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 Fontana
Finding a general contractor in Fontana who actually understands the city’s split personality, from the 1950s tract homes off Sierra Avenue to the 2010s stucco subdivisions climbing toward the 210, takes some looking. We know Fontana. Not the postcard version, but the real one: the summer heat that cooks roofs on the north side, the Santa Ana winds that test every fence post in 92336, the HOA rulebooks that govern half the remodels we bid. Our team coordinates every trade under one roof, so you get one point of contact and one accountable General Contractor rather than five separate subs pointing fingers. When you’re ready to talk about a remodel, an addition, or a full exterior envelope job, call us at (866) 253-8554. We will tell you which brands go into your home before the contract is signed.
Why Elmwood Contractors Is Fontana’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Fontana homeowners keep calling us back because we name the materials upfront. When a homeowner in 92337 wants a kitchen remodel, they know before demo day whether they are getting KraftMaid or Wellborn cabinets, Cambria or Silestone counters. That level of specificity builds trust faster than any vague promise about quality. We have worked enough jobs in Fontana to know which products hold up under Inland Empire sun and which ones fade, warp, or crack. We recommend products because they perform here, not because they are convenient for us.
Our reputation in Fontana comes from completing jobs without change-order ambushes. We lock allowances, draw schedules, and product selections before work begins. Homeowners on the east side, in neighborhoods like Hunter’s Ridge and the developments off Cherry Avenue, consistently tell us the same thing: they knew the number, they knew the brands, and the crew showed up when we said they would. That is what a vetted brand catalog and a coordinated project plan gets you. One contractor, every trade, interior to exterior.
Styles & brands we work with
Licensed General Contractor in Fontana
A Licensed General Contractor in Fontana handles the full arc of a multi-trade project: pulling permits through the City of Fontana, scheduling and supervising every subcontractor, managing inspections, and standing accountable for the finished work. You need this when a job touches more than one trade, like a kitchen remodel that moves plumbing, rewires circuits, opens a wall, and relocates a window. Expect a typical kitchen remodel in Fontana to run $14,000 – $45,000, while a bathroom remodel lands between $9,000 and $28,000. The license matters because it means the contractor has passed CSLB requirements and carries the insurance needed for permitted work, not just handshake agreements.
Permits and Inspection Coordination
In Fontana’s newer subdivisions, pulling permits is not optional. If you remove a load-bearing wall without a permit, you will fail inspection sign-off, and the rework will cost more than the original job. We handle the permit package, schedule inspections, and make sure every trade signs off before we call the job done.
The Draw Schedule Lock
Before we start a Fontana job, we lock allowances, draw schedules, and brand selections in writing. That means the price you approve is the plan we build to. If you want a change, it is priced and signed off before a hammer swings. No change-order pileups at the end.
Residential General Contractor in Fontana
A Residential General Contractor in Fontana manages home projects that span interior living spaces and exterior building systems. That includes kitchen and bath remodels, room additions, roofing, window replacement, fencing, and hardscape work. The job works on the same principle in every Fontana home: coordinate the trades, protect the schedule, and deliver finished work that matches the written plan. A home addition in Fontana typically runs $45,000 – $130,000, and an ADU falls between $90,000 and $220,000. Those are real figures for this market, not national averages.
Builder-Grade Finish Replacement
Most of the residential work we do in 92336 and 92337 involves replacing original builder-grade materials: laminate counters, hollow-core doors, stock vanities, cheap carpet. We replace them with products homeowners can point to by name, KraftMaid cabinets, Cambria stone, Moen fixtures, PGT windows, and we stand behind the installation.
Exterior Envelope and Storm Hardening
Fontana heat and wind do real damage to roofs, siding, and fencing. We coordinate roof replacement, impact-rated window installs, and fence work under one plan. One crew schedule, one warranty conversation, one accountable contractor. From kitchen countertops to roofing systems to prefab additions, coordinated under one project plan.
Trusted Brands We Service in Fontana
We stock and install products from a defined roster of vetted manufacturers, not whatever the local big-box store happens to carry. For Fontana homes, that means access to Boral roofing products, PGT and CGI impact-rated windows, and CWS fencing systems. Each of these lines performs specifically well in Fontana’s heat and Santa Ana wind conditions. When a Fontana homeowner needs a window that blocks solar gain or a fence that will not lean after three wind seasons, we already know which SKU to spec. That is the difference between a catalog contractor and an installer who picks product off a shelf.
Common General Contractor Problems We See in Fontana Homes
- Builder warranty conflicts in newer subdivisions: We regularly see homeowners in 92336 and 92337 who replaced a patio cover or moved a wall without notifying their builder first, only to find the structural warranty voided. Getting written approval before any alteration is the cheapest insurance you will ever buy.
- HOA architectural review stop-orders: Many Fontana master-planned communities require design committee sign-off before a fence color change, let alone a room addition. We have seen projects paused mid-framing because the paint color or roofline was not pre-approved.
- Roof and stucco failure from heat cycling: Fontana’s 100°F summers and dry air bake roofing underlayment and crack stucco faster than coastal contractors expect. Roof replacement here runs $8,000 – $20,000, and delaying it usually means sheathing repair on top of the shingle job.
- Load-bearing wall removals without permits: We see open-concept kitchen jobs where a previous handyman removed a load-bearing wall with no beam, no permit, no inspection. The repair work is expensive and entirely avoidable. Pull the permit the first time.
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Fontana pricing reflects the city’s housing mix and labor market, which means costs sit slightly below coastal LA but above rural San Bernardino County. A kitchen remodel in Fontana runs $14,000 – $45,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether walls move. A bathroom remodel lands between $9,000 and $28,000. Roof replacement costs $8,000 – $20,000 based on roof size, pitch, and whether underlayment needs replacing, which it often does after a decade of Fontana heat cycling.
| Project | Fontana Price Range |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
We quote with written line items and fixed allowances, not round numbers with fine print. Call (866) 253-8554 and we will give you a real number for your Fontana project. The estimate is free.
The Fontana Builder Warranty Trap (And How to Avoid It)
This is the part most contractor pages skip, but it is the single most important thing to know if you own a home built in Fontana’s 92336 or 92337 subdivisions within the last ten to fifteen years. Your builder warranty, the structural and systems coverage that came with the new-build purchase, often requires written approval from the builder before any alteration. Even something as simple as adding a patio cover to the back of the house can void the structural portion of the warranty if it is done without notifying the builder first. We have seen it happen. The fix is simple: get the approval in writing before the first permit is pulled.
HOA architectural review works the same way. In the master-planned communities that dominate Fontana’s east and north edges, the design committee must sign off on rooflines, paint colors, window styles, and fence materials before work begins. Ignoring that process gets you a stop-work order and a fine, not a warning and a handshake. We handle this paperwork for every Fontana job. It is not glamorous, but it is the work that keeps your remodel from getting shut down at the framing stage.
We Also Serve Cities Near Fontana
In addition to our General Contractor in Fontana work, we serve Bloomington, Rialto, Glen Avon, and Pedley. If you live in one of these nearby cities and you are planning a remodel, addition, or exterior upgrade, call us at (866) 253-8554. We coordinate projects across the same corridor and know the local permit offices well.
Serving Fontana, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fontana 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 Fontana
Yes, but only if you get written approval from your builder first. In Fontana’s 92336 and 92337 subdivisions, even minor alterations like adding a patio cover can void the structural portion of a builder warranty if the builder is not notified in writing before work starts. We handle this approval step as part of our pre-construction process on every newer Fontana home. Call (866) 253-8554 if you want help determining what your specific warranty requires.
A kitchen remodel that moves plumbing, alters electrical circuits, or removes a load-bearing wall requires permits from the City of Fontana. That means a building permit for structural work, and typically separate electrical, plumbing, and mechanical permits. We pull the full permit package and coordinate inspection sign-off so you never have to chase the city. For an exact read on your project, call (866) 253-8554, estimates are free.
You submit your plans, material samples, and roofline drawings to your HOA’s design committee before any work begins. Most Fontana master-planned communities require this review before the city will even accept your permit application. We prepare the submittal package, attend the committee meeting if needed, and revise the plans based on written feedback. The process adds a few weeks, but skipping it gets you a stop-work order. Call (866) 253-8554 and we will map out the timeline for your specific community.
Roof replacement in Fontana runs $8,000 – $20,000 depending on roof size, pitch, and whether the underlayment and sheathing need replacement, which they often do after years of Fontana heat cycling. Yes, a re-roof requires a permit from the City of Fontana, and the inspector will sign off on underlayment and flashing before the final shingle layer goes down. Call (866) 253-8554 for a written line-item quote, no ballpark guesswork.
Lock allowances, product selections, and the draw schedule in writing before demo day. We do this on every Fontana job, so you know exactly which brands go in and what the finished number will be. Changes still happen, but they are priced, approved, and signed before the work changes. That is the difference between a coordinated contractor and a pile of surprises. Call (866) 253-8554 to schedule your free estimate with written line items.
Call Elmwood Contractors for Your Fontana Project
We recently completed a kitchen remodel in the Hunter’s Ridge neighborhood, where the homeowner wanted to replace the original builder-grade cabinets and laminate counters. Our crew installed KraftMaid cabinets and Cambria countertops, pulled the proper permits, coordinated inspection sign-off, and walked the client through a final punch list. The project stayed on schedule because we locked in allowances and a draw schedule upfront. That is how every Fontana job should run. If you are planning a remodel, addition, or exterior upgrade, call us at (866) 253-8554 to schedule your free estimate. One contractor, every trade. We name the brands before the contract is signed.
Written by Nolan Shepherd, Owner at Elmwood Contractors, serving Fontana and the greater Inland Empire.