Projected renovation costs

These are general starting ranges for residential projects in Mountain View, San Jose, Santa Clara, Fremont, Palo Alto, and nearby Bay Area cities. Final pricing depends on project size, materials, site conditions, design, permits, and scope of work. Local labor and construction costs are substantially higher than national averages, and larger remodels or additions are often priced by square footage.

Pricing Disclaimer

All prices are preliminary estimates and are not binding quotes. Final pricing is confirmed after reviewing the project scope, measurements, materials, site conditions, access, permits, and required preparation.

Service EstimatedCost Typical ($)Timeline
Handyman Services 150 – 2 500 1 hour – 3 days
Bathroom Remodeling 10 000 – 50 000 2 – 8 weeks
Kitchen Remodeling 25 000 – 100 000 4 – 12 weeks
Whole-Home Remodeling 50 000 – 400 000 2 – 10 months
Flooring Installation 2 000 – 25 000 1 – 10 days
Tile Installation 1 500 – 25 000 2 – 14 days
Interior Painting 2 000 – 18 000 2 – 10 days
Exterior Painting 4 500 – 20 000 3 – 14 days
Drywall Repair 250 – 5 000 2 hours – 5 days
Drywall Installation 1 500 – 20 000 2 – 10 days
Cabinet Installation 2 000 – 15 000 2 – 10 days
Custom Cabinetry 10 000 – 50 000 3 – 10 weeks
Interior Door Installation 300 – 1 500 per door 2 hours – 1 day
Exterior Door Installation 800 – 4 000 per door 4 hours – 2 days
Window Installation 600 – 15 000 1 – 5 days
Baseboards & Finish Trim 500 – 10 000 1 – 7 days
Fence Installation 2 000 – 25 000 2 – 10 days
Deck Construction 8 000 – 60 000 2 – 8 weeks
Paver Installation 3 000 – 50 000 3 – 14 days
Concrete Work 2 500 – 40 000 2 – 14 days
Small Plumbing Projects 200 – 5 000 1 hour – 5 days
Major Plumbing Projects 5 000 – 20 000 3 days – 3 weeks
Small Electrical Projects 200 – 5 000 1 hour – 5 days
Major Electrical Projects 5 000 – 25 000 3 days – 3 weeks
TV Mounting 150 – 600 1 – 3 hours
Garage Shelving & Storage 300 – 8 000 1 – 5 days
Demolition & Hauling 500 – 25 000 1 – 14 days
Garage Conversion 120 000 – 300 000 4 – 10 months
New ADU Construction 180 000 – 600 000 6 – 14 months
Home Addition 120 000 – 400 000 4 – 12 months

Current 2026 Bay Area sources place exterior painting around the mid-$5,000 to mid-$7,000 range for typical San Jose projects, pavers commonly around $15–$30 per square foot, concrete patios around $8–$18 per square foot, and ADUs broadly between approximately $120,000 and $650,000+, depending on type and complexity.