What should this actually cost in Wichita?
Pick a project, tell us about the job, and we'll give you a Budget / Typical / Premium range based on real Wichita pricing — not a contractor quote, an honest estimate you can use to plan.
Flooring
Available →Refinish, install, LVP — sqft-based pricing
Typical range: $2,000 – $14,000
Paint
Available →Interior walls, whole-room, or exterior
Typical range: $1,800 – $9,500
Kitchen
Available →Cosmetic refresh through full layout change
Typical range: $22,000 – $78,000
Bathroom
Available →Hall + master bath remodels
Typical range: $9,000 – $34,000
Roof
Available →Asphalt, impact-resistant, or standing-seam metal
Typical range: $11,000 – $24,000
HVAC
Available →AC, furnace, full system, or heat pump
Typical range: $6,000 – $14,000
Windows
Available →Vinyl, fiberglass, or wood — per-window pricing
Typical range: $5,200 – $18,400
Deck
Available →Pressure-treated, cedar, or composite
Typical range: $4,800 – $24,000
Siding
Available →Vinyl, fiber cement, engineered wood, or cedar
Typical range: $9,000 – $32,000
Basement
Available →Open finish, bedroom + egress, or full suite
Typical range: $28,000 – $72,000
A PrepScope estimate isn't just a number.
Every estimate shows the three-tier range, ROI on resale, difficulty, timeline, permits, and the math behind the numbers — so you know what you're looking at before you call anyone.
Hardwood refinish (stained), 1,200 sqft
Wichita context. Most homeowners spend $3,588 – $11,687 on similar projects. Your selections suggest the typical range above.
- Likely ROI on resale
- $7,572 – $9,254
- Difficulty
- Low
- Timeline
- 1–2 weeks
- Permits
- Probably not needed
- Best fit for
- Pre-listing prep, Long-term hold
Higher ROI bands than coastal markets — Wichita buyers reward updated finishes more than premium remodels.
A real Wichita pro will reach out.
Solar, fence, pool, garage build-out, foundation, landscaping, ADU — anything outside the 10 live estimators above. Tell us about it and a vetted Wichita contractor will get you a manual range within 24 hours. Free, no obligation, no shared leads.
Not every project earns its money back.
ROI ranges below are Wichita-adjusted from the 2024 cost-vs-value report. Pre-listing? Stick to the top of this list. Long-term hold? Spend on what you'll enjoy.
| Project | Typical Wichita cost | ROI on resale | When it makes sense |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior paint | $1,800 – $4,200 | 95–110% | Always — pre-listing or hold |
| Flooring refinish | $3,600 – $11,700 | 90–110% | Best pre-listing move when you have hardwood |
| Hardwood install (new) | $8,000 – $18,000 | 70–95% | Long-term hold |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $34,000 | 65–85% | Hall bath = pencils. Master = enjoy it. |
| Kitchen remodel | $22,000 – $78,000 | 55–80% | Targeted updates pencil. Full remodels rarely do before listing. |
| Roof replacement | $11,000 – $24,000 | 55–70% | Only if it fails inspection — buyers expect it to work |
| HVAC replacement | $6,000 – $14,000 | 40–70% | Long-term hold or failed inspection |
| Full kitchen remodel | $50,000+ | 55–70% | Skip before listing — enjoy or hold |
Honest answers.
+ Is this a contractor quote?
No. PrepScope is an honest budget range built from Wichita-area pricing data — a planning tool, not a binding bid. Real contractors will quote within or near this range; if they're way above or below it, you'll know to ask why before signing anything.
+ Why three numbers (Budget / Typical / Premium)?
Every project has a Budget bottom (investor-grade, basic finishes), a Typical mid (what most homeowners pay), and a Premium top (luxury materials, occupied home, complications). Where you land depends on your finish tier, property age, and scope — change any of those above and the numbers update live.
+ How is ROI on resale calculated?
Each project category has a national cost-vs-value ratio (Remodeling Magazine 2024), adjusted for Wichita. Flooring + paint over-perform versus coastal markets here — they typically return 90–110% of cost on resale. Roof/HVAC/windows return less because buyers expect them to work.
+ Which projects actually pencil out before listing?
In Wichita: refinishing existing hardwoods (90–110% return), interior paint (95–110%), targeted kitchen updates like new counters or appliances (mid-range only — full remodels rarely return their cost). What doesn't pencil before listing: roof replacement, full kitchen remodel, basement finish, deck build. Hold those for owner-enjoyment, not resale.
+ What if my project isn't in the live verticals?
Every Phase 1 vertical is live — Flooring, Paint, Kitchen, Bathroom, Roof, HVAC, Windows, Deck, Siding, and Basement. For anything else (solar, fence, pool, garage build-out), fill the lead form below and a vetted Wichita pro will reach out within 24 hours with a manual range.
All estimates are ranges, not quotes. Real bids vary by contractor, material, and access. Use these to budget before you call anyone.