ADU Company in San Bernardino, CA
Kitchen remodeling in San Bernardino means working with homes built mostly between the 1940s and 1970s, where original layouts feel cramped by modern standards and summers regularly push past 100°F. We’re Casita ADU Builders, and while our name says ADU, our in-house kitchen remodeling team handles the full interior finish on every accessory dwelling unit we build, plus standalone kitchen remodels for San Bernardino homeowners who want better flow, real ventilation, and cabinets that survive the dry heat without warping. Call us at (877) 658-7475 to talk through your kitchen.
Why San Bernardino Homes Are Different
San Bernardino’s housing stock is dominated by single-story stucco homes on lots that are wider and deeper than what you’ll find in newer Inland Empire subdivisions. That’s good news for remodeling and ADU work: setbacks leave room to move, and the detached garages common in the 92418, 92423, 92424, and 92427 ZIP codes give us options that attached-garage homes simply don’t have. Many of those garages were built without permits decades ago, and a significant share of our San Bernardino work involves assessing whether an existing structure can be brought to code or should come down and be replaced with something legal and properly insulated.
The climate shapes every decision we make here. Summer temperatures exceeding 100°F aren’t occasional, they’re the norm from June through September, and Santa Ana winds add a layer of stress on exteriors in the fall. We specify ventilation that actually moves hot kitchen air out, insulation that keeps cooling costs reasonable, and finish materials that won’t fade or crack under relentless sun. Water scarcity matters too: drought-tolerant landscaping around a new ADU or remodeled kitchen exterior isn’t a style choice, it’s what the city’s water realities demand.
Alley access is another San Bernardino pattern we work with constantly. Homes with rear-facing detached garages off an alley can often convert that structure into a junior ADU or replace it with a new detached unit without giving up usable yard space. That’s a specific advantage of the city’s older lot geometry, and it’s one reason San Bernardino’s ADU market is active in a way newer suburbs can’t replicate.
Our Main San Bernardino Services
San Bernardino homeowners call us most often about two things: adding a legal ADU to a lot that already has an aging backyard structure, and remodeling a bathroom inside that ADU or the main house. Both jobs share the same local conditions: mid-century construction, hot summers, and permit histories that don’t always match what’s actually standing.
ADU Builders in San Bernardino
San Bernardino’s ADU market is built on retrofits. The city now allows up to two ADUs on single-family lots, one attached and one detached, and many homeowners are using that allowance to replace garages and casitas that were built without permits decades ago. We assess the existing foundation, check utility runs from the alley or street, and match the right prefab or modular product to the lot’s actual constraints. Working across Abodu, Cover, Dvele, and our other manufacturer partners means the recommendation fits your property, not a single brand’s catalog. For the full picture on how we approach these projects, see our ADU Builders in San Bernardino page.
Bathroom Remodeling in San Bernardino
Bathrooms in San Bernardino’s older homes tend to be small, poorly ventilated, and built with plumbing runs that haven’t been touched since Nixon was in office. When we remodel a bathroom here, we’re usually replacing cast iron drain lines, adding exhaust fans that can handle 100°F summers, and reconfiguring layouts that were never designed for modern fixtures. This same team finishes every bathroom inside the ADUs we build, which means one crew, one contract, and no coordination gap between framing and finish plumbing. Details live on our Bathroom Remodeling in San Bernardino page.
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
A kitchen remodel in San Bernardino usually starts with a house from the 1940s through the 1970s: a closed-off galley layout, original wiring that can’t support modern appliances, and cabinets that have spent decades swelling and shrinking through extreme temperature swings. Our in-house kitchen team handles the full remodel, from demo through final trim, and we also use this same crew to finish the kitchens inside every ADU we build, prefab or site-built. If you’re researching the range of what’s possible, our Kitchen Remodeling hub walks through the service in broader detail.
Full Kitchen Gut and Rebuild
Signs you need it
Your kitchen’s footprint hasn’t changed in 50 years, the cabinets are pulling away from the walls, and the wiring can’t support a microwave and a toaster at the same time.
What it costs in San Bernardino
A full kitchen gut and rebuild in San Bernardino typically runs $35,000 to $65,000 depending on cabinet grade, appliance selection, and whether we’re moving plumbing or electrical locations.
How we do it
We demo to the studs, update framing and rough electrical and plumbing to current code, then rebuild with new insulation, drywall, flooring, cabinets, counters, and finish trim, pulling permits and passing inspection before you move back in.
Cabinet Replacement and Countertop Upgrade
Signs you need it
Your cabinets are structurally sound but the doors sag, the finishes are worn through, and the countertops are laminate that’s peeling at the seams or tile with grout that won’t stay clean.
What it costs in San Bernardino
Cabinet replacement with new countertops in San Bernardino generally lands between $15,000 and $30,000, with the spread driven by whether you’re doing stock cabinets or semi-custom and quartz versus stone.
How we do it
We remove the old cabinets and counters without disturbing plumbing where possible, install the new boxes and faces, template and install the new countertop surface, and reconnect sinks and appliances to finished position.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in San Bernardino
| Item | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen gut and rebuild | $35,000 – $65,000 |
| Cabinet replacement and countertop upgrade | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| Kitchen refresh (paint, hardware, backsplash, lighting) | $8,000 – $18,000 |
Costs in San Bernardino run higher when we’re opening walls on a house where the original electrical was never updated, when we’re re-routing plumbing through a slab foundation, or when asbestos testing comes back positive on older flooring or drywall compound. We quote a fixed price before we start, so the number you approve is the number you pay unless you change the scope.
How long does a kitchen remodel take in San Bernardino?
A full kitchen remodel in San Bernardino typically takes 6 to 10 weeks from demo to final inspection. Cabinet replacement and countertop work usually runs 2 to 4 weeks. Call (877) 658-7475 to get a timeline for your specific kitchen.
Will I need a permit for my kitchen remodel in San Bernardino?
Most kitchen remodels in San Bernardino require a permit, especially anything touching electrical, plumbing, or structural walls. We pull all permits ourselves and schedule the inspections. Call (877) 658-7475 for a free estimate on your project.
Brands We Service in San Bernardino
We work across leading prefab and modular ADU manufacturers including Abodu, Cover, and Dvele, and we use James Hardie fiber-cement siding on exterior applications throughout San Bernardino. That brand-agnostic access means your ADU match is based on your lot, budget, and timeline rather than a single product line. See the full breakdown on our brands page.
Pricing for ADU Company in San Bernardino, CA
| Service | Typical range in San Bernardino |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen gut and rebuild | $35,000 – $65,000 |
| Cabinet replacement and countertop upgrade | $15,000 – $30,000 |
| Kitchen refresh (paint, hardware, backsplash, lighting) | $8,000 – $18,000 |
What pushes prices up in San Bernardino specifically? Older electrical panels that need upgrading before we can pull a permit, cast iron drain lines under a slab that have to be replaced, and summer heat that compresses our exterior work windows and sometimes extends schedules. Our fixed-price quotes absorb the estimating work up front: you get a written line-item number before we start, and that number holds unless you add to the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in San Bernardino
We work throughout San Bernardino, including the mid-century neighborhoods where detached garages and alley access are common and the ADU retrofit pattern is strongest.
- Arrowhead
- Del Rosa
- North Park
- Verdemont
- Carousel District
We typically schedule the first site visit within a few business days of your call, depending on our current build queue across the San Bernardino area.
Service Area – Cities Near San Bernardino
Most of our San Bernardino work comes from within the city itself, but we also take on select projects in nearby communities when the lot conditions and build type are a good match. We serve homeowners in Muscoy, CA, Highland, CA, Loma Linda, CA, and Rialto, CA. Each area has its own permit and zoning realities, and we’ll walk you through the specifics for your address.
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
We typically schedule a site visit within a few business days of your first call. The visit includes a look at your lot, any existing structures, and access routes from the street or alley. Call (877) 658-7475 to get on the schedule.
Yes. San Bernardino now allows up to two ADUs on single-family lots per the city’s updated ordinance, but both require permits, inspections, and compliance with state ADU laws. Kitchen remodels touching electrical, plumbing, or structure also need permits. We handle all permit applications and inspections for the projects we build.
We cover 92418, 92423, 92424, and 92427, plus surrounding cities like Muscoy, Highland, Loma Linda, and Rialto on a case-by-case basis. If you’re just outside those areas, call us and we’ll confirm whether we can take on your project.
Call (877) 658-7475 today to schedule your free estimate for kitchen remodeling, ADU construction, or bathroom work in San Bernardino. We’ll walk the property, answer your questions, and give you a written quote you can actually plan around.
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
"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."
— Arjun Singh"Detached unit in the back yard. Utilities trenched, separate meter, and it passed final on the first inspection."
— Robert Gallagher"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."
— Aisha Prince