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title: "Estimate Total Renovation Cost — Valuation API"
description: "Return an aggregate renovation cost estimate for a US property, plus the square-footage basis and the per-square-foot cost-of-construction model behind it."
---

# Total renovation cost estimate (top-level)

`GET /api/properties/renovation/cost/`

5 credits

## What it returns

An aggregate estimated renovation cost for a property, plus the sqft basis and the per-sqft cost-of-construction model used. For a room-by-room breakdown with material/labor split, use `renovation-cost-breakdown` instead.

## When to use it

- Quick screening of fix-and-flip cost before detailed underwriting.
- Feed into `flip-return` for an end-to-end deal-level projection.

## Pricing

5 credits.

## FAQ

### What renovation scope is assumed?
A standard mid-grade refresh. Use `renovation-cost-breakdown` for explicit room/scope control.