ADU Company in Upland, CA
Kitchen remodeling in Upland usually means working inside a 1950s-to-1970s ranch home where the original footprint and a 100-amp panel set the limits on what’s possible. Holloway ADU Builders has served Upland since 2016, and we approach every kitchen job with the same lens we bring to ADU work: what does this house actually allow, and what makes sense for the lot. Upland’s hot, dry summers and older slab foundations change how we plan ventilation, appliance loads, and even cabinet materials. Call (855) 617-6356 and we’ll walk you through what your kitchen can become.
Why Upland Homes Are Different
Upland is largely post-war California ranch stock, single story, built between the 1950s and 1970s, sitting on 7,000 to 9,000 square foot lots. Those homes have attached or detached two-car garages, and many still run on 100-amp electrical panels. When we open up a Upland kitchen, the first thing we check is whether the panel can carry a modern appliance load; it often can’t without an upgrade. The slab-on-grade foundations common here also mean moving plumbing is a real decision, not a default. In the hotter months, Upland regularly hits triple digits. Kitchens in these homes need ventilation and cooling planned around that heat, not around a coastal breeze. The foothill areas in 91784 add another layer: Santa Ana wind events and dry conditions shape how we think about materials and airflow. Homes in north Upland back onto wash corridors, and afternoon sun off the San Gabriels hits hard. We plan kitchen layouts so afternoon heat doesn’t cook the room.
Our Main Upland Services
Most Upland homeowners who call us are weighing two things at once: adding an ADU to the back of the lot, and fixing interiors that were last updated when the house was built. These are the two services that come up most.
ADU Builders in Upland
Upland’s north-side lots, especially in 91784 and 91786, are where we see the most ADU activity. Detached garage conversions and backyard units have to work around the city’s setback and parking overlays, and many of those older garages sit on slab foundations that need evaluation before anything gets permitted. We help homeowners compare prefab and site-built approaches against their lot and budget rather than pushing one method. ADU Builders in Upland covers the city’s specific rules and how we handle them.
Bathroom Remodeling in Upland
Bathroom work in Upland’s ranch homes usually means working within a small original footprint, often on a concrete slab. Moving a toilet line is a bigger deal here than in a newer home on a raised foundation, and we tell homeowners that plainly before quoting. We also finish bathrooms inside ADUs, which keeps the same crew on the job from rough-in to tile. Bathroom Remodeling in Upland explains the process and what to expect.
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 Upland
Kitchen remodeling in Upland is shaped by the housing era. Most kitchens in these 1950s-to-1970s ranches were built small, with a single oven, limited counters, and electrical service that wasn’t designed for today’s loads. The climate matters too: a poorly ventilated Upland kitchen in July becomes the hottest room in the house. We plan remodels around panel capacity, slab conditions, and heat, so the result holds up through a hundred-degree summer. Our Kitchen Remodeling work is a core part of what we do, whether it’s a full gut or a targeted upgrade.
Full Kitchen Gut and Reconfiguration
Signs you need it
Layout no longer works, cabinets are failing, or the original footprint wastes space that your family has outgrown.
What it costs in Upland
A full gut and reconfiguration in Upland typically runs $45,000 to $85,000 depending on wall removal, panel work, and finish level.
How we do it
We demo to studs, address any slab plumbing and electrical upgrades, then rebuild the layout, cabinetry, counters, and finishes as one continuous phase.
Kitchen Refresh with New Cabinets and Counters
Signs you need it
Cabinets are dated or worn but the layout works, and you want a faster, cleaner update without moving walls or plumbing.
What it costs in Upland
Expect $25,000 to $45,000 in Upland for new cabinets, counters, hardware, and a modest fixture update within the existing footprint.
How we do it
We remove old cabinets and counters, repair the underlying walls, install the new cabinet boxes and tops, and reconnect fixtures without altering the slab.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Upland
| Item | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen gut and reconfiguration | $45,000 – $85,000 |
| Kitchen refresh with new cabinets and counters | $25,000 – $45,000 |
| Appliance and panel upgrade add-on | $3,000 – $8,000 |
What pushes price up in Upland is panel replacement on older electrical systems and any slab work needed for plumbing moves. Our quotes are written line-item and fixed before work starts, so the number doesn’t drift once the cabinets come off.
Can you remodel a kitchen in an older Upland home without moving plumbing?
Yes. Keeping the sink and appliances in their existing positions is the most common approach in Upland’s slab-foundation ranches. It avoids cutting concrete and keeps the job faster and lower-cost. Call (855) 617-6356 and we’ll tell you what your specific kitchen can support.
Will a kitchen remodeling quote in Upland change once work starts?
It shouldn’t, unless we uncover something structural that no one could see before demo. We inspect slab condition and panel capacity before quoting, which reduces surprises. Our price is fixed in writing before the first wall opens.
Brands We Service in Upland
We specify materials from manufacturers that hold up to Upland’s dry heat and wind. Our work includes Abodu, Cover, and Dvele systems where the project calls for prefab, and we stock common replacement parts for faster turnarounds. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for ADU Company in Upland, CA
| Service | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen gut and reconfiguration | $45,000 – $85,000 |
| Kitchen refresh with new cabinets and counters | $25,000 – $45,000 |
| Appliance and panel upgrade add-on | $3,000 – $8,000 |
| Detached ADU (prefab, 1-bed) | $180,000 – $280,000 |
| Detached ADU (site-built, 1-bed) | $250,000 – $350,000 |
| Garage conversion to ADU | $120,000 – $200,000 |
| Tuff Shed conversion to ADU | $110,000 – $190,000 |
| Bathroom remodel (full, 5×8) | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Bathroom remodel (updates, no layout change) | $9,000 – $16,000 |
Upland pricing gets pushed upward by two things more than any others: 100-amp panel upgrades and slab work for plumbing changes, both common in this housing stock. We quote fixed prices in writing, and the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Upland
We work across all three Upland ZIP codes, from the foothill lots in the north to the flatter central and southern blocks. Most jobs are in the 91784 and 91786 areas where the older ranch homes and ADU opportunities concentrate.
- North Upland (91784)
- San Antonio Heights border area (91784)
- Central Upland (91786)
- South Upland (91786)
- Upland hillside and wash-adjacent lots (91784)
We respond to most Upland estimate requests within one business day.
Service Area – Cities Near Upland
Holloway ADU Builders serves Upland and the surrounding foothill and valley communities. Homeowners in San Antonio Heights, CA often face the same hillside lot constraints we see in north Upland. Claremont, CA and Montclair, CA sit directly west and share the same ranch-era housing. Rancho Cucamonga, CA to the east has a mix of newer builds and older lots.
Serving Upland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 Upland
We respond to most Upland estimate requests within one business day. The estimate itself typically takes a week to schedule, depending on our current project load. Call (855) 617-6356 to get on the calendar.
We handle city permits for ADUs and remodels in Upland, including the setback and parking overlay reviews that apply to many north-side lots. HOA approvals, if your neighborhood has a review board, are coordinated with our drawings and specs. We do not guarantee HOA outcomes.
Yes. Many Upland homeowners add an ADU and update the main house kitchen or bathroom in the same permit window. One crew handles both scopes, which simplifies scheduling and avoids two contractors stepping on each other. We quote each scope separately so you see exactly where the money goes.
Call (855) 617-6356 to schedule your free estimate, or explore our home page for the full picture of what we build in Upland.
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 Upland Customers Say
"Every invoice was tied to a completed milestone, so I always knew what I was paying for."
— Justin Kim"Garage conversion to a one bedroom unit. He handled the plans, the city submittal, and every round of corrections. Took six months from first meeting to final inspection and he never once made the permit process my problem."
— Rachel Brooks"Detached unit in the back yard. Utilities trenched, separate meter, and it passed final on the first inspection."
— Cole Schaefer