Cost guide
Renovation prices in Santa Barbara County: 2026 ranges
Santa Barbara, Goleta, Carpinteria, and Montecito on the South Coast, plus Santa Maria, Lompoc, and the Santa Ynez Valley up north. The South Coast is the priciest market we cover.
What moves prices here: a small South Coast trade pool, coastal and historic design review, and high finish expectations.
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Cost by project
| Project | Typical mid-size | Small to large |
|---|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $41k–$75k | $21k–$173k |
| Bathroom Remodel | $21k–$44k | $7k–$98k |
| ADU Construction | $104k–$207k | $69k–$518k |
| Room Addition | $127k–$253k | $58k–$460k |
| Garage Conversion | $52k–$87k | $26k–$115k |
| Roof Replacement | $18k–$37k | $11k–$65k |
| Pool Construction | $92k–$150k | $63k–$288k |
| Pool Remodel | $18k–$41k | $6k–$92k |
| Deck & Patio | $11k–$29k | $4k–$63k |
| Solar Installation | $21k–$34k | $15k–$52k |
| HVAC Replacement | $12k–$23k | $5k–$41k |
| Window Replacement | $9k–$21k | $4k–$44k |
| Foundation Repair | $9k–$35k | $2k–$115k |
Where prices run highest and lowest
In our October 2026 cost tables, Montecito is the most expensive place in Santa Barbara County to renovate, about 39% above the county average, and Guadalupe the least expensive, about 26% below it. A mid-size kitchen remodel runs $56k–$104k in Montecito and $30k–$56k in Guadalupe. The difference is mostly labor rates, permit fees and site conditions.
Cities in Santa Barbara County
South Coast
North County
How to read these numbers
How are these county cost ranges calculated?
Each project type starts from a 2026 Los Angeles County baseline, adjusted by a county multiplier for local labor, permitting and site conditions. City pages apply their own multiplier. Planning estimates, not quotes.
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