Remodel and repair costs in Butte County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Butte County, with local sales tax (8.25% to 9.25%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 95926 (Chico).

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Butte County at a glance

Butte County had 211,632 residents in the 2020 Census across 1,636 square miles; the largest places are Chico, Oroville, Oroville East, Magalia and Gridley. Across 15 projects, a typical Butte County budget is 4% below the median California county, the 2nd lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $45,900, the 2nd lowest of 58.

What projects cost in Butte County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 95926. 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	$37,400	$45,900	$38,800–$55,100	$63,500	−5%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$12,000	$14,500	$12,300–$17,200	$16,900	−7%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$17,600	$21,100	$17,200–$26,100	$26,200	−8%
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,300	$12,400	$10,800–$14,300	$12,700	−2%
New flooring · estimate	$7,000	$8,300	$7,100–$9,900	$8,500	−2%
Interior painting · estimate	$7,000	$7,900	$6,600–$9,500	$7,900	−15%
Exterior painting · estimate	$4,800	$4,800	$3,800–$6,100	$5,100	−19%
New deck · estimate	$15,400	$17,600	$14,800–$21,200	$23,000	−4%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,700	$8,400	$7,300–$9,700	$13,200	−1%
Siding replacement · estimate	$21,600	$21,600	$18,000–$25,900	$21,400	−5%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$205k	$214k	$183k–$256k	$236k	−4%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,100	$5,700	$4,800–$6,900	$5,900	−7%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$3,000	$4,400	$4,000–$4,900	$5,800	same
Front entry door · estimate	$1,500	$2,300	$2,000–$2,600	$3,400	same
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$12,700	$15,000	$13,300–$16,900	$16,800	−2%

Contractor hourly rates in Butte County

What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the Chico, CA 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	$63	$94	$134	−4%
Construction laborer	$51	$70	$90	−7%
Electrician	$79	$112	$180	−8%
Plumber	$83	$119	$177	−6%
Painter	$46	$63	$88	−20%
Roofer	$77	$84	$105	−7%
Tile and stone setter	$51	$63	$102	−16%
Floor layer	$53	$82	$132	−4%
Drywall installer	$58	$78	$115	−9%
Cement mason	$60	$82	$115	same
Glazier	$65	$87	$131	−2%
HVAC mechanic	$86	$117	$182	−6%

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Butte County are 6% below the median California county (the 5th lowest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Chico area. The highest-billing trades are plumber ($119/hr) and hvac mechanic ($117/hr).
Sales tax: 8.25% to 9.25%, depending on the city 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 factor: none of this county's ZIP codes get one.
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 Butte 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 95926 (Chico) is $45,900 at mid finish, with a range of $38,800 to $55,100. Basic finishes come to about $37,400 and premium to about $63,500. That is the 2nd lowest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $21,100 at mid finish ($17,200 to $26,100). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,400, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $15,000.

What do contractors charge per hour in Butte County?

Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the Chico area. The likely billed rate runs from about $63 an hour (tile and stone setter) to about $119 (plumber), and the typical trade bills 6% below the median California county, the 5th lowest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 4% below the median of all 58 California counties. Every project is at or below the state median, from garage door replacement (same) to exterior painting (−19%). Sales tax on materials is 8.25% to 9.25%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Which Butte County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 24 of them, including 8 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Butte 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.