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Full Home Renovation Cost in California | 2026 Estimate

How much does a full home renovation cost in California? This page combines estimates from 7 major renovation projects, both interior and exterior, to give you a complete picture for 2026. Costs cover typical residential projects and vary by scope, materials, and contractor.

Full Renovation Estimate for California

Low End

$35,819

Typical

$68,281

High End

$129,510

Project Low Typical High
Flooring $2,025 $5,062 $10,125
Interior Painting $1,417 $4,475 $9,090
Roofing $10,277 $13,213 $17,617
Siding $7,529 $17,881 $38,792
Exterior Painting $1,575 $4,425 $8,763
Windows $6,402 $10,038 $18,748
Deck $6,594 $13,187 $26,375
Total $35,819 $68,281 $129,510

Interior Renovation Estimate

The interior portion covers kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, new flooring, and interior painting in California.

Low End

$3,442

Typical

$9,537

High End

$19,215

Project Low Typical High
Flooring $2,025 $5,062 $10,125
Interior Painting $1,417 $4,475 $9,090
Interior Total $3,442 $9,537 $19,215

Exterior Renovation Estimate

The exterior portion covers roofing, siding, exterior painting, window replacement, and deck construction in California.

Low End

$32,377

Typical

$58,744

High End

$110,295

Project Low Typical High
Roofing $10,277 $13,213 $17,617
Siding $7,529 $17,881 $38,792
Exterior Painting $1,575 $4,425 $8,763
Windows $6,402 $10,038 $18,748
Deck $6,594 $13,187 $26,375
Exterior Total $32,377 $58,744 $110,295

What's Included in a Full Renovation

Each component in our estimate covers the typical scope for a residential project. Here is what each line item includes:

Flooring

New flooring installation across main living areas, including hardwood, tile, LVP, or carpet.

Interior Painting

Full interior paint job covering walls, ceilings, and trim throughout the home.

Roofing

Complete roof replacement with new shingles, underlayment, and flashing.

Siding

Full siding replacement in vinyl, fiber cement, or wood, including wrap and trim.

Exterior Painting

Exterior paint job covering siding, trim, soffits, and fascia.

Windows

Replacement of all windows with new energy-efficient units.

Deck

New deck construction or full deck replacement with railing and stairs.

Not every renovation includes all components. Use the individual calculators linked above to customize estimates for your specific project scope.

How California Compares to Neighboring States

Full renovation costs vary significantly by state. The table below shows how California's typical full renovation estimate compares to neighboring states. If you live near a state border, contractors from a neighboring state may offer different rates.

State Full Renovation (Typical) vs. California
California (you) $68,281 --
Arizona $61,268 -10%
Nevada $61,612 -10%
Oregon $64,335 -6%

Detailed Cost Calculators for California

Get a customized estimate for any individual project. Each calculator lets you adjust scope, materials, and project size for California:

How these costs were calculated

Data sources: Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS), Craftsman National Estimator, NAHB permit data

Granularity: State-level averages; metro areas may vary 20–30%

See our full methodology. Report an error.