Planning Your Project
2026 Project Pricing Guide
Every home is different. These starting prices are intended to help determine whether a project may be a good fit. Final pricing is based on actual scope, access, preparation, materials, and existing conditions.
Have a smaller project that isn't listed? Send us photos. Many repair and improvement projects can be evaluated quickly from a few pictures.
1. Smaller Single-Scope Projects
Typical smaller projects start around the prices below. Use "Starting at" as a planning guide — final pricing depends on scope, access, and existing conditions.
Localized exterior wood rot & trim repair
Starting around $750–$1,000
Interior room painting
Starting around $950
Crown molding & smaller trim installation
Starting around $1,250
Kitchen backsplash installation
Starting around $1,500
Decorative / accent wall carpentry
Starting around $1,500
Bathroom floor tile
Starting around $1,750
2. Popular Complete Project Packages
Not every project needs to be a full remodel. These bundled packages combine related work for better efficiency and value. Pricing varies based on scope, materials, and existing conditions.
Single-room painting — walls
$900–$1,500+
Complete single-room package (walls, ceiling, trim)
$1,500–$2,750+
Backsplash + kitchen painting
$4,000–$8,000
Bathroom floor tile + bathroom painting
$3,500–$6,500+
Accent wall + room painting
$3,000–$6,000
Installed and painted crown molding or trim package
$2,500–$5,500
Full-room wainscoting with painting
$3,500–$7,500+
Deck clean and stain maintenance package
$1,800–$4,000
Multi-room / smaller painting package
$3,500–$6,500+
3. Larger Painting, Tile & Carpentry Projects
Larger projects can vary considerably based on size, preparation, existing conditions, access, materials and finish requirements. Starting prices are provided for planning purposes; larger, custom or repair-heavy scopes are priced after project review.
Where a wide range would be misleading, we show a starting price or note that the project is priced after review. This is a planning guide, not a fixed-price menu.
Main-floor repaint (interior)
$4,500–$8,500+
Whole-home interior — walls primarily
Starting around $6,500
Final pricing depends on home size, room count, surface condition, preparation, ceiling height, trim and door scope, repairs and finish requirements.
Whole-home interior — walls, ceilings & trim
Starting around $9,000
Larger, highly detailed or repair-heavy interiors are priced after review.
Exterior painting — trim refresh, entry, or shutters
Starting around $2,500
Typical full exterior repaint
Starting around $8,500
Larger homes, extensive preparation, difficult access and repair-heavy exteriors are priced after review.
Larger wood-sided exterior repaint
Starting around $12,000
Exterior painting varies considerably based on home size, siding and trim, existing coating condition, preparation requirements, access, height and necessary wood repairs.
Repair-heavy or complex exterior
Priced after review
Extensive scraping, failing coatings, significant wood repair, rot, difficult access, three-story access, or specialty preparation.
Exterior repaint with rot repair
Priced after inspection
Small kitchen cabinet painting
Starting around $4,500
Standard kitchen cabinet painting
Starting around $4,500–$5,500
Pricing depends on cabinet count, layout, condition, preparation and finish requirements.
Large kitchen, island, pantry, or detailed cabinet package
Pricing varies — send photos for review
Complex, full-height, stone, or herringbone backsplash
Pricing varies — send photos for review
Tile repair & re-grouting
Starting around $750–$1,500
Smaller targeted repairs welcome when scope is clearly defined. Send photos for a quick initial review.
Tub surround tile
Starting around $3,500
Final pricing depends on demolition, substrate preparation, waterproofing, tile selection, niche or detail work, and layout.
Bathroom tile package (floor + walls)
Starting around $5,500
Final pricing depends on demolition, waterproofing, tile selection, layout, and scope. Custom showers, substrate repairs, complex layouts, and specialty tile are priced after review.
Custom shower tile
Starting around $4,500
Final pricing depends heavily on preparation, waterproofing, tile selection, layout, and custom details. Large, highly detailed, or repair-heavy showers are priced after review.
Main-floor trim package
Starting around $5,500–$6,500
Final pricing depends on room count, trim profile, existing conditions, material selection and painting requirements.
Straightforward built-ins (shelving, bookcases, storage)
Starting around $6,500–$8,000
Larger, highly customized, cabinet-heavy or complex built-ins are priced after review.
Large or custom built-ins
Priced after review
Larger deck cleaning and staining package
$4,000–$10,000
Deck restoration — sanding, failed coating removal, rails, stairs, or rot repair
Pricing varies — send photos for review
All starting prices are planning estimates. Final pricing is determined after a site visit and written estimate. All projects include appropriate setup, protection, prep, and cleanup.
4. What Can Raise or Lower the Cost
Every home is different. Final pricing may vary based on:
- Surface condition and amount of prep work required
- Square footage, room count, and ceiling height
- Trim complexity, profile detail, and number of colors
- Tile pattern, layout complexity, and substrate condition
- Waterproofing requirements for wet areas
- Access, height, and scaffolding needs (exterior)
- Rot, damage, or repairs discovered during prep
- Material selections (tile size, finish, grout type)
- Bundling related work vs. standalone single-scope items
Our Ideal Project Types
Absolute Design Build is a good fit for homeowners looking for:
- Interior painting — single rooms, main floors, or whole-home repaints
- Exterior painting — full repaints, trim refreshes, or entry updates
- Cabinet painting — kitchens, vanities, and built-ins
- Tile installation — backsplashes, bathroom floors, showers, and custom patterns
- Finish carpentry — crown molding, wainscoting, built-ins, and trim packages
- Deck staining and exterior wood finishing
- Home repairs — exterior wood rot, PVC trim, siding, tile repair, and water damage
- Bundled projects that combine painting, tile, and carpentry
- Homeowners who provide clear scope, photos, and a realistic timeline
Projects We May Not Be the Best Fit For
To keep quality high and scheduling efficient, we usually do not take on:
- Permitted structural, plumbing, or electrical work
- Emergency or same-day service calls
- Projects without a clear defined scope
- Work outside MetroWest Massachusetts
5. Request an Estimate
If your project fits one of the ranges above — or you're not sure yet — we're happy to discuss scope, photos, and next steps. Send photos for a faster review.