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Full Home Renovation Cost in Iowa | 2026 Estimate

How much does a full home renovation cost in Iowa? This page combines estimates from 7 major renovation projects, both interior and exterior, to give you a complete picture for 2026. Costs cover typical residential projects and vary by scope, materials, and contractor.

Full Renovation Estimate for Iowa

Low End

$31,415

Typical

$60,559

High End

$116,037

Project Low Typical High
Flooring $1,947 $4,867 $9,734
Interior Painting $1,232 $3,892 $7,931
Roofing $9,050 $11,636 $15,514
Siding $6,025 $15,001 $33,472
Exterior Painting $1,365 $3,841 $7,631
Windows $5,482 $8,694 $16,498
Deck $6,314 $12,628 $25,257
Total $31,415 $60,559 $116,037

Interior Renovation Estimate

The interior portion covers kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, new flooring, and interior painting in Iowa.

Low End

$3,179

Typical

$8,759

High End

$17,665

Project Low Typical High
Flooring $1,947 $4,867 $9,734
Interior Painting $1,232 $3,892 $7,931
Interior Total $3,179 $8,759 $17,665

Exterior Renovation Estimate

The exterior portion covers roofing, siding, exterior painting, window replacement, and deck construction in Iowa.

Low End

$28,236

Typical

$51,800

High End

$98,372

Project Low Typical High
Roofing $9,050 $11,636 $15,514
Siding $6,025 $15,001 $33,472
Exterior Painting $1,365 $3,841 $7,631
Windows $5,482 $8,694 $16,498
Deck $6,314 $12,628 $25,257
Exterior Total $28,236 $51,800 $98,372

What's Included in a Full Renovation

Each component in our estimate covers the typical scope for a residential project. Here is what each line item includes:

Flooring

New flooring installation across main living areas, including hardwood, tile, LVP, or carpet.

Interior Painting

Full interior paint job covering walls, ceilings, and trim throughout the home.

Roofing

Complete roof replacement with new shingles, underlayment, and flashing.

Siding

Full siding replacement in vinyl, fiber cement, or wood, including wrap and trim.

Exterior Painting

Exterior paint job covering siding, trim, soffits, and fascia.

Windows

Replacement of all windows with new energy-efficient units.

Deck

New deck construction or full deck replacement with railing and stairs.

Not every renovation includes all components. Use the individual calculators linked above to customize estimates for your specific project scope.

How Iowa Compares to Neighboring States

Full renovation costs vary significantly by state. The table below shows how Iowa's typical full renovation estimate compares to neighboring states. If you live near a state border, contractors from a neighboring state may offer different rates.

State Full Renovation (Typical) vs. Iowa
Iowa (you) $60,559 --
South Dakota $58,400 -4%
Nebraska $58,681 -3%
Wisconsin $60,938 +1%
Missouri $61,479 +2%
Minnesota $66,529 +10%
Illinois $67,461 +11%

Detailed Cost Calculators for Iowa

Get a customized estimate for any individual project. Each calculator lets you adjust scope, materials, and project size for Iowa:

How these costs were calculated

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), Craftsman National Estimator, NAHB permit data

Granularity: State-level averages; metro areas may vary 20–30%

See our full methodology. Report an error.