Remodel and repair costs in Madera County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Madera County, with local sales tax (7.75% to 8.75%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 93637 (Madera).

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Madera County at a glance

Madera County had 156,255 residents in the 2020 Census across 2,137 square miles; the largest places are Madera, Chowchilla, Madera Acres, Oakhurst and Bonadelle Ranchos. Across 15 projects, a typical Madera County budget is 4% below the median California county, the 4th lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $46,700, the 7th lowest of 58.

What projects cost in Madera County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 93637. 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	$37,600	$46,700	$39,400–$55,700	$64,600	−3%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$12,200	$14,900	$12,900–$17,500	$17,300	−4%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$18,300	$22,000	$17,900–$27,200	$27,000	−4%
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,200	$12,300	$10,800–$14,100	$12,600	−3%
New flooring · estimate	$6,600	$7,900	$6,800–$9,400	$8,100	−7%
Interior painting · estimate	$7,500	$8,400	$7,000–$9,900	$8,300	−10%
Exterior painting · estimate	$5,200	$5,200	$4,100–$6,500	$5,400	−12%
New deck · estimate	$15,000	$17,100	$14,300–$20,600	$22,600	−7%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,500	$8,100	$7,100–$9,400	$12,900	−4%
Siding replacement · estimate	$21,300	$21,300	$17,800–$25,700	$21,300	−7%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$205k	$217k	$184k–$256k	$239k	−3%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,100	$5,700	$4,800–$6,800	$5,800	−7%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$2,900	$4,300	$3,900–$4,800	$5,700	−2%
Front entry door · estimate	$1,500	$2,200	$2,000–$2,600	$3,400	−4%
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$12,600	$14,800	$13,200–$16,900	$16,600	−3%

Contractor hourly rates in Madera County

What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the Fresno, 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	$60	$89	$130	−9%
Construction laborer	$51	$73	$94	−3%
Electrician	$87	$117	$155	−4%
Plumber	$88	$131	$194	+4%
Painter	$53	$69	$88	−13%
Roofer	$78	$84	$97	−7%
Tile and stone setter	$54	$69	$99	−8%
Floor layer	$54	$67	$115	−21%
Drywall installer	$59	$92	$134	+7%
Cement mason	$56	$77	$110	−6%
Glazier	$56	$81	$129	−9%
HVAC mechanic	$86	$114	$180	−8%

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Madera County are 7% below the median California county (the 2nd lowest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Fresno area (shared with Fresno County). The highest-billing trades are plumber ($131/hr) and electrician ($117/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: 3 ZIP codes in the county (93644, 93643, 93604) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $46,700 in 93637 vs. $48,900 in 93644 (Oakhurst); Roof replacement: $12,300 in 93637 vs. $13,000 in 93644 (Oakhurst); New deck: $17,100 in 93637 vs. $18,100 in 93644 (Oakhurst); Heating and air conditioning: $14,800 in 93637 vs. $15,600 in 93644 (Oakhurst).
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 Madera 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 93637 (Madera) is $46,700 at mid finish, with a range of $39,400 to $55,700. Basic finishes come to about $37,600 and premium to about $64,600. That is the 7th lowest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $22,000 at mid finish ($17,900 to $27,200). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,300, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $14,800.

What do contractors charge per hour in Madera County?

Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the Fresno area (shared with Fresno County). The likely billed rate runs from about $67 an hour (floor layer) to about $131 (plumber), and the typical trade bills 7% below the median California county, the 2nd lowest of 58.

Are remodels more expensive in Madera 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 (−2%) to exterior painting (−12%). Sales tax on materials is 7.75% to 8.75%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Madera County cost more?

Our model adds a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season in 3 Madera County ZIP codes. In 93644 (Oakhurst) a mid kitchen remodel is about $48,900, versus $46,700 in 93637.

Which Madera County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 13 of them, including 1 PO box and single-organization ZIP code, which is priced the same as the area it serves. Enter any Madera 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.