Estimated renovation costs

[Mary Ciccarelli]

I’m looking at a property in the Lehigh Valley, PA area that needs a lot of TLC. It’s a 3 bed / 2 ba at 1,760 sqft.

I’m looking to renovate the kitchen and 2 bathrooms completely (which includes new appliances) replace the carpet throughout the house (with hardwood flooring possibly), and will have to remove wood paneling from walls and replace with sheet rock and paint. Not sure how easy it is to remove that old school wood paneling?

Also, there are drop ceilings ... I hear those can be a nightmare as you never know what you will uncover underneath. So not sure how costly that could end up being?

Just looking for estimate reno costs as this would be my first time!

[Raymond Temprano]

@Mary Ciccarelli- If they are full bathrooms you are looking at 7500-12,500, Half bath can be about 3,500-5500.

Kitchen remodel with appliances depending on size and what issues with plumbing and electrical your looking at around 12,500-23,000

Floors- Harwood- roughly $5-$7/sqft.  That includes installation and staining. 

Drop ceilings are usually put there to hide something and that something is usually mold/water damage.  When you go to the property, remove the ceiling tiles and take a flash light and look up and around the area.  Also, what is your goal with he property?  If your renting out out I would just prime and paint the paneling.  This will also determine what finishes you will use.  Cabinets, counters, vanity's and such.  If you have more question, you can always reach out privately.