Short answer: our full kitchen remodels typically run $45,000 to $95,000, and our full bathroom remodels typically run $25,000 to $55,000, both before Hawaii GET. Your exact price comes in writing after a walkthrough.
Those are our ranges for full remodels on Oahu. They aren't a quote, and they don't cover insurance repair work. Here's what moves a project up or down, so you can plan your budget and compare bids with confidence.
Kitchens: what moves the price
Layout. Keeping the sink, range and walls where they are costs the least. Moving plumbing or electrical, or opening a wall for an island, adds work behind the finishes. It can also add structural work and permits.
Cabinets. This is usually the biggest line in the budget. Stock, semi-custom and full-custom cabinets are very different investments. They also have long lead times, so ordering early protects your schedule.
Counters and finishes. Quartz, granite, solid surface and laminate each sit at a different price. Backsplash, tile, flooring and paint add up from there. Appliances are a separate budget that you control.
Electrical. Older homes often need panel or circuit upgrades to run a modern kitchen safely. A bid that skips this may come back as a change order later.
Where you'll likely land: a kitchen that keeps its layout with quality semi-custom cabinets tends to sit toward the lower part of our range. Custom cabinets, stone counters, an island and layout changes push it toward the top. A large custom kitchen can go above the range.
Bathrooms: what moves the price
Waterproofing and tile. A proper shower pan and membrane, plus the amount of tile you choose, are where quality bathrooms spend their money. This is also where cheap jobs cut corners that leak later.
Shower changes. Walk-in showers, curbless showers and tub-to-shower conversions need more waterproofing, drainage and sometimes framing than a like-for-like swap.
Moving fixtures. Relocating the toilet, vanity or shower adds plumbing work. Proper exhaust ventilation also matters in our humidity, because it helps keep mold out.
Where you'll likely land: a guest bathroom tends to sit toward the lower part of our range. A primary bathroom with a walk-in tile shower, double vanity and glass enclosure tends to sit toward the top.
Why Oahu costs more
Materials are shipped in, island labor costs more, and finishes need to handle moisture and salt air. Permitted plumbing, electrical and structural work also needs inspections. Permits are handled through the Honolulu Department of Planning and Permitting, and we pull them for you.
Don't forget GET
Our ranges are before Hawaii General Excise Tax. At 4.712%, a $60,000 project comes to about $62,827.
How to compare two bids
- Is the scope in writing? A low number with a vague scope often isn't the real number.
- What are the allowances? Check what's included for cabinets, tile and fixtures. A low allowance can make a bid look cheaper than it is.
- Are permits and inspections included?
- Does it include waterproofing and any electrical upgrades the job needs?
- What's the warranty, and is it in writing? Every IBBUILDERS project includes a 1-year workmanship warranty covering all the work, including our subcontractors' work. Manufacturer warranties on your materials pass through to you.
- Who's running the job? Ask who your main contact is and who does the work.
How we price your project
We start with a walkthrough. Then you get a written scope and price before any work begins, with clear allowances for anything you haven't picked yet. Once work starts, you get daily photo updates.
Financing
Qualified homeowners can finance up to $100,000 through Acorn Finance. IBBUILDERS is not a lender. Financing is provided by Acorn's lending partners and is subject to credit approval.
Common questions
What's the smallest kitchen or bath you take on? Call or text us about your project and we'll tell you honestly if we're the right fit.
Can you give me a price over the phone? We can tell you where your project will likely fall in our ranges. Your exact price comes in writing after a walkthrough.
Why aren't your prices the lowest? We price to build it right, with a full scope, permitted work and one accountable team.
Call or text (808) 330-1164 to talk through your project.