Most contractors will not put a number on their website. We will. Below is the honest 2026 cost map for remodeling a home in Orlando and Central Florida — every major project type, the range we actually see, and a link to the detailed breakdown for each. Use it to sanity-check a budget before you ever pick up the phone.
The quick answer: 2026 Orlando remodeling costs at a glance
| Project | Typical 2026 Orlando range | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $5,000 – $150,000+ | Full guide |
| Kitchen cabinet refacing (keep your layout) | $2,500 – $16,000 | Full guide |
| Bathroom remodel | $3,500 – $150,000+ | Full guide |
| Whole-home renovation | $30 – $500+ / sq ft | Full guide |
| Home addition (new conditioned space) | $125 – $550 / sq ft | Full guide |
| Pool enclosure / screened lanai | $6,000 – $40,000+ | Full guide |
The ranges below span a light refresh at the low end to a high-end custom job at the top. Where they run per square foot, that is per square foot of finished (or new) conditioned space.
Cost by project type
Kitchen remodel — $5,000 to $150,000+
- Minor refresh (paint, hardware, fixtures): $5,000–$15,000
- Mid-range (new cabinets, counters, appliances, flooring): $25,000–$60,000
- High-end custom (full gut, custom cabinetry, quartz/marble, premium appliances): $75,000–$150,000+
Cabinets are usually 30–40% of the budget. See the full kitchen remodel cost guide, or — if your boxes are sound and you like the layout — cabinet refacing ($2,500–$16,000) gets most of the look for a third to half the price.
Bathroom remodel — $3,500 to $150,000+
- Cosmetic refresh (paint, vanity swap, fixtures): $3,500–$10,000
- Mid-range guest bath (new tile, vanity, flooring, lighting): $15,000–$30,000
- Full primary-bath rebuild (walk-in shower, tub, double vanity, custom tile): $35,000–$70,000
- High-end primary (large-format marble, designer fittings, heated floors): $75,000–$150,000+
Tile and waterproofing are 20–30% of the budget — and the part you never want done cheaply, because failed waterproofing is the most common reason we get called to redo someone else's bathroom. See the full bathroom cost guide.
Whole-home renovation — $30 to $500+ per sq ft
- Cosmetic refresh (paint, flooring, fixtures, no structural/plumbing): $30–$60/sq ft
- Mid-range (new kitchen + baths, flooring, some layout tweaks): $75–$135/sq ft
- Full gut (to studs, new plumbing/electrical/HVAC, all-new finishes): $150–$250/sq ft
- High-end gut + reconfiguration: $275–$500+/sq ft
For a 2,200 sq ft Orlando home, that is roughly $65,000 for a cosmetic refresh, $165,000–$300,000 for a typical mid-range remodel, and $400,000+ for a high-end full gut. See the full whole-home cost guide.
Home addition — $125 to $550 per sq ft of new space
- Garage conversion (existing slab + walls): $125–$225/sq ft
- Bump-out (extend a room, no new foundation): $200–$350/sq ft
- Ground-floor room addition: $250–$425/sq ft
- In-law suite / detached ADU: $275–$475/sq ft
- Second-story addition: $300–$550/sq ft
A 400 sq ft primary-suite addition runs roughly $100,000–$170,000 turn-key. Additions also carry impact fees on new conditioned square footage. See the full addition cost guide, or weigh the alternative in addition vs. buying a bigger house.
Pool enclosure & screened lanai — $6,000 to $40,000+
- Screened lanai (basic): $6,000–$15,000
- Pool enclosure (standard): $8,000–$20,000
- Screened lanai with roof structure: $15,000–$35,000
- Pool enclosure (premium/large): $20,000–$40,000+
Which one you want depends on whether you are protecting a pool or building an outdoor room. Pool enclosure vs. screened lanai breaks down the difference.
What drives the price on any Orlando remodel
Across every project above, the same handful of factors decide where you land in the range:
- How deep you go. Finishes-only work is fast and predictable. The moment walls open — plumbing, electrical, HVAC, structure — the ceiling rises.
- What's behind the walls. Older Orlando homes hide galvanized or polybutylene supply lines, ungrounded wiring, undersized panels, and slab issues that have to be corrected once found.
- Material tier. Stock vs. custom cabinets, porcelain vs. marble, builder-grade vs. designer fittings — the same footprint can cost double.
- Layout changes. Moving a sink, a wall, or a shower drain adds cost quickly; keeping the layout saves it.
- Labor. Skilled-trade rates in Central Florida have climbed since 2021 — but cheap labor on waterproofing, wiring, or structure is the most expensive mistake you can make.
- Florida factors. Hurricane wind-code connectors, Florida Product Approval on windows and doors, humidity-rated materials, permit fees, and impact fees on new square footage all fold into the number.
How to budget smart
- Hold a 10–20% contingency on anything that opens walls, especially pre-1990 homes.
- Spend where it shows and where it protects — kitchens, primary baths, and the waterproofing/structure you never see are worth the money; you can economize on easily-changed finishes.
- Get a fixed-price contract, so the price you see is the price you pay and change orders are documented, not improvised.
- Make sure permits are in the contractor's name. It puts a licensed, accountable professional on the job — see our Orlando permit guide.
Why we publish real numbers
Homeowners tell us the hardest part of starting a remodel is not knowing whether their budget is realistic before they invest hours in meetings. Publishing honest ranges is our way of respecting your time: if the number is way off from what you had in mind, you know before we ever talk. And if it is in the ballpark, you can call already knowing roughly where you stand. That is the same fixed-price, no-surprises approach we bring to the job itself — you can see exactly how it works on our process page.
Want a real number for your project?
Tell us what you want to build and we'll give you an honest range on the spot, and a firm fixed price after we walk the space. Call (407) 634-4099 for a free consultation with a licensed Orlando contractor.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to remodel a house in Orlando?
It depends entirely on scope. As typical 2026 Central Florida ranges: a kitchen remodel runs about $5,000 for a minor refresh up to $150,000+ for a full custom rebuild; a bathroom $3,500 to $150,000+; and a whole-home renovation roughly $30 to $500+ per square foot. The single biggest variable is how deep you go — finishes only, or opening up plumbing, electrical, and walls.
What is the most expensive part of a remodel?
In kitchens it is the cabinets, typically 30 to 40 percent of the budget. In bathrooms it is tile and waterproofing, 20 to 30 percent. In a whole-home renovation the kitchen and bathrooms together usually account for 40 to 55 percent of the total. Across every project, moving plumbing, electrical, or structural walls is what drives the cost up fastest.
Why do remodeling costs vary so much?
Because two projects that sound the same can be very different jobs. Keeping the existing layout and swapping finishes is predictable and affordable; the moment walls open up, older Orlando homes reveal things — dated wiring, galvanized or polybutylene pipe, undersized panels — that add cost. Material choices, from stock cabinets to custom, or porcelain to marble, then swing the number further.
How much should I budget for surprises?
On any project that opens walls — especially in a home built before 1990 — set aside a 10 to 20 percent contingency on top of the contract price for what gets discovered behind them. A fixed-price contract with a clear change-order process keeps those surprises documented and approved instead of sprung on you as a surprise invoice.
Do these prices include permits?
Our project ranges are turn-key and include the permits we pull as part of the job. The permit fees themselves are set by your city or county and scale with the project's value — for a whole-home renovation or addition in Orange County they typically run in the low thousands. Our Orlando permit guide explains how that works.
Do remodels add resale value in Orlando?
Often, yes — kitchens and primary bathrooms recover the most. In Florida a mid-range kitchen returns roughly 67 to 72 percent of its cost at resale and a bathroom 60 to 67 percent, per Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report. Well-executed additions in high-demand areas like Windermere, College Park, and Lake Nona can return even more when they complete a layout the market wants.
Related reading
- Kitchen remodel cost in Orlando
- Bathroom remodel cost in Orlando
- Whole-home renovation cost in Orlando
- Home addition cost in Orlando
- Do I need a permit to remodel in Orlando?
- How to choose a remodeling contractor in Orlando
Ranges reflect typical turn-key Karhan projects across Orlando and Central Florida in 2026 and will vary with your home, finishes, and scope; resale figures cited from Remodeling Magazine's Cost vs. Value report. For a price specific to your project, request a free walkthrough.