Figures checked September 2026

Remodeling costs in South Jersey

What homeowners actually spend on kitchens, bathrooms, basements and additions, from published national and Middle Atlantic data, plus how the age of South Jersey's houses moves the number.

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Short answer

Nationally, a major kitchen remodel had a median cost of $35,000 for kitchens under 200 square feet and $55,000 for larger ones in 2025, and a major primary bath remodel $18,000 for primary baths under 100 square feet and $30,000 for larger ones (Houzz). In the Middle Atlantic region, a basement remodel cost about $60,644 and a midrange primary suite addition about $195,129 (Cost vs. Value 2025). The age of the house decides a lot of the rest.

These are published figures, not a Kubat price list. Houzz surveys U.S. homeowners every year about what they spent; the Cost vs. Value Report prices defined projects for the Middle Atlantic states (New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania). We price every project after a free walkthrough.

Kitchens

Major kitchen remodel, U.S. median spend (2024)
Project	What counts	Median spend	Top 10% spent
Major kitchen remodel, under 200 sq ft	At least all cabinets and appliances replaced	$35,000	$93,000 or more
Major kitchen remodel, 200 sq ft or more	At least all cabinets and appliances replaced	$55,000	$150,000 or more

Source: Houzz, 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. U.S. homeowners' spend on projects in 2025, done themselves or with professionals, not adjusted for inflation. Figures checked September 2026. Kubat prices each project after a free walkthrough.

Full breakdown: kitchen remodel cost guide.

Bathrooms

Major primary bath remodel, U.S. median spend (2024)
Project	What counts	Median spend	Top 10% spent
Major primary bath remodel, under 100 sq ft	At least the vanity, countertops and toilet replaced	$18,000	$44,000 or more
Major primary bath remodel, 100 sq ft or more	At least the vanity, countertops and toilet replaced	$30,000	$75,000 or more

Full breakdown: bathroom remodel cost guide.

Middle Atlantic benchmarks

In the Middle Atlantic region, a midrange minor kitchen remodel cost about $31,212, a midrange major kitchen remodel cost about $89,679, a midrange bathroom remodel cost about $30,158, a basement remodel cost about $60,644 and a midrange primary suite addition cost about $195,129, according to the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com).© 2025 Zonda Media, a Delaware Corporation. Complete data from the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www.costvsvalue.com.

More on basement finishing costs and home addition costs.

How long projects take

Timelines vary with the scope, the house and how long selections and permits take. For a national benchmark, kitchen projects averaged 9.5 months of planning and 5.8 months of construction and primary bathroom projects averaged 8.4 months of planning and 4.8 months of construction among U.S. homeowners who renovated in 2025, according to the 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study. Those averages include do-it-yourself work. Planning taking longer than building is normal, and it is where a project's budget is won or lost. Whatever the length, New Jersey requires a home improvement contract to state the dates or time period for starting and finishing the work (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2).

Why the same project costs more in some towns

The price of the work does not change from town to town. The houses do. Older homes are more likely to need new supply lines, wiring and lead-safe work once walls are open, and homes built before 1978 fall under the EPA's Renovation, Repair and Painting rule. Here is how the housing compares across the towns we serve:

Housing age and value by town
Town	Median year built	Homes built before 1980	Median home value
Woolwich Township	2006	7%	$456,000
East Greenwich Township	2001	27%	$406,700
Richwood	1996	29%	$594,100
Mullica Hill	1995	20%	$442,800
Sewell	1992	41%	$347,500
Sicklerville	1990	27%	$278,900
South Harrison Township	1988	35%	$493,800
Mantua Township	1987	40%	$334,500
Mount Laurel	1987	29%	$357,200
Glassboro	1986	43%	$314,400
Elk Township	1985	44%	$350,400
Logan Township	1983	41%	$304,600
Voorhees	1983	38%	$429,700
Washington Township	1982	43%	$337,600
Turnersville	1981	48%	$371,000
Williamstown	1981	48%	$278,600
Medford	1981	48%	$514,800
Clarksboro	1978	56%	$359,800
West Deptford	1977	56%	$294,200
Deptford	1976	55%	$277,100
Clayton	1975	58%	$252,300
Newfield	1975	63%	$259,400
Marlton	1973	60%	$341,100
Malaga	1973	66%	$236,300
Franklinville	1972	71%	$268,100
Vineland	1971	65%	$240,700
Moorestown	1969	62%	$697,200
Cherry Hill	1968	73%	$386,300
Woodbury Heights	1964	87%	$283,400
Barrington	1960	79%	$273,200
Paulsboro	1955	88%	$202,700
National Park	1953	86%	$219,500
Woodbury	1948	88%	$222,700
Haddon Heights	1947	92%	$387,300
Swedesboro	1946	69%	$255,900
Wenonah	1946	87%	$377,800
Pitman	1945	89%	$279,300
Collingswood	1941	91%	$380,400
Haddonfield	1938	87%	$755,300

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (2020-2024). Unincorporated towns use their Census-designated place.

What holds its value at resale

In the Middle Atlantic region, a midrange minor kitchen remodel recouped 107.2% of its cost at resale, a midrange major kitchen remodel recouped 49% of its cost at resale, a midrange bathroom remodel recouped 79.9% of its cost at resale, a basement remodel recouped 63.4% of its cost at resale and a midrange primary suite addition recouped 27.1% of its cost at resale, according to the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com).© 2025 Zonda Media, a Delaware Corporation. Complete data from the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report can be downloaded free at www.costvsvalue.com.

The pattern is consistent: smaller, well-chosen updates recover more of their cost at sale than large projects. Large projects are usually about how you live in the house, which is a good reason on its own.

Common questions

Cost guides

Sources

Houzz Inc., 2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study (renovation spend and project length in 2025). Checked September 2026.
Zonda Media, Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report, Middle Atlantic region. Checked September 2026.
U.S. Census Bureau, via Census Reporter, American Community Survey, ACS 2024 5-year (tables B25034, B25035, B25077). Checked September 2026.
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program Rules, 40 CFR 745 Subpart E. Checked September 2026.
New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2, Home Improvement Practices (contract terms, permits, warranties). Checked September 2026.

How much does it cost to remodel a kitchen or bathroom in New Jersey?

Nationally, a major kitchen remodel had a median cost of $35,000 for kitchens under 200 square feet and $55,000 for larger ones in 2025, and a major primary bath remodel $18,000 for primary baths under 100 square feet and $30,000 for larger ones (2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study). For the Middle Atlantic region, a midrange major kitchen remodel cost about $89,679 and a midrange bathroom remodel about $30,158, according to the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com).

How much does a basement or an addition cost?

A basement remodel in the Middle Atlantic region cost about $60,644, and a midrange primary suite addition about $195,129, according to the Remodeling 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (www.costvsvalue.com). Smaller projects cost less and larger ones more.

How long does a remodel take?

It varies with scope, the house and how long selections and permits take. As a national benchmark, kitchen projects averaged 9.5 months of planning and 5.8 months of construction in 2025 (2026 U.S. Houzz & Home Study), including do-it-yourself work. Whatever the length, New Jersey requires the contract to state when the work will begin and be completed (N.J.A.C. 13:45A-16.2).

Why do remodeling prices seem higher in some South Jersey towns?

The work costs the same to build; the houses differ. Older homes are more likely to need plumbing, wiring and lead-safe work once walls are open, and owners in higher-value towns often choose finishes to match. Census data on each town page shows the age and value of its homes.

Are these Kubat Construction prices?

No. They are published figures from the Houzz & Home Study and the Cost vs. Value Report, so you can see what the market pays. Kubat prices each project after a free walkthrough of your house.

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