Posted rates
What the work costs, published
Body and paint labour is $210 an hour, mechanical and electrical is $260, diagnostics is $285 with a one hour minimum, and detail is $95. Materials calculate automatically from the hours written. Nothing at this shop is priced below $500, and every band below is a range rather than a quote.
Labour, by the hour
| Work | Rate |
|---|---|
| Body and paintStructural, panel, fiberglass and refinish labour. | $210 / hr |
| Mechanical and electricalRV systems, 12 volt and 120 volt, generator, plumbing, appliance. | $260 / hr |
| Diagnostics, scan and programmingOne hour minimum, credited against an authorised repair. | $285 / hr |
| DetailCorrection, polish, coating and reconditioning labour. | $95 / hr |
Insurance billed work may be written at carrier negotiated labour rates that differ from the posted retail rates above. The posted rates are what a customer pay job costs.
Materials, parts and tax
| Paint suppliesCalculated automatically on every estimate from the paint hours written. | $55 per paint hour |
|---|---|
| Body suppliesCalculated automatically on every estimate from the body hours written. | $5 per body hour |
| Hazmat and disposalApplied when chemicals, refrigerant or LP are involved. | $45 flat |
Parts
- Parts at or under $100 carry a 100 percent markup.
- Parts over $100 carry a 35 percent markup.
- Special order parts require a 100 percent non refundable deposit at the time of order.
Tax
- Sales tax of 7.75 percent applies to parts and materials.
- Labour is not taxed.
Deposits and payment
- A 50 percent deposit is taken at authorisation on any job over $2,000.
- A further 25 percent is taken when parts arrive on any job over $10,000.
- The final balance is due at pickup. No vehicle leaves the property until it is paid in full.
- A 3.5 percent surcharge applies to card payments over $1,000, which passes through the merchant fee on high ticket work.
How estimates work here
Insurance walk-ins are welcome and we write the estimate. Bring the vehicle, your policy and your claim number.
An RV systems estimate covering slides, awnings, water, electrical or a generator is $150, credited against an authorised repair.
An in depth diagnostic is one hour at the posted diagnostic rate, credited against an authorised repair.
The minimum repair order is $500. Individual line items can be less than that and often are, but they ride inside an order that reaches it. Inspections, the systems estimate and diagnostic time are priced separately and each is credited against an authorised repair.
Every price band
142 bands, each showing the dollar range and the labour hours behind it. The hours are the honest part: a band is wide because the work genuinely varies, not because the price is negotiable.
| Work | Range and hours |
|---|---|
| Collision repairInsurance and customer pay. The spread is real: a bumper skin and a rolled coach are the same line item on a menu and nothing alike in the bay. | $1,000 to $150,000 plus, roughly 5 to 800 hours |
| Full paint refinishSingle stage, base and clear, metallic or multi stage. | $5,000 to $35,000 plus, roughly 40 to 250 hours |
| Colour match and panel blending | $500 to $5,000 plus, roughly 4 to 25 hours |
| Fiberglass cap repair, front or rear | $750 to $12,000 plus, roughly 4 to 60 hours |
| Aluminium skin and sidewall replacementAirstream specialty. | $2,500 to $25,000 plus, roughly 16 to 120 hours |
| Delamination repairSidewall, roof or slide face. | $1,500 to $20,000 plus, roughly 10 to 100 hours |
| Compartment and baggage door repair | $200 to $1,800, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| Window and frame reseal or replacementHehr, A and E, Kinro. | $250 to $3,500, roughly 1 to 14 hours |
| RV windshield replacementClass A one piece and two piece. | $2,500 to $7,500, roughly 6 to 18 hours |
| Entry, baggage and compartment door repair | $400 to $4,500, roughly 2 to 20 hours |
| Step replacementKwikee, Lippert. | $400 to $2,000, roughly 2 to 8 hours |
| Decal and graphics replacement | $500 to $5,500, roughly 3 to 25 hours |
| Vinyl wrap, partial or full | $1,500 to $9,500, roughly 10 to 40 hours |
| Front or rear cap replacement | $4,500 to $25,000 plus, roughly 30 to 120 hours |
| ADAS scan and recalibrationRequired after many collision repairs. | $275 to $1,800, roughly 1 to 7 hours |
| Roof recoat and resealDicor, Eternabond. | $750 to $4,500 plus, roughly 4 to 20 hours |
| Roof membrane replacementEPDM, TPO or fiberglass. | $3,500 to $18,000 plus, roughly 20 to 80 hours |
| Roof vent and fan replacementFan-Tastic, MaxxAir. | $250 to $1,200, roughly 1 to 5 hours |
| Skylight repair or replacement | $350 to $2,500, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| Water damage restoration and subfloor replacement | $750 to $15,000 plus, roughly 4 to 60 hours |
| Slide out mechanism serviceSchwintek, Lippert In-Wall, Power Gear, BAL Accu-Slide. | $500 to $8,500 plus, roughly 3 to 35 hours |
| Slide out seal replacementWiper, bulb and D seal. | $400 to $3,000, roughly 2 to 14 hours |
| Slide out topper replacementCarefree, Solera. | $450 to $1,800, roughly 3 to 8 hours |
| Slide room rebuild and structural repair | $1,500 to $7,500, roughly 10 to 35 hours |
| Awning fabric replacementManual and power, all brands. | $400 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Awning arm and motor replacementCarefree, Dometic, Solera. | $500 to $3,500, roughly 3 to 14 hours |
| Leveling system serviceLippert, HWH, BigFoot, Power Gear, BAL. | $350 to $6,500 plus, roughly 2 to 25 hours |
| Air bag suspension repair | $500 to $4,500, roughly 2 to 18 hours |
| Chassis lube and basic service | $300 to $1,200, roughly 1 to 5 hours |
| Full interior remodelCabinets, countertops, flooring and walls. | $1,500 to $50,000 plus, roughly 20 to 250 hours |
| Furniture replacementTheater seats, sofas, dinettes. | $750 to $8,500, roughly 4 to 25 hours |
| Cabinetry repair, refacing and custom build | $500 to $7,500, roughly 4 to 35 hours |
| Flooring replacementLVT, vinyl, carpet or tile. | $750 to $9,500, roughly 6 to 40 hours |
| Headliner and wall panel repair or replacement | $500 to $5,500, roughly 3 to 22 hours |
| House battery replacementAGM, lithium, LiFePO4. | $500 to $5,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Inverter and charger replacementMagnum, Xantrex, Victron. | $750 to $4,500, roughly 3 to 14 hours |
| Generator service and repairOnan, Cummins. | $400 to $8,500 plus, roughly 2 to 35 hours |
| Transfer switch and shore power diagnostics | $285 to $1,500, roughly 1 to 6 hours |
| Solar panel installationRigid and flexible, MPPT controllers. | $1,500 to $12,000 plus, roughly 8 to 40 hours |
| 12 volt and 120 volt diagnostics and repair | $285 to $5,000 plus, roughly 1 to 20 hours |
| Starlink and satellite antenna installation | $400 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Backup and side camera installationFurrion, Voyager. | $400 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| TV, antenna and satellite serviceWinegard, King. | $300 to $3,500, roughly 1 to 14 hours |
| LP gas system service and leak repairCertified technician only. | $285 to $2,500, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| LP, smoke and CO detector replacement | $200 to $600, roughly 1 to 3 hours |
| Furnace service and repairSuburban, Atwood. | $350 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Water heater serviceSuburban, Atwood, Truma, AquaHot. | $350 to $4,500, roughly 1 to 18 hours |
| AquaHot and hydronic heat system service | $750 to $8,500, roughly 3 to 35 hours |
| AC replacement, hard start and soft start installColeman, Dometic, Furrion. | $750 to $4,500, roughly 2 to 14 hours |
| Ventilation system repair and upgrade | $300 to $3,500, roughly 1 to 14 hours |
| Refrigerator serviceDometic, Norcold, Furrion, residential. | $400 to $4,500, roughly 1 to 18 hours |
| Cooktop, range and microwave replacement | $350 to $2,500, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| Washer and dryer install and service | $400 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Fresh water plumbing service and repair | $285 to $4,500, roughly 1 to 18 hours |
| Black and gray tank repair or replacement | $750 to $8,500, roughly 5 to 35 hours |
| Macerator and sewer pump replacement | $400 to $1,800, roughly 2 to 8 hours |
| Toilet replacementDometic, Thetford. | $300 to $1,500, roughly 1 to 6 hours |
| Shower, tub and pan replacement | $750 to $5,500, roughly 4 to 25 hours |
| Faucet and fixture replacement | $200 to $800, roughly 1 to 4 hours |
| Pre purchase inspection, full RV systems with written report | $400 to $1,200, roughly 3 to 6 hours |
| Annual maintenance service | $400 to $2,500, roughly 3 to 10 hours |
| Winterisation and de winterisation | $250 to $750, roughly 1 to 4 hours |
| Trailer and camper collision and body repair | $750 to $50,000 plus, roughly 5 to 250 hours |
| Trailer roof repair, reseal or full replacementEPDM, TPO, aluminium or fiberglass. | $500 to $14,000, roughly 3 to 70 hours |
| Water damage, delamination and soft spot repair | $750 to $18,000 plus, roughly 5 to 80 hours |
| Slide out rebuild kitsBAL Accu-Slide, Schwintek, Lippert. | $750 to $7,500, roughly 4 to 30 hours |
| Tongue, coupler and safety chain repair | $250 to $1,500, roughly 1 to 6 hours |
| Leveling jack serviceManual, electric or hydraulic. | $300 to $4,500, roughly 1 to 18 hours |
| Trailer interior renovation and remodel | $1,500 to $35,000 plus, roughly 15 to 150 hours |
| Flooring and subfloor replacement | $500 to $8,500, roughly 4 to 35 hours |
| Tire service and bearing repack | $250 to $1,200, roughly 1 to 6 hours |
| Electric brake and axle serviceDexter, AL-KO. | $300 to $5,000, roughly 1 to 20 hours |
| Hitch receiver and weight distribution install | $400 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Pre purchase inspection, trailer | $300 to $900, roughly 2 to 4 hours |
| Frame and structural welding and repairIn shop, certified technician only. | $750 to $20,000 plus, roughly 5 to 80 hours |
| Floor repair and replacementWood, aluminium or steel deck. | $500 to $9,500, roughly 4 to 40 hours |
| Wall and roof skin replacement | $1,000 to $15,000, roughly 8 to 60 hours |
| Cargo, ramp and roll up door service | $400 to $5,500, roughly 2 to 22 hours |
| E-track, D-ring and tie down installation | $250 to $2,500, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| Interior build out and conversionRace, work or mobile business. | $2,500 to $50,000 plus, roughly 20 to 250 hours |
| HVAC, vent and insulation install | $750 to $7,500, roughly 4 to 30 hours |
| 12 volt and shore power electrical wiring | $400 to $5,500, roughly 2 to 22 hours |
| LED lighting upgrades | $250 to $2,500, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| Suspension serviceLeaf, torsion or air ride. | $400 to $6,500, roughly 2 to 25 hours |
| Axle service and replacementDexter, AL-KO. | $500 to $5,500, roughly 3 to 22 hours |
| Electric, surge and hydraulic brake service | $300 to $5,500, roughly 1 to 22 hours |
| Tire mount, balance and replacement | $250 to $1,500, roughly 1 to 6 hours |
| Wheel bearing repack and hub service | $250 to $1,200, roughly 1 to 5 hours |
| Hitch, coupler, gooseneck and fifth wheel service | $400 to $5,500, roughly 2 to 22 hours |
| Lighting and wiring diagnostics | $285 to $2,500, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| Seven way and four way connector repair | $200 to $800, roughly 1 to 4 hours |
| Roof reseal and repair, enclosed trailers | $400 to $4,500, roughly 2 to 18 hours |
| Rust treatment and anti corrosion coating | $400 to $3,500, roughly 2 to 14 hours |
| Pre purchase inspection, cargo trailer | $250 to $800, roughly 2 to 4 hours |
| Annual maintenance service, trailer | $300 to $1,500, roughly 2 to 6 hours |
| Vinyl wrap and graphics application | $1,500 to $7,500, roughly 10 to 35 hours |
| Decal removal and reapplication | $400 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Van collision repair and refinishAll carriers. | $1,500 to $40,000 plus, roughly 10 to 200 hours |
| Colour match paint blending, van | $500 to $5,000, roughly 4 to 22 hours |
| Roof reinforcement and solar roof rack install | $750 to $6,500, roughly 4 to 30 hours |
| Fleet graphics and vinyl wrap | $1,500 to $8,500, roughly 10 to 40 hours |
| Sliding door repairTrack, roller, latch or power. | $400 to $3,500, roughly 2 to 14 hours |
| Rear barn door service and latch repair | $300 to $2,500, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| Bulkhead and partition install | $400 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Cargo floor and liner install | $500 to $4,500, roughly 2 to 18 hours |
| Cargo shelving and racking installAdrian Steel, Ranger Design, Weather Guard. | $750 to $7,500, roughly 4 to 30 hours |
| Custom build outCamper conversion, mobile office, mobile medical. | $5,000 to $80,000 plus, roughly 40 to 400 hours |
| Insulation and sound deadening | $750 to $4,500, roughly 4 to 20 hours |
| Headliner and wall panel install | $500 to $4,500, roughly 3 to 18 hours |
| Window installSide, rear or sliding. | $400 to $3,500, roughly 2 to 14 hours |
| 12 volt electrical, auxiliary battery and inverter system | $750 to $7,500, roughly 4 to 30 hours |
| Solar installRoof panels with MPPT and a lithium house bank. | $1,500 to $12,000, roughly 8 to 40 hours |
| Auxiliary heat augmentationWebasto, Espar. | $1,500 to $5,500, roughly 8 to 22 hours |
| Tow hitch and seven way wiring install | $500 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Step, side bar and running board install | $400 to $2,500, roughly 2 to 10 hours |
| Roof rack and ladder install | $400 to $3,500, roughly 2 to 14 hours |
| Suspension service, vanAir, leaf or coil. | $400 to $5,500, roughly 2 to 22 hours |
| Brake servicePad, rotor, caliper. | $350 to $2,500, roughly 1 to 10 hours |
| Pre purchase inspection, van | $285 to $800, roughly 2 to 4 hours |
| Commercial collision repair and paint refinish | $1,500 to $50,000 plus, roughly 10 to 250 hours |
| Cab body repairDoor, hood, fender, bumper. | $750 to $12,000, roughly 5 to 60 hours |
| Full refinish and repaint | $5,000 to $30,000, roughly 40 to 200 hours |
| Fleet graphics and vinyl wrap, truck | $1,500 to $9,500, roughly 10 to 45 hours |
| Decal removal and reapplication, truck | $400 to $3,000, roughly 2 to 12 hours |
| Box and cargo body repairAluminium and composite. | $750 to $15,000, roughly 5 to 80 hours |
| Reefer and insulated box skin and liner repair | $1,000 to $18,000, roughly 8 to 80 hours |
| Roll up and swing door service | $400 to $4,500, roughly 2 to 18 hours |
| Lift gate install and repairMaxon, Tommy Gate, Anthony. | $1,500 to $8,500, roughly 8 to 35 hours |
| Service body and utility body install | $2,500 to $15,000, roughly 15 to 60 hours |
| Toolbox and crane body install | $1,500 to $10,000, roughly 10 to 40 hours |
| Headache rack and cab guard install | $750 to $3,500, roughly 4 to 14 hours |
| Tow hitch, pintle and gooseneck install | $500 to $3,500, roughly 2 to 14 hours |
| Fifth wheel plate install | $1,500 to $5,500, roughly 8 to 22 hours |
| Light bar, strobe and emergency lighting install | $400 to $3,500, roughly 2 to 14 hours |
| Reflective tape and compliance marking | $250 to $1,200, roughly 1 to 6 hours |
| Bedliner and box liner spray in | $500 to $1,800, roughly 3 to 7 hours |
| Mud flap and fender flare install | $200 to $800, roughly 1 to 4 hours |
| Cosmetic and structural body inspection | $250 to $600, roughly 1 to 3 hours |
| Paint correction and polish | $500 to $4,000, roughly 5 to 40 hours |
| Ceramic coating application | $1,200 to $6,500, roughly 10 to 60 hours |
| Headlight restoration | $500 to $900, roughly 5 to 9 hours |
| Full interior and exterior detail | $500 to $3,500, roughly 5 to 35 hours |
Questions about cost
What are the posted labour rates?
Four rates, published rather than quoted on request. Body and paint labour is $210 per hour, covering structural, panel, fiberglass and refinish work. Mechanical and electrical is $260 per hour, covering RV systems, 12 volt and 120 volt, generator, plumbing and appliance work. Diagnostics, scan and programming is $285 per hour with a one hour minimum. Detail is $95 per hour. Insurance billed work may be written at carrier negotiated rates that differ from these.
How are paint and body materials charged?
By formula, from the hours already written on the estimate, so there is nothing to negotiate and nothing to pad. Paint supplies calculate at $55 per paint hour. Body supplies calculate at $5 per body hour. Hazmat and disposal is $45 flat, applied when chemicals, refrigerant or LP are involved. All three appear automatically rather than as a discretionary line, which is why a materials figure here can be checked against the labour figure above it.
What deposit is required before work begins?
Fifty percent at authorisation on any job over $2,000. A further 25 percent when parts arrive on any job over $10,000. Special order parts require a 100 percent deposit at the time of order, and that portion is non refundable because the part becomes yours the moment it ships. The final balance is due at pickup, and no vehicle leaves the property until it is paid in full. Insurance billed work follows the carrier's settlement instead.
Is sales tax charged on labour?
No. Sales tax of 7.75 percent applies to parts and materials only. Labour is not taxed in California, which means a repair weighted toward hours rather than components carries a smaller tax line than owners expect. On a structural job the labour can be three quarters of the invoice with tax touching none of it. Parts at or under $100 carry a 100 percent markup and parts over $100 carry 35 percent, both before tax.
Is there a minimum charge for a small job?
Yes. Nothing at this shop is priced below $500. A shop with a frame bench, a full length booth and a $285 diagnostic bay cannot open a repair order for a $200 job without the paperwork costing more than the work. If your repair is genuinely small, say so on the phone and we will tell you honestly whether it belongs here or whether an independent RV technician is a better use of your money.