Laundry Room Renovation in Des Plaines, IL: Costs $1,676 to $16,759

Hiring a Laundry Room Renovation Contractor in Des Plaines, IL

When comparing laundry room renovation contractors in Des Plaines, ask each company to quote the same scope, material grade, permit responsibility, cleanup, warranty, and timeline. That keeps the $1,676 to $16,759 local range useful instead of comparing unrelated bids.

Median hourly wage, General construction (carpenters, laborers & supervisors), Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro (BLS OEWS May 2025): $40.48

Published Bureau of Labor Statistics medians for the trades that usually do a laundry room renovation, compared with the U.S. median for the same occupation. These are employee wages, not contractor billing rates (which add overhead, insurance, equipment, and profit); HammerIO uses the local-to-national ratio (1.35 for general construction) to scale the labor share of the estimate above.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025 estimates for CBSA 16980 (Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN). Highlighted rows feed the labor input. Full trade table: Des Plaines construction costs.

Laundry Room Renovation Cost Calculator for Des Plaines

Adjusted using the BLS OEWS May 2025 median wage for General construction (carpenters, laborers & supervisors) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro ($40.48/hr) and HammerIO's modeled material cost index (93).

Local Cost Breakdown

Laundry Room Renovation vs. Home Value in Des Plaines

Planning a Laundry Room Renovation in Des Plaines

A laundry room renovation typically doesn't require a permit in Des Plaines, which simplifies planning. However, always confirm with the local building department before starting, especially for structural changes. Expect the project to take 1-2 weeks to complete.

While some experienced DIYers in Des Plaines take on a laundry room renovation, the 1-2 weeks timeline and specialized skills involved mean most homeowners hire a contractor. With BLS reporting a median wage of $40.48/hr for General construction (carpenters, laborers & supervisors) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro (contractor billing rates run higher to cover overhead and profit), professional installation adds about $2,514 but ensures quality workmanship.

For the median Des Plaines household earning $62,000/year, this project at $5,586 represents a significant investment. Consider financing options or phasing the work to spread costs over time.

Financing the project? Compare current rates with Des Plaines mortgage and HELOC rates to estimate monthly payments. For tax implications, mortgage interest deduction may apply, see SALT deduction guide.

Methodology & Local Data Sources

How we estimate laundry room renovation costs in Des Plaines: Our local cost figure of $5,586 for Des Plaines, IL is calculated by adjusting the national mid-range baseline of $5,000 using two location-specific factors:

1. Labor adjustment, 45% of the project cost is treated as labor. That share is scaled by the ratio of the BLS OEWS May 2025 median hourly wage for General construction (carpenters, laborers & supervisors) in the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro ($40.48/hr) to the U.S. median for the same occupations ($30.07/hr), a factor of 1.35. BLS publishes employee wages, not contractor billing rates, so only the ratio is used; the wage itself is not a quote.
2. Materials adjustment, 55% of cost is treated as materials, scaled by HammerIO's modeled material cost index for Des Plaines of 93 (national baseline = 100). The BLS Producer Price Index tracks national construction-material price trends; it does not publish a city-level index, so this regional factor is an estimate.
3. Permit fees are shown as a modeled allowance of $1,263 for Des Plaines. Actual permit costs follow the local fee schedule and vary by project scope, valuation, and inspection requirements set by the local building department.
4. Cost-per-square-foot for this project in Des Plaines: approximately $112/sqft in HammerIO's model, useful as a rough check when comparing contractor bids.

Authoritative data sources (US gov):

• BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025), median hourly wages by trade for Chicago-Naperville-Elgin, IL-IN metro; the labor input above
• BLS Producer Price Index, Construction Materials, monthly materials cost tracking
• U.S. Census Bureau, Des Plaines QuickFacts, household income, demographics, housing
• DOE Building Energy Codes Program, energy efficiency requirements affecting laundry room renovation permits
• International Code Council (ICC), IBC, IRC, and IECC code references most Illinois jurisdictions adopt
• EPA RRP Rule, Renovation, Repair, and Painting compliance for pre-1978 homes

Disclaimer: Cost estimates are based on regional averages and modeling, actual quotes from licensed contractors in Des Plaines can vary widely from these figures based on project complexity, contractor backlog, and material availability. Always obtain at least 3 written bids before committing.

Reviewed by Rowan Ashby · Last updated 2026

Find a Licensed Contractor + Permits in Des Plaines

For a laundry room renovation in Des Plaines, Illinois, verify whether the contractor or specialty trade must be licensed, registered, insured, or permitted locally. Use official lookup tools and the local building department instead of trusting general directory sites:

Why this matters: Hiring an unqualified or uninsured contractor in Illinois can create insurance, inspection, warranty, and code-compliance problems. Always verify license or registration requirements, insurance, permit responsibility and inspection closeout before signing contracts.