What Things Cost in San Diego
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in San Diego, calibrated to California labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
San Diego Market Rates
San Diego runs 20% above the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
1.18×
18% above avg
+18% vs national
Labor Rates
1.22×
22% above avg
+22% vs national
Overall Factor
1.20×
20% above avg
+20% vs national
San Diego Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to San Diego, 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
$177 – $406
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Backfill Post Hole
$216 – $624
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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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Most-Used in San Diego
The trades San Diego owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
San Diego Market Factors
- Materials run 18% above the national average
- Crew labor runs 22% above the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 1.20× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to California
- Seasonal demand swings that move San Diego pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to San Diego — 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 7,200 contractors in San Diego
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