Remodel and repair costs in Placer County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Placer County, with local sales tax (7.25% to 7.75%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 95678 (Roseville).

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Placer County at a glance

Placer County had 404,739 residents in the 2020 Census across 1,407 square miles; the largest places are Roseville, Rocklin, Lincoln, Granite Bay and Auburn. Across 15 projects, a typical Placer County budget is 1% below the median California county, the 22nd lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $47,700, the 22nd lowest of 58.

What projects cost in Placer County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 95678. 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	$38,800	$47,700	$40,300–$56,900	$65,600	−1%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$12,400	$15,200	$13,000–$17,900	$17,700	−2%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$18,700	$22,400	$18,300–$27,800	$27,400	−2%
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,400	$12,500	$10,800–$14,500	$12,800	−2%
New flooring · estimate	$7,200	$8,400	$7,200–$9,900	$8,600	−1%
Interior painting · estimate	$8,500	$9,300	$7,700–$11,300	$9,300	same
Exterior painting · estimate	$5,900	$5,900	$4,600–$7,500	$6,200	same
New deck · estimate	$15,800	$18,000	$15,200–$21,400	$23,300	−2%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,800	$8,400	$7,300–$9,700	$13,100	−1%
Siding replacement · estimate	$22,600	$22,700	$19,000–$27,500	$22,600	−1%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$209k	$222k	$189k–$261k	$243k	−1%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,400	$6,000	$5,100–$7,200	$6,200	−2%
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	$12,900	$15,000	$13,400–$17,200	$16,900	−2%

Contractor hourly rates in Placer County

What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, 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	$70	$98	$132	same
Construction laborer	$53	$75	$101	same
Electrician	$90	$121	$173	−1%
Plumber	$89	$126	$185	same
Painter	$56	$81	$107	+3%
Roofer	$79	$85	$111	−6%
Tile and stone setter	$52	$75	$109	same
Floor layer	$57	$85	$119	same
Drywall installer	$60	$82	$129	−5%
Cement mason	$57	$82	$114	same
Glazier	$62	$87	$137	−2%
HVAC mechanic	$92	$124	$187	same

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Placer County are about the same as the median California county (the 29th lowest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area (shared with Sacramento County, Yolo County and El Dorado County). The highest-billing trades are plumber ($126/hr) and hvac mechanic ($124/hr).
Sales tax: 7.25% to 7.75%, 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: 8 ZIP codes in the county (95631, 96143, 96145, 96146, 96140, 96148, 96141, 95728) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $47,700 in 95678 vs. $50,300 in 95631 (Foresthill); Roof replacement: $12,500 in 95678 vs. $13,200 in 95631 (Foresthill); New deck: $18,000 in 95678 vs. $18,900 in 95631 (Foresthill); Heating and air conditioning: $15,000 in 95678 vs. $15,900 in 95631 (Foresthill).
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 Placer 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 95678 (Roseville) is $47,700 at mid finish, with a range of $40,300 to $56,900. Basic finishes come to about $38,800 and premium to about $65,600. That is the 22nd lowest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $22,400 at mid finish ($18,300 to $27,800). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,500, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $15,000.

What do contractors charge per hour in Placer County?

Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area (shared with Sacramento County, Yolo County and El Dorado County). The likely billed rate runs from about $75 an hour (tile and stone setter) to about $126 (plumber), and the typical trade bills about the same as the median California county, the 29th lowest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 1% below the median of all 58 California counties. Every project is at or below the state median, from interior painting (same) to kitchen refresh (−2%). Sales tax on materials is 7.25% to 7.75%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Placer County cost more?

Our model adds a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season in 8 Placer County ZIP codes, 7 of them high-snow areas. In 95631 (Foresthill) a mid kitchen remodel is about $50,300, versus $47,700 in 95678.

Which Placer County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 30 of them, including 12 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Placer 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.