"What is this going to cost?" is the first real question on every kitchen and bath remodel, and the honest answer is "it depends." That is not a dodge. The range is genuinely wide, because a cosmetic refresh and a full gut are different projects wearing the same name. Here are real 2026 numbers for the Savannah area, what pushes the price up or down, and the older-home surprises that catch people off guard on the coast.
Kitchen remodel cost in Savannah
Local kitchen remodels in Savannah generally run about $10,300 to $39,200 depending on scope. Broken down, that looks roughly like this:
- Small / cosmetic refresh — about $10,300–$14,900. New counters, refinished or refaced cabinets, a tile backsplash, paint, and fixtures, with the layout staying put.
- Mid-range remodel — about $20,500–$29,900. Better materials, more new cabinetry, flooring, and finishes throughout.
- Large / upscale — about $26,100–$39,200 and up. Bigger footprint changes, premium materials, custom work.
HomeAdvisor pegs a typical Savannah kitchen around $25,800, which lands roughly 10% below the national average — one of the perks of remodeling on the Georgia coast rather than in a big metro.
Bathroom remodel cost in Savannah
Bathrooms follow the same logic on a smaller footprint. Nationally, a mid-range bathroom remodel averages around $26,000, while many average bathrooms come in closer to the $12,000–$17,000 range, and upscale gut renovations run $30,000 and up. As with kitchens, Savannah pricing tends to sit a bit below national — before any surprises behind the walls.
What actually drives the cost
The single biggest multiplier is whether you change the layout. Keep the sink, stove, and plumbing where they are and you save a lot. Move walls, relocate plumbing, gas, or electrical, and the cost climbs fast — minor structural, plumbing, and electrical changes alone often add several thousand dollars, and a load-bearing wall brings engineering into the picture.
The rest of the budget tends to come down to:
- Materials. Stock vs. custom cabinets, laminate vs. stone counters, and the tile you choose can swing the total more than anything else.
- Scope. A cosmetic update is a different animal from a take-it-to-the-studs renovation.
- Condition of the existing space. What we find on demolition day, especially in older coastal homes.
Will it add value?
Remodels are not only about resale, but the numbers are encouraging. The 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts a minor kitchen remodel among the very best returns in home improvement, recouping roughly 113% of its cost nationally — and Georgia comes in slightly higher at about 113%. A mid-range bathroom remodel recoups around 80%. Full upscale gut jobs cost much more and recoup a smaller share, so the smart-money move is usually a well-chosen update rather than the biggest possible project.
The Savannah older-home factor
This is the part that surprises people. Many homes in the Historic District, Ardsley Park, Thomas Square, and the Victorian District predate 1950, and they often hide outdated wiring, old galvanized or cast-iron plumbing, plaster walls, and framing that does not match modern standard sizes. Open a wall for a "minor" job and you can find work that has to be brought up to today's standards before the pretty part begins.
Our climate adds to it. Coastal humidity, heavy summer rain, and a high water table cause rot and soft subfloors under tile and behind vanities, especially in pier-and-beam homes over a crawlspace. We check for that up front and handle any subfloor or structural repair as part of the plan, so it is a known line item instead of a mid-project shock.
Budget tip
On any remodel in an older Savannah home, set aside a contingency of 10–20% for what demolition reveals. If we do not need it, great — but in a pre-1950 house, planning for surprises is just realism.
How we keep it predictable
One crew handles the flooring, tile, paint, and finish work, so you are not juggling four contractors and four schedules. We walk the space, talk through where your money does the most good, and put a clear written estimate in your hands before anything starts. No pressure, no vague ballparks.
Planning a bathroom specifically? Read what to know before a custom tile shower remodel, or see our kitchen and bath remodeling work.
Common questions
Local Savannah kitchen remodels generally run about $10,300–$39,200 depending on scope — roughly $10,300–$14,900 for a small refresh, $20,500–$29,900 for a mid-range remodel, and $26,100–$39,200 for a large project. HomeAdvisor pegs a typical Savannah kitchen around $25,800, about 10% below the national average.
A mid-range bathroom remodel averages around $26,000 nationally and recoups roughly 80% of its cost at resale. Average bathrooms commonly land in the $12,000–$17,000 range, while upscale gut renovations run $30,000 and up. Savannah pricing tends to run slightly below national, before any older-home surprises.
A minor kitchen remodel is consistently one of the best returns in home improvement — the 2025 Cost vs. Value Report puts national minor-kitchen ROI at about 113%, and Georgia slightly higher at roughly 113%. A full gut with relocated walls and utilities costs far more and recoups a smaller share.
Many homes in the Historic District, Ardsley Park, and the Victorian District predate 1950 and hide outdated wiring, old plumbing, plaster walls, and non-standard framing. Coastal humidity and a high water table also cause rot and soft subfloors under tile and vanities. Those surprises can turn a "minor" job major once the walls open up.
Sources
- Zonda — 2025 Cost vs. Value Report (minor kitchen ROI ~113%)
- Fixr — kitchen remodel ROI by state (Georgia ~113%)
- Fixr — bathroom remodel ROI (mid-range ~80%)
- HomeLight — how much to remodel a kitchen (2025 ranges)
- HomeBlue — Savannah, GA kitchen remodeling cost
- HomeAdvisor — Savannah kitchen remodel cost
- HomeGuide — kitchen remodel cost drivers
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