Reno NV — Interior General Contracting Pricing 2026
RENO, NV — INTERIOR GENERAL CONTRACTING PRICING (2026)
Rates & Fees
- GC management fee: 10%–20% of total project cost
- General crew labor: $38–$58/hr
- Master trade specialists: $80–$150+/hr
- Overall interior GC cost: $50–$200+/sq ft
INTERIOR PROJECT PRICE MATRIX
(Scope and quality of finishes determine total cost)
Cosmetic Refresh — Painting, new laminate flooring, basic lighting swaps: $50–$100/sq ft
Standard Remodel — Layout changes, full kitchen or bath overhaul: $100–$150/sq ft
Extensive/Structural — Moving load-bearing walls, premium finishes, luxury gutting: $150–$200+/sq ft
Powder Room / Half Bath — Basic updates, new toilet, vanity, tile floor: $2,500–$6,000
Full Primary Bathroom — New shower framing, plumbing lines, tiling, double vanity: $10,000–$30,000+
Standard Kitchen Remodel — Mid-range cabinets, countertops, layout optimization: $25,000–$65,000
Basement / Attic Finish — Framing, insulation, drywall, subfloors to meet local codes: $15,000–$75,000
Whole-House Remodel — Stripping 2,000 sq ft home to studs and upgrading: $95,000–$192,000
TYPICAL MATERIAL COST BREAKDOWN
(Regional metrics from providers including Reno Gazette Journal)
Cabinets & Countertops: $19,000+ average per standard layout
Flooring Installation: $15,300+ average
Drywall Installation & Taping: $13,900+ average
Interior Trim & Doors: $12,900+ average
Interior Painting: $11,100+ average
KEY LOCAL COST DRIVERS (Washoe County)
- Permitting & Code Fees
City of Reno and Washoe County mandate residential structural permits ranging from $500 to $3,000+ for single-room remodels depending on valuation, adding to GC administrative overhead.
- Supply Chain Premium
Interior construction materials in Northern Nevada run roughly 5%–10% higher than national averages due to regional mountain shipping and logistics corridors.