Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Redlands
Most Redlands homeowners call us because they’re standing in a 1920s kitchen with original wiring, or looking at a hillside lot off Sunset Drive and wondering whether an addition will even pass inspection here. The short answer: yes, it usually can, and a full-scope remodel in Redlands typically runs from $14,000 for a modest kitchen up to $130,000 for a substantial home addition. We know this city’s permit layers, its historic review process, and the wildland-urban interface rules that apply east of downtown. Call (855) 473-6535 for a free estimate from a team that has already worked through Redlands’ specific headaches.
Our crew knows the difference between a bungalow on Cajon Street and a 1990s tract house near Redlands Country Club. That’s not trivia. It changes the scope, the schedule, and the quote.
Why Polaris Contractors Is Redlands’s Preferred General Contractor Team
Redlands homeowners tend to research before they commit. They ask about the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission, about defensible-space requirements, about whether we’ve pulled permits on the east side. We have. Rick Sondermann built Polaris Contractors around the idea that one accountable team should own the whole job, from structural work to finish trim, so you’re not coordinating three separate crews on a tight South Redlands lot.
Our clients in the 92373, 92374, and 92375 ZIP codes keep coming back because we quote honestly and show up when we say we will. A full-scope General Contractor team means the roofing, the windows, the cabinetry, and the hardscaping all run through one project agreement. No finger-pointing between subs. No “that’s not my trade” phone calls.
Rick has worked with dozens of Redlands families on everything from Historic Resource Commission sign-offs to WUI-compliant hillside additions. That local experience saves weeks of schedule and real money.
Styles & brands we work with
Remodeling Contractor in Redlands
Hiring a remodeling contractor in Redlands means hiring someone who understands that a 1915 Craftsman on a 6,000-square-foot lot demands a different approach than a 2005 custom home in the hills. The older the house, the more likely you’re dealing with knob-and-tube wiring, cast-iron drain lines, and foundation settling that the original builders never anticipated. A kitchen remodel here often starts with a rough-in upgrade before the first cabinet goes in.
Redlands kitchen remodels generally run $14,000 to $45,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop choice, and how much structural work the existing framing needs. Bathroom remodels sit between $9,000 and $28,000. Every estimate from us includes written line items, so you’ll see exactly where the money goes.
Historic-Era Kitchen and Bath Work
We’ve reworked dozens of pre-war kitchens and baths near downtown Redlands. Schluter waterproofing systems under tile, Grohe fixtures where the plumbing allows, and KraftMaid or custom cabinetry sized for rooms that were never designed around modern appliances. The finish looks period-appropriate without hiding problems behind new drywall.
Whole-Home Updates and Additions
Some Redlands homes need more than one room touched. A whole-home remodel can include roofing, window replacement, kitchen, both baths, and a new rear deck with Belgard pavers. We manage it as one job with one schedule, which matters when you’re living in the house during construction.
Licensed General Contractor in Redlands
A licensed general contractor in Redlands handles the parts of the job you don’t see, and those are the parts that fail inspections when they’re done wrong. That includes structural headers over new window openings, shear wall upgrades behind new siding, and proper flashing at roof-to-wall transitions. We’re insured and bonded, and every project we run in Redlands gets pulled permits and passed inspections.
Room additions in the 92373 ZIP code and east-side hillside properties typically cost $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage, site access, and whether the property sits in a WUI zone. Driveway and hardscape work ranges from $250 for sealing up to $18,000 for a full paver driveway. On hillside lots, we stage materials carefully and schedule concrete pours around access limitations.
Permit-Ready Planning
We handle the drawings, the structural calcs, and the permit submittals. If the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission needs a design review for your downtown property, we prepare the package and sit through the meeting with you. If the fire marshal needs an ember-resistant vent spec on an east-side addition, we spec it the first time.
Single-Source Accountability
Polaris runs the full scope under one contract: roofing from GAF, windows and doors, kitchen and bath finishes, fencing, and hardscaping. That’s the difference between a patchwork of subs and a coordinated crew that answers to one person, Rick Sondermann.
Trusted Brands We Service in Redlands
We don’t push one brand on every client. We guide you to the material that fits your house, your budget, and Redlands’ climate. For kitchens and baths, we stock and install Schluter waterproofing components, Sterling tub and shower bases, and Grohe fixtures. For roofing, GAF systems are a frequent recommendation here because they hold up to hot inland summers and the occasional blown-in Santa Ana debris. We can source any of these locally for Redlands jobs, which keeps replacement parts and warranty claims moving without long delays.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Redlands Homes
- Historic district permit surprises. A homeowner gets a bid from an out-of-town contractor who doesn’t know that downtown Redlands properties can trigger Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission design review. The job stalls for months, and the owner is stuck paying carrying costs on a project that never started.
- WUI inspection failures on east-side homes. Additions north of Sunset Drive and up toward the Crafton Hills often need ember-resistant vents, tempered glass, and defensible-space setbacks. A contractor who doesn’t plan for those gets a red tag and a rework bill.
- Tight-lot staging chaos. Downtown Redlands lots are narrow. Blocking a neighbor’s driveway or parking a dumpster on the shared access lane gets the city called and the job shut down. We stage in phases and communicate before equipment arrives.
- Old wiring and plumbing hiding behind new finishes. We see knob-and-tube in dozens of pre-1950 homes along Cajon Street, Olive Avenue, and near the University of Redlands. You can’t legally leave that energized behind new drywall. Our quotes include the rough-in work so you’re not hit mid-project.
Pricing for General Contractor in Redlands, CA
Redlands pricing skews slightly higher than flatland Inland Empire cities because projects here involve more permit review, more structural surprises, and more hillside access logistics. Here are the numbers we quote most often:
| Project Type | Typical Redlands Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
What moves the number: cabinet grade, whether we’re moving plumbing or keeping it in place, countertop material, and whether your property is in a WUI zone or historic overlay. Site access matters too, especially on east-side hillside lots. Call (855) 473-6535 and we’ll give you a free, written estimate with real line items, not a ballpark number on a napkin.
On a narrow lot off Cajon Street near downtown, we renovated a 1920s bungalow kitchen with KraftMaid cabinetry and Cambria countertops. The original knob-and-tube wiring and out-of-date plumbing required a full rough-in upgrade before inspection sign-off. We staged materials in the driveway and coordinated daily with the adjacent homeowner to keep the shared wall and parking impact minimal. The punch list was cleared in two days.
We Also Serve Cities Near Redlands
Polaris Contractors works throughout the Redlands area, including Mentone, Loma Linda, Highland, and Colton. If you’re in the foothills or the flatlands around Redlands, the same crew covers your project. One number gets you a free estimate: (855) 473-6535.
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 General Contractor in Redlands
We stage materials in phases and keep the work area contained to your property. On narrow downtown lots, that means scheduling deliveries one trade at a time, using a single dumpster placed on your driveway or the street with the proper city permit, and coordinating parking with neighbors before heavy equipment shows up. We’ve done enough Cajon Street and Olive Avenue jobs to know which side streets can handle a material truck and which can’t. Call (855) 473-6535 and we’ll walk your specific lot during the estimate.
Most remodels in Redlands’s historic core require city building permits, and properties within the historic overlay often need a Certificate of Appropriateness or design review from the Historic and Scenic Preservation Commission before work begins. That review covers exterior changes, window replacement, rooflines, and sometimes paint colors. We prepare the submittal package, handle the revisions, and schedule inspections so the review doesn’t stall your timeline.
Wildland-urban interface requirements in Redlands’s east-side hillside areas, particularly near the Crafton Hills and national forest boundary, mandate ember-resistant vents, tempered or multi-pane glazing on certain exposures, ignition-resistant siding, and defensible-space setbacks around the structure. We spec those details into the drawings from day one so you don’t fail a fire marshal inspection and rework the exterior.
A written scope should list every trade, every material with brand and model where applicable, the demolition plan, staging and parking arrangements, the permit package, the inspection schedule, and a payment schedule tied to milestones. Ours also notes which items are allowances versus fixed line items, so there are no vague “TBD” surprises. You deserve a contract you can read before you sign it.
We notify adjacent property owners before demolition starts, before any shared-wall or party-wall work, before dumpster placement, and before days with heavy truck activity. On shared-wall homes near downtown, we also coordinate work-hour scheduling with the neighbors so noisy trades like tile cutting or framing don’t run early morning or late evening. A quick conversation before the saws start prevents most of Redlands’ complaint-based work stoppages. Call (855) 473-6535 to schedule your free estimate and we’ll talk through your street’s specific realities.
Written by Rick Sondermann, Owner at Polaris Contractors, serving Redlands and the Inland Empire since 2009.