ADU Company in San Bernardino, CA
Kitchen remodeling in San Bernardino usually means working inside a mid-century ranch or a pre-war bungalow, not a new build. Most of the city’s housing stock dates from the 1940s through the 1970s, so we’re regularly opening walls to find outdated wiring, cast-iron drain lines, and layouts that never anticipated a dishwasher, let alone an island. The heat matters too: a San Bernardino kitchen needs cooling loads and ventilation that coastal homes don’t. That’s where we come in. Sunburst ADU Builders handles the full-scope kitchen remodel – from panel upgrades to the finished backsplash – and we’ve served San Bernardino since 2018. Call (855) 676-6807 to talk through your project.
Why San Bernardino Homes Are Different
San Bernardino has some of the largest single-family lots and lowest per-square-foot home values in the Inland Empire. That math changes how we approach kitchen remodels. A homeowner here can justify a full gut renovation on a house worth $450,000 when the same project in a coastal market would feel oversized. The lots also mean many homes are wide and shallow, with kitchens that sit in the middle of the floor plan and rely on a single window for light. Opening a wall to the dining room is common work here.
The 1940s-through-1970s tract housing is the backbone of the city. Those kitchens were built small and closed off, with original electrical panels that cannot carry a modern appliance load. We regularly see 60-amp panels in homes across the 92418 and 92427 ZIP codes. Before any remodel starts, the panel usually needs a service upgrade. Older neighborhoods near the downtown core have pre-war bungalows with legacy sewer runs and floor joists that have settled. The north end has newer subdivisions, but even those often have builder-grade kitchens that are now 20-plus years old. Santa Ana winds and 100°F summer days mean range hoods should vent outside, and any window replacement has to hold up to real heat. We plan for that from the first measurement.
Our Main San Bernardino Services
Most San Bernardino homeowners call us about two things: adding an ADU to their oversized lot, or fixing a bathroom that has not been touched since the Eisenhower administration. Both jobs share the same local constraints – older main homes, panel capacity, and the need for a contractor who knows the city’s plan-check process.
ADU Builders in San Bernardino
San Bernardino’s wide, shallow 1950s and 1960s lots are practically built for detached ADUs, but setback and lot-coverage math with the existing garage can get tight. We handle that from day one. Since we are manufacturer-agnostic, we can compare a Mighty Buildings 3D-printed panel approach against a conventional stick-built unit for your specific lot, budget, and timeline. Many San Bernardino jobs also start with legalizing an old unpermitted garage conversion before adding a new unit. We walk you through the entire process. ADU Builders in San Bernardino offers the full scope – foundation to finished kitchen, one team.
Bathroom Remodeling in San Bernardino
Bathrooms in San Bernardino’s mid-century homes are small, often with original cast-iron tubs, failing tile grout, and no exhaust fan. The hot, dry climate actually makes proper ventilation more important here, not less – trapped shower steam in a 110°F attic can warp framing within a few summers. We tear out to the studs, fix what the 1970s left behind, and rebuild with proper waterproofing and ventilation. Bathroom Remodeling in San Bernardino covers full-scope bathroom work for the same team that builds your kitchen or ADU.
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
Kitchen remodeling in San Bernardino typically runs $32,000 to $58,000 for a mid-range full remodel, with smaller updates starting around $12,000. The biggest cost variable here is what we find when we open the walls: older homes in the 92424 and 92427 ZIP codes frequently need panel upgrades and re-wiring before any new appliances go in. We do complete kitchen remodels – Kitchen Remodeling is a core service, not an add-on – and most jobs are in homes built between 1940 and 1975, so we plan for the unknown from day one.
Cabinet Replacement and Layout Rework
Signs you need it
Cabinet doors are delaminating at the edges, drawer slides stick, or the kitchen’s work triangle puts the sink, stove, and refrigerator in three different zip codes.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Refacing runs $6,500 to $15,000; full replacement with layout changes typically lands between $15,000 and $28,000 depending on linear feet and whether we’re moving plumbing or gas lines.
How we do it
We measure, remove existing boxes carefully enough to check for water damage behind them, and install new cabinets with soft-close hardware and leveled bases – no shim stacks that fail in five years.
Countertops and Island Addition
Signs you need it
Original 1960s laminate is burned near the stove, water has swollen the substrate at the sink, or the kitchen has the floor space for an island but no existing surface worth building around.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Quartz or granite countertops run $3,400 to $9,000 installed, and adding a modest island with a stone top typically falls between $4,000 and $11,000 including base cabinets.
How we do it
We template after the cabinet work is locked in, fabricate the stone off-site to keep dust out of your house, and install with a focus on seams that stay flat through San Bernardino’s summer heat cycles.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in San Bernardino
| Item | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen remodel (mid-range) | $32,000 – $58,000 |
| Cabinet replacement + layout rework | $15,000 – $28,000 |
| Countertops (quartz/granite, installed) | $3,400 – $9,000 |
What pushes price up in San Bernardino specifically: panel upgrades, re-wiring, moving gas lines, and fixing water damage that mid-century homes often hide behind original cabinets. We quote with a written line-item scope and fixed pricing, so you are not surprised when the wall opens up.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in San Bernardino?
Plan on 5 to 9 weeks for a full remodel, depending on whether we are moving plumbing or upgrading the electrical panel. Permits with the city add one to two weeks before demo starts.
Will the price change once work starts?
Our fixed pricing means the quote holds unless you change the scope or we uncover a structural issue hidden behind the walls. We show you photos of anything unexpected before we proceed. Call (855) 676-6807 for a free estimate.
Brands We Service in San Bernardino
Sunburst ADU Builders works across multiple ADU platforms rather than pushing one brand. In San Bernardino, we commonly build with Mighty Buildings 3D-printed panels, Boxabl foldable units, and Tuff Shed conversion shells for budget-conscious backyard units. See our brands for the full comparison. Because we are not tied to a single factory, lead times and parts are matched to your timeline, not a dealer’s inventory.
Pricing for ADU Company in San Bernardino, CA
| Service | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| ADU construction (detached, mid-range) | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| ADU construction (garage conversion) | $110,000 – $180,000 |
| ADU site prep and foundation | $18,000 – $42,000 |
| Full kitchen remodel (mid-range) | $32,000 – $58,000 |
| Cabinet replacement + layout rework | $15,000 – $28,000 |
| Countertops (quartz/granite, installed) | $3,400 – $9,000 |
| Bathroom remodel (full, mid-range) | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Bathroom remodel (updates and repairs) | $7,000 – $15,000 |
What pushes price up in San Bernardino is almost always the age of the main home: panel upgrades, re-wiring, and legacy sewer work are common add-ons we discover during demolition. We quote with a fixed line-item scope and no change orders unless you change the job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Bernardino
We work across all of San Bernardino, including the ZIP codes 92418, 92423, 92424, and 92427. Most of our kitchen and bathroom remodels are in the mid-century tracts, while ADU builds concentrate in areas with the widest lots and clearest setback room.
- North Park
- Verdemont
- Arrowhead
- Del Rosa
- Downtown San Bernardino
We typically schedule estimates within one to two business days across the city, and our crews move between San Bernardino and our Highland base daily.
Service Area – Cities Near San Bernardino
Sunburst ADU Builders is based in Highland and regularly works across the surrounding Inland Empire. We serve Highland, CA, Muscoy, CA, Loma Linda, CA, and Rialto, CA. If you are just outside the city in an unincorporated pocket, call us and we will confirm coverage.
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
Yes. We pull all necessary permits with the city and manage inspections through closeout. San Bernardino processes a high volume of ADU permits, so a contractor who knows the plan-check quirks saves you real time. Call (855) 676-6807 to discuss your project.
No. We are manufacturer-agnostic. That means we can compare a Tuff Shed conversion, a Mighty Buildings panel build, and a conventional stick-built unit side by side for your lot and budget. The right ADU for your property, not the only one we carry.
This is common. We start by evaluating what exists and what the city will require to legalize it, then we fold that into the bigger plan. Many homeowners legalize the old unit and build a new detached ADU at the same time.
Call (855) 676-6807 for a free estimate on your San Bernardino project.
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
"He was honest that our lot had a slope problem that would add real cost, before we signed anything."
— Katie Parker"Every invoice was tied to a completed milestone, so I always knew what I was paying for."
— Henry Kim"Detached unit in the back yard. Utilities trenched, separate meter, and it passed final on the first inspection."
— Hector Torres