Our renovation cost spreadsheet template gives you a pre-built system for estimating every line item — from demo to permits to contingency — with formula columns that auto-calculate your labor, markup, and profit margin.
A complete renovation budget system, not just a blank table.
| Category | Item | Labor (Est.) | Materials (Est.) | Subtotal | Markup % | Line Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEMOLITION | Selective demo | $1,200 | $300 | $1,500 | 30% | $1,950 |
| Full gut demo | $2,800 | $600 | $3,400 | 30% | $4,420 | |
| Debris removal | $800 | $1,200 | $2,000 | 30% | $2,600 | |
| FRAMING | Wall framing / repair | $3,200 | $1,800 | $5,000 | 30% | $6,500 |
| Structural modifications | $4,000 | $2,500 | $6,500 | 30% | $8,450 | |
| ELECTRICAL | Re-wire + panel upgrade | $5,500 | $3,200 | $8,700 | 30% | $11,310 |
| PLUMBING | Repipe + fixture rough-in | $4,800 | $2,800 | $7,600 | 30% | $9,880 |
| + HVAC · FINISHES · PERMITS · CONTINGENCY rows | ||||||
| Regional Pricing Multiplier: 1.12x (adjustable) | ||||||
| PROJECT TOTAL (before margin) | $47,110 | |||||
| DESIRED PROFIT MARGIN | 20% | $56,532 |
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Download Spreadsheet Template ↓Demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, finishes, permits, contingency, and a custom row. Covers every major scope of work in a standard renovation.
Labor × markup %, materials × markup %, subtotal formula, line total formula. Adjust your markup % once and every line auto-updates. No manual math.
A single adjustable multiplier (e.g., 1.12x for high-cost metro areas) that scales your entire budget. Switch regions by changing one cell.
Set your target margin (default 20%) and the template calculates your final bid price automatically. Know exactly what to charge before you walk in the door.
Track your estimated costs vs. actual costs side-by-side. See where you're running over and adjust future bids based on real data from real jobs.
CSV format opens natively in Excel, Google Sheets, Apple Numbers, LibreOffice — any spreadsheet app. No special software, no macros, no sign-ups required.
Start with the categories that apply to your project. Demo, framing, electrical — use what fits your scope. Leave the rest blank or delete them.
Put your estimated costs in the Labor and Materials columns. The template calculates subtotals and line totals for you.
Set your markup percentage (default 30%) and your target profit margin (default 20%). The bottom rows show your final bid price.
Update the actual cost columns as work progresses. The variance column shows you where you're running over or under budget — in real time.