anything you are saving for the customer.
- CabinetsFlat pack, custom made or customer supplied, with door style, finish and the number of units. Assembly hours vary a lot between these. Custom work can be priced on a cabinet quotation.
- CountertopMaterial, thickness and edge profile, priced by linear meter or by ft², with the sink and cooktop cutouts listed separately.
- SplashbackTile, glass or stone, the area in m², and who supplies the tile. Note the setout around outlets and the range hood.
- AppliancesWhether you supply or only install the oven, cooktop, range hood and dishwasher, and whether the hood is ducted outside.
- Plumbing and electrical fit offSink, faucet and dishwasher connections, plus outlets, lighting and any new circuit for an induction cooktop, by licensed trades.
- Upgrades as optionsSoft close hardware, pull out bins and under cabinet lighting as optional lines the customer can add without a new quote.
- Lead timesCabinet and stone lead times decide the start date, so state them next to the deposit.
Sample kitchen remodel quote with example prices
Hearth Kitchens’ sample for Yusuf Karim removes the old kitchen and installs supplied flat pack cabinets, 6 m of stone countertop at $620 per meter, 4 m² of splashback tile and the appliances. Labor is split into demolition, 32 hours of cabinet install and one plumbing and electrical fit off line. A soft close upgrade is offered as an optional extra. The subtotal is $16,990 before tax, with a 10% deposit. These are example prices.
| Item | Group | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabinets, supplied | Materials | 1 set | $8,400.00 | $8,400.00 |
| Stone benchtop | Materials | 6 m | $620.00 | $3,720.00 |
| Splashback tiles | Materials | 4 m² | $70.00 | $280.00 |
| Demolition and disposal | Labor | 1 job | $950.00 | $950.00 |
| Cabinet install | Labor | 32 hrs | $70.00 | $2,240.00 |
| Plumbing and electrical fit off | Labor | 1 job | $1,400.00 | $1,400.00 |
| Soft close upgrade | Optional extras (optional) | 1 set | $380.00 | ($380.00) |
| Subtotal before tax | $16,990.00 | |||
| Optional extras, not in the total | $380.00 | |||
7 lines are filled in, from cabinets, supplied to soft close upgrade. Put in your own kitchen renovation rates, then download the PDF.
How to price a kitchen renovation
A kitchen is the sum of separate trades, so most installers build the estimate line by line instead of quoting one figure. Some also keep a rate per linear foot of cabinets for early budget talks, then replace it with an itemized price once the layout is settled.
- Itemized by componentCabinets, countertop, splashback and each trade as separate lines. The clearest method, and it lets the customer swap stone for laminate and see the difference straight away.
- Per linear foot of cabinetsA rate per linear foot or meter of base and wall cabinets for a quick budget. Good for the first call, unreliable for a signed price.
- Install only, hourlyWhen the customer buys cabinets themselves, charge assembly and install by the hour, and say you are not responsible for missing or damaged parts.
- Package priceA set price for a standard size kitchen with defined finishes and upgrades as extras. Works for builders fitting many similar kitchens.
Mark up the supplied cabinets and stone to cover ordering, checking deliveries and replacing damaged panels. The materials markup guide explains common approaches, and the markup calculator shows the margin you end up with.
Worked example: countertop and splashback for an L-shaped kitchen
Measuring stone and tile wrong is one of the most expensive errors on a kitchen. Here are the sample kitchen’s countertop and splashback worked out from the plan, using example rates.
- Countertop runsThe L-shape has a 3.6 m run and a 2.4 m run: 3.6 + 2.4 = 6.0 m of countertop.
- Countertop priceAt $620 per linear meter, 6.0 x $620 = $3,720.
- CutoutsAn undermount sink cutout with polished edges at $220 and a cooktop cutout at $110 add $330, for $4,050 in stone.
- Splashback areaThe splashback is 600 mm high along both runs: (3.6 + 2.4) x 0.6 = 3.6 m².
- Tile with wasteAdd 10% for cuts: 3.6 x 1.1 = 3.96 m², so order 4 m². At $70 per m², the tile costs $280.
Stone is templated after the cabinets are fixed, so the final measure can differ from the plan. Say on the estimate that the countertop price is adjusted if the templated length changes.
Inclusions and exclusions for a kitchen remodel quote
Usually included
- Removal and disposal of the old kitchen
- Assembly, leveling and fixing of cabinets
- Stone template, supply and install
- Splashback tiling and grouting
- Connection of sink, faucet and dishwasher
- Final wipe down of cabinets and countertop
Excluded unless priced
- Appliances unless listed as supplied
- Moving plumbing or gas lines to a new position
- New electrical circuits or a panel upgrade
- Floor patching where the old cabinets stood
- Painting walls and ceiling
Kitchen estimate mistakes to avoid
- Cutting stone before the customer’s appliance models are confirmed, then finding the cooktop cutout is the wrong size.
- Pricing flat pack assembly at the same hours as preassembled cabinets.
- Leaving floor repair out when the new layout does not cover the old cabinet footprint.
- Forgetting the range hood duct, which may need a roof or wall penetration and a different trade.
- Not stating who books the countertop template visit, and at what point in the job it happens.
- A single plumbing and electrical line with no detail of what is being connected or moved.
Kitchen renovation estimate questions
How do you estimate a kitchen renovation?
Start with a measured plan and the customer’s selections. Price demolition, cabinets, countertop, splashback and each trade separately, add appliance install if you are doing it, then set a deposit and a valid until date. A rate per linear foot is fine for a first budget but not for the price the customer signs. Other trades in the job have their own construction quote templates.
What should a kitchen remodel quote include?
The layout reference, cabinet supply and install, countertop material and length, cutouts, splashback area, appliance supply or install, plumbing and electrical fit off, demolition, exclusions, lead times, deposit and payment stages. Upgrades such as soft close hardware work well as optional lines. An itemized quote shows how to lay them out.
Is a kitchen quote a fixed price?
It can be, once the layout, cabinets, stone and appliances are chosen. Where selections are still open, use allowances and say how they adjust. Changes after cabinets are ordered should go through a written change order that includes any restocking cost from the supplier.
How much deposit for a kitchen renovation?
Kitchens carry large early orders, since cabinets and stone are often paid for before they arrive. A deposit plus a progress payment when cabinets are delivered keeps your cash ahead of your spending. Check any local limit on home improvement deposits first, and read deposits on quotes for options.
Who arranges permits for a kitchen remodel?
Whoever holds the main contract usually does, but write it down. Moving walls or gas lines, or adding circuits, may need a permit and inspections depending on where you work. If permits apply, add the fee and the inspection time to the estimate. Wall removal is covered on the renovation quote template.
How long does a kitchen renovation quote stay valid?
Thirty days is a practical default, because cabinet and stone pricing changes with supplier lists. If the customer delays, requote the supplied items rather than honoring old prices. The quote maker prints the valid until date and shows an Expires soon flag in the final three days.
