Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Fast, Reliable Home Remodeling Across Redlands
Home remodeling in Redlands means working with homes that were built from the 1890s forward, and that matters more than most people realize. A 1910 Craftsman bungalow near Smiley Park does not open up the same way a 1990s tract house in east Redlands does. We have been through both enough times to know what hides behind the walls. If you are planning a kitchen remodel, bathroom remodel, or whole-home renovation in Redlands, call (855) 901-7266 for a free estimate, and we will walk the property with you before you commit to anything.
Why San Mateo Construction Is Redlands’s Preferred Home Remodeling Company
Redlands homeowners keep calling us because we do not pretend a 1920s Spanish Colonial Revival is the same job as a 2005 track home. The difference shows up in the first walkthrough. We point out what we can see, and we tell you plainly what we cannot see until walls come down, then we write the contract so you are not guessing when we find it. Noel Carrington runs our crews with that directness, and it is why homeowners in 92373, 92374, and 92375 keep us on the phone for the next project.
We know the Smiley Park historic district, the Northside neighborhoods, and the hillside streets where access and drainage change the plan. We also know the city’s permit counter and the historic design review process well enough to file the right paperwork the first time. That saves weeks, not days, on some Redlands projects. When a homeowner near downtown asked us to replace three front windows on a 1923 Craftsman, we had the historic district application in before the windows were ordered. That is what local knowledge actually buys you.
Styles & brands we work with
Full Home Remodel in Redlands
A Full Home Remodel in Redlands usually means taking an older home down to studs in sections and rebuilding systems, not just surfaces. In practice, our crews open a wall and find what the last ninety years left behind: knob-and-tube wiring, cast-iron drain pipes, single-wall construction with no insulation. The job then becomes electrical rough-in, plumbing replacement, structural repair, then new drywall, insulation, flooring, cabinetry, fixtures, and paint. A typical whole-home remodel in Redlands runs $45,000 to $130,000 depending on scope and what we find.
Historic District Remodels
Working in Smiley Park or Northside means exterior changes may go through design review. We prepare the application, specify materials that match the original character, and schedule the review window into the project timeline so you are not waiting on a porch railing approval while the kitchen sits open.
Whole-Home System Replacement
When we strip a Redlands home to framing, we replace the systems that will fail next if left alone: electrical, plumbing, HVAC ducting, and waterproofing behind showers. You get one contract, one schedule, and one accountable crew instead of four separate vendors.
Home Remodeling Contractor in Redlands
Hiring a Home Remodeling Contractor in Redlands is less about finding someone who can swing a hammer and more about finding someone who knows what a 100-year-old house will do when you start changing it. We act as the general contractor on every scope: cabinets, countertops, windows, roofing, flooring, additions, and ADUs. A kitchen remodel typically lands between $14,000 and $45,000. A bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. Those ranges reflect what we actually see in Redlands, including the surprises.
Inspection-First Estimating
Before we give you a fixed number, we walk the house and look for the things that move quotes in Redlands: outlet locations that suggest knob-and-tube, staining under windows that suggests failed flashing, floor sag that suggests undersized joists. We then build a written allowance into the contract for what we might find inside the walls.
Change Orders in Writing
If we open a wall and find something the allowance does not cover, you get a written change order with the exact price and scope before we proceed. No verbal additions, no end-of-job surprises. Noel Carrington signs off on every change order personally.
Trusted Brands We Service in Redlands
We do not push one window brand or one cabinet line. We help you choose from what actually fits the house and the budget. For a Redlands Craftsman, that might mean Therma-Tru entry doors for the front and ViewLux windows where the original sash is too far gone to salvage. On newer east Redlands homes, ECO Window Systems comes up often where owners want better glass without changing the style. We keep solid relationships with these suppliers, so ordering and lead times are predictable, and any warranty claim comes back to us, not to a distributor in another state.
Common Home Remodeling Problems We See in Redlands Homes
- Knob-and-tube wiring hidden in walls and attics. Homes built before the 1940s in Redlands often still have the original wiring. Opening a wall during a remodel triggers a code requirement to replace it, which is a real cost but also a serious safety improvement.
- Cast-iron waste lines corroded from decades of use. The citrus-boom homes from the 1890s through the 1920s frequently have original cast iron that is cracked or rusted through. We scope drains before finalizing any bathroom or kitchen estimate.
- Stucco cracking from summer heat and thermal expansion. Redlands regularly hits 100°F in July and August. Stucco expands and contracts, and hairline cracks let water behind the wall. By the time you see the stain inside, the waterproofing has often failed.
- Historic district design review on exterior changes. In the Smiley Park and Northside historic districts, window replacement, porch railings, and even front doors can require design review. We file the paperwork and specify materials that get approved.
Pricing for Home Remodeling in Redlands, CA
Here is what we tell Redlands homeowners before they sign anything. A kitchen remodel runs $14,000 to $45,000. A bathroom remodel runs $9,000 to $28,000. A home addition starts around $45,000 and goes to $130,000. An ADU runs $90,000 to $220,000. A garage conversion runs $30,000 to $80,000. The biggest variables are what is behind the walls, whether you are in a historic district, and the quality tier of the finishes you choose. We write allowances into the contract for the unknown and price every change in writing. Call (855) 901-7266 and we will give you a free estimate with real numbers for your house.
| Project Type | Typical Redlands Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
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AfterWe Also Serve Cities Near Redlands
Our crews work across the whole Inland Empire. If you are in Mentone, Loma Linda, Highland, or Colton, you are close enough that we treat the drive the same as a Redlands job. The same Home Remodeling team handles every project, and you get the same inspection-first estimating process. Home Remodeling in Redlands is our base, but the crew travels where the work is.
Serving Redlands, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Redlands 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 Home Remodeling in Redlands
If your home is in the Smiley Park, Northside, or downtown historic districts, any exterior change can trigger design review. That includes window replacement, porch railings, doors, and sometimes even paint color. We file the application, specify materials that match the original construction, and build the review timeline into your project schedule so you are not stuck waiting mid-remodel. Call (855) 901-7266 and we can tell you whether your specific project needs review.
We inspect the home before we quote, and we write a written allowance into the contract for what we might find inside the walls. If we open a wall and the problem is bigger than the allowance, you get a written change order with the exact price and scope before we proceed. In a 1915 Craftsman bungalow near Smiley Park, our crew opened a kitchen wall to find knob-and-tube wiring and undersized framing. We wrote the change order for the structural repair and full electrical rough-in, got the homeowner’s written approval, and passed inspection on the first try.
Yes, if you move plumbing, alter electrical, or change the layout, you need permits. A surface-only remodel that swaps fixtures and finishes without moving pipes may not. We pull permits for every job that needs them, and we schedule inspections. In historic districts, the permit process may include design review on top of the standard building permit. Call (855) 901-7266 for a straight answer on your specific scope.
Redlands sits in a hot, semi-arid climate with summer temperatures regularly above 100°F. Stucco expands and contracts, and the hairline cracks that follow let water get behind the wall. We assess the crack pattern, repair the stucco with a matching texture and color, and check the flashing and waterproofing behind it before water damage spreads inside the framing.
Original old-growth redwood from the citrus-boom era is no longer available, period. What we do is salvage and patch: we remove damaged boards carefully, reuse what is sound, and source the closest available vertical-grain redwood for the rest. The goal is a repair that blends in, not a section of siding that looks brand new. In historic districts, this matters for design review approval as much as for appearances.
What Opening a Redlands Wall Actually Turns Up
In Redlands’ historic districts like Smiley Park and Northside, even replacing a window or a porch railing can trigger design review under the city’s historic district guidelines. Original redwood siding is often impossible to match, so salvaging and patching becomes a specialty. That is one reason we inspect before we quote. The other reason is what happens when the walls come down.
Homes built from the 1890s through the 1920s were wired and plumbed to a different era. Knob-and-tube wiring, cast-iron waste lines, single-wall construction with no insulation. A remodel that ignores those realities is just a paint job with extra steps. We handle it the way a contractor who actually works in Redlands should: inspection first, a written allowance in the contract for what is likely behind the walls, and any discovery documented, priced, and approved in writing before we touch it. That is the difference between a remodel that runs on schedule and one that spirals into change-order chaos.
One Contractor, Every System
When we say Home Remodeling, we mean the whole scope, from roofline to foundation. The same contractor who re-roofs the house can remodel the kitchen, replace the windows, and pour a paver driveway. We carry relationships with more than 50 brands across every home system, from James Hardie siding and GAF roofing to Cambria countertops and Kohler plumbing fixtures. You choose from curated options, not whatever is left on a supplier’s shelf. Noel Carrington and the crew take accountability for the whole job, which means you are not coordinating four separate subcontractors and hoping they show up in the right order.
We also build ADUs through modern prefab partnerships, including Abodu and Boxabl. For a Redlands homeowner on a 7,000-square-foot lot, a prefab ADU can go up faster than stick-built, and we handle the site work, foundation, utilities, and the city permit package. A garage conversion runs $30,000 to $80,000. An ADU runs $90,000 to $220,000. Both are a single contract through us.
Redlands Climate and How It Changes the Work
Redlands summers are hot and dry, with temperatures above 100°F common from June through September. That heat drives two things on our remodels: reflective roofing material choices and stucco repair needs. Santa Ana winds in the fall stress siding, fencing, and roof edges. Winter frosts are occasional but real. We also see demand for shade structures and fire-resistant exterior materials on the hillside streets closer to the wildland interface. When we quote a Redlands exterior, we are thinking about the next ten summers, not just the next one.
Get a Free Estimate for Your Redlands Home Remodel
If you are planning a remodel in Redlands, the first step is a walkthrough and a straight conversation about what you have, what you want, and what the house is likely to do when we open it up. We will give you real numbers for your scope and an honest take on what is worth doing. Call (855) 901-7266 to schedule your free estimate. No pressure, no vague ballparks. Just the numbers and the plan.
Written by Noel Carrington, Owner at San Mateo Construction, serving Redlands and the surrounding Inland Empire.