Calculate Renovation Costs With Precision and Personalization
Renovation Studio—a free tool from Block Renovation—helps you estimate remodeling costs and visualize your individual space. The calculator takes into account factors like location, material choices, and other key cost drivers to help you plan for your home project.
Plan smarter—estimate your renovation budget down to the details
Part cost calculator and part design tool, Renovation Studio helps you visualize your project before you begin
Most remodeling decisions come down to two things: how it looks and how much it costs. Renovation Studio removes the guesswork, allowing you to test different options in real time. Upload a photo and see how various appliances, finishes, and materials would harmonize within your home. While you experiment, Renovation Studio calculates your estimated remodeling costs, helping you hone in on an ideal project plan before you break ground.
Submit a photo of the space you want to remodel
Use our AI to explore the impact of different design decisions
See in real-time how specific selections impacts renovation costs
How Renovation Studio calculates your project estimate
We factor in your specific zip code for greater accuracy
Where you live significantly influences labor costs—the prevalence of contractors in your region paired with the going market rates could drive large fluctuations in cost from region to region. That’s why our tool calculates any cost estimates using real projects completed in or near your ZIP code.
We learn about your exact renovation goals and tastes
Thinking about refreshing your kitchen or adding a bathroom to your basement? Projects like these affect your estimated renovation budget. By sharing details about your plans, Renovation Studio can better tailor your in‑tool experience and give you more accurate cost calculations.
We invite you to tell us your preferred price ranges
Understanding if you prioritize cost-savings or premium quality for individual room features and materials helps the tool better estimate your renovation costs. Moreover, we provide specific recommendations that satisfy your remodeling goals so your remodel stays on track and within your budget.
Block Renovation: a better way to remodel
Plan your renovation
Use Renovation Studio, Block’s free planning tool, to design your space, estimate costs, and visualize materials instantly.
Start planning
Get curated contractor matches for your project
Receive fast, competitive quotes with transparent pricing from vetted contractors tailored to your exact needs.
Hire with clarity and confidence
Get expert-reviewed proposals that protect you from surprises down the line. Easily compare scopes side by side and understand the cost breakdown. See contractor reviews, project photos, and past project costs.
Stay in control
Block provides a secure payment system where contractor payments are released upon project progression. We review change orders on demand. Renovate with peace of mind with Block Protections.
Learn about Block Protections
Frequently asked questions
Block Renovation is a platform and service that connects homeowners with vetted general contractors and provides built‑in safeguards to make renovating clearer and more predictable.
Homeowners share their project goals, and Block matches them with licensed, thoroughly reviewed contractors best suited for the job. Each contractor in the Block network is evaluated for workmanship, professionalism, and reliability, ensuring your project is handled with care and expertise.
Moreover, every renovation through Block is supported by Block Protections, including:
Assistance from a designated Project Planner: Your Project Planner can help assess contracts, answer any questions, and provide access to resources or guidance upon request.
Progress‑based payments: Contractors are paid in stages only after work milestones are completed.
A one‑year workmanship warranty: Homeowners gain the added confidence that, if anything isn’t up to standard, the contractor will make things right.
Together, these features help protect your budget, improve transparency, and give you confidence that your renovation is being completed by professionals you can trust.
No—think of the estimate as a data‑driven preview of your project’s likely cost, not a confirmed bid. Renovation Studio uses pricing from real completed projects in your area to calculate a trustworthy baseline, but every home has unique conditions that can influence the final cost—things like structural updates, layout changes, or unforeseen site conditions.
Once you’ve dialed in on your project details, you can take the next step by getting multiple contractor proposals through Block. Your dedicated Project Planner will be on hand to help you review scopes, identify missing items, and help clarify costs before you sign. This process ensures more accurate pricing and reduces the risk of unexpected change orders once construction begins.
In short: the renovation cost calculator gives you an accurate starting point; Block’s proposal process helps you finalize with confidence.
Block doesn’t directly offer renovation loans, but our Project Planners may be able to connect you with trusted third‑party lenders who specialize in financing home improvement projects.