Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Remodeling Company in Fullerton, CA
Home renovation in Fullerton means working on houses that were framed before drywall was standard, wired before grounded outlets existed, and plumbed with galvanized pipe that’s now rusting from the inside out. Most of our work here is remodel, addition, and ADU construction on pre-1970s tract and post-war custom homes, not new builds. Elmwood Contractors has served Fullerton since 2011, and we handle the full arc of a project: kitchens and baths inside, roofing and windows outside, and prefab additions when the lot won’t support conventional framing. Call (866) 253-8554 for a free estimate on your Fullerton home.
Why Fullerton Homes Are Different
Fullerton is a built-out North Orange County city. The housing stock runs from 1900s-1920s bungalows and Craftsman homes near downtown through 1950s-60s single-story tract houses to 1970s-80s two-story developments and dense rental housing around Cal State Fullerton. That age spread means we open walls and find knob-and-tube wiring, galvanized supply lines, and framing that doesn’t match anything on file at City Hall.
The climate adds its own pressure. Fullerton sits in a semi-arid Mediterranean zone with hot, dry Santa Ana wind events that bake and crack stucco and dry out wood framing over decades. Winter rains then expose every roof, flashing, and drainage defect the dry months created. Add the region’s seismic exposure, and older wood-frame homes routinely need foundation bolting and shear-wall retrofits before any remodel can pass inspection.
There’s another Fullerton-specific reality: the historic downtown and neighborhoods around Hillcrest and the older tracts near Commonwealth frequently have unpermitted prior additions and converted garages that surface at permit time. We spend as much effort reconciling as-built conditions with city records as we do building. The city takes preservation and zoning seriously, and so do we.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fullerton Services
Most Fullerton homeowners call us for one of two things: a general contractor to coordinate a multi-trade project, or a home remodeler to gut and rebuild a kitchen or bath. Here’s what each looks like in Fullerton.
General Contractor in Fullerton
When a Fullerton project touches both the interior and exterior envelope, someone has to own the schedule. We serve as the single point of coordination for jobs that pull in framing, electrical, plumbing, roofing, windows, and hardscape crews. That matters in Fullerton because older homes rarely fail one system at a time: a roof leak feeds a bathroom remodel, which exposes galvanized supply lines, which triggers a repipe. One contractor, every trade, interior to exterior. General Contractor in Fullerton
Home Remodeling in Fullerton
A Fullerton remodel almost always starts with discovery. We open a wall and find what the 1950s builder left behind, then adjust the plan without drama because we’ve seen the same conditions on the next street over. Kitchens and baths are the bulk of the work, but we also handle room additions and garage conversions when the lot supports it. We name the brands going into your home before the contract is signed. Home Remodeling in Fullerton
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 Fullerton
Home renovation in Fullerton typically falls into two buckets: updating a mid-century tract house to modern code and modern living standards, or restoring and expanding a pre-war bungalow without losing what makes it worth keeping. The common thread is that the existing structure never matches the drawings, so every project starts with as-built verification and a plan that anticipates what’s behind the walls. On older Fullerton homes, we regularly find unpermitted additions that must be reconciled with the city before new work can be permitted, which is part of why our Home Renovation process front-loads documentation and discovery rather than waiting for a surprise at inspection.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
Your Fullerton home has systems that predate current code, rooms that don’t function the way you need, or square footage that was added without permits.
What it costs in Fullerton
A whole-home renovation in Fullerton runs $14,000 to $45,000 for the kitchen scope alone, with bathroom remodels at $9,000 to $28,000 and room additions at $45,000 to $130,000 depending on the structural work involved.
How we do it
We document as-built conditions, reconcile them with city records, pull permits, coordinate every trade under one schedule, and walk you through material selections from our vetted brand lineup before a single wall comes down.
Home Improvement Contractors
Signs you need it
You’re planning a series of upgrades, like new countertops, a bathroom refresh, or a garage conversion, and want one contractor accountable for all of it instead of juggling separate bids.
What it costs in Fullerton
A garage conversion in Fullerton runs $30,000 to $80,000, countertop installation lands $2,000 to $6,500, and a full bathroom remodel is $9,000 to $28,000 when you’re replacing fixtures, waterproofing, and finishes at once.
How we do it
We sequence the work so your home stays livable, order materials through our established vendor relationships, and give you written line-item pricing before work begins.
What Home Renovation Costs in Fullerton
| Item | Typical range in Fullerton |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
How much does a home renovation cost in Fullerton?
A kitchen remodel runs $14,000 to $45,000; a bathroom remodel $9,000 to $28,000; and an addition $45,000 to $130,000. Your exact number depends on the age of the framing, what we find behind the walls, and finish level. Call (866) 253-8554 for a line-item estimate.
Will the price change once work starts on a Fullerton renovation?
Only if we uncover a condition that was impossible to see during the estimate, like an unpermitted addition or rotted framing. We document everything in writing and bring you a change order before proceeding. Call (866) 253-8554 to talk through your project.
Brands We Service in Fullerton
We specify PGT and CGI impact-rated windows for Fullerton homes that face Santa Ana wind exposure, and CWS and Boral for exterior envelope work where stucco has failed. Parts are delivered to Fullerton job sites from our established vendor channels, which keeps lead times predictable. See our brands for the full lineup.
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| Service | Typical range in Fullerton |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Paver driveway installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Roof replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Impact window installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Vinyl fence installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
What pushes a Fullerton quote higher is usually what’s hidden: unpermitted prior work, old galvanized plumbing, or foundation bolting requirements on a pre-1960 home. We give written line-item pricing before work starts, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and why.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fullerton
We work throughout Fullerton, from the historic districts near downtown to the mid-century tracts north of Commonwealth and the rental-heavy blocks around Cal State Fullerton. Most of our jobs are in:
- Downtown Fullerton and the historic district
- Hillcrest and the surrounding older tracts
- Sunny Hills
- West Fullerton near Euclid
- The CSU Fullerton area
We typically respond within one business day to estimate requests anywhere in Fullerton.
Service Area – Cities Near Fullerton
Our Fullerton crew also covers the surrounding North Orange County market, including Anaheim, CA, La Habra, CA, Placentia, CA, and Brea, CA. If your home is in one of these cities, the same full-service approach applies: one contractor coordinating every trade, interior to exterior.
Serving Fullerton, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Fullerton 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 Fullerton
We typically begin with a free on-site estimate and as-built walkthrough within one business day of your call. Scheduling depends on the scope and your permit timeline with the City of Fullerton, which can take longer for historic-district properties or anything requiring zoning review. Call (866) 253-8554 to get a start-date window.
Yes. We pull permits for every job that requires them, and we’ve worked with Fullerton’s preservation and zoning standards on historic bungalows and older tracts. If your home has an unpermitted addition or converted garage, we’ll flag it early and build the reconciliation into the plan rather than hoping it doesn’t come up at inspection.
That’s our normal scope. A single project often includes a kitchen remodel, roof replacement, and new windows or siding, and we coordinate all of it under one plan and one point of contact. The right material for your budget and your climate, chosen from a vetted lineup rather than a single supplier’s catalog.
Ready to talk about your Fullerton home? Call (866) 253-8554 and we’ll schedule a free estimate with a written, line-item quote before any work begins.
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 Fullerton Customers Say
"Framing crew was meticulous and the walls are straight everywhere. Drywall goes on a lot better when the framing is right."
— Rosa Rodriguez"Every inspection passed first time. The building department clearly knows him and that made the whole process easier."
— Emily Reed"Weekly site meeting, every week, with a written summary afterward. I always knew where the money and the schedule stood."
— Michelle Hoffman