How The Trail Home Plans and Prices Renovation & Remodeling Projects

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​(All ranges include general contractor oversight and project management)

The investment ranges below reflect how The Trail Home typically designs, plans, and builds renovation projects. These are not generic market averages — they represent our value-engineered approach, disciplined scope control, and hands-on construction management.

 The Trail Home investment ranges shown below already include general contractor oversight, providing homeowners with a clear, all-in framework for planning.

 

Full Interior Renovation / Remodel

$125 – $185 per square foot

Includes kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, trim carpentry, lighting, and interior reconfiguration.
Comparable projects typically fall within this range when managed by a professional general contractor using transparent pricing and defined scope.

 

Whole-Home Renovation with Structural Changes

$135 – $230+ per square foot

Includes open floor plans, structural engineering coordination, framing modifications, permitting coordination, and full interior finishes.
Projects involving structural reconfiguration generally require a higher level of coordination and management, which is reflected in the investment range.

 

Kitchen Remodel

$47,000 – $105,000

Semi-custom cabinetry, stone countertops, appliances, lighting, and finish coordination.
Final investment depends on layout complexity, cabinet scope, and appliance selections.

 

Bathroom Remodel

$18,000 – $35,000 per bathroom

Mid-range to high-quality fixtures, tile, vanities, lighting, and plumbing updates.
Pricing varies based on tile scope, fixture selections, and waterproofing requirements.

 

Finished Basement with Bathroom and Bedroom

$95 – $165 per square foot

Includes a finished living area plus one bedroom and one bathroom, plumbing, electrical, and ventilation.
Projects with custom layouts, wet bars, or higher-end finishes may exceed this range.

 

A Note on Pricing & Contractor Fees

The Trail Home renovation investment ranges shown above already account for a level of professional oversight, permitting and fees so homeowners can evaluate project scope and investment without layering additional percentages.

 

How to Use These Ranges

These ranges assume:

Defined scope and selections

Design and pre-construction planning completed prior to bidding

Transparent, cost-plus construction management

Final project investment is based on actual subcontractor bids and owner-approved selections, ensuring accuracy and avoiding inflated allowances or padded contingencies.

 

Why This Matters

By understanding both The Trail Home investment ranges and how general contractor pricing is typically structured, homeowners can plan renovations with realistic expectations and fewer surprises.