Remodel and repair costs in Tulare County, California

Budgets for 15 common projects, priced at the hourly rates contractors bill in Tulare County, with local sales tax (7.75% to 9.25%) and permit fees. Example ZIP: 93277 (Visalia).

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Tulare County at a glance

Tulare County had 473,117 residents in the 2020 Census across 4,824 square miles; the largest places are Visalia, Tulare, Porterville, Dinuba and Lindsay. Across 15 projects, a typical Tulare County budget is 6% below the median California county, the lowest of 58 counties. A mid-finish kitchen remodel here comes to about $45,600, the lowest of 58.

What projects cost in Tulare County

Typical size for each project (see each cost guide for the details), ZIP 93277. 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	$36,200	$45,600	$38,700–$54,100	$64,200	−6%
Kitchen refresh · estimate	$11,900	$15,400	$13,100–$18,200	$17,900	−1%
Bathroom remodel · estimate	$17,700	$21,800	$17,900–$27,100	$26,900	−5%
Roof replacement · estimate	$12,500	$12,700	$11,000–$14,500	$12,900	same
New flooring · estimate	$6,600	$7,900	$6,700–$9,300	$8,000	−7%
Interior painting · estimate	$6,800	$7,600	$6,300–$9,300	$7,600	−18%
Exterior painting · estimate	$4,700	$4,700	$3,700–$6,000	$4,900	−20%
New deck · estimate	$14,800	$17,000	$14,400–$20,200	$22,200	−7%
Window replacement · estimate	$7,200	$7,900	$7,000–$8,900	$12,600	−7%
Siding replacement · estimate	$20,600	$20,600	$17,300–$24,700	$20,500	−10%
ADU or room addition · estimate	$198k	$211k	$179k–$248k	$232k	−6%
Bedroom or living room refresh · estimate	$4,800	$5,500	$4,600–$6,500	$5,600	−10%
Garage door replacement · estimate	$2,900	$4,300	$3,900–$4,800	$5,700	−2%
Front entry door · estimate	$1,400	$2,200	$1,900–$2,500	$3,300	−4%
Heating and air conditioning · estimate	$12,600	$14,800	$13,200–$16,800	$16,700	−3%

Contractor hourly rates in Tulare County

What a contractor bills per hour for each trade, built from the Visalia, 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	$60	$88	$121	−10%
Construction laborer	$50	$59	$85	−21%
Electrician	$78	$103	$144	−16%
Plumber	$83	$132	$189	+5%
Painter	$44	$60	$87	−24%
Roofer	$78	$88	$102	−2%
Tile and stone setter	$49	$87	$112	+16%
Floor layer	$47	$73	$118	−14%
Drywall installer	$54	$63	$108	−27%
Cement mason	$57	$79	$107	−4%
Glazier	$55	$76	$93	−15%
HVAC mechanic	$89	$117	$162	−6%

What drives costs here

Labor: billed rates in Tulare County are 12% below the median California county (the lowest of 58). Wage data: BLS wage data for the Visalia area. The highest-billing trades are plumber ($132/hr) and hvac mechanic ($117/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 ZIPs: 3 ZIP codes in the county (93208, 93633, 93262) get a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season. Kitchen remodel: $45,600 in 93277 vs. $48,100 in 93208 (Camp Nelson); Roof replacement: $12,700 in 93277 vs. $13,200 in 93208 (Camp Nelson); New deck: $17,000 in 93277 vs. $17,800 in 93208 (Camp Nelson); Heating and air conditioning: $14,800 in 93277 vs. $15,600 in 93208 (Camp Nelson).
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 Tulare 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 93277 (Visalia) is $45,600 at mid finish, with a range of $38,700 to $54,100. Basic finishes come to about $36,200 and premium to about $64,200. That is the lowest of California's 58 counties.

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

A 45 sq ft full bathroom remodel is about $21,800 at mid finish ($17,900 to $27,100). 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 $14,800.

What do contractors charge per hour in Tulare County?

Our model prices each trade at the rate a contractor bills, not the worker's wage, using BLS wage data for the Visalia area. The likely billed rate runs from about $59 an hour (construction laborer) to about $132 (plumber), and the typical trade bills 12% below the median California county, the lowest of 58.

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

The typical project budget here is 6% below the median of all 58 California counties. Every project is at or below the state median, from roof replacement (same) to exterior painting (−20%). Sales tax on materials is 7.75% to 9.25%, depending on the city (CDTFA rates effective October 1, 2026).

Do mountain areas of Tulare County cost more?

Our model adds a mountain factor for travel, access and a shorter building season in 3 Tulare County ZIP codes. In 93208 (Camp Nelson) a mid kitchen remodel is about $48,100, versus $45,600 in 93277.

Which Tulare County ZIP codes does the estimator cover?

All 41 of them, including 16 PO box and single-organization ZIP codes, which are priced the same as the area they serve. Enter any Tulare 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.