Sacramento Remodeling Cost Guide
This guide is designed to help with early budgeting for remodeling projects in Davis, Sacramento, and the surrounding areas that MAK serves. The ranges below are meant to be planning tools rather than fixed prices. Final investment depends on existing conditions, design decisions, finish selections, permitting, and construction complexity.
The sections that follow are meant to give you a clearer sense of what different project types tend to cost and what usually causes one project to land in a higher range than another.
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How to Use This Guide
Use these ranges as planning tools for early budgeting, not as fixed quotes. Every remodel is shaped by the home itself, the design priorities, the material selections, and the complexity of the work.
Some projects stay close to the existing footprint, while others involve structural changes, relocated utilities, custom detailing, or more substantial reworking of the home. Those differences have a major effect on cost.
The examples below are meant to show the kinds of choices that typically move a project into a higher or lower range.
Typical Investment Range: $150,000–$400,000
At MAK, our design team looks at how the kitchen interacts with the whole home: how people gather, where light moves, how storage supports daily life, and how the surrounding spaces connect.
Because every kitchen touches the home differently, costs can vary. The final investment depends on the level of design, construction, cabinetry, materials, and transformation involved.
Essential Remodel
$150,000-$275,000
A more focused kitchen remodel with substantial improvements to function, finish quality, and everyday usability.
- Improved layout and workflow
- Custom or semi-custom cabinetry
- Upgraded countertops, fixtures, and appliances
- Better lighting and storage
- Finish selections that materially change the feel of the space
- Limited structural or utility changes where needed
Signature Remodel
$275,000-$400,000
A kitchen remodel with stronger design integration and a broader level of change.
- More substantial layout refinement
- Higher-level cabinetry and storage planning
- More integrated appliance and lighting design
- Increased detail in finishes and millwork
- Select changes to walls, windows, or adjacent openings
- More coordination with nearby spaces
Transformative Remodel
$400,000+
A comprehensive kitchen remodel that rethinks how the space relates to the rest of the home.
- Significant layout reconfiguration
- Removal or relocation of walls
- Major plumbing, electrical, or mechanical updates
- Premium cabinetry and highly tailored storage
- Integrated appliance planning
- Custom millwork, specialty finishes, and more detailed design work
- Scope that extends into dining, living, or circulation spaces around the kitchen
Typical Investment Range: $600,000–$2,000,000
Whole-house remodels are one of MAK’s core strengths and usually involve more than a series of room-by-room updates. These projects tend to work best when the goal is to improve how the home lives as a whole, not just refresh finishes, but rethink flow, function, light, storage, and the relationship between spaces because our design team is always thinking about how spaces, surfaces, and systems interact within a home. In older homes, especially, cost can shift quickly once walls are opened and existing conditions become clearer.
Essential Remodel
$600,000-$900,000
A whole-home remodel with substantial improvements across key spaces and a more cohesive overall result.
- Major updates across several key living spaces
- Kitchen and bathroom improvements within a broader home scope
- Selective layout changes to improve circulation and usability
- Flooring, lighting, trim, and finish updates throughout much of the home
- Targeted plumbing, electrical, or HVAC upgrades
- A more cohesive look and feel across the house
Signature Remodel:
$900,000-$2,000,000
A more comprehensive whole-home remodel with greater design coordination and a broader level of transformation.
- More substantial reworking of room relationships
- Wider scope across kitchens, baths, bedrooms, and shared living spaces
- Greater consistency in finishes, detailing, and built-in elements
- Expanded systems upgrades as needed
- More customized storage, lighting, and circulation planning
- Select window, door, or exterior changes tied to the interior work
Transformative Remodel:
$2,000,000+
A full-scale remodel that rethinks how the home functions, feels, and supports daily life.
- Significant reworking of layout and room relationships
- Structural changes that create a more open, functional home
- High-end kitchen, bath, and built-in packages
- Extensive systems upgrades
- More customized detailing throughout
- Window, door, and exterior envelope changes where needed
- A full transformation that makes the home feel fundamentally different to live in
Typical Investment Range: $150,000–$300,000
Primary suite remodels are often about creating a more private, restorative part of the home. At MAK, our design team looks at how the bedroom, bathroom, closets, lighting, storage, and circulation work together to support the quieter rhythms of daily life.
Because these spaces are deeply personal, costs can vary. The final investment depends on the level of reconfiguration, custom storage, bathroom scope, materials, and design detail involved.
Essential Remodel:
$150,000-$250,000
A more contained primary suite remodel with substantial improvements to comfort, storage, and everyday use.
- Improvements to the primary bedroom and bathroom within a mostly existing footprint
- Better storage and more intentional layout
- Upgraded tile, fixtures, lighting, and finishes
- A more cohesive relationship between bedroom, bathroom, and closet areas
- Selective plumbing or electrical changes where needed
Signature Remodel:
$250,000-$300,000
A primary suite remodel with greater attention to layout, privacy, and detail.
- More intentional planning across bedroom, bath, and closet
- Expanded storage and more customized built-ins
- Increased detail in tile, millwork, and finish selections
- Layout changes that improve flow and day-to-day function
- More deliberate planning around light, privacy, and comfort
Transformative Remodel:
$300,000+
A more fully reimagined primary suite with broader layout changes, deeper customization, and a stronger sense of retreat.
- More substantial reconfiguration of the suite
- Expanded bathroom or closet areas
- Custom cabinetry, built-ins, or storage solutions
- Premium finishes and more detailed tile or millwork work
- Window, door, or layout changes that improve light, privacy, and flow
- A more fully transformed suite with a stronger sense of retreat
Typical Investment Range: $300,000–$800,000
At MAK, we think carefully about how an ADU belongs on the site: how it feels private but connected, how it uses light and space, and how it can serve the household now and in the years ahead.
Essential Remodel:
$300,000-$550,000
A well-planned ADU with an efficient footprint, durable materials, and a clean, functional design.
- A more efficient footprint with straightforward planning
- Practical, well-resolved kitchen and bathroom layouts
- Durable finish selections
- Standard utility tie-ins where site conditions allow
- A clean, functional design that makes good use of space
Signature Remodel:
$550,000-$800,000
An ADU with more tailored planning, stronger design refinement, and added coordination across site and structure.
- A more customized footprint or layout
- Higher-level kitchen, bath, and storage planning
- Increased detail in finishes and built-in elements
- More nuanced coordination with the main home and site
- Greater attention to light, privacy, and how the space will be used over time
Transformative Remodel:
$800,000+
A more fully realized ADU with broader site complexity, more tailored design, and deeper integration with the property.
- A larger or more customized footprint
- Higher-end kitchen, bath, and built-in solutions
- More complex sitework or access conditions
- Premium finishes and more detailed architectural expression
- Greater coordination around utilities, setbacks, permitting, or structural requirements
- A design that feels more fully integrated with the main home and property
Typical Investment Range: $70,000–$200,000
Bathrooms ask a lot of a small space. They need to support the pace of everyday routines while also offering moments of comfort, privacy, and calm.
At MAK, we look closely at how each bathroom works behind the surface: the layout, storage, lighting, plumbing, tile, ventilation, and the way the space feels to move through and use.
Essential Remodel:
$70,000-$100,000
A more focused bathroom remodel with meaningful improvements to comfort, function, and finish quality.
- Improved function within a mostly existing layout
- New vanity, fixtures, tile, lighting, and ventilation
- Thoughtful material upgrades with durable, well-resolved detailing
- Selective plumbing or electrical updates where needed
- A cleaner, more comfortable everyday space
Signature Remodel:
$100,000-$200,000
A bathroom remodel with more tailored planning around layout, storage, and the day-to-day experience of using the space.
- More intentional layout planning
- Better storage and vanity solutions
- Increased detail in tile, lighting, and finish materials
- A stronger balance of comfort, durability, and design
- More customized choices in fixtures and overall feel
Transformative Remodel:
$200,000+
A more fully reworked bathroom with broader layout changes and greater construction complexity.
- Significant layout reconfiguration
- Expanded shower or bathing area
- Custom vanity or storage solutions
- Higher-end fixtures and finish materials
- More detailed tile work and specialty features
- A more tailored, design-driven result with greater construction complexity
Typical Investment Range: $80,000–$300,000
Outdoor structures can range from straightforward covered spaces to highly customized exterior builds that change how a home lives with its site. Because these projects vary widely, costs can vary. The final investment depends on size, structure, site conditions, utilities, materials, and the level of custom detailing involved.
At MAK, we think about how each structure relates to the home, the landscape, the light, and the way people actually move between indoors and out.
Essential Remodel:
$50,000-$100,000
A well-designed outdoor structure with a straightforward scope and durable, long-lasting materials.
- A covered exterior space with a relatively simple structure
- Durable materials selected for outdoor use
- Lighting or basic utility integration where needed
- Improved function and usability without extensive site reworking
- A clean, cohesive addition to the property
Signature Remodel:
$100,000-$300,000
An outdoor project with deeper integration, stronger detailing, and a broader level of coordination.
- A more customized structure or layout
- Greater connection to the home, yard, or gathering areas
- Higher-level material selections and finish detail
- More integrated lighting, utility planning, or built-in features
- Increased coordination between structure, site, and surrounding spaces
Transformative Remodel:
$300,000+
A more fully realized outdoor living project with greater structural complexity and deeper integration with the property.
- A larger or more customized structure
- More substantial integration with the home, yard, or entertaining areas
- Higher-end materials and architectural detailing
- Built-in features, specialty lighting, or more advanced utility coordination
- Greater structural complexity or more involved site work
- A more fully realized outdoor living environment
No two remodels price out exactly the same, even when they sound similar at first. A kitchen, bathroom, ADU, or whole-house project can move up or down in budget based on a few common factors.
The biggest cost drivers usually include:
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How much the layout changes
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Whether plumbing, electrical, or mechanical systems need to move or be upgraded
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Structural work
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Level of finish and material selection
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Amount of custom cabinetry, millwork, or built-in storage
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Window and door changes
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Age and condition of the home
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Permit, code, and jurisdictional requirements
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How far the scope extends into adjacent spaces
Why similar projects can land in different ranges:
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One project may keep most of the existing footprint intact, while another requires major reworking
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Two homes of the same size may have very different existing conditions once walls are opened
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Finish selections can shift the budget significantly, especially when that level of detail is carried throughout the project
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Some projects involve a more straightforward build process, while others require much more coordination, sequencing, and problem-solving
The best way to get from a range to a real number:
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Early cost ranges are useful for planning
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Accurate pricing comes through design, documentation, and a clearer understanding of the home itself
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The more specific the scope becomes, the more specific the budget can be
Schedule a Consultation
If you’re thinking about remodeling and want a clearer sense of scope, priorities, and likely investment, the best next step is a conversation. MAK Design + Build can help you talk through your goals, the realities of your home, and what level of project makes sense before you get too far down the road. Contact us and let’s talk about your vision.