Cost guides
What California construction actually costs, by scope.
Each guide pulls the LA-vs-Bay bands from our 2026 Cost Report, breaks out the cost drivers, and cites the primary sources behind every number. No email gates, no affiliate links.
Updated 2026-04-01
How much an ADU actually costs in California (2026).
Detached new-build ADUs run $220–$290/sqft in LA and $240–$320/sqft in the Bay. Garage conversions and JADUs come in lower — most projects we deliver land in the lower half.
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Updated 2026-04-01
Kitchen remodel cost in California, 2026 edition.
A real kitchen remodel runs $215–$425/sqft in LA and $260–$515/sqft in the Bay. Cabinetry and appliance tier dominate the spread.
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Updated 2026-04-01
Bathroom remodel cost in California, 2026 edition.
Bathroom remodels run $195–$385/sqft in LA and $235–$465/sqft in the Bay. Tile labor and pre-1970 supply lines drive most of the surprise.
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Updated 2026-04-01
Roof replacement cost in California, 2026 edition.
Cool-comp roof replacement runs $9.50–$16.50/sqft in LA and $11–$19/sqft in the Bay. WUI fire-zone assemblies and sheathing replacement add the most surprise cost.
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Updated 2026-04-01
Foundation repair cost in California, 2026 edition.
Full foundation replacement runs $135–$235/sqft of footprint in LA and $175–$295/sqft in the Bay. Bolt-and-brace seismic retrofits run $3–$11K, with most homes landing under $7K.
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Updated 2026-04-01
Whole-home remodel cost in California, 2026 edition.
Whole-home remodels run $175–$295/sqft in LA and $210–$360/sqft in the Bay. Second-story additions add another $45–95/sqft on top of the base re-engineering.
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