Kukun helps homeowners buy and renovate to maximize home equity

The leader in home renovation cost data

Comprehensive renovation trends and cost data for home replacement, project level scoping, estimates, and analytics.

Costing and Validation

  • Insurance
  • Construction
  • Fix & Flip
  • Property management

Lead Generation

  • White label apps
  • APIs
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Overview
Levels of detail
Cost accuracy
Cost sourcing
ROI
Trend data
Project-level costs that are easily understood and scoped.

Kukun’s renovation cost data bridges the gap between the estimator and the contractor

This means the homeowner, insurance estimator, or project manager can easily define the work they want done and get results contractors will work with.

Results by providing high-level descriptions of a project

Size, shape, and slope of roof

Square feet of room additions

Total kitchen costs based on selection items like cabinets, counters, floors

Specs are provided for each component of the project

Square feet of flooring, counters, backsplash, etc.

Size and type of HVAC units

Number and type of doors and windows

Three tiers of cost detail are available for three different purposes

Top Level Results
1

Top level results – sets the range

This shows the cost of each project on the estimate, plus the total cost of all projects combined.

The middle-tier finish level is the default selection, yet the user can select the less expensive or more expensive options to get a quick feel for the cost range

2

Design level – the ability to adjust the size and finish level of each component of a project

Users can define exactly what details the want to account for to create a project spec

Contractors and designers use this with clients to scope projects

Examples include adjusting the exact square feet of a room, specifying different finish levels for the components of a kitchen, removing project components that do not need replacing, etc.

Design Level Results
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3

Contractor detail – a report that breaks out the project specifications

This includes all the details that a contractor needs to create a firm bid:


Dimensions: Square feet of rooms, counters, floors, etc.

Materials: Stone or tile counters, hardwood or LVT floors, etc.

Homeowner selection allowance/budget: The things the homeowner will buy and their budget

Builders cost elements: Construction materials, labor, profit, and overhead

Cost accuracy is achieved by tailoring renovation costs to the exact property

Estimators face a challenge determining the many variables that drive cost - Kukun solves this with recommended finish levels and a comprehensive approach built into every estimate.

Location

Kukun’s costs are based on local costs – down to the zip-code level

Material & Labor costs are set for each local market

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Value of home

The largest variable in determining overall project cost is to identify the finish level that is in-line with the value of the home

A $200,000 home will have entirely different cabinets, counters, and appliances than a $2 million dollar home. The challenge? There are infinite variables in-between.

Because Kukun has a home valuation division, we know where to start when targeting finish levels.

Kukun provides a target finish level that matches the norm for the value of the home.

We then provide one finish level above, and one level below the target finish level, so the estimator has easy control.

Custom options for any number of finish level tiers are possible.

Home size

Kukun’s deep data on each home means we know the size of the home and the approximate sizes of each room, so the initial estimate can be created quickly

Typically, no information is needed from the user for kitchens, bathrooms, paint, etc

Other items will need the user to provide inputs, such as roof style and slope, number of garage doors, number of windows, type of air conditioning, etc.

Actual measurements can be entered for more precise estimates


Economies of scale, and dis-economies of low scale

Scale economies play a big part in the price of construction, so Kukun costing incorporates scale economies in a way that reflects real-world efficiencies at very large-scale projects, and penalties for small scale projects

Other factors

Demolition & disposal

Whenever disposal is typical, we include it in the cost. For example, the partial demolition of a kitchen for a remodel, or the removal of the old roof before a new roof is applied.

Material waste

Material waste factors are built into every estimate


Swings in supply and demand variables included

When prices change for certain items, like the price of lumber following the 2020/2021 Covid period shortage, these changes are incorporated into the estimates.

Home Size Factors
Home Size Factors

Cost data from dozens of sources, including Kukun proprietary sources

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Material and labor costs are regularly updated
We also conduct contractor surveys and price checks
Kukun runs periodic in-field checks with a network of professional estimators
Feedback from contractors is consistently very high

In one study, 100% of the contractors said they would use Kukun to help their clients scope projects

Return on Investment is calculated for every project

Kukun’s home valuation expertise paired with deep data on homes and and renovation provide valuable insight for investment

ROI varies by the items being renovated or repaired

Bathroom ROI GraphicHeater ROI Graphic

A lower cost finish level is available for homes that are being Prepped to Sell, as a quick refresh of a home is often done at lower quality/cost

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The ROI feature helps owners and investors understand the different ROIs between finish levels so they can optimize investments.

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Flexible access and solutions

Insurance & enterprise solutions

Full home or structure replacement costs

The cost application UI is available white-labeled, and can be customized to suit

Available in API

Custom analytics and solutions available

Consumer facing solutions

Successful lead generation for lenders

Kukun is the leader in consumer facing renovation cost estimator solutions

Easy, quick, accurate

White label or API

Commercial and residential activity trend data for a city, county, state, or the entire country

Renovation activity and pace of activity

New construction
Additions
ADUs
Kitchens
Bathrooms

Roofs
Solar
Air Conditioning
Swimming pool installations

Available dimensions

Point in time
Trend over time
City, County, State, or Country level




Renovation Trends

Renovation trend data is captured from the source

Kukun is one of the largest building permit and renovation data originators in the USA

City level

Kukun’s data origination team queries the largest cities and towns in America every month

County level

The data team sources data from most counties in America.

Data is not just sourced,

but cleaned, normalized, and analyzed for importance and relevance

Custom solutions are available

The Kukun Enterprise
Product Suite
API
iFrame Widget
Flat file

All-in-one solutions

Home value

Home insight

Neighborhood activity

More Details about Home Renovation Cost Data

Transforming Investor Strategies

As a premier destination for home renovation cost data, Kukun prides itself on providing comprehensive insights into renovation trends and costs for all major residential construction projects.

Whether you`re a real estate professional, an insurance agent, a loan lender, an independent contractor, or a stakeholder, you can trust Kukun to guide you every step of the way through your real estate journey. Welcome to the future of home renovation and home replacement cost planning with our flexible, customizable, and accessible solutions to meet the diverse needs of your enterprise.

Kukun provides consumer-facing renovation costs, cost estimator solutions, property value forecasts, and unparalleled lead-generation opportunities. Kukun’s solutions are known for their ease of use, speed, and accuracy. They empower users to obtain reliable building construction cost data (complete cost report data) within minutes. Whether through flat file, white-labeling or Application Programming Interface (API) integration, these enterprise and consumer-facing solutions can be seamlessly incorporated into your digital platforms to enhance analytics, user experience, and client engagement.

Key takeaway
  • Kukun has localized cost data for full home replacement costs.
  • Kukun’s versatile cost application is available for white-labeling and customization.
  • Kukun can align seamlessly with your brand identity and specific requirements.
  • These solutions are accessible via API.
  • They can integrate into your existing systems and workflows with ease.
  • These tailored analytics are crafted to address unique enterprise analytic requirements.