ADU Company in Upland, CA
Kitchen remodeling in Upland typically runs $18,000 to $38,000 for a full mid-range renovation, with smaller refresh projects starting around $9,500. Our work here concentrates on the mid-century and 1970s ranch homes that dominate the 91786 core, where original kitchens were built for a different era and now need reconfiguration, not just surface updates. Call (855) 341-3461 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Upland Homes Are Different
Upland sits at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains on the north edge of the Inland Empire, and that position shapes every remodel we take on. The pre-1980s single-story ranch homes across 91786 were framed and wired for 60-amp or 100-amp panels, and many still carry original galvanized plumbing. When we open a wall in these houses, we plan for what’s behind it.
The foothill streets north of Foothill Boulevard add another layer. Homes in 91784 sit against hillside terrain with fire-severity zone requirements, so exterior work, venting, and roofing choices get reviewed more closely than in flat-land neighbors like Montclair. Santa Ana winds in fall put real stress on anything exposed, and the hot, dry summers mean ventilation and cooling placement matter for a kitchen that won’t overheat by 4 p.m.
Then there’s the citrus heritage. Mature orange and lemon trees still anchor backyards across 91786, and owners tend to protect them. Setbacks, shade patterns, and even root zones from heritage trees influence where an addition or exterior access point can go. We’ve learned to design around those trees instead of fighting them.
Our Main Upland Services
These are the two projects Upland homeowners call us about most often, and each has its own dedicated page with project detail, local pricing, and photos.
ADU Builders in Upland
Detached ADUs are unusually workable in Upland because the pre-1980s housing stock sits on generous R-1 lots with rear alley or side-yard access already in place. The real questions are siting and fire-resistant construction, especially near the foothill severity zones. We work with seven prefab manufacturers and site-built construction, so the recommendation follows the lot, the budget, and the timeline, not the other way around. Full detail on the ADU Builders in Upland page.
Bathroom Remodeling in Upland
Bathrooms in Upland’s ranch stock are often tight, originally 5-by-8 footprints with a single vanity and tub-shower combo. Homeowners here usually want a larger shower, better storage, and finishes that handle hard water from local supply. Remodels run the range from direct replacements to reconfigurations that steal space from an adjacent closet or hallway. Full project scope and pricing on the Bathroom Remodeling in Upland 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 Upland
Kitchen remodeling in Upland is the service we handle most, and the local housing stock gives it a specific character. The original kitchens in 91786’s ranch homes were built for one cook, minimal appliances, and no island. Today’s owners want open sight lines to the family room, a vented range, and a layout that survives holiday cooking, and that means removing load-bearing walls, upgrading panels, and reworking plumbing stacks in slabs. We can also fold a Kitchen Remodeling project into a larger ADU or bath scope when the budget allows.
Cabinet Refacing
Signs you need it
The cabinet boxes are still square and solid, but the doors are delaminating, hinges sag, and the finish is the original 1970s dark oak.
What it costs in Upland
Cabinet refacing in Upland typically runs $7,000 to $16,000 depending on door style and hardware count.
How we do it
We strip the existing doors and drawer fronts, keep the boxes, and install new solid-wood or veneer fronts with soft-close hardware, plus new finishes on all visible faces.
Kitchen Island Addition
Signs you need it
The kitchen has a single counter run and no landing zone for prep, so every meal starts with clearing a path.
What it costs in Upland
Island additions in Upland usually land between $8,000 and $20,000, driven by the need to relocate plumbing or electrical through the slab.
How we do it
We verify joist and slab conditions, run new circuits and water lines where the island will sit, then build the cabinet run, countertop, and seating overhang as one unit.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Upland
| Item | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing | $7,000 – $16,000 |
| Kitchen island addition | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Full kitchen remodel | $18,000 – $38,000 |
How long does a full kitchen remodel take in Upland?
A full kitchen remodel in Upland takes 6 to 10 weeks, with older ranch homes sometimes adding a week for slab plumbing or panel upgrades that newer homes wouldn’t need. Call (855) 341-3461 for a schedule based on your specific home.
Will the price change once work starts?
It shouldn’t. We write fixed-price contracts with no change orders unless you request a scope change. That matters in Upland, where older homes often reveal surprises behind walls. Call (855) 341-3461 to get a line-item quote.
Brands We Service in Upland
Our team works with Abodu, Cover, Dvele, and Mighty Buildings, plus site-built construction. That brand-agnostic approach means the right ADU system for your Upland lot, budget, and timeline, not the one we happen to carry. See the full breakdown on our brands page.
Pricing for ADU Company in Upland, CA
| Service | Typical range in Upland |
|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel (full) | $18,000 – $34,000 |
| Bathroom remodel (small / guest bath) | $12,000 – $22,000 |
| Kitchen remodel (full) | $18,000 – $38,000 |
| Kitchen remodel (minor refresh) | $9,500 – $18,000 |
| ADU (prefab, detached) | $125,000 – $275,000 |
| ADU (site-built, detached) | $200,000 – $400,000+ |
| ADU (garage conversion) | $85,000 – $150,000 |
| Cabinet refacing | $7,000 – $16,000 |
| Kitchen island addition | $8,000 – $20,000 |
Prices in Upland get pushed upward by hillside fire-zone materials requirements, older slab conditions in 91786, and heritage citrus tree setbacks that can force a different site plan. Every estimate we write is a fixed, line-item number so you know the final figure before you sign.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Upland
We work across Upland’s residential neighborhoods, from the older ranch blocks near downtown to the custom homes climbing toward the foothills. Response time for an estimate visit in Upland is typically within a few business days, depending on our current project load.
- Downtown Upland / Historic core (91786)
- North Upland / foothill streets (91784)
- San Antonio Heights border (91784)
- Upland Colonies (91784)
- West Upland near Claremont edge (91786)
Service Area – Cities Near Upland
Beyond Upland proper, our crews regularly work the surrounding foothill and valley communities. That includes San Antonio Heights, CA, Claremont, CA, Montclair, CA, and Rancho Cucamonga, CA.
Serving Upland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 Upland
Yes. We specify fire-resistant roofing, ember-resistant vents, and appropriate siding on hillside-adjacent lots north of Foothill Boulevard. The Upland planning and fire review process is stricter in those zones, and we plan for the additional review time from the start. Call (855) 341-3461 to talk through your specific street.
Heritage orange, lemon, and mature shade trees in 91786 can trigger setback and lot-coverage limitations that a flat, empty lot wouldn’t face. We check the tree inventory early in site planning so the ADU lands where it’s legal and keeps the trees the owner wants. Call (855) 341-3461 for a site review.
Call for a free estimate. We’ll walk your lot, talk through which service makes sense first, and give you a fixed price in writing. No obligation, no sales pressure. (855) 341-3461
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 Upland Customers Say
"Knew the local setback and parking rules cold, which saved us from designing something that would never have been approved."
— Allen Tran"Every invoice was tied to a completed milestone, so I always knew what I was paying for."
— Tara Delaney"He was honest that our lot had a slope problem that would add real cost, before we signed anything."
— Jamal Jackson