Research briefings · US
US 2026 Renovation Cost Reports.
Independent advisory briefings on what residential projects actually cost across the US in 2026 — written for homeowners before they sign a contract, not for contractors selling one.
ADUs
2026 US ADU Cost Report
National cost ranges with regional variance callouts, line-item breakdowns, and the hidden fees most homeowners miss before signing a contract.
View reportRoofing
2026 US Roofing Cost Report
Material-by-material national cost ranges, the regional regulatory differences that move the final number, and the scope items most quotes leave out.
View reportBathroom Remodel
2026 US Bathroom Remodel Cost Report
Tier-by-tier national cost ranges with regional callouts, the scope items contractors quietly assume away, and the structural surprises common in pre-1990 US homes.
View reportKitchen Remodel
2026 US Kitchen Remodel Cost Report
Tier-by-tier national cost ranges with regional callouts, cabinetry and countertop allowance reality, and the layout decisions that quietly double a project's cost.
View reportFull Home Remodel
2026 US Full Home Remodel Cost Report
Per-square-foot national cost ranges by remodel depth, regional variance callouts, soft-cost categories that surprise first-time owners, and how to think about staying in the home versus moving out.
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Independently compiled by BuildMatch AI's research team. Cost figures are estimates based on industry-typical US pricing for 2026 — regional variance commonly ±15–30% — and should be validated against your specific project scope.
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State-specific cost reports.
We publish a separate cost reports for every state we cover — with state-specific cost ranges, regulatory context, and regional submarkets.