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Remodel and repair costs in Modoc County, California
Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Modoc County, with local sales tax (7.25%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 96101 (Alturas).
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Modoc County at a glance
Modoc County had 8,700 residents in the 2020 Census across 3,948 square miles; the largest place is Alturas. Across 15 projects, a typical Modoc County budget is 2% above the median California county, the 20th highest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $49,300, the 22nd highest of 58.
What projects cost in Modoc County
Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 96101, 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 | $39,700 | $49,300 | $41,800–$58,500 | $68,300 | +2% |
| Kitchen refresh · estimate | $12,800 | $15,800 | $13,500–$18,600 | $18,300 | +2% |
| Bathroom remodel · estimate | $19,000 | $23,200 | $19,000–$28,800 | $28,300 | +1% |
| Roof replacement · estimate | $13,200 | $13,300 | $11,500–$15,500 | $13,600 | +5% |
| New flooring · estimate | $7,500 | $8,900 | $7,500–$10,500 | $9,000 | +5% |
| Interior painting · estimate | $8,600 | $9,500 | $7,900–$11,300 | $9,500 | +2% |
| Exterior painting · estimate | $6,000 | $6,000 | $4,800–$7,500 | $6,200 | +2% |
| New deck · estimate | $16,400 | $18,700 | $15,800–$22,000 | $24,300 | +2% |
| Window replacement · estimate | $8,300 | $8,900 | $7,800–$10,300 | $13,900 | +5% |
| Siding replacement · estimate | $23,400 | $23,400 | $19,800–$27,800 | $23,400 | +2% |
| ADU or room addition · estimate | $217k | $229k | $196k–$269k | $252k | +2% |
| Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate | $5,600 | $6,300 | $5,300–$7,500 | $6,400 | +3% |
| Garage door replacement · estimate | $3,200 | $4,600 | $4,200–$5,100 | $6,100 | +5% |
| Front entry door · estimate | $1,600 | $2,400 | $2,100–$2,800 | $3,600 | +4% |
| Heating and air conditioning · estimate | $12,900 | $15,200 | $13,500–$17,300 | $17,100 | same |
Contractor hourly rates in Modoc County
What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the North Valley-Northern Mountains 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 | $75 | $96 | $122 | −2% |
| Construction laborer | $53 | $74 | $93 | −1% |
| Electrician | $91 | $110 | $140 | −10% |
| Plumber | $97 | $115 | $189 | −9% |
| Painter | $58 | $78 | $94 | −1% |
| Roofer | $70 | $90 | $111 | same |
| Tile and stone setter | $54 | $75 | $113 | same |
| Floor layer | $54 | $85 | $137 | same |
| Drywall installer | $64 | $86 | $134 | same |
| Cement mason | $55 | $80 | $115 | −2% |
| Glazier | $67 | $90 | $135 | +1% |
| HVAC mechanic | $82 | $104 | $172 | −16% |
What drives costs here
- Labor: billed rates in Modoc County are 1% below the median California county (the 15th lowest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Colusa County, Glenn County, Tehama County, Nevada County, Plumas County, Sierra County, Lassen County, Siskiyou County and Trinity County). The highest-billing trades are plumber ($115/hr) and electrician ($110/hr).
- Sales tax: 7.25% everywhere in the county 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: 1 ZIP code in the county (96101) gets a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $49,300 in 96101 vs. $46,800 in 96104 (Cedarville); Roof replacement: $13,300 in 96101 vs. $12,700 in 96104 (Cedarville); New deck: $18,700 in 96101 vs. $17,700 in 96104 (Cedarville); Heating and air conditioning: $15,200 in 96101 vs. $14,500 in 96104 (Cedarville).
- 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 96101, or enter any of the 10 Modoc County ZIP codes. Method and sources.
Questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Modoc 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 96101 (Alturas) is $49,300 at mid finish, with a range of $41,800 to $58,500. Basic finishes come to about $39,700 and premium to about $68,300. That is the 22nd highest of California's 58 counties.
What does a bathroom remodel or a new roof cost in Modoc County?
A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $23,200 at mid finish ($19,000 to $28,800). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $13,300, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $15,200.
What do contractors charge per hour in Modoc County?
Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the North Valley-Northern Mountains Region of California nonmetropolitan area (shared with Colusa County, Glenn County, Tehama County, Nevada County, Plumas County, Sierra County, Lassen County, Siskiyou County and Trinity County). The likely billed rate runs from about $74 an hour (construction laborer) to about $115 (plumber), and the typical trade bills 1% below the median California county, the 15th lowest of 58.
Are remodels more expensive in Modoc County than elsewhere in California?
The typical project budget here is 2% above the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is window replacement (+5%); the one furthest below is heating and air conditioning (same). Sales tax on materials is 7.25% everywhere in the county (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).
Do mountain areas of Modoc County cost more?
Yes. The example ZIP 96101 is one of 1 Modoc 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 96104 (Cedarville), which has no mountain factor, a mid kitchen remodel is about $46,800 versus $49,300 in 96101.
Which Modoc County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?
All 10 of them, including 3 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Modoc 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.