El Dorado County, California
Kitchen remodeling in Pollock Pines, CA
Pollock Pines has 3,262 homes, about three in four of the occupied ones lived in by their owners. Half were built before 1977.
The homes of Pollock Pines
U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 five-year estimates for Pollock Pines CDP.
More homes in Pollock Pines were built in the 1970s than in any other decade, 32% of them, followed by the 1980s at 24%. A kitchen put in when one of those houses was new is now about 51 years old, unless it has been redone since.
58% of homes here were built before 1980. In a home built before 1978, a remodel that disturbs painted cabinets, trim or walls has to be done by a firm certified for lead-safe work by EPA. Ask for the certificate when you book the measure.
ZIP codes
ZIP codes where Pollock Pines is the largest place
| ZIP code | Homes | Owner-occupied | Median year built | Built before 1980 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95726 | 4,567 | 81% | 1980 | 51% |
What kitchen trades earn here
Electricians in the Sacramento area earn a median $35.98 an hour and plumbers $31.35, against $30.38 and $30.67 across the country (Bureau of Labor Statistics, May 2025). That is what the workers are paid, not what a contractor charges for their time. All five kitchen trades: Sacramento area.
Before you sign: California
California requires a license from the Contractors State License Board for work of $1,000 or more in labor and materials. Since January 1, 2025, smaller jobs also need a license when they need a permit or when the person hires anyone to help.
Contracts, licenses and lead-safe rules in California · Permits · What it costs
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