Transparent 2026 price ranges for AC & heating, water heaters, repipes, drain & sewer, sewer lateral, and electrical panel work across San Francisco and the Peninsula. Pick the tier that fits your home — the exact price is confirmed in writing before we touch a tool.
The price we quote is the price you pay — broad market ranges here, exact price confirmed on-site.
Pick the level that fits your home and budget. Every job is shown as a clear price range first — so you can choose with confidence before anyone touches a tool.
Air conditioning, furnaces, and — for 95% of the homes we work in today — high-efficiency heat pumps that heat AND cool from one unit.
Best for a system that's mostly healthy and worth keeping running.
Typical range
$275–$2,400
per repair, est.
Best for replacing an aging furnace or AC with a heat pump that does both.
Typical range
$11,000–$22,000
installed, before rebates, est.
Best for maximum comfort, quiet, and efficiency across every room.
Typical range
$22,000–$45,000
installed, before rebates, est.
* Bay Area 2026 market ranges based on typical single-family scope in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Your exact price is confirmed upfront, in writing, before any work begins. Reflects a typical San Francisco or Peninsula single-family system; older SF homes with limited ductwork or panel capacity often trend to the upper end. Not a quote.
From a fast like-for-like tank swap to a tankless or heat-pump upgrade — with every available Bay Area rebate accounted for.
Best for a straightforward like-for-like swap when your tank has failed.
Typical range
$2,400–$4,600
installed, est.
Best for endless hot water and reclaiming the space a tank takes up.
Typical range
$5,500–$10,500
installed, est.
Best for the lowest operating cost and rebate-ready efficiency.
Typical range
$6,200–$12,500
before rebates, est.
* Bay Area 2026 market ranges based on typical single-family scope in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Your exact price is confirmed upfront, in writing, before any work begins. Reflects a typical single-family water heater replacement; gas-line, venting, or panel upgrades push toward the upper end. Not a quote.
Targeted repairs through full repipes in PEX or copper — sized to your San Francisco home, not a guess.
Best for a single leak, fixture, or one stubborn trouble spot.
Typical range
$250–$1,500
per repair, est.
Best for recurring leaks isolated to one area or supply line.
Typical range
$4,000–$12,000
typical, est.
Best for old galvanized or failing pipe throughout the home.
Typical range
$10,000–$28,000
typical, est.
* Bay Area 2026 market ranges based on typical single-family scope in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Your exact price is confirmed upfront, in writing, before any work begins. Reflects typical repair-to-repipe scope for a single-family home; older SF homes with lath-and-plaster walls or historic restoration trend to the upper end. Not a quote.
From a stubborn kitchen clog to full hydro-jetting and cleanout installs on a Sunset or Noe Valley mainline.
Best for one stubborn clog — kitchen, tub, or a slow-draining fixture.
Typical range
$195–$650
per drain, est.
Best for recurring backups or getting the mainline right before you list the home.
Typical range
$650–$1,850
per mainline, est.
Best for pre-1960 SF homes with no accessible cleanout or repeat mainline issues.
Typical range
$2,800–$6,800
installed, est.
* Bay Area 2026 market ranges based on typical single-family scope in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Your exact price is confirmed upfront, in writing, before any work begins. Reflects typical single-family drain / mainline scope; older SF homes without an accessible cleanout trend to the upper end. Not a quote.
Point repair, trenchless lining, and full trenchless replacement — including SFPUC / EBMUD Private Sewer Lateral compliance for point-of-sale.
Best for a single break, root intrusion, or localized failure caught on camera.
Typical range
$2,500–$6,500
typical, est.
Best for a lateral that's structurally intact but damaged — no trenching your yard or driveway.
Typical range
$6,500–$16,000
typical, est.
Best for a lateral that failed inspection or point-of-sale compliance (SFPUC or EBMUD PSL).
Typical range
$16,000–$38,000
typical, est.
* Bay Area 2026 market ranges based on typical single-family scope in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Your exact price is confirmed upfront, in writing, before any work begins. Reflects typical Bay Area single-family lateral scope; city traffic-control fees, permits, and lateral length shift the range significantly. Not a quote.
Circuit repairs through a 200A panel upgrade and EV-ready whole-home safety — by licensed electricians.
Best for adding a circuit or fixing a specific electrical issue.
Typical range
$400–$2,500
typical, est.
Best for an overloaded or outdated panel (fuses, Zinsco, or FPE).
Typical range
$4,500–$8,500
installed, est.
Best for future-proofing for EV, solar, heat-pump electrification, and whole-home safety.
Typical range
$8,000–$18,000
installed, est.
* Bay Area 2026 market ranges based on typical single-family scope in San Francisco and the Peninsula. Your exact price is confirmed upfront, in writing, before any work begins. Reflects typical single-family panel work; PG&E service-drop coordination and SF permitting can shift the range. Not a quote.
Ranges reflect BayREN Home+ contractor cost bands, TECH Clean California incentive-target project costs, SFPUC / EBMUD PSL compliance job averages, and CSLB-licensed C-20 / C-36 / C-10 trade norms.
The Cabrillo Guarantee
The price we quote is the price you pay — broad market ranges shown here, exact price confirmed on-site.
We publish broad ranges because SF and Peninsula homes vary too much for a single sticker price to be honest. Here's exactly where our numbers come from.
BayREN Home+ contractor cost bands and TECH Clean California incentive-target project costs anchor our heat-pump, water-heater, and electrification tiers.
SFPUC and EBMUD Private Sewer Lateral compliance job averages, plus CSLB-licensed C-20 / C-36 / C-10 trade material + labor norms for our zip codes.
Every range is intentionally broad because SF older-home conditions vary enormously. Your exact price is quoted in writing at your home — and it's the price you pay.
Ranges reflect BayREN Home+ contractor cost bands, TECH Clean California incentive-target project costs, SFPUC / EBMUD PSL compliance job averages, and CSLB-licensed C-20 / C-36 / C-10 trade norms.
Everything homeowners ask us about pricing, permits, warranties, and what happens if a quote comes in higher than the range.
Want to run the numbers yourself first? Try our gas → electric savings calculator , see the Bay Area rebate stack, or explore flexible monthly financing.
The Cabrillo Guarantee
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