Renovation cost is harder to pin down than new construction, and for a simple reason: part of the job is discovering what’s actually behind the existing walls, floors, and plumbing before you can price the fix. Here’s how kitchen, bathroom, and full-house renovation costs typically break down in Dhaka, and what pushes them up or down.
General Market Ranges (2026)
As a rough planning guide, renovation cost in and around Dhaka tends to fall into these bands, depending on scope and finish level:
- Kitchen renovation — cabinetry, countertop, tiling, plumbing and electrical updates: roughly ৳3–8 lakh for a standard-size kitchen, more with high-end fittings or a full layout change.
- Bathroom renovation — sanitaryware, tiling, waterproofing, fittings: roughly ৳1.5–4 lakh per bathroom, depending on size and fixture quality.
- Full-house remodeling — structural changes, layout redesign, finishes throughout: roughly ৳1,500–3,500 per square foot, similar to or higher than new construction because of demolition and rework.
These figures assume the existing structure is sound. Anything found mid-renovation — damp, cracked slabs, outdated wiring — adds to the number, which is why a proper site assessment before starting matters more here than in new construction.
What Actually Moves the Number
Structural vs. cosmetic changes. Repainting and re-tiling is one budget; moving a wall, changing a floor plan, or altering plumbing stacks is a very different one — and structural changes may also need fresh approval depending on scope.
Hidden conditions. Old plumbing, damp patches behind tiles, or wiring that doesn’t meet current standards are common discoveries once work starts. Budgeting a contingency (we typically suggest 10–15%) protects the timeline as much as the budget.
Matching old with new. Renovating part of a home while leaving the rest untouched means matching floor levels, finishes, and materials to what already exists — often more time-consuming than building the same thing from scratch.
Living on-site during work. Renovating an occupied home usually costs more and takes longer than an empty one, since work has to be sequenced around daily life rather than run in parallel.
Renovation vs. Rebuilding
Not every renovation should be a renovation. If structural changes, hidden repairs, and finish upgrades start adding up close to rebuild cost, it’s worth comparing both options honestly before committing — something we walk through with clients at the estimate stage.
Get a Project-Specific Number
General ranges are a starting point, but renovation cost depends heavily on what’s actually behind your walls. Book a free consultation and we’ll assess your space and give you a scope-specific estimate rather than a market average — see our full renovation and remodeling service for how we approach it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What affects renovation cost the most?
Scope, whether it's partial or full-house, material grade, and whether structural work is involved are the biggest factors.
Is renovating always cheaper than rebuilding?
Not always, this guide's renovation versus rebuilding section covers when rebuilding actually makes more financial sense.
Can I get a fixed renovation quote upfront?
General ranges help with planning, but an accurate quote needs a site visit and a scope-specific estimate.
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