Jim Mirando and Mike Stauffer
Excel Interior Concepts and Construction, Lemoyne, Pa.

Product costs for an average kitchen:
Cabinets: $14,842
Countertops: $7,089
Appliances: $4,814
Flooring: $2,426
Plumbing fixtures: $1,656
Electrical fixtures: $1,238
Backsplash: $688
Total: $32,753

Product costs for an upscale kitchen:
Cabinets: $24,914
Appliances: $10,238
Countertops: $8,788
Flooring: $5,487
Plumbing fixtures: $2,517
Backsplash: $1,645
Electrical fixtures: $1,498
Total: $55,087

Product costs for an average bath:
Electrical fixtures: $1,821
Cabinets: $1,785
Tub/shower wall tile, shower seats, shelves: $1,418
Countertops: $1,190
Flooring: $937
Plumbing fixtures: $559
Accessories: $97
Total: $7,807

Product costs for an upscale bath:
Electrical fixtures: $6,055
Cabinets: $5,135
Countertops: $4,614
Tub/shower wall tile, shower seats, shelves: $2,971
Plumbing fixtures: $2,374
Flooring: $2,154
Accessories: $262
Total: $23,565

David Tyson
David Tyson & Associates, Charlotte, N.C.
We are mostly doing custom kitchens and baths. Almost all our kitchens are high-end — the average cost is $136,000.

Product costs for an average ($45,000-to-$60,000) kitchen:
Cabinets: $15,000 to $20,000
Appliances: $5,000 to $7,500
Electrical and fixtures: $4,500 to $6,500
Flooring: $5,000
Countertops: $3,500 to $5,000
Plumbing fixtures: $800 to $1,400
Tile backsplash: $500 to $1,500
Total: $34,300 to $46,900

Product costs for a high-end ($60,000-to-$100,000) kitchen:
Cabinets: $20,000 to $35,000
Appliances: $7,500 to $20,000
Countertops: $5,000 to $10,000
Flooring: $5,000 to $7,500
Electrical and fixtures: $4,500 to $10,000
Plumbing fixtures: $1,400 to $3,000
Tile backsplash: $500 to $3,000
Total: $43,900 to $88,500

Product costs for average bath:
Plumbing fixtures: $2,500 to $5,000
Cabinets: $1,000 to $2,000
Tile and flooring: $500 to $1,500
Electrical fixtures: $500 to $1,000
Countertops: $500 to $1,500
Total: $5,000 to $11,000

Product costs for a high-end bath:
Plumbing fixtures: $5,000 to $10,000
Cabinets: $2,000 to $4,000
Tile and flooring: $1,500 to $4,000
Electrical fixtures: $1,000 to $3,000
Countertops: $1,500 to $3,500
Total: $11,000 to $24,500

Kent Eberle
Eberle Remodeling, Sacramento, Calif.

We really don't do low-end projects anymore. These averages are very general — projects can vary dramatically. For most of our kitchen remodels, appliances and plumbing fixtures are 10% to 20% of the total cost, cabinets make up 25% to 35%, countertops and backsplashes make up 15%, and electrical upgrades and new lighting (labor and materials) 10% to 13%.

Generally, kitchen remodels involve some restructuring and framing. Simple remove-and-replace remodels are not the norm. Demolition, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, drywall, flooring, interior trim, and painting materials are not usually expensive, but the labor portions of these trades aren't cheap. Window and door changes can also add to the cost, and these materials can be expensive.

Products and materials costs for an average ($75,000) kitchen remodel:
Appliances and plumbing fixtures: $10,000
Cabinets (custom): $15,000
Countertops and backsplash: $10,000*
Total: $35,000

Products and materials costs for an upscale ($100,000) kitchen remodel:
Appliances and plumbing fixtures: $15,000
Cabinets (custom): $20,000
Countertops and backsplash: $15,000*
Total: $50,000

Products and materials costs for an average ($30,000) bath remodel:
Plumbing fixtures: $2,500
Cabinets (custom): $2,500
Countertops and tile tub/shower surround: $7,500*
Total: $12,500

Products and materials costs for an upscale $50,000 bath remodel:
Plumbing fixtures: $5,000
Cabinets (custom): $5,000
Countertops, floors, and shower or tub surround: $15,000*
Total: $25,000
*Includes labor, which makes up the major portion of these items.

Bill Medina
Medina Construction, Salina, Kan.
Products and materials costs for typical 12-by-14-foot kitchen remodel:
Cabinets: $15,000
Countertops (laminate): $2,000
Appliances (electric): $2,000
Flooring (sheet vinyl): $1,700
Plumbing fixtures (stainless double sink and chrome faucet): $300
Lighting fixtures: $200**
Total: $21,200
**Does not include under-cabinet lighting.

Products and materials for upscale 12-by-14-foot kitchen remodel:
Cabinets: $30,000
Countertops (solid surface): $6,000
Appliances (gas range, range hood, separate double oven, side-by-side refrigerator): $5,000
Flooring (wood): $2,000
Lighting fixtures: $750
Plumbing fixtures (solid-surface sink or stainless undermount with brushed finish): $400
Total: $44,150

Products and materials for typical 6-by-9-foot bath remodel:
Cabinets: $1,000
Plumbing fixtures (acrylic tub/shower, chrome faucets): $875
Countertops (cultured marble): $400
Flooring (sheet vinyl): $300
Lighting fixtures: $200
Bath mirror, toilet paper rack, towel bars: $200
Total: $2,975

Products and materials for upscale 8-by-10-foot bath remodel:
Cabinets: $3,000
Plumbing fixtures (ceramic tile or solid-surface shower surround, whirlpool, and brushed-finish faucets): $2,550
Countertops (granite or solid surface): $1,000
Flooring (tile): $800
Lighting fixtures: $500
Bath mirror, toilet paper rack, towel bars: $400
Total: $8,250