What Things Cost in San Jose
Real cost ranges for construction and home improvement in San Jose, calibrated to California labor and material markets. Know the number before you call anyone.
San Jose Market Rates
San Jose runs 31% above the national average. Every estimate on this page reflects that delta.
Material Costs
1.28×
28% above avg
+28% vs national
Labor Rates
1.35×
35% above avg
+35% vs national
Overall Factor
1.31×
31% above avg
+31% vs national
San Jose Cost Intelligence
Ranges priced to San Jose, CA — not national averages pulled from a spreadsheet.
3 Layer Torch Down Roof
$5 – $18
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Aluminum Decking
$5 – $18
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Apply Gypsum Plaster
$7 – $9
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Assemble a Shed
$194 – $445
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Backfill Post Hole
$237 – $684
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Bathroom Flooring
$5 – $18
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Bedroom Door
$5 – $18
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Brick Paver
$5 – $18
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Caulk Perimeter Of Home
$3 – $7
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Most-Used in San Jose
The trades San Jose owners, investors, and project managers price most often.
San Jose Market Factors
- Materials run 28% above the national average
- Crew labor runs 35% above the national average
- Combined cost multiplier: 1.31× — applied to every estimate on this page
- Permit timelines and inspection requirements specific to California
- Seasonal demand swings that move San Jose pricing up or down
What You Get
- Cost ranges calibrated to San Jose — 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 1,422 contractors in San Jose
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