Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Remodeling Company in Redlands, CA
Home renovation in Redlands means working with two very different sets of conditions. Down in the historic core around 92373, you’re dealing with 1900-1930 Craftsman and Victorian homes that need careful, era-appropriate remodeling. Up toward Smiley Heights and the Crafton Hills, the slopes, retaining walls, and Santa Ana wind exposure change the engineering conversation entirely. Square Deal Contractors has served Redlands since 2013, managing both types of projects as a single, accountable general contractor. Call (866) 623-7205 to talk through your project.
Why Redlands Homes Are Different
Redlands isn’t a flat, uniform housing market, and the work reflects that. The downtown and historic core hold a dense collection of 1900-1930 Craftsman, Tudor, and Victorian homes. These houses often still have original pier-and-beam foundations, older knob-and-tube-era wiring that’s well past its service life, and original wood siding that needs repair rather than replacement wherever possible. A kitchen remodel in one of these homes frequently turns into a subfloor replacement or a re-wiring project once walls open up.
Meanwhile, the hillside lots above downtown and around Smiley Heights present a different challenge. Older homes on terraced footings often need engineered retaining structures and drainage work before any interior renovation can proceed. And Redlands’ climate isn’t gentle on exteriors: summers routinely top 100°F, and the fall Santa Ana wind events find every loose shingle, unbraced patio cover, and gap in a roofline. Homeowners near the foothills are increasingly asking for Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, and fire-rated siding as wildfire defensibility becomes a standard conversation, not an afterthought.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Redlands Services
Most Redlands homeowners come to us through one of two doors: they need a general contractor to manage a whole-home renovation across multiple trades, or they’re planning a specific remodel and want a single accountable partner instead of juggling three or four specialists.
General Contractor in Redlands
When a Redlands project spans roofing, windows, a kitchen, and a backyard hardscape, the coordination burden is real. That’s where our full general contracting scope changes the equation. We manage structural, finish, and exterior work under one contract, which means one schedule, one point of accountability, and one set of expectations. On historic homes in 92373, that often means sequencing a foundation repair before cabinet installation. On hillside lots, it means bringing in the retaining-wall scope before any interior work starts. See General Contractor in Redlands for the full picture.
Home Remodeling in Redlands
A Redlands remodel is rarely just a cosmetic refresh. The age of the housing stock means we’re regularly uncovering outdated electrical, uneven floors, and framing that needs correction before finish work can begin. Our approach is to scope those realities honestly from the first walkthrough, so the estimate you see reflects what the house actually needs. Whether you’re updating a 1920s Craftsman kitchen near downtown or reworking a mid-century ranch on the east side, read more at 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 spans two realities: preserving the character of a pre-1930 house in the historic core while bringing its systems up to modern standards, or re-engineering a hillside home so it can handle drainage, slope movement, and Santa Ana wind loads. Neither is a simple surface project. Our Home Renovation scope covers kitchens, bathrooms, full home renovations, roofing, windows and doors, fencing, hardscaping, and ADU or prefab structures – all under one contract, so you’re not coordinating separate crews and separate schedules.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
You’re planning work that touches more than one trade, and the thought of managing separate electricians, plumbers, and framers on a 1920s Craftsman with original wiring and a raised foundation is becoming the project itself.
What it costs in Redlands
Full home renovation in Redlands typically falls between $45,000 and $130,000, depending on square footage, foundation condition, and whether the house sits on a flat downtown lot or a terraced hillside footing.
How we do it
We start with a structural and systems walkthrough, sequence any foundation or electrical corrections ahead of finish work, then manage framing, rough-in, finishes, and exterior scope under a single schedule with one point of accountability.
Home Renovators
Signs you need it
Your Redlands house is functionally outdated in ways that cosmetic fixes won’t solve: a kitchen whose layout fights you, a bathroom with failing waterproofing, or rooms that don’t connect to how you actually live.
What it costs in Redlands
Kitchen renovation in Redlands runs $14,000 to $45,000, bathroom renovation $9,000 to $28,000, and a home addition $45,000 to $130,000, with hillside retaining work adding to the total where grades are steep.
How we do it
We map the existing layout against what the structure can support, make material selections from a vetted brand portfolio rather than a single supplier’s catalog, and keep rough-in, waterproofing, and finish work sequenced so inspections pass on schedule.
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 long does a home renovation take in Redlands?
Most full renovations run four to seven months. Historic homes in the downtown core often add time for subfloor and electrical corrections that surface during demo, and hillside lots can push timelines when retaining or drainage work enters the scope.
Will the price change once work starts?
We define the scope in writing before work begins, and change orders only happen if you add scope or the house reveals a concealed condition like failed framing or outdated wiring. You’ll know exactly what you’re getting and why. Call (866) 623-7205 for a free estimate.
Brands We Service in Redlands
We work with more than 50 vetted building product brands across cabinetry, countertops, roofing, and prefab construction. On Redlands projects that includes material lines like Dvele and Boxabl for ADU and modular work, alongside established cabinet, counter, and roofing manufacturers. Many components are sourced through regional supply channels, which keeps lead times reasonable. See our brands for the full portfolio.
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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 |
| Window replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Driveway replacement | $5,000 – $14,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
What pushes pricing up in Redlands is usually the age of the house and the site itself. Older homes in 92373 carry concealed conditions, and hillside lots toward the Crafton Hills bring retaining and drainage scope into projects that would be simpler on flat ground. What doesn’t change is the way we price: transparent estimates, defined scopes, and no surprise invoices.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Redlands
We work across all three Redlands ZIP codes and the neighborhoods that define them, from the historic streets of the downtown core to the east-side ranch tracts and the hillside lots above Smiley Heights. Our projects regularly take us into these areas:
- Downtown and the historic core (92373)
- Smiley Heights and hillside terraces
- Crafton Hills foothill neighborhoods
- East side mid-century ranch tracts (92374)
- South Redlands and newer subdivisions (92375)
Most Redlands estimates can be scheduled within a week of your call, and we’re on site regularly across the city.
Service Area – Cities Near Redlands
Square Deal Contractors serves Redlands and the surrounding communities, including Mentone, CA, Loma Linda, CA, Highland, CA, and Colton, CA. We’re a full-scope general contractor based in Placentia with an active project presence throughout the Inland Empire.
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 estimates in Redlands within five to seven business days of your call. Historic core and hillside properties sometimes need a longer initial walkthrough because we’re assessing foundation condition, retaining structures, and site drainage alongside the remodel scope. Call (866) 623-7205 to book.
That depends on your neighborhood. Some Redlands subdivisions and hillside communities have design review committees that must approve exterior changes, especially roofing materials, window styles, and additions. We’ll tell you what needs approval and sequence the paperwork into the project schedule.
Yes. We pull permits and schedule inspections for structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical work in Redlands. The city has specific requirements for hillside construction and historic district properties, and we manage that process as part of the contract.
Planning a renovation in Redlands? Call Square Deal Contractors at (866) 623-7205 for a free estimate and a straight answer on what your project will actually cost.
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."
— Arjun Reddy"Every inspection passed first time. The building department clearly knows him and that made the whole process easier."
— Doug Quinn"Quality construction and a professional operation. Communication was strongest at the site meetings, and slower by email in between."
— Ernesto Torres