Home Improvement Contractors in Bakersfield, CA
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Services in Bakersfield
Each service has its own Bakersfield page with local figures. Ranges reflect California costs.
Home Remodeling
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$25,550 - $134,900
ADU Construction
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$120,700 - $440,200
Garage Door Repair & Installation
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$250 - $3,400
Chimney Sweeping & Repair
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$200 - $5,550
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$19,900 - $110,750
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$13,500 - $59,650
Roofing
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$9,650 - $48,300
Handyman & Home Repair
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$200 - $4,550About homes in Bakersfield
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Bakersfield in Kern County, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Bakersfield was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the California median of 1976.1 Most of Bakersfield's housing is recent: only 35% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 13% were built since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Bakersfield are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1995 against 1985.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.
Housing in Bakersfield is mostly detached single-family: 72% of units, with 13% in buildings of five or more units.1 A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units. 61% of occupied homes in Bakersfield are owner-occupied (56% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Bakersfield is valued at $371,700 (ACS), below the California median of $734,700.1 With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible.
Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Bakersfield Ap) averages 9.9 nights a year at or below 32°F.2,3 With few freezing nights, water and sun rather than ice are what exterior details are built against. Heat is the governing season: about 112 days a year reach 90°F and 36 reach 100°F.2,3 A long hot season shortens the life of roofing, sealants and garage-door electronics, and it shapes what a contractor specifies.
The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 6 inches.2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Measurable snow is rare (about 0.1 inches a year).2,3 Cooling dominates the year: about 2,425 cooling degree days against 1,958 heating degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a cooling-led climate, attic ventilation, duct sealing and window solar gain are where the energy code concentrates.
The coast is about 71 miles away, so storm systems arrive without salt air.4,5 Bakersfield sits in IECC climate zone 3B (Hot-Dry).6 Building permits in Bakersfield are normally issued by the city building department.7,8
| Before 1940 | 3.1% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 9.1% |
| 1960-1979 | 22.5% |
| 1980-1999 | 30.5% |
| 2000-2009 | 21.5% |
| 2010 or later | 13.3% |
Sources and notes (8)
- U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS 2020-2024 5-year (released 2026-01))
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals, nearest station (1991-2020 normals (published 2021))
- NOAA NCEI normals station inventory (1991-2020)
- U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer files (2025)
- U.S. Census Bureau TIGER/Line coastline (2025)
- Guide to Determining Climate Zones by County: Building America and IECC 2021 Updates (PNNL-33270) (September 2022 (IECC 2021 county map))
- U.S. Census Bureau population estimates (Vintage 2024)
- U.S. Census Bureau geographic code files (2020)
- Climate figures are for NOAA station Bakersfield Ap, 5.7 miles from the place center; housing figures are ACS ACS 2020-2024 5-year with 90% margins of error in the source tables.
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How much does home remodeling cost in Bakersfield, CA?
Most home remodeling projects in Bakersfield, CA land between $25,550 and $134,900, depending on scope, access and material grade. That is an estimated range for planning, not a quote - call (844) 624-3161 and we will scope your job properly.
Do I need drawings before calling?
No. If you have them, good - if not, we start from what you want to change and work back to what the house allows.
How old are the homes in Bakersfield?
The median home in the city of Bakersfield was built in 1990, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the California median of 1976. Most of Bakersfield's housing is recent: only 35% of units predate 1980 (U.S. 50%) and 13% were built since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Bakersfield climate like for exterior work?
Freezing nights are rare: the nearest NOAA station (Bakersfield Ap) averages 9.9 nights a year at or below 32°F. Heat is the governing season: about 112 days a year reach 90°F and 36 reach 100°F. The climate is arid: annual precipitation is only about 6 inches. Measurable snow is rare (about 0.1 inches a year). NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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