ADU Company in Redlands, CA
Kitchen remodeling in Redlands usually means working inside a home built between 1900 and 1970, often with plaster walls, knob-and-tube remnants, and floor joists that have settled over decades in the dry Inland Empire heat. We’re Home Base ADU Builders, and we’ve served Redlands since 2016. We handle the full kitchen job, from demo to final paint, and we also build ADUs and remodel bathrooms under the same contractor relationship. Call (866) 403-9834 for a free estimate on any of the three.
Why Redlands Homes Are Different
Redlands is one of the few Inland Empire cities with a large stock of older, tree-lined neighborhoods of single-family homes on generous lots – many dating to the citrus-boom era. That makes it a rare ADU market where detached backyard cottages from converted garages or new builds are both feasible and in high demand, especially near downtown and the University of Redlands. For kitchen work, it means we see a lot of early-1900s Craftsman and Spanish Colonial bungalows with small, compartmentalized kitchens, alongside 1950s to 1970s tract homes in the east and north parts of the city where kitchens are larger but dated.
The climate shapes material choices. Redlands summers routinely push above 100°F, so ventilation, insulation, and heat-tolerant finishes matter. Santa Ana winds in fall put extra stress on range hoods and exterior venting. Winter frosts are mild but real. And because this is citrus-growing country, lots of older properties still have remnant irrigation lines and old citrus trees. We’ve uncovered abandoned water lines under kitchen additions more than once, and protected heritage trees sometimes limit where a new ADU or kitchen bump-out can go.
For homeowners, this means the right contractor needs to think about old foundations, undocumented slab work, and city permit history. We do.
Our Main Redlands Services
Redlands homeowners call us most often about two projects: building an accessory dwelling unit on a deep backyard lot, and updating a bathroom in an older home. Here’s how each one works here.
ADU Builders in Redlands
Redlands zoning and lot sizes in the 92373 and 92374 ZIP codes make detached ADUs unusually practical. Many homes still have detached garages from the 1920s through the 1960s that can be converted, though older garages often need foundation and electrical upgrades before any framing starts. We match you to the right build path – prefab or custom, budget-conscious or premium – rather than pushing a single manufacturer. ADU Builders in Redlands get the full picture of what’s possible on your specific lot.
Bathroom Remodeling in Redlands
Bathrooms in Redlands homes from the citrus-boom era were built small. A 5-foot by 8-foot hall bath with a single vanity and no ventilation fan is common. We open up walls where possible, add proper exhaust, and deal honestly with what’s behind the surface – often galvanized pipes and original cast-iron drains that need replacing. Bathroom Remodeling in Redlands covers the full scope, from basic refresh to reconfiguring space in a 1950s tract home.
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 Redlands
Kitchen remodeling in Redlands means working with houses that were built for a different era – no open floor plans, not enough counter space, and wiring that predates modern appliance loads. Our team has remodeled kitchens in Craftsman bungalows near downtown, Spanish Colonials south of the university, and tract homes in the north and east parts of the city. The specific challenge here is the heat: a Redlands kitchen needs real ventilation, a properly sized range hood, and insulation in exterior walls that were often built without any. For a closer look at what we do across the wider area, see Kitchen Remodeling.
Full Kitchen Gut and Rebuild
Signs you need it
Your kitchen has failed cabinets, cracked or sagging floors, or a layout that has not been touched since the 1960s.
What it costs in Redlands
A full kitchen gut and rebuild in Redlands typically runs between $45,000 and $75,000 depending on structural work and finish level.
How we do it
We demo to the studs, rerun plumbing and electrical to current code, reframe where needed, insulate exterior walls, then install flooring, cabinets, counters, and appliances in sequence.
Cabinet Refacing and Countertop Replacement
Signs you need it
The cabinet boxes are solid but the doors are worn, and the countertops are chipped, stained, or outdated laminate from the 1980s.
What it costs in Redlands
Cabinet refacing and new countertops in Redlands typically fall between $12,000 and $28,000 depending on square footage and material.
How we do it
We keep the cabinet frames, replace doors and drawer fronts, install new hardware, and template and set new countertops, usually quartz or solid surface for heat resistance.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Redlands
| Item | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen gut and rebuild | $45,000 – $75,000 |
| Cabinet refacing and countertop replacement | $12,000 – $28,000 |
| Kitchen island addition with electrical | $6,000 – $15,000 |
Prices in Redlands push higher when we find knob-and-tube wiring, failed drain lines, or structural problems in older homes. Extra cost also comes from working around protected heritage trees when bumping out an exterior wall. We write line-item quotes so you see exactly where the money goes.
How long does a full kitchen remodel take in Redlands?
A full kitchen gut and rebuild in Redlands typically takes 8 to 12 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Older homes with electrical surprises or permitting delays can add two to three weeks. Call (866) 403-9834 for a timeline specific to your house.
Do you pull the permits for kitchen work in Redlands?
Yes. We pull all required city of Redlands permits for plumbing, electrical, and structural changes, and we schedule inspections. Work on older homes often triggers code upgrades, and we handle that before it becomes your problem.
Brands We Service in Redlands
We work hands-on with Mighty Buildings, Boxabl, and Plant Prefab for Redlands ADU projects, and we handle Tuff Shed conversions as an entry-level path. Parts availability on these brands is good in Southern California, which keeps turnaround tight. See our brands for the full comparison.
Pricing for ADU Company in Redlands, CA
| Service | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen gut and rebuild | $45,000 – $75,000 |
| Cabinet refacing and countertop replacement | $12,000 – $28,000 |
| Kitchen island addition with electrical | $6,000 – $15,000 |
| Bathroom remodel, mid-range | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Bathroom remodel, upscale | $35,000 – $65,000 |
| Bathroom remodel, small or half bath | $10,000 – $18,000 |
| ADU garage conversion | $120,000 – $180,000 |
| Detached ADU, new build | $200,000 – $350,000 |
| Prefab ADU | $150,000 – $300,000 |
| Tuff Shed conversion | $80,000 – $150,000 |
What pushes price up in Redlands is the age of the house: federal Pacific or knob-and-tube electrical, cast-iron drains, and foundation work on old detached garages all add real cost. We quote fixed prices before work starts, with no change orders unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redlands
We work across all of Redlands, from the historic districts near downtown to the newer subdivisions in the north and the tract neighborhoods east of the university. Most of our Redlands clients are within a short drive of our base.
- South Redlands and the University of Redlands area
- Downtown Redlands historic district
- North Redlands, including the 92374 ZIP
- East Redlands and the 92375 ZIP
- Redlands Heights and Sunset Drive area
We typically schedule estimates in Redlands within a few business days, depending on the season.
Service Area – Cities Near Redlands
Home Base ADU Builders also serves homeowners in neighboring communities. If you’re in Mentone, CA, Loma Linda, CA, Highland, CA, or Colton, CA, we cover those areas for ADU construction, kitchen remodeling, and bathroom remodeling.
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 ADU Company in Redlands
We typically schedule estimates in Redlands within a few business days, and we can often work around evening or weekend times when needed. Call (866) 403-9834 and we’ll find a slot that fits your week.
Yes. Some Redlands neighborhoods, especially near downtown and the historic districts, have design review or HOA restrictions that affect ADU placement and exterior finishes. We prepare drawings and documentation to match what the city and any association requires.
Yes, and it’s often more efficient. We can phase the work so the ADU is built while the kitchen is being remodeled, or we can run them sequentially if you want to live in the house during construction. One contractor, one schedule, one line of communication.
If you’re ready to talk through your Redlands project – kitchen, bathroom, or ADU – call Home Base ADU Builders at (866) 403-9834 for a free, no-pressure estimate. We’ll walk your lot or home with you, listen to what you’re trying to solve, and give you a straight answer about cost and timeline.
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 Redlands Customers Say
"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."
— Robert Hayes"Detached unit in the back yard. Utilities trenched, separate meter, and it passed final on the first inspection."
— Colleen Pruitt"Knew the local setback and parking rules cold, which saved us from designing something that would never have been approved."
— Priya Mehta