Remodel and repair costs in Nevada County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Nevada County, with local sales tax (7.50% to 9.00%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 95945 (Grass Valley).

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Nevada County at a glance

Nevada County had 102,241 residents in the 2020 Census across 958 square miles; the largest places are Truckee, Grass Valley, Alta Sierra, Lake Wildwood and Lake of the Pines. Across 15 projects, a typical Nevada County budget is 2% below the median California county, the 21st lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $47,300, the 20th lowest of 58.

What projects cost in Nevada County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 95945. 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	$38,300	$47,300	$40,000–$56,400	$65,300	−2%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$12,200	$15,100	$13,000–$17,900	$17,500	−3%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$18,400	$22,000	$18,000–$27,500	$27,100	−4%
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,500	$12,700	$11,000–$14,800	$13,000	same
New flooring · estimate	$7,200	$8,400	$7,100–$10,000	$8,600	−1%
Interior painting · estimate	$8,200	$9,100	$7,600–$10,800	$9,000	−2%
Exterior painting · estimate	$5,700	$5,700	$4,600–$7,100	$6,000	−3%
New deck · estimate	$15,500	$17,800	$15,000–$20,900	$23,000	−3%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,900	$8,500	$7,500–$9,800	$13,200	+1%
Siding replacement · estimate	$22,300	$22,300	$19,000–$26,300	$22,300	−2%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$208k	$221k	$188k–$260k	$242k	−2%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,400	$6,000	$5,100–$7,100	$6,200	−2%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$3,000	$4,400	$4,000–$4,900	$5,800	same
Front entry door · estimate	$1,500	$2,300	$2,000–$2,600	$3,400	same
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$12,300	$14,500	$12,900–$16,500	$16,300	−5%

Contractor hourly rates in Nevada 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	$116	$172	−5%
Plumber	$97	$118	$175	−6%
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 Nevada County are 1% below the median California county (the 19th 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, Plumas County, Sierra County, Lassen County, Modoc County, Siskiyou County and Trinity County). The highest-billing trades are plumber ($118/hr) and electrician ($116/hr).
Sales tax: 7.50% to 9.00%, 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: 5 ZIP codes in the county (96161, 95959, 96111, 96160, 96162) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $47,300 in 95945 vs. $51,300 in 96161 (Truckee); Roof replacement: $12,700 in 95945 vs. $13,800 in 96161 (Truckee); New deck: $17,800 in 95945 vs. $19,400 in 96161 (Truckee); Heating and air conditioning: $14,500 in 95945 vs. $15,800 in 96161 (Truckee).
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 Nevada 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 95945 (Grass Valley) is $47,300 at mid finish, with a range of $40,000 to $56,400. Basic finishes come to about $38,300 and premium to about $65,300. That is the 20th lowest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $22,000 at mid finish ($18,000 to $27,500). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,700, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $14,500.

What do contractors charge per hour in Nevada 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, Plumas County, Sierra County, Lassen County, Modoc County, Siskiyou County and Trinity County). The likely billed rate runs from about $74 an hour (construction laborer) to about $118 (plumber), and the typical trade bills 1% below the median California county, the 19th lowest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 2% below the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is window replacement (+1%); the one furthest below is heating and air conditioning (−5%). Sales tax on materials is 7.50% to 9.00%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Nevada County cost more?

Our model adds a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season in 5 Nevada County ZIP codes, 4 of them high-snow areas. In 96161 (Truckee) a mid kitchen remodel is about $51,300, versus $47,300 in 95945.

Which Nevada County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 15 of them, including 7 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Nevada 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.