SF Cost Overview
San Francisco has some of the highest home improvement costs in the nation.
Cost Index: 1.35-1.50 (35-50% above national average) Key Factors:- High cost of living
- Strict seismic requirements
- Historic home regulations
- Limited parking (affects material delivery)
- Tech boom impact on labor costs
Seismic Upgrades
Many SF homes require earthquake retrofitting:
- Soft story retrofit: $15,000-$100,000
- Foundation bolting: $3,000-$7,000
- Chimney bracing: $1,000-$3,000
- Often required when selling