Rehab Cost in Texas (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 Texas runs about $23,335 to $73,837 in 2026, with bedrooms typically the largest line at $10,877. Ranges start from compiled eastern-Connecticut cost estimates and are adjusted to Texas 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 Texas.
| # | Category | Budget | Typical | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bedrooms | $6,094 | $10,877 | $21,158 |
| 2 | Exterior | $6,412 | $10,449 | $18,121 |
| 3 | Kitchen | $3,281 | $6,176 | $11,924 |
| 4 | Living / Dining | $3,173 | $5,697 | $10,830 |
| 5 | Bathrooms | $1,836 | $3,174 | $5,490 |
| 6 | Windows | $1,613 | $2,462 | $3,929 |
| 7 | Basement | $772 | $1,201 | $1,973 |
| 8 | Electrical | $154 | $240 | $412 |
What drives the Texas range
Construction labor in Texas runs about 14% 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 Texas?
A standard mid-grade rehab of a typical 1,500 sq ft, 3/2 home in Texas runs about $23,335–$73,837 in 2026, with a most-likely figure near $40,276. Heavier gut work runs higher; light cosmetic work runs lower.
What is the biggest cost in a Texas rehab?
In a typical rehab here, bedrooms is usually the largest single category at roughly $6,094–$21,158.
Is it more expensive to renovate in Texas than average?
No — construction labor in Texas runs about 14% below the U.S. average (BLS OEWS), so rehab budgets here run lower than the national norm.
How are these Texas 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 Texas 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