Home Improvement Contractors in Carson City, NV
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Services in Carson City
Each service has its own Carson City page with local figures. Ranges reflect Nevada costs.
Home Remodeling
Whole-home and room-by-room remodels
$21,250 - $112,100
ADU Construction
Accessory dwelling units, garage conversions and in-law suites
$100,300 - $365,800
Garage Door Repair & Installation
Garage door repair, spring replacement and new installs
$200 - $2,850
Chimney Sweeping & Repair
Chimney sweeping, inspection, caps, crowns and liners
$200 - $4,600
Kitchen Remodeling
Kitchen remodels from refacing to full gut renovations
$16,500 - $92,050
Bathroom Remodeling
Bathroom remodels, tub-to-shower conversions and wet rooms
$11,200 - $49,550
Roofing
Roof replacement, repair and storm damage work
$8,000 - $40,100
Handyman & Home Repair
General home repair, maintenance and small projects
$150 - $3,800About homes in Carson City
Census and NOAA figures for the city of Carson City in Carson City, not the metro, with a source for each.
The median home in the city of Carson City was built in 1981, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Nevada median of 1996.1 About 49% of Carson City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 6% since 2010.1 Owner-occupied homes in Carson City are newer than rentals: a median build year of 1984 against 1979.1 With owner-occupied homes skewing newer, many requests are first-time replacements of original builder-grade components.
Carson City has a mixed housing stock: 60% detached houses, 6% attached or townhouse units and 19% in buildings of five or more units.1 62% of occupied homes in Carson City are owner-occupied (60% statewide).1 The median owner-occupied home in Carson City is valued at $453,000 (ACS), close to the Nevada median of $435,400.1 Winters are long: the South Lake Tahoe Ap station averages 222 nights a year at or below 32°F and 76 at or below 20°F.2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.
Hot days are uncommon: about 1 days a year reach 90°F.2,3 Annual precipitation is moderate, about 20 inches.2,3 Heating dominates the year: about 7,599 heating degree days against 29 cooling degree days (base 65°F).2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope.
Carson City sits in IECC climate zone 4B (Cold→ Mixed-Dry).4 Building permits in Carson City are normally issued by the city, which is not part of a county.5,6
| Before 1940 | 2.3% |
|---|---|
| 1940-1959 | 5.2% |
| 1960-1979 | 41% |
| 1980-1999 | 34.8% |
| 2000-2009 | 11.1% |
| 2010 or later | 5.6% |
Sources and notes (6)
- 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)
- 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 South Lake Tahoe Ap, 22 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 Carson City, NV?
Most home remodeling projects in Carson City, NV land between $21,250 and $112,100, 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 Carson City?
The median home in the city of Carson City was built in 1981, about the same as the U.S. median of 1980 and older than the Nevada median of 1996. About 49% of Carson City's housing units were built before 1980, close to the national share, and 6% since 2010. Those are Census figures for the whole housing stock, including apartments, not a statement about any one house.
What is the Carson City climate like for exterior work?
Winters are long: the South Lake Tahoe Ap station averages 222 nights a year at or below 32°F and 76 at or below 20°F. Hot days are uncommon: about 1 days a year reach 90°F. Annual precipitation is moderate, about 20 inches. NOAA 1991-2020 normals for the nearest station; a contractor still assesses the actual site.
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