Whole Home Remodeling · San Bernardino County
Whole home remodeling in San Bernardino County: layout changes, kitchens, baths and system upgrades under one permit, by a licensed design-build team since 2009.
Tell us about the house. A project manager will call to set up a walk-through.
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The San Bernardino County homes we remodel are mostly in the valley, and they split by age. Redlands, Upland, Ontario and the City of San Bernardino have early 1900s through postwar houses, including craftsman bungalows on raised foundations with original wiring and galvanized plumbing. Rancho Cucamonga, Fontana, Chino Hills and Chino grew mostly from the 1980s on, with two-story tract homes that have sound systems but dated, compartmentalized layouts.
Homes along the foothills of the San Gabriel and San Bernardino Mountains often sit in mapped fire hazard zones, where ignition-resistant construction rules apply to roofing, vents, windows and siding when that work is part of the remodel. Summer heat puts the same weight on cooling here as in Riverside County, so HVAC replacement, ductwork and insulation are usually in the plan. Each incorporated city has its own building department, unincorporated areas go through the county, and many newer neighborhoods have HOA review for exterior changes. We sort out which approvals apply before design is finished.
For San Bernardino County homeowners, Horizon brings more than 18 years of Southern California remodeling and a Class B general building license, active since 2009. One contract covers design, engineering coordination, permits and construction, with one project manager from walk-through to final. We plan for the conditions specific to the valley: fire-zone construction rules near the foothills, cooling loads in summer, and the older wiring and plumbing in pre-1960s neighborhoods. Finishes are selected at our Fullerton design center before demolition starts, and every item in the scope is broken out line by line in a written proposal so you can see what’s required and what’s a choice.
Each city page covers who issues the permit there, what the local housing stock looks like and what that means for your project.
For many owners, yes. Under Proposition 13, your existing home keeps its original assessed basis, while a purchase resets it at the new price. New construction from a remodel can be reassessed, so talk to your tax advisor about your situation. The other factor is the location itself: the street, the schools and the neighbors are hard to buy again, and a remodel lets you keep them.
Almost always a building permit with plan check from your city, or from the county for unincorporated areas. Depending on location, you may also need HOA architectural approval, a coastal development permit, or compliance with fire hazard zone construction rules for exterior work. We identify which apply during the first walk-through and handle the submittals.
Galvanized supply lines, undersized electrical panels, lead-based paint in homes built before 1978, and asbestos in popcorn ceilings, old flooring or duct wrap. We also see additions and garage conversions built without permits. We investigate before design so these show up in the proposal rather than as surprises once the walls are open.
Yes. Room additions and ADUs are often part of a whole house project. Planning them together lets utilities, structure and the floor plan work as one design. State law allows an ADU on most single-family lots, and local zoning sets setbacks, height and lot coverage for additions. We check what your lot allows before drawing.
Planning whole home remodeling in San Bernardino County? Schedule a consultation or call (714) 449-9035.
Horizon Construction & Remodeling, Class B General Building Contractor.
