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Most large construction projects in Anaheim, California run between $90,000 and $220,000 in 2026, with the final number driven by square footage, structural work, and finish materials. That range covers everything from an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) in the back yard to a two-story home addition off the kitchen. Smaller scoped projects land well below it: a kitchen remodel typically runs $14,000 – $45,000 and a bathroom remodel $9,000 – $28,000.
We’re Penhallow Remodeling, and we put that number in writing before any work starts. One call to (936) 259-2607 gets you a real person, a real arrival window, and a written price you can hold us to.
Construction Cost Breakdown (2026)
Here’s what Anaheim homeowners are paying for the projects we build most often. These are written-price ranges, not ballpark guesses, and they hold whether you’re off Lincoln Avenue near the Packing District or up in the hills off Nohl Ranch Road.
| Project | Typical Range (Anaheim, 2026) |
|---|---|
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small kitchen remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small bathroom remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Cabinet installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Backsplash installation | $800 – $2,500 |
| Kitchen island installation | $3,000 – $10,000 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-shower conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Shower replacement | $3,000 – $8,500 |
| Bathroom vanity installation | $800 – $3,000 |
| Roof replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Roof repair | $400 – $1,800 |
| Metal roof installation | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Tile roof repair | $600 – $2,500 |
| Impact window installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Window replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver driveway installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Concrete driveway installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Asphalt driveway paving | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Driveway replacement | $5,000 – $14,000 |
| Driveway sealing | $250 – $700 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Vinyl fence installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Aluminum fence installation | $4,000 – $10,000 |
What Drives the Number Up or Down
Three things move your price more than anything else: size, structure, and finish grade. Square footage is the obvious one. Structure is the hidden one. Moving a load-bearing wall or opening up a floor plan means engineering, a beam, and a permit, and that pushes a project up fast. Finish grade is the personal one. A KraftMaid cabinet line and a Cambria quartz countertop cost more than stock boxes and laminate, and they carry their own manufacturer warranties alongside ours.
If you want to understand how these numbers stack up at the room level, our kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling pages break the line items down further. For a full-house scope, start on our main home page and we’ll walk you through where a project like yours usually lands.
What Affects Construction Pricing in Anaheim
Anaheim isn’t a generic construction market. Here’s what actually changes the number on your street.
- Anaheim’s older housing stock. A large share of homes in the Colony District and around downtown date to the 1950s and 1960s. When we open a wall on a house that age, we often find outdated wiring or galvanized plumbing that has to be corrected before the new work can pass inspection. That’s real cost, and it’s better to know it up front than on demo day.
- Permits and city review. The City of Anaheim requires permits for structural work, additions, ADUs, and most electrical and plumbing changes. Plan check timelines and inspection fees add both cost and calendar time. A permitted job costs more than an unpermitted one, and it’s the only kind we’ll put our guarantee on.
- Soil and grading in the hills. Properties in the Anaheim Hills area often need more site work: retaining, drainage correction, and sometimes deeper foundations. Flat lots near the Santa Ana River corridor usually don’t.
- Coastal air and sun exposure. Anaheim sits close enough to the coast that marine air and strong summer sun wear on exteriors. Roofing, siding, and window choices that last in this climate cost more than the cheapest option on the shelf, and they last longer.
- Material selection. We install James Hardie siding, Therma-Tru doors, and Kohler and Moen fixtures, because those products back up our 365-Day Done Right Promise instead of undercutting it. Budget lines exist, and we’ll show you the difference in writing.
- Scope timing and season. Spring and summer are peak season for exterior work in Orange County. Scheduling flexibility on your end can sometimes reduce labor cost, but we won’t quote you a fake deadline to rush a decision.
How to Save on Construction
You don’t have to spend the top of the range to get a job done right. A few things help.
- Get the written price first. A verbal estimate that changes at the door is how budgets blow up. We hand you a written number before any work starts – the number on day one is the number on the invoice.
- Phase the work. If your whole-home remodel is more than you want to spend in one year, we can build it in stages: kitchen now, bathrooms next. The design stays coherent, and the cost spreads out.
- Pick your splurge. Put the money where you’ll feel it every day – a Cambria quartz countertop, a walk-in shower – and choose standard finishes elsewhere. We’ll show you both sides in the written estimate.
- Fix small problems before they grow. A $400 – $1,800 roof repair today is cheaper than the water damage it causes next winter. Catch leaks early.
- Ask about the free return visit. If a repair ever fails inside our guarantee period, we come back at no charge – no service call fee, no re-inspection fee. That’s not a discount, it’s a promise, and it’s in writing on every project.
Free estimates are part of how we work. Call (936) 259-2607 and a real person will pick up, day or night.
FAQs – Construction Cost in Anaheim
How much does an ADU cost to build in Anaheim?
An ADU in Anaheim typically runs $90,000 – $220,000 in 2026, depending on whether it’s a new detached structure, an attached unit, or a garage conversion (which usually lands lower, around $30,000 – $80,000). Site access, utility connections, and finish level are the biggest swing factors. Call (936) 259-2607 for a written price on your specific lot – estimates are free.
Is it cheaper to repair or replace a roof in Anaheim?
Repair is almost always cheaper in the short term: roof repairs run $400 – $1,800, while a full replacement runs $8,000 – $20,000. The question is how much life is left. If your roof is near the end of its span or you’re seeing leaks in more than one spot, replacement usually costs less over the next decade. We’ll tell you honestly which one you need, in writing, before we touch anything.
How much does a kitchen remodel cost in Anaheim?
A full kitchen remodel in Anaheim runs $14,000 – $45,000. A smaller kitchen lands between $9,000 and $20,000. Cabinet installation alone is $4,000 – $13,000 and countertop installation is $2,000 – $6,500. The layout matters more than the square footage – moving a sink or range means plumbing and electrical changes that add cost. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll give you a written number for your kitchen.
Can you come out today for an estimate in Anaheim?
Yes, in many cases. We answer the phone 24/7 with a live person, and we schedule with a defined arrival window – not a four-hour “sometime this afternoon” block. For urgent repairs, same-day visits are often possible. Call (936) 259-2607 and we’ll tell you exactly when we can be there.
Why do construction prices vary so much in Anaheim?
The spread usually comes down to three things: structural work (moving walls, adding square footage), permits and inspection requirements, and material grade. A $9,000 bathroom and a $28,000 bathroom can look similar in photos and be completely different jobs underneath. That’s exactly why we put the scope in writing – so you can compare line by line instead of comparing guesses.
What the 365-Day Done Right Promise Covers
Every project we build carries the 365-Day Done Right Promise. If something we did fails within a year – a tile that cracks, a cabinet that sags, a fixture that leaks – we come back and fix it at no charge. It’s not a verbal assurance, it’s a written guarantee included with every job, and it’s part of The Kingswell Way: say the price before the work, show up in the window we gave, leave the place cleaner than we found it.
The people who show up at your door are background-checked and uniformed. You’ll know who’s coming into your home before they arrive. That standard is the same on a $400 repair and a $220,000 ADU, because reliability isn’t a premium tier – it’s the baseline.
We’re part of the Kingswell family of companies, operating to The Kingswell Way since 2004. Each location is independently owned and operated, and this one serves Anaheim homeowners who need construction, kitchen remodeling, bathroom remodeling, and whole-home remodels.
Next Step
If you’ve been burned before by a price that changed after demo day or a contractor who never called back, the fix is simple: get the price in writing first, and get a guarantee in writing with it. That’s how we work, every job, no exceptions. Call (936) 259-2607 for a free estimate. A real person answers, day or night, and the number we give you is the number you’ll pay.
Pricing reflects the Anaheim market as of 2026. Penhallow Remodeling offers free estimates – call (936) 259-2607.
Written by Trevor Nash, Owner at Penhallow Remodeling, serving Anaheim since 2004.
What Our Customers Say
"Redid two bathrooms at once. The crew protected the floors and cleaned up every single day before leaving. Quote was detailed and there were no mystery charges at the end."
- Tricia Dawson"Full home refresh before we sold. They were straight about what was worth doing and what wasn't to get our money back. On time, on budget, and it sold in a week."
- Monica Vaughn"Did our whole kitchen. The written estimate held, which after reading remodel nightmares online I did not take for granted. Showed up every morning on time and the crew was clean and polite."
- Warren Updike