Remodel and repair costs in Stanislaus County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Stanislaus County, with local sales tax (7.88% to 8.88%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 95354 (Modesto).

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Stanislaus County at a glance

Stanislaus County had 552,878 residents in the 2020 Census across 1,496 square miles; the largest places are Modesto, Turlock, Ceres, Riverbank and Patterson. Across 15 projects, a typical Stanislaus County budget is 3% below the median California county, the 10th lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $47,000, the 13th lowest of 58.

What projects cost in Stanislaus County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 95354. 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	$38,400	$47,000	$39,800–$56,200	$65,400	−3%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$12,200	$14,900	$12,800–$17,700	$17,300	−4%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$18,400	$22,000	$17,900–$27,200	$26,900	−4%
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,700	$12,800	$11,200–$14,700	$13,100	+1%
New flooring · estimate	$6,600	$7,900	$6,700–$9,200	$7,900	−7%
Interior painting · estimate	$7,300	$8,100	$6,900–$9,700	$8,100	−13%
Exterior painting · estimate	$5,000	$5,100	$4,100–$6,300	$5,300	−14%
New deck · estimate	$16,100	$18,200	$15,400–$21,700	$23,600	−1%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,500	$8,100	$7,200–$9,200	$12,800	−4%
Siding replacement · estimate	$22,200	$22,300	$18,600–$26,600	$22,200	−2%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$210k	$222k	$189k–$263k	$244k	−1%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$5,000	$5,700	$4,800–$6,800	$5,800	−7%
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	$12,600	$14,900	$13,200–$16,900	$16,700	−2%

Contractor hourly rates in Stanislaus County

What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the Modesto, 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	$73	$97	$136	−1%
Construction laborer	$53	$77	$90	+3%
Electrician	$93	$123	$169	+1%
Plumber	$87	$120	$188	−5%
Painter	$56	$65	$89	−18%
Roofer	$79	$90	$109	same
Tile and stone setter	$52	$69	$106	−8%
Floor layer	$40	$63	$98	−26%
Drywall installer	$63	$87	$121	+1%
Cement mason	$69	$101	$121	+23%
Glazier	$58	$79	$103	−11%
HVAC mechanic	$89	$115	$175	−7%

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Stanislaus County are 3% below the median California county (the 8th lowest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Modesto area. The highest-billing trades are electrician ($123/hr) and plumber ($120/hr).
Sales tax: 7.88% to 8.88%, 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.

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Questions

How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Stanislaus 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 95354 (Modesto) is $47,000 at mid finish, with a range of $39,800 to $56,200. Basic finishes come to about $38,400 and premium to about $65,400. That is the 13th lowest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $22,000 at mid finish ($17,900 to $27,200). A 2,000 sq ft asphalt shingle roof replacement with tear-off is about $12,800, and replacing a central AC and gas furnace is about $14,900.

What do contractors charge per hour in Stanislaus County?

Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the Modesto area. The likely billed rate runs from about $63 an hour (floor layer) to about $123 (electrician), and the typical trade bills 3% below the median California county, the 8th lowest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 3% below the median of all 58 California counties. The project furthest above the state median is roof replacement (+1%); the one furthest below is exterior painting (−14%). Sales tax on materials is 7.88% to 8.88%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Which Stanislaus County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 28 of them, including 6 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Stanislaus 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.