ADU Company in Fontana, CA
Kitchen remodeling in Fontana means working with homes built across three very different eras – 1950s stucco tract houses on slab foundations near downtown, larger 1980s-2000s two-story homes north of the 210, and everything in between. Each era brings its own wiring, plumbing, and framing quirks, and Fontana’s hot summers mean venting and cooling choices matter more than they would at the coast. We’re Holloway ADU Builders, and we’ve handled Fontana kitchens and ADUs since 2016. Call (855) 617-6356 to talk through what your house actually needs.
Why Fontana Homes Are Different
The older 92335 tracts around downtown Fontana were built when a kitchen was a closed-off room with one electrical circuit and maybe two outlets. Those homes sit on slab foundations, which changes how you move plumbing and gas lines – you’re not dropping mechanicals through a crawlspace. The 1980s-2000s homes in 92336 and 92337 usually have more square footage but were framed fast during Inland Empire growth spurts, and we regularly find undersized range hoods, minimal insulation, and flimsy cabinet boxes that warp after a few Fontana summers.
The climate compounds all of it. Fontana sits at the base of the Cajon Pass, where Santa Ana winds drive temperatures past 100°F for days at a time. A kitchen remodel here isn’t just about looks – it’s about ventilation that actually clears heat, insulation that holds up in August, and finishes that won’t delaminate when the humidity swings. Older lots also tend toward flat or poorly graded rear yards, so when we tie a kitchen remodel into an ADU project, we look at drainage and slab transitions early. These aren’t abstract concerns. They’re the first things we check on a Fontana job.
Our Main Fontana Services
Most Fontana homeowners call us for one of two things, and often both at once.
ADU Builders in Fontana
Fontana’s post-WWII lots in the 92335/92336 corridors are unusually wide, which means detached ADUs are genuinely feasible on many properties – but the original zoning often predates California’s ADU laws, so setback and lot-coverage interpretations decide whether a project pencils out. We work through that analysis first, before you commit to a manufacturer or spend money on plans. We’re brand-agnostic: we’ve specified Abodu, Cover, Dvele, Mighty Buildings, Boxabl, and Plant Prefab units depending on the lot, and we’ve also converted Tuff Shed shells. Read the full breakdown on our ADU Builders in Fontana page.
Bathroom Remodeling in Fontana
Many Fontana bathrooms sit on the same slab foundations as the kitchens, which makes drain relocation the single biggest cost variable – and the thing you want to understand before you pick tile. We also see a lot of 1950s-60s bathrooms with original cast-iron stacks that are past their useful life. When a bathroom remodel runs alongside an ADU, we sequence the plumbing rough-ins together so you’re not paying for two separate inspections. Full scope and Fontana-specific details are on the Bathroom Remodeling in Fontana 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 Fontana
Kitchen remodeling in Fontana runs into two recurring issues: slab foundations that make moving a sink or gas range costlier than homeowners expect, and summers that punish under-ventilated cook spaces. Homes in the 92335 core often date to the 1950s and 60s with original wiring that cannot support a modern appliance package without a panel and circuit upgrade. North-side 92336/92337 homes, built later, usually have better bones but builder-grade cabinets and hoods that are already failing under Fontana’s heat and wind-driven dust. We handle the whole scope – layout, electrical, plumbing, cabinets, counters, finishes – and our Kitchen Remodeling process is built around giving you line-item pricing before work starts.
Full Kitchen Renovation
Signs you need it
Warped cabinet doors, a range hood that recirculates instead of exhausting, or countertops pulling away from walls that have been through too many Fontana heat cycles.
What it costs in Fontana
A full kitchen renovation in Fontana typically runs $25,000 to $55,000 depending on whether you’re moving plumbing on a slab, upgrading the electrical panel, and which cabinet tier you choose.
How we do it
We start with a measured site visit, confirm what’s behind the walls, pull permits, then demo, rough in electrical and plumbing, install cabinets and counters, and finish with backsplash, fixtures, and a punch-list walkthrough.
Cabinet Refacing and Countertop Replacement
Signs you need it
Boxes are structurally sound but doors are dated, delaminated, or the finish has yellowed from years of Inland Empire sun and heat exposure.
What it costs in Fontana
Cabinet refacing with new countertops typically runs $8,000 to $15,000 in Fontana, with granite or quartz moving you toward the top of that range.
How we do it
We measure existing boxes, order new doors and drawer fronts, replace hardware, template and install the new countertop, and touch up or replace any adjacent trim.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Fontana
| Item | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen renovation | $25,000 – $55,000 |
| Cabinet refacing + countertops | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Kitchen island addition | $4,000 – $9,000 |
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen in Fontana?
Yes, if you’re moving plumbing, electrical, or gas lines – which covers most Fontana remodels. Cosmetic swaps like refacing or a same-layout countertop replacement usually don’t. We pull permits and schedule inspections as part of our scope.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Fontana?
Most full renovations run 4 to 8 weeks from demo to final inspection. Slab plumbing moves and electrical panel upgrades add time, as do city inspection queues. Call (855) 617-6356 and we’ll give you an honest timeline for your house.
Brands We Service in Fontana
We work with Cover, Dvele, and Mighty Buildings for Fontana ADU projects, matching each manufacturer to the lot and timeline rather than the other way around. Same goes for interior finishing – we specify what fits the house. See our brands for the full list and what we keep stocked locally.
Pricing for ADU Company in Fontana, CA
| Service | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen renovation | $25,000 – $55,000 |
| Cabinet refacing + countertops | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| Kitchen island addition | $4,000 – $9,000 |
| Detached ADU (site-built) | $200 – $350 per sq ft |
| Prefab/modular ADU | $180 – $280 per sq ft |
| Garage conversion ADU | $80,000 – $150,000 |
| Bathroom remodel (full) | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| Bathroom remodel (cosmetic) | $8,000 – $15,000 |
Fontana prices push upward when the house has a slab foundation that makes drain and gas line moves expensive, when the electrical panel needs an upgrade, or when the property sits in an older tract where the original construction was never touched. We quote line-item prices before work starts, so you know exactly what you’re paying for.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fontana
We work across Fontana’s ZIP codes – 92334, 92335, 92336, and 92337 – from the older downtown-adjacent tracts to the master-planned developments on the north side. Response time for an estimate visit is usually within a few business days anywhere in the city.
- Downtown Fontana (92335)
- North Fontana (92336)
- Summit Heights area (92337)
- Sierra Lakes (92336)
- Southridge (92337)
Service Area – Cities Near Fontana
We serve Fontana and the surrounding Inland Empire communities, including Bloomington, CA, Rialto, CA, Glen Avon, CA, and Pedley, CA. If you’re just outside those areas, call and ask – we’ll tell you straight whether we can take the job.
Serving Fontana, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana 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 Fontana
Yes, we pull permits and coordinate inspections for ADUs, kitchen remodels, and bathroom remodels in Fontana. The city’s interpretations on older-lot setbacks can vary by tract, so we handle that paperwork early and flag any issues before you’re invested in a design.
For most Fontana jobs we can schedule a site visit within a few business days and have a written estimate shortly after. Actual start dates depend on permit processing and whether prefab units need factory lead time, which we’ll map out for you up front.
Yes, and we often coordinate them as one permit package. That’s useful in Fontana because many ADUs share utilities with the main house, so running both scopes together avoids double inspections and overlapping contractor schedules. Call (855) 617-6356 to schedule a free estimate.
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 Fontana Customers Say
"Detached unit in the back yard. Utilities trenched, separate meter, and it passed final on the first inspection."
— Cole Schaefer"Unit came out great and the tenant is happy. The timeline ran long, largely because of how slow the city was on plan check, though a couple of the delays were scheduling on their end."
— Heather Reed"Every invoice was tied to a completed milestone, so I always knew what I was paying for."
— Justin Kim