Renovation Cost Calculator 2026: Walls, Doors, Wiring
To estimate a renovation, list the work — walls to remove or build, doors and windows, electrical, water and drain points — multiply each quantity by its unit price and add a reserve for surprises. This calculator does it with reviewed 2026 price lists for Israel, the US, the UK and Germany, each price with its source, and you can replace any price with your contractor's.
How the calculator works
- Choose the country Each list was reviewed in 2026, and every row shows where its price comes from.
- Enter the quantities Square metres of wall, number of doors, windows, outlets and water points.
- Adjust and save Replace any price with your contractor's, add a reserve and save it to your house.
Renovation unit prices by country (2026)
| Work | Israel | United States | United Kingdom | Germany |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demolish block / concrete wall (m²) | ₪200 | $45 | £55* | €58 |
| Remove gypsum partition (m²) | ₪115 | $20 | £40* | €40 |
| Build block wall (m²) | ₪600 | $230 | £150* | €130* |
| Build gypsum partition (m²) | ₪330 | $110 | £110 | €65 |
| Plaster / skim and paint new walls (both faces) (m²) | ₪80 | $28 | £38 | €30 |
| Remove door and frame (pcs) | ₪250 | $35 | £30* | €50 |
| New interior door with frame (pcs) | ₪1,500 | $670 | £350 | €350 |
| Remove window (pcs) | ₪250 | $100* | £34 | €85 |
| New window (pcs) | ₪2,500* | $800 | £700 | €650 |
| New socket point (pcs) | ₪600 | $330 | £180 | €140 |
| Cancel electrical point (pcs) | ₪150* | $100* | £80* | €60* |
| New lighting point (pcs) | ₪500* | $400 | £150* | €120* |
| New switch (pcs) | ₪400* | $280 | £130 | €100* |
| Electrical board work (pcs) | ₪1,200* | $500 | £360* | €300* |
| New data / communication point (pcs) | ₪450* | $200 | £115 | €110 |
| New / moved water point (pcs) | ₪1,650 | $500* | £300* | €350 |
| New drain point (pcs) | ₪550 | $400* | £200* | €200 |
| Cancel plumbing point (pcs) | ₪300* | $200* | £100* | €120* |
| Other new point (A/C, gas, special) (pcs) | ₪800* | $950 | £300 | €800 |
| Structural engineer's approval before demolition (pcs) | ₪1,800 | $500 | £240 | €600 |
| Construction waste removal (bags) | ₪70 | $4 | £5 | €3 |
* Rows marked as an estimate had no published price; check them with your contractor.
- Israel (2026-11-02): midrag.co.il, midrag.co.il, midrag.co.il, midrag.co.il, d.co.il, midrag.co.il — Israel: prices include VAT.
- United States (2026-11-08): fixr.com, homeguide.com, homeadvisor.com, homeguide.com, angi.com, homeguide.com — US: no VAT; before sales tax and permits.
- United Kingdom (2026-11-08): checkatrade.com, myjobquote.co.uk, checkatrade.com, checkatrade.com, myjobquote.co.uk, fantasticservices.com — UK: prices include 20% VAT.
- Germany (2026-11-08): schwaebisch-hall.de, clean-invoice.com, aroundhome.de, clean-invoice.com, clean-invoice.com, hausjournal.net — Germany: gross prices (incl. 19% VAT).
Questions about renovation costs
How much does it cost to add an electrical outlet?
With the price lists used here, a new outlet cut into an existing wall costs per point: Israel ₪600, United States $330, United Kingdom £180, and Germany €140. A second point in the same job is usually cheaper, so ask for the price per extra point.
How much does it cost to remove an interior wall?
Demolishing a light partition costs per square metre of wall: Israel ₪115, United States $20, United Kingdom £40, and Germany €40. Before removing a masonry or possibly load-bearing wall, get a structural engineer's approval: Israel ₪1,800, United States $500, United Kingdom £240, and Germany €600.
How much does a new partition wall and door cost?
A new light partition costs per square metre: Israel ₪330, United States $110, United Kingdom £110, and Germany €65. A new interior door with its frame: Israel ₪1,500, United States $670, United Kingdom £350, and Germany €350. Add finishing for the new wall (filler and paint).
How much does it cost to move a water point?
Moving or adding a water point costs: Israel ₪1,650, United States $500, United Kingdom £300, and Germany €350. A drain on top of it costs more, and gas points need a licensed technician.
Next step
An estimate for planning, not a quote. Prices change by region, building and contractor.