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
Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Moreno Valley
Finding a General Contractor who actually understands Moreno Valley’s housing stock is harder than it should be. Most of the homes here were built in big tract waves from the 1980s through the 2000s, and they carry the fingerprints of that era: aluminum branch wiring, post-tension slabs on expansive clay, and framing that was never meant to be opened up and reconfigured. Our crews work those neighborhoods weekly, from Sunnymead Ranch to Rancho Belago to the older pockets off Alessandro Boulevard. Call (866) 623-7205 if you’re planning a remodel and want a straight read on what your home will actually need before the first wall comes down.

Key Takeaways
- A kitchen remodel in Moreno Valley typically runs $14,000 – $45,000, and a bathroom runs $9,000 – $28,000.
- 1980s – 90s tract homes here almost always hide legacy aluminum wiring, undersized headers, or slab movement once walls open.
- We write allowances and code-triggered upgrades into the contract before demo, not after.
- Square Deal handles the full scope, structural through finish, under one contract and one accountable company.
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Why Square Deal Contractors Is Moreno Valley’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Nolan Breckett built Square Deal Contractors on the idea that a homeowner should get one clear answer from one contractor, not three phone calls and a game of trade-level telephone. That matters more in Moreno Valley than almost anywhere else we work, because the homes here don’t fit a single profile. A 1985 tract house off Perris Boulevard needs different structural attention than a 2008 Rancho Belago build, and both are different from a 2015 infill lot in the 92553 zip.
Our reputation in Moreno Valley comes down to how we handle the moment a job surprises you. When our crew opens a wall and finds something the walkthrough couldn’t show, you get a written change order with a price and a signature line before we touch it. No verbal “we’ll figure it out later.” No surprise invoice at the end. That’s the whole point of the name.
We price jobs for Moreno Valley’s actual labor and material market, not a generic Southern California number. A tub-to-shower conversion here costs $3,500 – $10,000. A full kitchen runs $14,000 – $45,000. We’ll tell you exactly what you’re getting and why, and what it’ll cost before you sign.
Hire a General Contractor in Moreno Valley
Hire a General Contractor in Moreno Valley when the project spans more trades than you want to manage yourself. A kitchen remodel here might mean opening load-bearing walls, replacing aluminum branch circuits, relocating a gas line, and leveling a floor that’s shifted on clay soil. That’s four permits, three inspections, and a half-dozen specialists. We do all of it under one contract, with one accountable company and one point of contact.
In the 92551, 92552, 92553, and 92554 zip codes, older homes especially tend to need more repair scope than newer ones. A 1990 kitchen off Cactus Avenue is more likely to have a cut header or failed waterproofing than a 2015 build in Rancho Belago. We plan for that. Our estimates front-load the structural and systems checks, so the price you see reflects what the house actually is, not what it looked like during a 20-minute walkthrough.
Structural Pre-Repair Walkthrough
Before we price finish work, we walk the subfloor, attic, and panel. On a 1989 tract home off Day Street, that walkthrough caught an undersized header over a slider and a subfloor gone soft from a slow sink drain leak. Both went into the contract as line items before demo day, not as surprises after cabinets were ordered.
What the Permit Triggers
Moreno Valley building permits bring code upgrades with them: GFCI and AFCI protection, egress clearance, framing ties. We don’t treat those as optional add-ons. They’re written into the contract from the start, so the inspection passes clean and the punch list stays short.
General Contractor Services in Moreno Valley
General Contractor Services in Moreno Valley should cover the entire remodel, not a slice of it. We run kitchens and bathrooms, whole-home renovations, room additions, garage conversions, and ADU projects. Kitchen remodels here typically land between $14,000 and $45,000. Bathrooms run $9,000 – $28,000. A garage conversion runs $30,000 – $80,000. A full addition runs $45,000 – $130,000, depending on foundation work and whether the lot sits on expansive clay that needs pre-treatment.
Material selection is where most contractors quietly steer you toward whatever supplier gives them the best margin. We don’t. Square Deal works with more than 50 vetted brands, and we pair premium lines like Grohe and GAF with dependable value options so the material fits your budget and your house. You’ll hear us say it a lot: the right material for your project and your budget.
Kitchen and Bath Remodels
We handle cabinet installation ($4,000 – $13,000), countertop installation ($2,000 – $6,500), and full-gut renovations. Every job starts with the same question: what’s behind these walls, and what does code say we have to fix once they’re open.

Roofing, Windows, and Exterior Envelope
Moreno Valley’s heat and Santa Ana winds punish roofs and stucco. Roof replacement here runs $8,000 – $20,000. Window replacement runs $4,500 – $15,000. We recommend GAF and Owens Corning roofing systems, and we match the underlayment and flashing detail to the wind exposure on your specific lot.

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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Moreno Valley
We don’t push one supplier’s line. Square Deal Contractors sources from a vetted portfolio of more than 50 recognized industry brands, so a Moreno Valley homeowner can choose a Grohe fixture and a CertainTeed roof or a value counterpart without losing contractor accountability. For 92551 through 92554, we keep local parts access through our supplier network, which means less waiting on backordered trim or a specialty flashing. If you’re re-roofing a Rancho Belago home before the next Santa Ana season, we’ll walk you through GAF and Owens Corning options and tell you which one fits your wind exposure and your budget. The right material for your project and your budget, not the material our supplier wants to move this month.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Moreno Valley Homes
- Expansive clay soil movement on the east side and Rancho Belago. Post-tension slabs shift, stucco cracks, and door frames go out of square. We check slab level and soil condition before we price any addition or room reconfiguration.
- Aluminum branch wiring in 1980s – 90s tract homes. It’s not a code violation on its own, but the splices and connections often are. Once walls open, a partial or full rewire is frequently required, and it has to be in the contract before demo.
- Load-bearing headers cut down for pass-throughs. Previous owners loved opening up kitchens without a permit. We regularly find a header that was sized wrong or entirely missing, and that repair goes into the change order in writing.
- Failed waterproofing around tubs and showers. Twenty-plus years of Moreno Valley heat and hard water takes a toll on pan liners and tile backer. We pull the old substrate, inspect the framing, and rebuild with proper waterproofing before tile goes up.
Pricing for General Contractor in Moreno Valley, CA
A general contractor’s price in Moreno Valley should be specific, not a shrug. Here’s what we see in this market right now:
| Project | Typical Range in Moreno Valley |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
What moves the number? Soil condition on the east side, whether aluminum wiring needs a full rewire, and what the permit triggers once walls are open. We write allowances for tile, cabinets, and fixtures into the contract so you see the real budget before demo. Call (866) 623-7205 for a free estimate, and we’ll give you a line-item quote, not a ballpark.
We Also Serve Cities Near Moreno Valley
We work regularly in Moreno Valley and the surrounding communities, including March Air Force Base, Woodcrest, Colton, and Loma Linda. If your project is in one of those places, the same inspection-first, allowances-in-writing process applies. Call (866) 623-7205 and we’ll schedule a walkthrough.
Serving Moreno Valley, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Moreno Valley 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 Moreno Valley
Because 1980s – 90s tract homes in Moreno Valley routinely hide aluminum branch wiring, cut load-bearing headers, failed waterproofing, or slab movement that no walkthrough can see. We handle it by writing inspection allowances and code-triggered upgrades into the contract before demo, and any surprise gets priced as a written change order you approve before we touch it. Call (866) 623-7205 if you want an estimate that accounts for this upfront.
Yes, almost always. Any work that opens walls, moves plumbing, alters structure, or changes electrical requires a permit in Moreno Valley, and the inspection will enforce current code: GFCI and AFCI protection, egress, framing ties. We pull permits as part of the job and we don’t treat the code upgrades as optional line items. Call (866) 623-7205 and we’ll tell you exactly what your project’s permit path looks like before you sign.
We check slab level and soil condition before we price any addition or room reconfiguration. East-side and Rancho Belago tract lots sit on expansive clays that move, which is why we routinely see cracked stucco and out-of-square door frames. For room additions, we recommend soil pre-treatment and we design the foundation detail to match the lot’s movement pattern, not a generic Riverside County detail. Call (866) 623-7205 for a site-specific answer.
You approve a draw schedule in the contract before we start, tied to defined milestones: demo, rough-in inspection, drywall, finish. The punch list is a written document you walk with us at the end, and we don’t call the job done until every item is checked off. No verbal “we’ll circle back” on a Moreno Valley job. Call (866) 623-7205 and we’ll walk you through the contract structure.
Yes, often. Garage conversions in Moreno Valley run $30,000 – $80,000, and ADU construction runs $90,000 – $220,000. We have partnerships with Abodu, Dvele, Boxabl, and Plant Prefab, which puts us in a small category of general contractors who can actually deliver a prefab ADU on a Moreno Valley lot. Call (866) 623-7205 and we’ll check your lot’s zoning and soil conditions.
Written by Nolan Breckett, Owner at Square Deal Contractors, serving Moreno Valley homeowners with inspection-first, allowances-in-writing remodeling.