Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Fast, Reliable Home Remodeling Across Pomona
Home remodeling in Pomona means working with a contractor who understands the split between city-lot bungalows and county acreage, because the permitting path and price change completely depending on which side of Phillips Ranch Road you live on. A kitchen remodel on a 91766 bungalow runs $14,000 to $45,000, while a detached ADU on county land typically lands between $90,000 and $220,000. We scope every job against Pomona’s actual housing stock, not a generic Southern California template. If you’re planning a remodel, addition, or shop-ADU conversion, call (866) 253-8554 and we’ll give you a written scope with real line items.
Our crews work Pomona, La Verne, Claremont, Montclair, and the Los Serranos corridor out of our Fullerton yard. We know which properties fall under LA County jurisdiction and which answer to Pomona city planning, because that single fact changes your timeline by weeks and your budget by thousands.
Why Elmwood Contractors Is Pomona’s Preferred Home Remodeling Company
Elmwood Contractors functions as a single-source general contractor, which matters in Pomona more than in most markets. A 1950s ranch off Phillips Ranch Road can trigger three different code reviews: the house remodel, a detached ADU conversion, and separate septic and well setback sign-offs. When you hire three separate subs, you manage three separate schedules and three separate change orders. We coordinate all of it under one contract and one point of contact, and Nolan Shepherd, our owner, stays directly involved on Pomona projects.
We name the brands going into your home before the contract is signed. For a full home remodel in Pomona, that might mean KraftMaid cabinetry, Cambria countertops, Kohler fixtures, and James Hardie siding on the exterior. You’ll know why we spec’d each one and what it costs, not just what it looks like.
Response time to Pomona is typically one business day for an estimate visit, and our crews know the drive patterns down the 10, 57, and 71 corridors. We stock common parts for the older systems we see repeatedly in Pomona homes, which means fewer delays waiting on supply houses in Ontario or City of Industry.
Styles & brands we work with
Luxury Home Remodeling in Pomona
Luxury Home Remodeling in Pomona means something different than it does in Claremont or La Verne: here it’s usually a high-end finish package applied to an older shell, not a ground-up custom build. A luxury kitchen on a pre-1940s Craftsman typically runs $30,000 to $45,000 once you account for structural corrections, panel replacement, and custom cabinetry. We quote those line items separately so you see exactly where the money goes.
High-End Stone and Cabinet Packages
We spec Cambria and Caesarstone quartz for Pomona kitchens that need to survive years of direct eastern San Gabriel Valley sun through old single-pane windows. Silestone at the mid-tier works well when the budget moves under $25,000, and we’ll tell you the difference in sealer wear and UV stability between the two.
Fixture and Hardware Selection
Kohler, Grohe, and Toto plumbing fixtures hold up better in Pomona’s hard municipal water than box-store brands. We factor that into every bathroom and kitchen quote, because replacing a cheap cartridge six months in is a warranty callback nobody wants.
Full Home Remodel in Pomona
A Full Home Remodel in Pomona usually means taking a 1950s ranch or pre-war bungalow down to studs and rebuilding the systems, not just the surfaces. In the 91766 and 91767 grids, that often means knob-and-tube wiring behind newer drywall, galvanized supply lines, and a 100A panel that’s already double-tapped. We quote $45,000 to $130,000 for a full home remodel depending on square footage and system age.
System Replacement and Code Triggers
Panel upgrades, grounding, GFCI protection, and subpanel installation are not adder fees we surprise you with mid-job. They go in the first written quote because we know Pomona’s older stock triggers them on nearly every gut remodel.
Exterior Envelope Scope
On Pomona acreage, a full remodel should include grading and drainage review around the addition. Winter storm runoff from ungraded lots pools against new footings within one season, and we scope that before the first inspection, not after the stucco cracks.
Trusted Brands We Service in Pomona
We service and install Therma-Tru entry doors, Mr-Glass window systems, ViewLux, and Barrette fencing across Pomona, with local parts access for quick turnaround on replacements and warranty work. Whether it’s a West-facing door that’s warped after years of triple-digit summer sun or a vinyl fence downed by Santa Ana wind debris off the 71, we can match the product and get it on order without waiting on a distant distributor. Our vendor relationships mean Pomona customers get factory-backed warranties, not third-party promises.
See the difference
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AfterCommon Home Remodeling Problems We See in Pomona Homes
- Double-tapped 100A panels in 1950s ranches: A homeowner adds a window AC or a second fridge over the years and the panel stops being code-compliant. Every kitchen or ADU remodel we start in Pomona includes a panel review before we touch anything else.
- Pier-and-beam subfloor rot under pre-1940s bungalows: Decades of dry Santa Ana cycles followed by concentrated winter rain softens framing under old bathrooms and kitchens. We inspect joists before we spec flooring.
- Sun-blasted stucco and asphalt shingles east of the 71: Pomona’s interior climate bakes exterior finishes. We raise the stucco and roofing allowances on Pomona acreage quotes because the sun exposure is measurably worse than coastal LA.
- Grading and drainage failures on open lots: Properties south and east of the bungalow grid sit on ungraded, unimproved land. Storm runoff against a new addition or detached ADU footing turns into a foundation problem within one season.
Pricing for Home Remodeling in Pomona, CA
Pomona pricing reflects the age of the shell and the jurisdiction. A city-lot kitchen remodel runs $14,000 to $45,000, but a county-permitted full home remodel with panel and septic work starts closer to $60,000. We never quote a Pomona remodel like a Claremont luxury job: no vague allowances, no city-lot assumptions on acreage. Every estimate includes line items for permitting, plan review, material haul, and grading if the lot calls for it. Call (866) 253-8554 for a free estimate with written scope.
| Project Type | Typical Pomona Range |
|---|---|
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
We Also Serve Cities Near Pomona
Our crews run the full Home Remodeling in Pomona service area, then extend east and north into La Verne, Claremont, Montclair, and Los Serranos. The same team, same brand list, same written scope. If you’re on the edge of any of those cities and need a Home Remodeling estimate that accounts for your actual lot, call us.
Serving Pomona, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Pomona 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 Home Remodeling in Pomona
Yes, we can remodel around existing knob-and-tube wiring, but code requires us to address it when we open walls: we replace the accessible runs, upgrade the panel if it’s undersized, and add GFCI and grounding where the current system falls short. In a 91766 bungalow, that panel and wiring work typically adds $3,000 to $8,000 to the remodel, and we include it in the first written quote. Call (866) 253-8554 and we’ll walk your specific house before you commit.
Most Pomona remodels start within two to three weeks of contract signing, depending on permitting jurisdiction. City-lot jobs in 91766 and 91767 move faster than county-reviewed acreage work, which adds a plan-review cycle for septic, well, and detached structures.
We work the full Pomona ZIP range: 91766, 91767, 91769, and 91797, plus the unincorporated acreage east and south of the city grid. No trip charges for estimates anywhere in the Pomona area.
Pomona’s older stock and county-jurisdiction acreage add scope that luxury Claremont remodels don’t carry: panel replacements, septic and well setbacks, grading corrections, and longer plan-review cycles. We quote those line items up front rather than burying them in change orders.
Yes, we stand behind our workmanship with a written warranty on all Pomona projects, and product warranties run through the manufacturers: Therma-Tru, Mr-Glass, KraftMaid, Cambria, and James Hardie all carry factory coverage. We’ll give you the warranty terms in writing before you sign.
Call (866) 253-8554 to schedule your free estimate. We’ll walk your Pomona property, identify the code triggers and grading issues before you spend a dollar, and hand you a written scope with real line items.
Written by Nolan Shepherd, Owner at Elmwood Contractors, serving Pomona and the eastern San Gabriel Valley.