New tariffs on imported cabinets, vanities and lumber will make costs rise for remodelers nationwide, and in turn rise for their clients. Some remodelers have avoided relaying this cost to their buyers. However, with additional tariffs going into place in the start of 2026, some simply don’t have the margins for wiggle room.
Melina Meyer, project manager with Coast Design and Build elaborated, “Say, for instance, a kitchen right now that is running between 35 to $50,000, is going to jump, starting at 45 to $65,000,” said Meyer. Meyer said nearly every sector of the remodeling market will be getting tariff hits. She mentioned their impact will also be seen in the prices of tile, countertops, screws, wood and steel. “So not only is your finished material going to be more expensive, but the actual cost of your labor and your rough material will also be going up,” Meyer said.
Remodelers advise other business owners to order supplies ahead to try to stock up ahead the New Year.
