ADU Company in San Bernardino, CA
Kitchen remodeling in San Bernardino usually means working inside a 1920s-to-1950s stucco bungalow or Craftsman cottage where the original floor plan was built for a different era. These homes have solid bones but cramped galley kitchens, outdated wiring, and layouts that fight the way families cook now. We plan every San Bernardino kitchen job around the Inland Empire heat: ventilation that actually moves July air, finishes that don’t warp in dry Santa Ana conditions, and lighting that makes a small, dark prewar kitchen feel twice its size. Call (833) 863-7015 to talk through what your kitchen needs and what it will cost.
Why San Bernardino Homes Are Different
San Bernardino’s housing stock runs heavily to single-story stucco bungalows and Craftsman cottages built between the 1920s and 1950s, most of them on lots that are wider and deeper than anything you’d find in a newer tract. That lot shape matters: a rear detached ADU or garage conversion almost always makes more sense here than an attached addition, because the space already exists and the alley access is already there. In neighborhoods like North Park and the older streetcar grid around 92404 and 92405, the typical parcel is a double lot or alley-backed, which changes where a second unit can sit relative to the sewer lateral and how the utility connections get run.
The climate shapes every project we take on. San Bernardino summers routinely push past 100 degrees, and Santa Ana winds in the fall dry everything out. That means ADUs need serious attic insulation, a heat-pump mini-split instead of anything less efficient, and shading on west-facing walls or the cooling load in August gets punishing. The same sun that makes solar panels attractive here is the reason we spec higher-rated insulation and window placement that keeps afternoon heat from turning a small ADU into an oven. Homes in 92407 and 92411 are the postwar tract exception: newer, but still built before modern energy codes existed.
Our Main San Bernardino Services
Most San Bernardino homeowners call us about one of two projects: building an ADU on a large lot, or remodeling a bathroom in a house that hasn’t seen a major update in forty or fifty years. Here’s a quick look at both.
ADU Builders in San Bernardino
San Bernardino’s ADU ordinance is one of the most permissive in California, with pre-approved standard plans, reduced fees, and waived parking near transit corridors. That’s why we see so many rear detached units and garage conversions here: the lots are deep, the alleys are already in place, and the city wants these projects to move. We compare seven prefab brands side by side so the ADU matches your lot, budget, and timeline rather than whatever a single dealer happens to sell. Get the full picture on our dedicated page for ADU Builders in San Bernardino.
Bathroom Remodeling in San Bernardino
Bathrooms in San Bernardino’s older homes are tight, often original to the house, and typically need more than a cosmetic update: we open walls to move plumbing, rewire for modern fixtures, and correct decades of deferred maintenance. In the 92404 and 92405 neighborhoods, it’s common to find cast-iron drain lines and ungrounded electrical that need real attention before tile goes up. We handle the whole thing, from demo to final trim, so you’re not coordinating a plumber, an electrician, and a tile setter. Details on scope and planning are on our Bathroom Remodeling in San Bernardino page.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Kitchen Remodeling in San Bernardino
A San Bernardino kitchen remodel usually means taking a cramped, original galley inside a 1920s-to-1950s bungalow and turning it into a room that handles modern cooking without losing the house’s character. These homes were built when kitchens were closed-off workrooms, not gathering spaces, and the wiring, plumbing, and ventilation all reflect that. Inland Empire heat adds another layer: a kitchen that can’t exhaust summer air and a poorly placed west-facing window will be uncomfortable even after the cabinets are new. We handle layout, structural work where walls are load-bearing, full electrical and plumbing upgrades, and finishes that stand up to the Inland Empire climate, all under one contract. This is the same full-service approach we bring to every Kitchen Remodeling project we build.
Galley Kitchen Redesign
Signs you need it
You cook sideways because there’s only 36 inches between counters, two people can’t be in the kitchen at once, and there’s no landing space next to the range or the refrigerator.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Expect $35,000 – $55,000 for a full galley redesign that typically opens the wall to an adjacent dining room and rebuilds the entire run of cabinets and counters.
How we do it
We verify which walls are load-bearing, relocate utilities as needed, rebuild the floor plan to create a working aisle and proper landing zones, then install cabinets, counters, and lighting as one managed job.
Full Gut Reno with Layout Changes
Signs you need it
The kitchen is boxed off from the rest of the house, the plumbing and wiring are original or close to it, and the only way to get a modern kitchen is to take it down to studs and start over.
What it costs in San Bernardino
A full gut renovation in San Bernardino runs $55,000 – $90,000 depending on structural changes, material selections, and how much electrical and plumbing must be redone.
How we do it
We strip the room to framing, move or modify walls per your plan, run new circuits and supply lines to code, insulate for the Inland Empire climate, and rebuild with finishes that handle both daily use and the dry Santa Ana seasons.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in San Bernardino
| Item | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Galley kitchen redesign (without structural work) | $25,000 – $35,000 |
| Full galley redesign with wall opening | $35,000 – $55,000 |
| Full gut reno with layout changes | $55,000 – $90,000 |
Costs move upward when structural changes, substantial electrical or plumbing replacement, or high-end finishes are part of the plan. Your written estimate is a fixed price; if the scope doesn’t change, neither does the number.
How long does a San Bernardino kitchen remodel take?
A galley redesign typically takes 6 to 8 weeks. A full gut with structural and layout changes runs 10 to 14 weeks. Call (833) 863-7015 after we’ve seen your kitchen and we’ll give you a schedule that fits your project.
Do you pull the permits for a kitchen remodel in San Bernardino?
Yes. Permits are pulled before work starts, inspections are scheduled as required, and the job isn’t closed out until the city signs off. Call (833) 863-7015 for specifics on your project’s permitting path.
Brands We Service in San Bernardino
For ADU projects in San Bernardino, we work with Dvele, Cover, Boxabl, and Mighty Buildings among the seven prefab brands we’re authorized to build. Each system has different strengths for different lots: some suit a tight alley-backed parcel in 92404 better, others make sense where a crane can set modules over the street. Because we build across the full roster, you get a straight comparison instead of a single-brand pitch. See our brands for the complete list and how we match systems to sites.
Pricing for ADU Company in San Bernardino, CA
| Service | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Galley kitchen redesign (no structural) | $25,000 – $35,000 |
| Full galley redesign with wall opening | $35,000 – $55,000 |
| Full gut kitchen reno with layout changes | $55,000 – $90,000 |
| Prefab ADU site prep and foundation | $18,000 – $30,000 |
| Garage conversion to ADU | $80,000 – $120,000 |
| One-bedroom prefab ADU (complete) | $120,000 – $180,000 |
| Two-bedroom prefab ADU (complete) | $180,000 – $280,000 |
| Two-bedroom custom site-built ADU | $250,000 – $350,000 |
What pushes a San Bernardino ADU bid upward is almost always site work: a tight alley access that slows crane or material delivery, a sewer lateral that has to be relocated, or extensive grading on a lot that was never flat to begin with. On kitchen remodels, the big movers are structural changes and how much 1920s-to-1950s wiring and plumbing has to come out. You get a fixed written estimate before we start, and the price doesn’t change unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Bernardino
We work throughout San Bernardino, from the prewar neighborhoods to the postwar tracts. Each area has its own ADU and kitchen challenges, but they all share the same sun, the same Santa Ana winds, and the same older housing stock.
- North Park – alley-backed lots where garage conversions and rear detached ADUs dominate.
- Muscoy – long, narrow parcels with easement questions that come up on every estimate.
- 92404 / 92405 (central grid) – original Craftsman-era bungalows where kitchens and bathrooms have never been touched.
- 92407 / 92411 (postwar tracts) – newer homes with outdated floor plans and undersized electrical panels.
- 92418 / 92423 / 92424 / 92427 – covering the wider San Bernardino service area with the same fixed pricing and permitting support.
We typically get a project manager out to a San Bernardino property within two to three business days of your call, and we schedule site work around your timeline, not ours.
Service Area – Cities Near San Bernardino
If you’re outside San Bernardino proper, we also serve the surrounding Inland Empire communities: Muscoy, CA, Highland, CA, Loma Linda, CA, and Rialto, CA. Each city works slightly differently at the permitting desk, but the construction challenges are the same weather and the same era of housing stock.
Serving San Bernardino, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the San Bernardino area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in San Bernardino
We schedule an initial site visit within two to three business days in most San Bernardino neighborhoods. From there, permitting for a kitchen remodel runs 3 to 6 weeks depending on city review load; ADU permits follow San Bernardino’s streamlined pre-approved plan path where applicable. Call (833) 863-7015 for a current timeline.
Yes, permits are our responsibility on every job. We pull them, schedule inspections, and close out the final approvals. For ADUs we work within San Bernardino’s standard plan program when the project qualifies, which saves weeks.
Yes, that’s a core part of what we do. One contract covers the ADU, the kitchen, and the bathroom, so you’re not coordinating three separate contractors. Call (833) 863-7015 to schedule a free estimate and we’ll walk the whole property with you.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What San Bernardino Customers Say
"Every invoice was tied to a completed milestone, so I always knew what I was paying for."
— Paige Barrett"He gave us a realistic rental number for the finished unit rather than the optimistic one, and it's renting for about what he said."
— David Nguyen"Knew the local setback and parking rules cold, which saved us from designing something that would never have been approved."
— Yolanda Morales