Home Remodeling Kitchen Remodeling Santa Cruz CA - 2017 Directory

Updated - January 2017

A summary of essential information for Home Remodeling in Santa Cruz, CA. Check the qualifications and history of local Designers and Contractors. Understand Santa Cruz permitting and planning options. Get up-to-date cost estimates of typical Home Remodeling work in Santa Cruz. Make better decisions and get fair pricing.

Local Building, Permitting and Inspection

Santa Cruz, CA Building Department
809 Center Street, Room 107
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Telephone 831.420.5120
Website www.ci.santa-cruz.ca.us

  • Determine what plans and permits may be required for your project
  • Identify prospective contractors
  • Verify building code requirements and regulations
Contractor Licensing

Contractors State License Board
9821 Business Park Drive
Sacramento, CA 95827
Telephone (800) 321-2752
Website www2.cslb.ca.gov

  • Verify license status
  • Check license history
  • Uncover consumer complaints
Better Business Bureau

BBB of Silicon Valley
1112 S Bascom Ave
San Jose CA 95128-3507
Telephone (408)278-7400
Website www.sanjose.bbb.org

  • Verify business standing
  • Check complaint history

Santa Cruz CA Remodeling Unit Costs

Updated: January 2017

Unit costs for common remodel work in Santa Cruz CA are summarized below. Costs include basic installation (with no tearout fees or repairs) and contractor grade materials.


Flooring

Costs include finished flooring, manufacturer recommended underlayment, adhesives, and fasteners, transition strips, typical waste overage and installation labor - in theSanta Cruz, CA 95060 area. Minimum charges equivalent to 50 to 75 square feet often apply. Costs for structural modifications, floor leveling or subfloor repairs are separate.

EconomyAverageBetter
Install Hardwood Floor $/SF$7.92$10.31$12.70
Install Sheet Vinyl Flooring $/SF$2.62$3.10$3.57
Install Engineered Wood Floor $/SF$6.76$8.72$10.67
Install Bamboo Flooring $/SF$6.11$7.95$9.80
Install Cork Flooring $/SF$4.88$5.88$6.89
Install Resilient Flooring $/SF$4.91$5.75$6.60

Lighting

Costs include lighting fixtures, connectors, manufacturer recommended bulbs and labor costs to mount and connect lighting fixture to existing wiring. Unless otherwise noted, costs do not include structural modifications, surface repairs or modifications to existing electrical system.Santa Cruz, CA 95060 area. Minimum charges equivalent to 50 to 75 square feet often apply. Costs for structural modifications, floor leveling or subfloor repairs are separate.

EconomyAverageBetter
Install Recessed Lighting $/EA$239$295$352
Install Pendant Lighting $/EA$254$325$395
Install Wall Mounted Lighting $/EA$434$632$830
Install Light Switch $/EA$206$236$266
Install Lighting Circuit $/EA$648$736$824
Install Low Voltage Lighting $/EA$227$267$307

Interior Painting and Finishing

Costs estimates include minor surface repair, surface cleaning, finish materials, material overage and basic labor. Expect a minimum charge equal to roughly 400 square feet for work based on area (SF) and 300 feet for tasks based on length (LF).

EconomyAverageBetter
Stain Wood Cabinets $/SF$1.79$3.30$4.81
Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture $/SF$0.86$1.22$1.58
Paint Exterior Door $/EA$88.91$164$239
Paint Ceiling $/SF$0.91$1.69$2.46
Remove Popcorn Ceiling Texture $/SF$0.86$1.22$1.58
Paint Window Trim $/LF$1.61$2.82$4.03

Electrical

Costs include material, connectors and labor costs to mount and wire electrical fixtures and components to existing circuitry. Unless otherwise noted, costs do not include structural modifications, surface repairs or the addition to or modification of existing wiring and electrical systems.

EconomyAverageBetter
Install Electrical Outlet $/EA$215$246$276
Install GFCI Circuit Breaker $/EA$180$204$227
Install Appliance Circuit $/EA$546$633$720
Install Electric Water Heater $/EA$1,055$1,154$1,253
Install In-Wall Speakers $/EA$156$299$442
Install Ceiling Light Fixture $/EA$123$239$354

Plumbing

Costs include fixture, connector and labor costs to install component to using existing plumbing connections. Unless otherwise noted, costs do not include structural modifications, finish surface repairs or the addition/modification of existing water supply, vent or waste plumbing lines.

EconomyAverageBetter
Install Drain Line $/EA$441$498$555
Move Plumbing $/EA$667$752$838
Adjust Pressure Regulator Valve $/EA$87.14$100$113
Install Roof Vent $/EA$421$477$532
Install Toilet $/EA$419$602$785
Install Garbage Disposal $/EA$371$410$449

Insulation

Unless otherwise noted, all cost estimates are per square foot of interior surfaces to be insulated.

EconomyAverageBetter
Install Blown-In Attic Insulation $/SF$0.95$1.30$1.66
Install Batt Floor Insulation $/SF$0.93$1.38$1.83
Insulate Windows $/EA$16.79$33.79$50.79
Insulate Crawl Space $/SF$1.16$1.92$2.68
Insulate Basement Walls $/SF$2.56$3.27$3.97
Install Wall Insulation $/SF$0.94$1.34$1.74

Finish Carpentry

Costs include basic material, delivery,installation and adjustment. Cost estimates do not include structural modifications or any costs associated with moving/modifying existing plumbing, electrical or HVAC components.

EconomyAverageBetter
Hang Interior Door $/EA$190$254$317
Install Baseboard $/LF$5.21$6.96$8.72
Install Exterior Door $/EA$406$529$651
Install Window $/EA$440$580$720
Install Door Lock $/EA$137$209$280
Install French Doors $/EA$1,170$1,511$1,852



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