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Remodel and repair costs in Sacramento County, California
Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Sacramento County, with local sales tax (7.75% to 9.25%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 95819 (Sacramento (East Sacramento)).
Budget estimate, not a bid, appraisal, or insurance claim valuation. Get licensed contractor bids. Pilot.
Sacramento County at a glance
Sacramento County had 1,585,055 residents in the 2020 Census across 965 square miles; the largest places are Sacramento, Elk Grove, Arden-Arcade, Citrus Heights and Folsom. Across 15 projects, a typical Sacramento County budget is 1% below the median California county, the 27th lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $48,200, the 28th lowest of 58.
What projects cost in Sacramento County
Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 95819. 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 | $39,300 | $48,200 | $40,500–$57,500 | $66,100 | same |
| Kitchen refresh · estimate | $12,500 | $15,400 | $13,100–$18,200 | $17,800 | −1% |
| Bathroom remodel · estimate | $18,900 | $22,900 | $18,600–$28,500 | $27,800 | same |
| Roof replacement · estimate | $12,400 | $12,500 | $10,900–$14,500 | $12,800 | −2% |
| New flooring · estimate | $7,200 | $8,500 | $7,200–$10,000 | $8,600 | same |
| Interior painting · estimate | $8,500 | $9,400 | $7,800–$11,400 | $9,300 | +1% |
| Exterior painting · estimate | $5,900 | $5,900 | $4,700–$7,600 | $6,100 | same |
| New deck · estimate | $15,900 | $18,000 | $15,200–$21,600 | $23,400 | −2% |
| Window replacement · estimate | $7,800 | $8,400 | $7,400–$9,800 | $13,200 | −1% |
| Siding replacement · estimate | $22,700 | $22,600 | $19,100–$27,300 | $22,700 | −1% |
| ADU or room addition · estimate | $210k | $223k | $189k–$263k | $245k | −1% |
| Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate | $5,400 | $6,000 | $5,000–$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 | $15,100 | $13,400–$17,100 | $17,000 | −1% |
Contractor hourly rates in Sacramento 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 | $134 | $202 | +6% |
| 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 Sacramento County are about the same as the median California county (the 23rd highest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom area (shared with Yolo County, El Dorado County and Placer County). The highest-billing trades are plumber ($134/hr) and hvac mechanic ($124/hr).
- Sales tax: 7.75% to 9.25%, 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 95819, or enter any of the 132 Sacramento County ZIP codes. Method and sources.
Questions
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Sacramento 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 95819 (Sacramento (East Sacramento)) is $48,200 at mid finish, with a range of $40,500 to $57,500. Basic finishes come to about $39,300 and premium to about $66,100. That is the 28th lowest of California's 58 counties.
What does a bathroom remodel or a new roof cost in Sacramento County?
A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $22,900 at mid finish ($18,600 to $28,500). 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 $15,100.
What do contractors charge per hour in Sacramento 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 Yolo County, El Dorado County and Placer County). The likely billed rate runs from about $75 an hour (tile and stone setter) to about $134 (plumber), and the typical trade bills about the same as the median California county, the 23rd highest of 58.
Are remodels more expensive in Sacramento County than elsewhere in California?
The typical project budget here is 1% below the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is interior painting (+1%); the one furthest below is new deck (−2%). Sales tax on materials is 7.75% to 9.25%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).
Which Sacramento County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?
All 132 of them, including 71 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Sacramento 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.