Kitchen remodeling
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Remodeling Company in San Bernardino, CA
Home renovation in San Bernardino means working on houses built between the 1940s and 1960s, many of which still have original single-pane windows, galvanized plumbing, and 60-amp electrical panels. The city’s position at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains and its exposure to Santa Ana wind events shape every material decision, from roofing underlayment to exterior cladding. San Mateo Construction handles the whole scope under one contract so homeowners don’t juggle separate crews for structural work, systems upgrades, and interior finishes. Call (855) 901-7266 for a free estimate on your San Bernardino project.
Why San Bernardino Homes Are Different
Most of San Bernardino’s housing stock came out of the post-WWII building boom: compact stucco tract homes and ranch-style layouts built fast, often without the seismic detailing modern code requires. In neighborhoods like North Park and the Westside, we routinely open up walls to find no shear bracing and no anchor bolts connecting the framing to the foundation. That changes the scope of a remodel. Before you can add square footage or reconfigure interior walls, the house often needs foundation bolting and plywood shear panels so the structure can handle lateral loads from the San Andreas and San Jacinto faults.
The Santa Ana wind corridor is the other persistent factor. Fall brings dry, gusty, dust-laden air that works its way under roofing, through old window seals, and against fence lines. Wildfire ember exposure in the wildland-urban interface means roofing and siding choices need to meet fire-resistant standards, not just look good. Asphalt composition shingles from manufacturers like Tamko or Boral perform well here when installed with proper underlayment, and James Hardie fiber cement siding holds up far better than wood in these conditions. Older homes also carry asbestos in flooring and drywall compound, lead paint on interior and exterior surfaces, and outdated electrical panels that can’t support a modern kitchen or an ADU. Remediation comes before renovation, and a licensed general contractor should be the one sequencing that work.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main San Bernardino Services
San Bernardino homeowners call us most often for two things: whole-home remodels on mid-century properties that need major systems upgrades, and full general contracting on additions or ADU builds. Both start with a walkthrough of the existing structure because what’s behind the walls dictates what’s possible.
General Contractor in San Bernardino
Acting as your General Contractor in San Bernardino means we coordinate every trade, pull permits, schedule inspections, and hold the line on material quality. On a 1950s ranch in the 92404 ZIP code, that might mean sequencing foundation bolting before kitchen demolition, replacing a 60-amp panel before new appliances go in, and specifying fire-resistant roofing before the Santa Ana season hits. One licensed contractor, one schedule, one point of accountability.
Home Remodeling in San Bernardino
Our Home Remodeling in San Bernardino work typically starts with the systems you can’t see: galvanized supply lines that have corroded from decades of hard water, original single-pane windows that leak conditioned air, and framing that predates modern seismic code. From there we move to the spaces you live in. Kitchens in these mid-century homes are usually small by today’s standards, so we spend real time on layout before cabinetry selection. Bathrooms often need complete re-plumbing and waterproofing upgrades, not just surface refreshment.
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.
Home Renovation in San Bernardino
Home Renovation in San Bernardino almost always begins with discovery work on post-war construction: original stucco homes from the 1940s and 1950s frequently lack shear bracing and anchor bolts, galvanized plumbing is at the end of its service life, and 60-amp panels can’t carry a modern kitchen, laundry, and cooling load. The hot semi-arid summers and gusty Santa Ana falls mean exterior materials need to withstand UV exposure, wind-driven dust, and wildfire ember risk. We sequence the work so structural upgrades, remediation, and finishes happen in the right order, under one contract.
Home Renovation Contractors
Hiring home renovation contractors who understand San Bernardino’s building stock means the project won’t stall on surprises that should have been caught in the walkthrough. We scope for asbestos and lead paint on pre-1978 homes, check for missing foundation anchors, and account for panel and pipe replacement in the estimate up front.
Signs you need it
Your home predates modern seismic codes, has original plumbing or wiring, or the layout no longer fits how your household lives.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Full home renovation scopes in San Bernardino typically fall between $45,000 and $130,000 depending on square footage, systems replacement, and finish level.
How we do it
We start with a structural and systems assessment, pull permits, sequence remediation before framing and finishes, and manage every subcontractor through final inspection.
Home Renovators
Experienced home renovators working San Bernardino’s older neighborhoods know that opening a wall on a 1950s tract home often reveals more than expected. We plan for the work the house needs, not just the work you can see.
Signs you need it
Your renovation involves multiple rooms or whole-home systems like electrical, plumbing, or HVAC replacement that require coordinated sequencing.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Whole-home renovations that touch structural, systems, and finish work in San Bernardino usually run between $45,000 and $130,000.
How we do it
We bring one crew, one schedule, and one warranty to the entire job, coordinating trades so demolition, rough-in, and finish work move without gaps.
Home Improvement Contractors
Unlike home improvement contractors who focus on single trades, we carry the entire exterior-to-interior scope, which matters on San Bernardino homes where exterior weatherproofing and interior renovation often need to happen in the same project window.
Signs you need it
Your project spans structural, exterior, and interior work, or you’re tired of coordinating separate electricians, plumbers, framers, and finishers on your own.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Home improvement scopes that include structural or systems work in San Bernardino typically run from $45,000 to $130,000 depending on the house’s condition.
How we do it
We handle the full sequence under a single contract, from foundation bolting and re-piping to cabinetry, countertops, and final paint.
What Home Renovation Costs in San Bernardino
| Item | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
How long does a home renovation take in San Bernardino?
Plan on 3 to 8 months for a whole-home renovation in San Bernardino. Mid-century homes with seismic retrofitting, panel upgrades, and re-piping add time before finish work starts. Permits through the city also affect the schedule. Call (855) 901-7266 to get a realistic timeline for your specific house.
Will the price change once work starts?
No, not unless you change the scope. We write line-item estimates after a full walkthrough, and we price for the remediation and structural upgrades San Bernardino’s older homes typically need. Written fixed pricing means the number you approve is the number you pay.
Brands We Service in San Bernardino
We work with the material brands that perform in San Bernardino’s climate and housing stock, including Tamko and Boral roofing, PGT impact-rated windows, and CGI window systems. See our brands for the full portfolio and typical lead times to the Inland Empire.
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| Service | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $35,000 – $90,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
Prices in San Bernardino push higher when homes need seismic retrofitting, panel upgrades from 60-amp to 200-amp service, or asbestos and lead paint remediation before finish work can begin. We provide written line-item quotes with fixed pricing and no change orders unless you add scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Bernardino
We work across San Bernardino’s older residential pockets, from the 92401 ZIP near downtown to the 92404 neighborhoods further north and east. Our crews are familiar with the construction patterns in each area.
- North Park
- Westside
- Arrowhead
- Del Rosa
- Northeast San Bernardino
We respond to estimate requests across San Bernardino within one business day, and we schedule walkthroughs around your availability, not ours.
Service Area – Cities Near San Bernardino
From San Bernardino we also serve Muscoy, CA, Highland, CA, Loma Linda, CA, and Rialto, CA. If you’re in a neighboring community and planning a full-home renovation or addition, call (855) 901-7266 and we’ll schedule a walkthrough.
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 Remodeling Company in San Bernardino
We can usually begin walkthroughs and estimating within a week of your call. Actual construction start depends on permit review times with the City of San Bernardino, which vary by scope and season. Call (855) 901-7266 to get a realistic start window for your project.
Yes. We pull all required permits for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work, and we schedule every inspection through final sign-off. San Bernardino’s older homes often trigger additional plan review for seismic retrofitting or panel upgrades, and we manage that process end to end.
Yes. A large share of the homes we renovate in San Bernardino were built before 1978, so asbestos and lead paint are common. We scope for both during the initial walkthrough, use certified remediation when required, and build those costs into the estimate so they don’t surface as surprises later.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local construction 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
"Quality construction and a professional operation. Communication was strongest at the site meetings, and slower by email in between."
— Steven Wong"Framing crew was meticulous and the walls are straight everywhere. Drywall goes on a lot better when the framing is right."
— Diego Hernandez"Ground up build. Permits, foundation, framing, all of it, and he ran the schedule tightly enough that the subs were never tripping over each other. Finished within a month of a fourteen month estimate."
— Bethany Novak