Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
FenceFree written scope consultation - allowances, timeline, and change-order rules on paper before a single trade is scheduled
Remodeling Company in Redlands, CA
Home renovation in Redlands means working with houses that were built anywhere from the 1910s to the 2000s, often within sight of the Crafton Hills. We handle full-scope projects under one contract, from kitchen and bath remodels to roofing, windows, fencing, hardscaping, and ADU additions. If you’re weighing a renovation on a pre-war bungalow near downtown or a hillside property in the wildland-urban interface, call (855) 473-6535 for a free estimate from a team that has served Redlands since 2018.
Why Redlands Homes Are Different
Redlands is not a flat, uniform Inland Empire suburb. The city grew around citrus and the railroad, so its core is dense with early-1900s to 1950s single-family homes, many of which still carry original knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized plumbing, and detached garages that were never built for modern use. We work in these houses regularly, and the job almost always includes structural upgrades, room additions, or bringing the home up to current seismic and energy code before any cosmetic work starts.
East of downtown, toward the Crafton Hills and the San Bernardino National Forest foothills, the picture changes again. Homes in 92373 and parts of 92374 sit against open chaparral, and the hot inland summers plus dry Santa Ana winds make wildfire-defense construction a real part of the conversation. On hillside properties we routinely specify ember-resistant vents, Class A roofing assemblies, and noncombustible deck materials that flat interior subdivisions never have to think about. Winter rains are less frequent but when they arrive they expose older roofs and drainage problems fast. None of this is theoretical; it’s written into the condition of the housing stock and the terrain.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Redlands Services
Most Redlands homeowners reach us through two doors: they need a general contractor to coordinate a whole scope of work, or they’re starting a home remodel and want one accountable team from design decisions through final inspection. Here’s what each looks like on the ground.
General Contractor in Redlands
As a licensed general contractor, we carry projects that span multiple trades without handing you a stack of subcontractor phone numbers. On an older Redlands home, that might mean structural repair, a kitchen and bath remodel, window replacement, and new fencing, all under one project agreement and one schedule. Material selection runs through our roster of more than 50 brands, including James Hardie siding and KraftMaid cabinetry. Learn more about General Contractor in Redlands.
Home Remodeling in Redlands
Home remodeling in Redlands tends to fall into two buckets: preserving the character of a historic-era house while upgrading its systems, or reconfiguring 1980s-2000s tract homes for how families actually live now. We manage kitchens, baths, additions, and exterior updates as one coordinated project, with hardscaping from Belgard or Techo-Bloc where the outdoor space needs to match the interior. Details on Home Remodeling in Redlands.
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 Redlands
Home renovation in Redlands is rarely a simple swap of finishes. The older housing stock near downtown and along streets like Cajon and Citrus often hides outdated wiring, original plumbing, and structural framing that hasn’t been touched since the house was built. At the same time, the dry Santa Ana conditions and hillside exposure on the east side push material choices toward fire-resistant assemblies and durable exterior products. A renovation here has to respect the era of the house while meeting code and surviving the climate. That’s the work we do as a Home Renovation contractor: full scope, one team, and a plan that accounts for what’s behind the walls before we touch what’s in front of them.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
You’re planning a project that touches more than one trade – structural, plumbing, electrical, and finish work – and you don’t want to coordinate four different crews.
What it costs in Redlands
Full home renovation in Redlands typically falls between $14,000 and $45,000 for a kitchen, $9,000 to $28,000 for a bathroom, and $45,000 to $130,000 for an addition.
How we do it
We start with a walkthrough of the existing conditions, identify what the house needs structurally and mechanically, then sequence the work so demo, rough-in, and finishes happen in one controlled schedule.
Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
You’ve bought an older Redlands home with knob-and-tube wiring or failing plumbing, or you’re adding square footage and need the new work tied into the old cleanly.
What it costs in Redlands
ADU construction in Redlands runs $90,000 to $220,000, while a garage conversion is $30,000 to $80,000 depending on foundation and utility work.
How we do it
We handle the structural upgrades first, bring the systems to current code, and then layer in the design and finishes you’ve selected from our brand roster.
What Home Renovation Costs in Redlands
| Item | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
How much does a home renovation cost in Redlands?
Most full renovations in Redlands land between $14,000 and $45,000 for a kitchen or $9,000 to $28,000 for a bathroom, with additions running higher. The final number depends on the age of the house, structural repairs, and your material selections. Call (855) 473-6535 for an exact quote – estimates are free.
Will the price change once work starts?
No, not on our projects. We write fixed line-item quotes so the number you approve is the number you pay. The only exception is when we open a wall and find conditions no one could have seen, and we document and price those before proceeding.
Brands We Service in Redlands
We install and service products from James Hardie, KraftMaid, Wellborn, and Tuff Shed, among the 50+ brands we’ve curated for Redlands projects. Common parts for these lines are stocked with our local suppliers, so lead times stay predictable even on older-house retrofits. See our brands for the full roster.
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| Service | Typical range in Redlands |
|---|---|
| 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 Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
In Redlands, price moves most on two things: the age of the house and the terrain. A 1920s Craftsman that needs wiring, plumbing, and structural upgrade before any finish work will run higher than a 1990s tract home, and hillside lots with WUI requirements add ember-resistant and defensible-space detailing that flat subdivisions don’t carry. Every quote we write is fixed and line-itemed, so you’ll never see a change order for something we should have caught in the walkthrough.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redlands
We cover all of Redlands, from the historic core near Smiley Heights and downtown to the Craftsman and Spanish-era streets near the University of Redlands, plus the newer hillside tracts along Sunset Drive and the east side below the Crafton Hills. Our crews are moving through the city every week, and we schedule estimates within a few days of your call.
- Smiley Heights
- South Redlands
- University Grove
- Crafton Hills
- Sunset Hills
Service Area – Cities Near Redlands
Polaris Contractors serves Redlands and the surrounding foothill communities, including Mentone, CA, Loma Linda, CA, Highland, CA, and Colton, CA. If your project sits in one of these nearby cities, the same full-scope contract and brand access apply.
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 Remodeling Company in Redlands
We typically schedule an estimate within a few days and can begin work within two to four weeks, depending on the project’s size and the availability of materials from our brand partners. Larger renovations with structural components may have a longer lead time. Call (855) 473-6535 to get your start date.
Most structural, electrical, plumbing, and addition work in Redlands requires a city permit, and hillside properties may also trigger WUI review. We pull permits for every project we run and schedule inspections through to sign-off, so you don’t have to track the paperwork yourself.
Yes. As a general contractor, we run the entire scope under one project agreement, from demolition and structural work to finishes and exterior details like fencing and hardscaping. You deal with one team, one schedule, and one point of accountability.
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 Redlands Customers Say
"Framing crew was meticulous and the walls are straight everywhere. Drywall goes on a lot better when the framing is right."
— Cedric Dawson"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."
— Lucia Ramirez"The foundation survey came back dead on. Everything downstream of that being square is the reason the rest of the build went smoothly."
— Rana Saleh