Remodel and repair costs in Alpine County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Alpine County, with local sales tax (7.25%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 96120 (Markleeville).

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Alpine County at a glance

Alpine County had 1,204 residents in the 2020 Census across 738 square miles; the largest places are Alpine Village, Mesa Vista and Markleeville. Across 15 projects, a typical Alpine County budget is 9% above the median California county, the 6th highest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $52,400, the 9th highest of 58.

What projects cost in Alpine County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 96120, including its mountain factor. Likely is the median of 4,000 simulated outcomes; the range is the 10th to 90th percentile. "Vs. state" compares the mid likely budget with the median of all 58 California counties. Basic assumes the lower-cost starting choices, for example laminate counters, an acrylic tub wall set and pressure-treated wood decking.

Project	Basic	Mid (likely)	Mid range	Premium	Vs. state
Kitchen remodel · estimate	$42,300	$52,400	$44,200–$62,400	$72,500	+8%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$13,500	$17,000	$14,500–$20,200	$19,600	+9%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$20,300	$24,800	$20,200–$30,500	$30,100	+8%
Roof replacement · estimate	$13,700	$13,900	$12,000–$16,100	$14,300	+9%
New flooring · estimate	$8,200	$9,600	$8,100–$11,400	$9,800	+13%
Interior painting · estimate	$9,000	$10,000	$8,300–$12,000	$9,900	+8%
Exterior painting · estimate	$6,300	$6,300	$5,000–$7,800	$6,500	+7%
New deck · estimate	$17,500	$19,900	$16,900–$23,300	$25,600	+9%
Window replacement · estimate	$8,000	$8,700	$7,700–$9,800	$13,700	+3%
Siding replacement · estimate	$25,100	$25,000	$21,300–$29,600	$25,100	+9%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$227k	$241k	$206k–$282k	$265k	+7%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$6,100	$6,700	$5,600–$8,000	$6,900	+10%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$3,300	$4,800	$4,400–$5,400	$6,400	+9%
Front entry door · estimate	$1,700	$2,500	$2,200–$2,900	$3,800	+9%
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$13,700	$16,200	$14,400–$18,300	$18,000	+6%

Contractor hourly rates in Alpine County

What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area wage data (BLS, May 2025), payroll taxes, California workers' comp rates for that trade, and contractor overhead and profit. Not wages.

Trade	Low	Likely	High	Vs. state
Carpenter	$80	$104	$125	+6%
Construction laborer	$56	$75	$97	same
Electrician	$92	$115	$176	−6%
Plumber	$89	$122	$191	−3%
Painter	$56	$80	$96	+1%
Roofer	$82	$90	$109	same
Tile and stone setter	$61	$85	$128	+13%
Floor layer	$62	$96	$155	+13%
Drywall installer	$60	$86	$119	same
Cement mason	$63	$82	$103	same
Glazier	$67	$73	$99	−18%
HVAC mechanic	$89	$116	$180	−6%

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Alpine County are about the same as the median California county (the 25th highest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Amador County, Calaveras County, Inyo County, Mariposa County, Mono County and Tuolumne County). The highest-billing trades are plumber ($122/hr) and hvac mechanic ($116/hr).
Sales tax: 7.25% everywhere in the county on materials (CDTFA, effective October 1, 2026).
Permits: estimated from each job's valuation; kitchen and bathroom remodels usually need one, painting usually does not.
Mountain ZIPs: 2 ZIP codes in the county (96120, 95646) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season.
Contractor overhead and profit: a separate 10% + 10% line only on jobs with three or more trades; single-trade jobs are priced at the trade's billed rate. No markup on materials.

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Questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Alpine County?

For a 150 sq ft kitchen with 20 ft of base cabinets and new cabinets, counters, floor, lighting and appliances, our likely budget in ZIP 96120 (Markleeville) is $52,400 at mid finish, with a range of $44,200 to $62,400. Basic finishes come to about $42,300 and premium to about $72,500. That is the 9th highest of California's 58 counties.

What does a bathroom remodel or a new roof cost in Alpine County?

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $24,800 at mid finish ($20,200 to $30,500). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $13,900, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $16,200.

What do contractors charge per hour in Alpine County?

Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Amador County, Calaveras County, Inyo County, Mariposa County, Mono County and Tuolumne County). The likely billed rate runs from about $73 an hour (glazier) to about $122 (plumber), and the typical trade bills about the same as the median California county, the 25th highest of 58.

Are remodels more expensive in Alpine County than elsewhere in California?

The typical project budget here is 9% above the median of all 58 California counties. Every project is at or above the state median, from window replacement (+3%) to new flooring (+13%). Sales tax on materials is 7.25% everywhere in the county (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Alpine County cost more?

Yes. The example ZIP 96120 is one of 2 Alpine County ZIP codes our model treats as a high-snow mountain area, so every figure on this page includes a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season.

Which Alpine County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

Both of them, including 1 PO box and single-organization ZIP code, which is priced the same as the area it serves. Enter any Alpine County ZIP in the estimator.

Is this a quote?

No. It is a budget estimate, not a bid, appraisal, or insurance claim valuation. Get written bids from licensed contractors, and check licenses with the Contractors State License Board.

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Remodel Estimator is self-serve budgeting software from Caissonix, in pilot. Budget estimate, not a bid, appraisal, or insurance claim valuation. Figures computed 2026-10-29 from price book 2026-10-29.8; they change as prices and wages are updated. Population, land area and places: 2020 Census. Get licensed contractor bids, and check a contractor's license with the Contractors State License Board before you sign.