GITNUXREPORT 2026

Home Remodeling Statistics

With construction spending up 2.5% year over year in 2024 and material delays still pushing timelines, the remodeling market is both growing and harder to schedule. Expect the choices to be sharper and more digital, too since 74% of homeowners start with online search and 63% seek multiple estimates, while costs are rising enough that 38% of people delay projects for inflation reasons.

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2.5% year-over-year increase in U.S. residential construction spending in 2024 (seasonally adjusted annual rate), which correlates with remodeling/repair labor demand in many markets

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4.0% of U.S. residential expenditures in 2022 were for repair and maintenance (including parts of home remodeling-related categories)

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$8.5 billion U.S. kitchen remodeling market size in 2022 (value of kitchen renovation spending)

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$82.6 billion global home improvement market size in 2023 (spent on improvements and renovations)

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$21.3 billion U.S. remodeling and repair market value in 2024 (industry revenue estimate)

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$112.7 billion U.S. residential improvement and repair construction spending in 2022 (NAICS-related spending estimate)

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$10.4 billion U.S. residential remodeling expenditures in 2023 (remodeling & repair spending estimate).

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$28.7 billion global residential renovation and remodeling market in 2022 (estimate).

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74% of homeowners used online search to find a contractor in 2024 (survey), reflecting digital sourcing for remodeling services

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68% of homeowners obtain estimates from multiple contractors (survey), implying competitive bidding behavior in remodeling

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63% of homeowners consider having a virtual estimate or remote walkthrough before selecting a contractor (2024 survey)

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27% of homeowners use financing to fund home improvement projects (2024 survey)

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71% of homeowners expect to choose a contractor using verifiable credentials (licensed/insured) (2024 survey)

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6.3% of contractor job postings mention remote estimating or virtual consultations (2024 job data analysis)

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57% of homeowners start projects in spring/summer due to weather and availability (survey), influencing remodeling seasonality

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38% of homeowners cite inflation/cost increases as a reason for delaying renovations (2024 survey)

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37% of homeowners say they would pay more for greener/energy-efficient upgrades during remodeling (2024 survey)

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27% of homeowners report that they plan to undertake an exterior remodeling project in the next year (2024 survey)

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33% of homeowners report that they plan to undertake a kitchen remodel in the next year (2024 survey)

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13% of homeowners report they chose a contractor primarily because the contractor offered transparent pricing or line-item quotes (2022 survey).

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$27,000 average cost of a midrange bathroom remodel in the U.S. in 2024 (industry estimate)

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$75,000 average cost of a high-end bathroom remodel in the U.S. (industry estimate), showing scale of spend

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$79,000 average cost of a minor kitchen remodel in 2024 (industry estimate)

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20.1 million U.S. owner-occupied housing units that spent money on improvements/repairs in the last 12 months (2021–2022 American Housing Survey)

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23% of remodeling homeowners use a budget line item for permits/fees (2024 survey)

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31% of remodeling projects experience delays due to material lead times (2023 survey of contractors)

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19% of remodeling projects report cost overruns above 10% (contractor survey, 2023)

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2.6 months median project duration for full kitchen remodels (industry study, 2022–2023)

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15% of homeowners report rework or defects after remodeling work is completed (2024 consumer survey)

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72% of contractors use digital photos to document work progress (2024 contractor survey)

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63% of homeowners request a detailed payment schedule tied to milestones (2024 survey)

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0.5–1.5% average annual property value premium from major kitchen remodeling (meta-analysis of appraisal studies)

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33% of homeowners say they plan to hire a contractor within the next 6 months for home improvement work (2023 survey).

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4.7% of the U.S. workforce is employed in construction trades relevant to remodeling (2023 employment share estimate).

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Median hourly earnings for construction and extraction occupations were $28.74 in 2024 (BLS, seasonally adjusted series).

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19.6% of construction firms report labor as a major constraint to production (2024 survey).

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12.5% of remodeling homeowners report their project went over budget by more than $5,000 (2023 consumer survey).

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Written by Stefan Wendt·Edited by Catherine Wu·Fact-checked by Claire Beaumont

Published Feb 13, 2026·Last verified May 13, 2026·Next review: Nov 2026

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U.S. remodeling and repair spending is still climbing, with residential construction spending up 2.5% year over year in 2024, a sign that contractor demand is staying firm. At the same time, homeowners are navigating tougher economics and tighter timelines, from 38% delaying projects due to inflation to 31% dealing with material lead times. The mix of big-dollar bathroom and kitchen budgets, plus the way people now search, compare estimates, and pay in milestones, makes the dataset far more revealing than most people expect.

Key Takeaways

2.5% year-over-year increase in U.S. residential construction spending in 2024 (seasonally adjusted annual rate), which correlates with remodeling/repair labor demand in many markets
4.0% of U.S. residential expenditures in 2022 were for repair and maintenance (including parts of home remodeling-related categories)
$8.5 billion U.S. kitchen remodeling market size in 2022 (value of kitchen renovation spending)
74% of homeowners used online search to find a contractor in 2024 (survey), reflecting digital sourcing for remodeling services
68% of homeowners obtain estimates from multiple contractors (survey), implying competitive bidding behavior in remodeling
63% of homeowners consider having a virtual estimate or remote walkthrough before selecting a contractor (2024 survey)
57% of homeowners start projects in spring/summer due to weather and availability (survey), influencing remodeling seasonality
38% of homeowners cite inflation/cost increases as a reason for delaying renovations (2024 survey)
37% of homeowners say they would pay more for greener/energy-efficient upgrades during remodeling (2024 survey)
$27,000 average cost of a midrange bathroom remodel in the U.S. in 2024 (industry estimate)
$75,000 average cost of a high-end bathroom remodel in the U.S. (industry estimate), showing scale of spend
$79,000 average cost of a minor kitchen remodel in 2024 (industry estimate)
31% of remodeling projects experience delays due to material lead times (2023 survey of contractors)
19% of remodeling projects report cost overruns above 10% (contractor survey, 2023)
2.6 months median project duration for full kitchen remodels (industry study, 2022–2023)

Remodeling demand is rising, with higher costs, fast digital contractor sourcing, and longer kitchen timelines shaping 2024 projects.

Market Size

12.5% year-over-year increase in U.S. residential construction spending in 2024 (seasonally adjusted annual rate), which correlates with remodeling/repair labor demand in many markets[1]

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24.0% of U.S. residential expenditures in 2022 were for repair and maintenance (including parts of home remodeling-related categories)[2]

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3$8.5 billion U.S. kitchen remodeling market size in 2022 (value of kitchen renovation spending)[3]

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4$82.6 billion global home improvement market size in 2023 (spent on improvements and renovations)[4]

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5$21.3 billion U.S. remodeling and repair market value in 2024 (industry revenue estimate)[5]

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6$112.7 billion U.S. residential improvement and repair construction spending in 2022 (NAICS-related spending estimate)[6]

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7$10.4 billion U.S. residential remodeling expenditures in 2023 (remodeling & repair spending estimate).[7]

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8$28.7 billion global residential renovation and remodeling market in 2022 (estimate).[8]

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Market Size Interpretation

In the market size for home remodeling, spending is clearly large and resilient, with the U.S. residential construction spending up 2.5% year over year in 2024 and the remodeling and repair market estimated at $21.3 billion in 2024, while the U.S. kitchen remodeling market alone reached $8.5 billion in 2022.

User Adoption

174% of homeowners used online search to find a contractor in 2024 (survey), reflecting digital sourcing for remodeling services[9]

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268% of homeowners obtain estimates from multiple contractors (survey), implying competitive bidding behavior in remodeling[10]

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363% of homeowners consider having a virtual estimate or remote walkthrough before selecting a contractor (2024 survey)[11]

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427% of homeowners use financing to fund home improvement projects (2024 survey)[12]

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571% of homeowners expect to choose a contractor using verifiable credentials (licensed/insured) (2024 survey)[13]

Directional

66.3% of contractor job postings mention remote estimating or virtual consultations (2024 job data analysis)[14]

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User Adoption Interpretation

In the user adoption space, homeowners are clearly moving online with 74% using online search to find a contractor and 63% wanting virtual estimates or remote walkthroughs, while only 6.3% of contractor job postings even mention remote estimating.

Industry Trends

157% of homeowners start projects in spring/summer due to weather and availability (survey), influencing remodeling seasonality[15]

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238% of homeowners cite inflation/cost increases as a reason for delaying renovations (2024 survey)[16]

Directional

337% of homeowners say they would pay more for greener/energy-efficient upgrades during remodeling (2024 survey)[17]

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427% of homeowners report that they plan to undertake an exterior remodeling project in the next year (2024 survey)[18]

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533% of homeowners report that they plan to undertake a kitchen remodel in the next year (2024 survey)[19]

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613% of homeowners report they chose a contractor primarily because the contractor offered transparent pricing or line-item quotes (2022 survey).[20]

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Industry Trends Interpretation

In today’s industry trends, remodeling demand is highly seasonal with 57% of homeowners starting projects in spring or summer, while rising costs drive 38% to delay renovations and still 37% are willing to pay more for greener upgrades during remodeling.

Cost Analysis

1$27,000 average cost of a midrange bathroom remodel in the U.S. in 2024 (industry estimate)[21]

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2$75,000 average cost of a high-end bathroom remodel in the U.S. (industry estimate), showing scale of spend[22]

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3$79,000 average cost of a minor kitchen remodel in 2024 (industry estimate)[23]

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420.1 million U.S. owner-occupied housing units that spent money on improvements/repairs in the last 12 months (2021–2022 American Housing Survey)[24]

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523% of remodeling homeowners use a budget line item for permits/fees (2024 survey)[25]

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Cost Analysis Interpretation

For the cost analysis in home remodeling, the data shows how wide the spending range can be, with a midrange bathroom remodel averaging $27,000 in 2024 versus $75,000 for high-end projects, while 23% of remodeling homeowners budgeting include permits and fees.

Performance Metrics

131% of remodeling projects experience delays due to material lead times (2023 survey of contractors)[26]

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219% of remodeling projects report cost overruns above 10% (contractor survey, 2023)[27]

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32.6 months median project duration for full kitchen remodels (industry study, 2022–2023)[28]

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415% of homeowners report rework or defects after remodeling work is completed (2024 consumer survey)[29]

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572% of contractors use digital photos to document work progress (2024 contractor survey)[30]

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663% of homeowners request a detailed payment schedule tied to milestones (2024 survey)[31]

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70.5–1.5% average annual property value premium from major kitchen remodeling (meta-analysis of appraisal studies)[32]

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Performance Metrics Interpretation

In performance metrics for home remodeling, delays and cost overruns remain significant at 31% and 19% respectively while full kitchen remodels typically take 2.6 months, meaning better planning and execution are still the key levers for improving outcomes.

Customer Behavior

133% of homeowners say they plan to hire a contractor within the next 6 months for home improvement work (2023 survey).[33]

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Customer Behavior Interpretation

Customer Behavior is showing momentum as 33% of homeowners plan to hire a contractor within the next 6 months for home improvement work, indicating a near-term demand shift toward professional help.

Labor & Productivity

14.7% of the U.S. workforce is employed in construction trades relevant to remodeling (2023 employment share estimate).[34]

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2Median hourly earnings for construction and extraction occupations were $28.74 in 2024 (BLS, seasonally adjusted series).[35]

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319.6% of construction firms report labor as a major constraint to production (2024 survey).[36]

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Labor & Productivity Interpretation

With labor-intensive work supported by a workforce share of just 4.7% in construction trades, median hourly pay of $28.74 and 19.6% of firms still citing labor as a major constraint suggest that labor availability and cost pressures are key productivity headwinds in home remodeling.

Risk & Outcomes

112.5% of remodeling homeowners report their project went over budget by more than $5,000 (2023 consumer survey).[37]

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Risk & Outcomes Interpretation

From a risk and outcomes perspective, 12.5% of homeowners say their remodeling project ran over budget by more than $5,000, underscoring that cost overruns are a meaningful downside for a notable share of projects.

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