Remodel and repair costs in Calaveras County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Calaveras County, with local sales tax (8.25% to 8.75%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 95249 (San Andreas).

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Calaveras County at a glance

Calaveras County had 45,292 residents in the 2020 Census across 1,020 square miles; the largest places are Rancho Calaveras, Valley Springs, Angels, Copperopolis and Arnold. Across 15 projects, a typical Calaveras County budget is 1% above the median California county, the 24th highest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $48,600, the 27th highest of 58.

What projects cost in Calaveras County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 95249. 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	$39,100	$48,600	$41,100–$57,600	$66,900	+1%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$12,500	$15,900	$13,500–$18,800	$18,200	+2%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$18,500	$22,900	$18,600–$28,200	$27,700	same
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,700	$12,900	$11,200–$14,700	$13,100	+2%
New flooring · estimate	$7,600	$8,900	$7,500–$10,600	$9,000	+5%
Interior painting · estimate	$8,300	$9,200	$7,600–$10,900	$9,200	−1%
Exterior painting · estimate	$5,800	$5,800	$4,600–$7,300	$6,000	−2%
New deck · estimate	$16,100	$18,400	$15,800–$21,600	$23,800	+1%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,400	$8,000	$7,200–$9,000	$12,800	−5%
Siding replacement · estimate	$23,100	$23,200	$19,600–$27,300	$23,300	+2%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$212k	$224k	$191k–$261k	$246k	same
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,600	$6,200	$5,200–$7,400	$6,300	+2%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$3,100	$4,500	$4,100–$5,000	$5,900	+2%
Front entry door · estimate	$1,600	$2,400	$2,100–$2,700	$3,500	+4%
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$12,700	$14,900	$13,300–$16,900	$16,800	−2%

Contractor hourly rates in Calaveras 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	$171	−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 Calaveras County are about the same as the median California county (the 27th highest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Eastern Sierra-Mother Lode Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Alpine County, Amador 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: 8.25% to 8.75%, 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 ZIPs: 3 ZIP codes in the county (95223, 95255, 95257) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $48,600 in 95249 vs. $52,600 in 95223 (Arnold); Roof replacement: $12,900 in 95249 vs. $14,000 in 95223 (Arnold); New deck: $18,400 in 95249 vs. $19,900 in 95223 (Arnold); Heating and air conditioning: $14,900 in 95249 vs. $16,200 in 95223 (Arnold).
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 Calaveras 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 95249 (San Andreas) is $48,600 at mid finish, with a range of $41,100 to $57,600. Basic finishes come to about $39,100 and premium to about $66,900. That is the 27th highest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $22,900 at mid finish ($18,600 to $28,200). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,900, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $14,900.

What do contractors charge per hour in Calaveras 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 Alpine County, Amador 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 27th highest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 1% above the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is new flooring (+5%); the one furthest below is window replacement (−5%). Sales tax on materials is 8.25% to 8.75%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Calaveras County cost more?

Our model adds a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season in 3 Calaveras County ZIP codes, 1 of them high-snow areas. In 95223 (Arnold) a mid kitchen remodel is about $52,600, versus $48,600 in 95249.

Which Calaveras County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 20 of them, including 8 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Calaveras 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.