How we estimated the 11-16k renovation costs | Notion

Estimated Total:

Approximately $9,000 – $13,500 for the entire rehab. This budget accounts for modern durable materials (investor-friendly quality), contractor labor, and typical overhead/ contingencies to get the property rent- or resale-ready.
Actual costs may vary based on final material choices, unforeseen repairs, or specific contractor rates, but this breakdown serves as a guideline for the initial scope of work.

Scope & Assumptions:

All estimates reflect durable, rent- or resale-ready finishes — durable and attractive, but not luxury. We assume typical conditions with no major structural surprises.
In addition to the itemized costs shown in the table below (which total $9,000 – $13,500), we have factored in a 20% buffer for any unforeseen overages. This brings the total projected cost range to $11,000 - $16,000.

Item	Location	Scope of Work	Estimated Cost Range
Siding Repair + Exterior Painting	Exterior walls (entire duplex)	Repair damaged siding panels and re-secure. Power-wash all siding, spot-prime problem areas, and apply full exterior paint (siding + trim). Mid-grade exterior paint system with sealing and prep included.	$4,000 – $6,000
Fence Repair	Yard perimeter	Straighten leaning wood fence sections and reset posts. Replace broken boards and re-secure panels for stability. Includes labor and materials.	$400 – $600
Patio Concrete Cleaning & Repair	Rear patio areas	Pressure-wash patio surfaces. Fill small cracks with concrete patch and apply clear concrete sealer for protection.	$200 – $300
Landscaping & Yard Cleanup	Front & back yards	Remove debris, mow and edge lawn, trim shrubs, and install fresh mulch in beds. Basic yard grooming for improved curb appeal.	$300 – $500
Light Fixture Updates	Interior rooms & entries	Remove dated ceiling/entry fixtures and install new mid-grade flush-mount fixtures. Includes materials and labor.	$1,200 – $1,400
Outlet & Switch Covers	Throughout interior	Replace aged/yellowed outlet and switch plates with new white covers. Includes removal and install.	$100 – $200
Trim and Door Repairs	Throughout interior	Repair or replace damaged baseboards and casing. Adjust doors, hinges, and knobs for proper operation. Includes carpentry labor.	$250 – $400
Drywall Patching	Interior walls/ceilings	Patch and sand small drywall holes and cracks. Prep for paint touch-up finish.	$150 – $250
Paint Touch-ups	Interior walls & trim	Spot-prime and repaint high-traffic scuffs and patched areas using matching paint.	$100 – $200
Bathtub Refinishing	2 Full bathrooms	Refinish two tubs with epoxy enamel coating to restore clean white finish. Includes prep, coating, and cure.	$900 – $1,200
Vanity Replacements	2 Full bathrooms	Remove four existing vanities and install new mid-grade vanities with integrated sinks and faucets (2 full bath). Includes plumbing reconnections.	$1,400 – $2,000
Bathroom Fixture Upgrades	2 Full bathrooms	Replace shower heads and tub spouts with new mid-grade chrome or brushed nickel fixtures. Includes labor and parts.	$250 – $400
TOTAL			$9,250 - $13,450
Buffer	N/A	Contingency reserve to account for contractor margin, material price fluctuations, minor scope changes, or unforeseen issues during renovation. Applied as a 20% buffer on the $30,000–$36,000 base cost estimate.	$1,850 - $2,690
TOTAL (including Buffer)			$11,100 - $16,140