You just received a quote for your dream kitchen. The total is $45,000. Is that fair?
In 2026, a fair, transparent kitchen remodel quote should follow the 30/30/40 Rule:
- 30% Materials: Cabinets, countertops, flooring.
- 30% Labor: The actual work.
- 40% Overhead & Profit: The contractor's margin.
The Red Flag: "Labor Loading"
Unscrupulous contractors will inflate the Labor line item because it's harder to price-check. If Materials are $10k but Labor is $25k, that is a massive red flag.
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