Rehab Cost in Tennessee (2026)
Updated June 2026 · 1,500 sq ft reference home
A standard, mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3-bed/2-bath house in Tennessee runs about $23,759 to $75,177 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $11,074. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Tennessee using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data, reflecting local labor costs rather than a flat national average.
Cost by part of the house
Typical ranges for a standard, mid-grade rehab of the reference home in Tennessee.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $6,204 | $11,074 | $21,543 |
| 2 | Exterior | $6,529 | $10,639 | $18,450 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,341 | $6,288 | $12,140 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,230 | $5,800 | $11,026 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $1,869 | $3,232 | $5,590 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,642 | $2,507 | $4,000 |
| 7 | Basement | $786 | $1,223 | $2,009 |
| 8 | Electrical | $157 | $245 | $419 |
What drives the Tennessee range
Construction labor in Tennessee runs about 13% below the national average (BLS OEWS), which keeps these figures lower than higher-wage states. Labor is roughly half of a typical rehab, so that wage gap pulls the whole budget down.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to renovate a house in Tennessee?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Tennessee runs about $23,759–$75,177 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $41,008. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Tennessee rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $6,204–$21,543.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Tennessee than average?
No — construction labor in Tennessee runs about 13% below the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run lower than the national norm.
How are these Tennessee renovation costs calculated?
They start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft reference home, then adjust each line to Tennessee using BLS OEWS construction-trade wages. They are planning estimates, not a quote — confirm with local contractors before you commit.
About these costs: ranges are compiled construction-cost estimates for a defined 1,500 sq ft eastern-Connecticut reference home, adjusted to each state using Bureau of Labor Statistics construction-trade wage data (BLS OEWS, May 2025). They are planning estimates, not a quote, and do not claim per-metro material precision. Last updated June 2026.
RehabRange is built by Mitchell Haughton, a practicing eastern-Connecticut real estate investor — these are the same cost estimates behind his own property walkthroughs. How we build these numbers