What Things Cost in Modesto
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in Modesto, calibrated to California labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
Modesto Market Rates
Modesto runs 23% above the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
1.19×
19% above avg
+19% vs national
Labor Rates
1.26×
26% above avg
+26% vs national
Overall Factor
1.23×
23% above avg
+23% vs national
Modesto Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to Modesto, CA — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$5 – $17
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Aluminum Decking
$5 – $17
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$7 – $8
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Assemble a Shed
$181 – $415
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Backfill Post Hole
$38 – $46
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Bathroom Flooring
$5 – $17
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Bedroom Door
$5 – $17
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Brick Paver
$5 – $17
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$3 – $6
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The trades Modesto owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
Modesto Market Factors
- Materials run 19% above the national average
- Crew labor runs 26% above the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 1.23× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to California
- Seasonal demand swings that move Modesto pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to Modesto — not generic national figures
- 2026 pricing assumptions across materials and labor
- Separate labor and material line items, not a single blended number
- Add-on toggles for demo, disposal, and site prep
- Connect with 1,328 contractors in Modesto
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