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Remodel and repair costs in Lake County, California
Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Lake County, with local sales tax (7.25% to 8.75%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 95422 (Clearlake).
Budget estimate, not a bid, appraisal, or insurance claim valuation. Get licensed contractor bids. Pilot.
Lake County at a glance
Lake County had 68,163 residents in the 2020 Census across 1,257 square miles; the largest places are Clearlake, Hidden Valley Lake, Lakeport, North Lakeport and Clearlake Riviera. Across 15 projects, a typical Lake County budget is about the same as the median California county, the 28th lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $49,100, the 24th highest of 58.
What projects cost in Lake County
Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 95422. 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 | $40,300 | $49,100 | $41,300–$58,800 | $67,200 | +2% |
| Kitchen refresh · estimate | $12,900 | $15,800 | $13,400–$18,800 | $18,200 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel · estimate | $20,300 | $24,100 | $19,400–$30,100 | $28,900 | +5% |
| Roof replacement · estimate | $12,100 | $12,200 | $10,500–$14,300 | $12,600 | −4% |
| New flooring · estimate | $7,200 | $8,400 | $7,200–$10,100 | $8,600 | −1% |
| Interior painting · estimate | $8,700 | $9,600 | $7,800–$11,500 | $9,600 | +3% |
| Exterior painting · estimate | $6,000 | $6,100 | $4,800–$7,700 | $6,300 | +3% |
| New deck · estimate | $16,000 | $18,100 | $15,300–$21,600 | $23,400 | −1% |
| Window replacement · estimate | $7,900 | $8,400 | $7,400–$9,800 | $13,200 | −1% |
| Siding replacement · estimate | $22,800 | $22,800 | $19,200–$27,400 | $22,900 | same |
| ADU or room addition · estimate | $217k | $229k | $194k–$271k | $249k | +2% |
| Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate | $5,500 | $6,100 | $5,100–$7,300 | $6,300 | same |
| Garage door replacement · estimate | $3,000 | $4,400 | $4,000–$4,900 | $5,800 | same |
| Front entry door · estimate | $1,600 | $2,300 | $2,000–$2,700 | $3,500 | same |
| Heating and air conditioning · estimate | $13,400 | $15,700 | $13,800–$18,100 | $17,500 | +3% |
Contractor hourly rates in Lake County
What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the North Coast 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 | $74 | $97 | $139 | −1% |
| Construction laborer | $55 | $80 | $96 | +7% |
| Electrician | $92 | $123 | $168 | +1% |
| Plumber | $100 | $163 | $245 | +29% |
| Painter | $58 | $83 | $110 | +5% |
| Roofer | $64 | $84 | $110 | −7% |
| Tile and stone setter | $53 | $74 | $111 | −1% |
| Floor layer | $53 | $83 | $134 | −2% |
| Drywall installer | $72 | $106 | $138 | +23% |
| Cement mason | $68 | $96 | $129 | +17% |
| Glazier | $65 | $89 | $133 | same |
| HVAC mechanic | $95 | $138 | $233 | +11% |
What drives costs here
- Labor: billed rates in Lake County are 3% above the median California county (the 16th highest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Del Norte County, Humboldt County and Mendocino County). The highest-billing trades are plumber ($163/hr) and hvac mechanic ($138/hr).
- Sales tax: 7.25% 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 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.
Open the estimator for ZIP 95422, or enter any of the 15 Lake County ZIP codes. Method and sources.
Questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Lake 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 95422 (Clearlake) is $49,100 at mid finish, with a range of $41,300 to $58,800. Basic finishes come to about $40,300 and premium to about $67,200. That is the 24th highest of California's 58 counties.
What does a bathroom remodel or a new roof cost in Lake County?
A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $24,100 at mid finish ($19,400 to $30,100). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,200, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $15,700.
What do contractors charge per hour in Lake County?
Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the North Coast Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Del Norte County, Humboldt County and Mendocino County). The likely billed rate runs from about $74 an hour (tile and stone setter) to about $163 (plumber), and the typical trade bills 3% above the median California county, the 16th highest of 58.
Are remodels more expensive in Lake County than elsewhere in California?
The typical project budget here is about the same as the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is bathroom remodel (+5%); the one furthest below is roof replacement (−4%). Sales tax on materials is 7.25% to 8.75%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).
Which Lake County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?
All 15 of them, including 3 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Lake 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.