About Us
Why did we build the Kitchen Remodel Cost Estimator? Because we believe that understanding kitchen costs shouldn’t require a contractor’s license or an interior design degree. Knowledge is your best defense against budget surprises.
WHO ARE WE
Why We Built This Calculator
Ever faced a kitchen renovation and felt blindsided by the final cost? You’re not alone. We created the Kitchen Remodel Cost Estimator after watching too many homeowners get caught in the gap between Pinterest dreams … and contractor realities.
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Kitchen remodel budget overruns happen when homeowners can’t visualize the full scope of a renovation. This calculator bridges the gap between what clients imagine and what contractors know—making the entire process more transparent for everyone involved.
Rhett C
Founder
Smart Kitchen Remodel Budget Planning.
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real-world data
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data-driven
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material costs
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design preferences
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labor rates
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any location
Our Expert Team.
Who We Are
Our calculator combines the expertise of former contractors, interior designers, and data scientists who’ve spent decades in the kitchen renovation space. Together, we’ve transformed our collective experience into an algorithm that helps homeowners make informed decisions before the first cabinet is ordered.
Founder + Owner
Rhett C
Former Software Engineer and current Personal Property Appraiser. Rhett built this calculator after seeing too many clients surprised by final invoices that could have been predicted with the right information upfront.
designer
kate A
Award-winning kitchen designer who understands how aesthetic choices impact budget. Kate ensures our calculator accounts for design elements that most estimators overlook, from backsplash complexity to cabinet hardware upgrades.
urban architect
james F
Specializes in maximizing functionality in limited spaces. James developed our square footage algorithms that help urban homeowners understand how kitchen size impacts costs in ways that differ from suburban renovations.