Remodel and repair costs in Sierra County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Sierra County, with local sales tax (7.25%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 96118 (Loyalton).

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Sierra County at a glance

Sierra County had 3,236 residents in the 2020 Census across 953 square miles; the largest places are Loyalton, Sierra Brooks and Downieville. Across 15 projects, a typical Sierra County budget is 6% above the median California county, the 11th highest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $51,200, the 12th highest of 58.

What projects cost in Sierra County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 96118, 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	$41,500	$51,200	$43,300–$61,600	$70,600	+6%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$13,200	$16,400	$14,000–$19,500	$18,900	+5%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$19,800	$23,900	$19,500–$29,700	$29,400	+4%
Roof replacement · estimate	$13,600	$13,700	$11,800–$16,000	$14,100	+8%
New flooring · estimate	$7,800	$9,200	$7,800–$11,000	$9,400	+8%
Interior painting · estimate	$8,900	$9,800	$8,200–$11,700	$9,800	+5%
Exterior painting · estimate	$6,200	$6,200	$4,900–$7,800	$6,400	+5%
New deck · estimate	$16,900	$19,200	$16,300–$22,800	$25,100	+5%
Window replacement · estimate	$8,500	$9,200	$8,000–$10,600	$14,300	+9%
Siding replacement · estimate	$24,200	$24,100	$20,500–$28,700	$24,000	+5%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$224k	$237k	$201k–$280k	$259k	+6%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,800	$6,500	$5,400–$7,800	$6,700	+7%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$3,200	$4,700	$4,300–$5,300	$6,300	+7%
Front entry door · estimate	$1,700	$2,500	$2,200–$2,900	$3,700	+9%
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$13,400	$15,700	$14,000–$17,800	$17,600	+3%

Contractor hourly rates in Sierra 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	$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 Sierra County are 1% below the median California county (the 17th 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, Lassen County, Modoc County, Siskiyou County and Trinity County). The highest-billing trades are electrician ($116/hr) and plumber ($115/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: 5 ZIP codes in the county (96118, 95936, 96124, 96125, 96126) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $51,200 in 96118 vs. $47,000 in 95910 (Alleghany); Roof replacement: $13,700 in 96118 vs. $12,600 in 95910 (Alleghany); New deck: $19,200 in 96118 vs. $17,600 in 95910 (Alleghany); Heating and air conditioning: $15,700 in 96118 vs. $14,400 in 95910 (Alleghany).
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 Sierra 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 96118 (Loyalton) is $51,200 at mid finish, with a range of $43,300 to $61,600. Basic finishes come to about $41,500 and premium to about $70,600. That is the 12th highest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $23,900 at mid finish ($19,500 to $29,700). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $13,700, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $15,700.

What do contractors charge per hour in Sierra 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, Lassen County, Modoc County, Siskiyou County and Trinity County). The likely billed rate runs from about $74 an hour (construction laborer) to about $116 (electrician), and the typical trade bills 1% below the median California county, the 17th lowest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 6% above the median of all 58 California counties. Every project is at or above the state median, from heating and air conditioning (+3%) to window replacement (+9%). Sales tax on materials is 7.25% everywhere in the county (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Sierra County cost more?

Yes. The example ZIP 96118 is one of 5 Sierra County ZIP codes our model treats as a high-snow mountain area, so every figure on this page includes a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. In 95910 (Alleghany), which has no mountain factor, a mid kitchen remodel is about $47,000 versus $51,200 in 96118.

Which Sierra County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 7 of them, including 3 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Sierra 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.