Construction Company Proposal Template: Kitchen Renovation Proposal
This Kitchen Renovation Proposal template for construction companies is a client-ready estimate for planning, pricing, and approving a residential kitchen remodel. It gives general contractors, remodelers, and kitchen renovation specialists a clear structure to define the work before demolition begins.
Use this proposal to quote design coordination, demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical work, cabinetry, countertops, flooring, finishes, permits, and project management. It helps turn a verbal scope into an itemized renovation agreement with transparent allowances, labor costs, and payment terms.
Why use this kitchen renovation proposal template
- Set a clear scope of work. Describe exactly what is included, from removing existing cabinets to installing backsplash tile and reconnecting appliances.
- Protect your margins. Separate fixed-price work from material allowances, change orders, and unforeseen conditions behind walls or under flooring.
- Make pricing easier to understand. Clients can see how demolition, rough-in trades, cabinets, countertops, and finish work contribute to the total project cost.
- Reduce approval delays. A professional construction proposal includes selections, exclusions, deposit requirements, schedule expectations, and signature lines in one document.
- Control change requests. State that layout changes, upgraded finishes, additional repairs, or owner-requested work require a written change order before proceeding.
What the template includes
- Contractor and client information: Business name, license and insurance details, client contact information, project address, proposal number, and issue date.
- Project overview: A concise description of the kitchen renovation, including whether the existing footprint stays in place or walls, plumbing, and electrical locations will change.
- Detailed scope of work: Line items for site protection, demolition, debris removal, framing, drywall, painting, flooring, cabinetry installation, countertop installation, tile, trim, and final cleanup.
- Trade work: Allowances or fixed prices for licensed plumbing, electrical, HVAC, gas line, and vent hood work, including rough-in and final connections.
- Materials and allowances: Budget amounts for cabinets, hardware, countertops, sink, faucet, lighting fixtures, backsplash tile, flooring, and appliances when supplied by the contractor.
- Labor and pricing schedule: Quantities, units, unit rates, line-item totals, applicable sales tax, and the total contract price in US dollars.
- Permits and inspections: Responsibility for permits, plan review, inspection fees, and code-required upgrades that may affect the project.
- Exclusions and assumptions: Items not included, such as appliance purchases, asbestos abatement, structural engineering, or concealed water damage unless specifically listed.
- Payment schedule and acceptance: Deposit, progress payments tied to project milestones, final payment terms, proposal validity period, and client approval signatures.
How much to charge for a kitchen renovation
Kitchen remodeling proposals usually combine lump-sum pricing, per-unit installation rates, labor hours, and material allowances. The right price depends on kitchen size, local labor rates, access, existing conditions, finish level, and whether the layout changes. Use these figures as general North American benchmarks and adjust them to your market and job conditions.
- Demolition and haul-away: $1,200 to $3,500 per kitchen, depending on cabinet volume, flooring removal, dumpster needs, and site access.
- Cabinet installation: $150 to $400 per linear foot for installation labor, or $2,500 to $8,000 for a typical kitchen installation crew scope.
- Cabinets: $6,000 to $18,000 as a material allowance for stock or semi-custom cabinets; custom cabinetry can exceed this range.
- Countertop fabrication and installation: $70 to $150 per square foot for quartz or granite installed, depending on slab selection, edge profile, cutouts, and backsplash.
- Tile backsplash installation: $25 to $60 per square foot for labor and setting materials, excluding premium tile where applicable.
- Electrical work: $1,500 to $5,000 per project for new circuits, recessed lights, under-cabinet lighting, outlets, and panel-related work.
- Plumbing rough-in and finish: $1,200 to $4,000 per project for sink relocation, supply lines, drain work, disposal, dishwasher, and faucet connection.
- General contractor supervision: Often priced as a fixed project-management fee or a 10% to 20% markup on subcontractors and managed materials.
Who this template is for
- General contractors managing full kitchen remodels from demolition through final inspection.
- Residential remodeling companies quoting mid-range or high-end kitchen renovations.
- Design-build firms combining layout planning, material selections, and construction services.
- Kitchen and bath contractors installing cabinetry, countertops, tile, and finish fixtures.
- Construction companies preparing a proposal before a homeowner commits to a renovation budget or construction schedule.
Frequently asked questions
Should a kitchen renovation proposal include material allowances?
Yes. Allowances are useful when the client has not selected cabinets, countertops, fixtures, tile, or lighting yet. List the allowance amount clearly and state that any cost above or below that amount will be adjusted through a change order or final reconciliation.
Should I include appliances in the proposal?
Include appliances only if your company is purchasing, delivering, and coordinating them. If the homeowner purchases appliances directly, identify them as owner-supplied and specify who is responsible for measurements, delivery timing, installation, and warranty claims.
What exclusions should be stated in a kitchen remodel estimate?
Common exclusions include concealed mold, asbestos, lead remediation, structural repairs, subfloor replacement, code upgrades outside the stated scope, and utility-company fees. Clear exclusions prevent a fixed-price proposal from absorbing work that could not be identified during the site visit.
How should payment terms be written for a kitchen renovation?
Use milestone payments tied to measurable progress, such as contract signing, completion of demolition and rough-ins, cabinet delivery or installation, countertop installation, and substantial completion. Avoid relying on vague dates alone, especially when material lead times or inspection schedules can shift the construction timeline.
