Remodel and repair costs in Inyo County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Inyo County, with local sales tax (7.75% to 8.75%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 93514 (Bishop).

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Inyo County at a glance

Inyo County had 19,016 residents in the 2020 Census across 10,197 square miles; the largest places are Bishop, Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, West Bishop, Lone Pine and Big Pine. Across 15 projects, a typical Inyo County budget is 6% above the median California county, the 12th highest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $51,200, the 10th highest of 58.

What projects cost in Inyo County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 93514, 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	$41,600	$51,200	$43,500–$60,900	$71,000	+6%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$13,300	$16,700	$14,200–$19,800	$19,200	+7%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$19,800	$24,300	$19,700–$30,000	$29,600	+6%
Roof replacement · estimate	$13,300	$13,400	$11,600–$15,500	$13,700	+6%
New flooring · estimate	$8,000	$9,300	$7,900–$11,100	$9,500	+9%
Interior painting · estimate	$8,700	$9,600	$8,100–$11,400	$9,600	+3%
Exterior painting · estimate	$6,000	$6,100	$4,800–$7,500	$6,300	+3%
New deck · estimate	$16,900	$19,200	$16,300–$22,500	$24,800	+5%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,700	$8,400	$7,500–$9,500	$13,400	−1%
Siding replacement · estimate	$24,100	$24,100	$20,600–$28,400	$24,200	+5%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$222k	$235k	$200k–$276k	$258k	+5%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,900	$6,500	$5,500–$7,900	$6,700	+7%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$3,200	$4,700	$4,300–$5,200	$6,200	+7%
Front entry door · estimate	$1,700	$2,500	$2,200–$2,800	$3,700	+9%
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$13,500	$15,900	$14,100–$18,000	$17,800	+4%

Contractor hourly rates in Inyo 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	$115	+6%
Construction laborer	$56	$75	$98	same
Electrician	$92	$129	$193	+6%
Plumber	$89	$126	$185	same
Painter	$56	$80	$91	+1%
Roofer	$82	$90	$99	same
Tile and stone setter	$61	$85	$128	+13%
Floor layer	$62	$96	$155	+13%
Drywall installer	$60	$86	$109	same
Cement mason	$63	$82	$103	same
Glazier	$67	$73	$96	−18%
HVAC mechanic	$89	$125	$179	+1%

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Inyo County are about the same as the median California county (the 21st 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, Calaveras County, Mariposa County, Mono County and Tuolumne County). The highest-billing trades are electrician ($129/hr) and plumber ($126/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 ZIPs: 4 ZIP codes in the county (93514, 93545, 93513, 93515) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $51,200 in 93514 vs. $48,900 in 92328 (Death Valley); Roof replacement: $13,400 in 93514 vs. $12,700 in 92328 (Death Valley); New deck: $19,200 in 93514 vs. $18,300 in 92328 (Death Valley); Heating and air conditioning: $15,900 in 93514 vs. $15,100 in 92328 (Death Valley).
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 Inyo 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 93514 (Bishop) is $51,200 at mid finish, with a range of $43,500 to $60,900. Basic finishes come to about $41,600 and premium to about $71,000. That is the 10th highest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $24,300 at mid finish ($19,700 to $30,000). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $13,400, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $15,900.

What do contractors charge per hour in Inyo 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, Calaveras County, Mariposa County, Mono County and Tuolumne County). The likely billed rate runs from about $73 an hour (glazier) to about $129 (electrician), and the typical trade bills about the same as the median California county, the 21st highest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 6% above the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is new flooring (+9%); the one furthest below is window replacement (−1%). Sales tax on materials is 7.75% to 8.75%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Inyo County cost more?

Yes. The example ZIP 93514 is one of 4 Inyo County ZIP codes our model treats as a mountain or remote area, so every figure on this page includes a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. In 92328 (Death Valley), which has no mountain factor, a mid kitchen remodel is about $48,900 versus $51,200 in 93514.

Which Inyo County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 12 of them, including 7 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Inyo 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.

More cost pages

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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.