Q1 2026 · Public Data Report
Memphis Remodel
Cost Report.
Quarterly medians and trend data compiled from T&L Construction contract records across Shelby, Fayette, and Tipton counties.
Quick Answer
What is the typical cost of a kitchen remodel in Memphis in 2026?
Based on T&L Construction contract data across Shelby County, the median mid-tier Memphis kitchen remodel in Q1 2026 is $68,400, and a luxury kitchen with custom millwork runs a median of $142,900. Median primary bath gut remodels come in at $41,200, and roof tear-off plus architectural shingle on a 2,400 sqft home runs $14,800.
Q1 2026 medians
By project type
Kitchen (mid)
$68,400
median mid-tier kitchen remodel, Shelby Co.
Kitchen (lux)
$142,900
median luxury kitchen with custom millwork
Primary bath
$41,200
median gut remodel with tile shower
Roof (asphalt)
$14,800
median 2,400 sqft tear-off + architectural shingle
Addition
$318 / sqft
median heated addition, permitted, finished
Permit lead
14 days
average COM residential permit approval Q1 2026
Year-over-year
Cost trends
Cabinetry
Custom & semi-custom pricing tightened as domestic mills passed through freight.
+6.4%
Roofing shingles
Asphalt pricing stabilized after 2024 spike; hail-rated upgrades in demand.
+3.1%
Labor (skilled trades)
Framer and finish carpenter wages lead the market.
+4.8%
Tile & stone
Slight softening as import volume recovered.
−1.2%
Methodology
Medians derived from T&L Construction and Design signed contracts closed in the reporting quarter across Greater Memphis. Data will be republished quarterly. For press inquiries email press@tlconstruction.com.