Remodel and repair costs in Imperial County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Imperial County, with local sales tax (7.75% to 8.75%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 92243 (El Centro).

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Imperial County at a glance

Imperial County had 179,702 residents in the 2020 Census across 4,176 square miles; the largest places are El Centro, Calexico, Brawley, Imperial and Heber. Across 15 projects, a typical Imperial County budget is 3% below the median California county, the 8th lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $46,900, the 10th lowest of 58.

What projects cost in Imperial County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 92243. 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	$38,000	$46,900	$39,800–$55,500	$65,000	−3%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$12,100	$15,100	$12,800–$17,800	$17,500	−3%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$18,100	$22,000	$17,800–$27,100	$27,000	−4%
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,700	$12,800	$11,000–$14,800	$13,000	+1%
New flooring · estimate	$7,100	$8,300	$7,100–$9,900	$8,500	−2%
Interior painting · estimate	$8,100	$8,900	$7,400–$10,700	$8,900	−4%
Exterior painting · estimate	$5,600	$5,600	$4,400–$7,100	$5,800	−5%
New deck · estimate	$15,200	$17,400	$14,800–$20,500	$22,700	−5%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,900	$8,400	$7,400–$9,800	$13,200	−1%
Siding replacement · estimate	$21,900	$21,900	$18,500–$26,100	$21,800	−4%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$205k	$217k	$185k–$254k	$239k	−3%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,300	$5,900	$5,000–$7,000	$6,100	−3%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$3,000	$4,300	$4,000–$4,900	$5,800	−2%
Front entry door · estimate	$1,500	$2,300	$2,000–$2,600	$3,400	same
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$13,200	$15,500	$13,800–$17,600	$17,300	+2%

Contractor hourly rates in Imperial County

What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the El Centro, 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	$65	$96	$115	−2%
Construction laborer	$49	$67	$94	−11%
Electrician	$90	$122	$154	same
Plumber	$86	$122	$170	−3%
Painter	$52	$77	$95	−3%
Roofer	$77	$90	$107	same
Tile and stone setter	$53	$75	$112	same
Floor layer	$54	$84	$136	−1%
Drywall installer	$56	$91	$108	+6%
Cement mason	$59	$66	$106	−20%
Glazier	$66	$90	$134	+1%
HVAC mechanic	$103	$138	$178	+11%

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Imperial County are 1% below the median California county (the 25th lowest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the El Centro area. The highest-billing trades are hvac mechanic ($138/hr) and electrician ($122/hr).
Sales tax: 7.75% 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 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 Imperial 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 92243 (El Centro) is $46,900 at mid finish, with a range of $39,800 to $55,500. Basic finishes come to about $38,000 and premium to about $65,000. That is the 10th lowest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $22,000 at mid finish ($17,800 to $27,100). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,800, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $15,500.

What do contractors charge per hour in Imperial County?

Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the El Centro area. The likely billed rate runs from about $66 an hour (cement mason) to about $138 (hvac mechanic), and the typical trade bills 1% below the median California county, the 25th lowest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 3% below the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is heating and air conditioning (+2%); the one furthest below is exterior painting (−5%). Sales tax on materials is 7.75% to 8.75%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Which Imperial County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 17 of them, including 8 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Imperial 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.