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 Montclair
Finding a General Contractor who understands what Montclair’s older homes actually need is harder than it should be. Our team works throughout the 91763 zip code, from the foothill blocks off Monte Vista Avenue down to the flatter streets near the Montclair Place shopping district. When you call (866) 472-1908, you talk to someone who knows slab-on-grade foundations, stucco exteriors, and the wind damage patterns that come with living this close to the San Gabriels. We’re not a handyman service or a niche trade crew. We’re the contractor who coordinates every phase so you don’t have to manage five different vendors and three different schedules.
Why San Bruno Construction Is Montclair’s Preferred General Contractor Company
Montclair homeowners tell us the same thing over and over: they tried juggling a roofer, a tile guy, and a cabinet installer on one kitchen project, and it fell apart within two weeks. That’s where we come in. Noel Carvalho built San Bruno Construction around a simple idea – one accountable team, one contract, one point of contact from the first wall opened to the final walkthrough. We coordinate licensed trade professionals for plumbing, electrical, roofing, and framing, but you never have to chase down a subcontractor’s schedule or wonder who’s showing up Tuesday.
Our reputation in Montclair comes from how we handle the stuff that scares homeowners: hidden conditions. We write inspection contingencies and allowances into every contract. When we open a wall and find something the original quote didn’t account for, you see the change order in writing before we proceed. No surprise invoices. No framing repair discovered after the drywall’s up. Montclair customers appreciate that honesty, and it’s why so many of our projects in 91763 come from referrals – neighbors telling neighbors which contractor actually answered the phone and showed up when they said they would.
Styles & brands we work with
Hire a General Contractor in Montclair
Hire a General Contractor in Montclair when the project involves more than one trade, because that’s the point where coordination gaps start costing you time and money. A kitchen remodel in Montclair typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 depending on whether you’re keeping the existing footprint or shifting walls. A bathroom remodel lands between $9,000 and $28,000. The contractor’s job is not just swinging a hammer – it’s managing the sequence: demo, rough-in, inspection, drywall, tile, cabinets, counters, final. Miss one step and the inspector sends you back to square one.
What makes hiring the right contractor matter more in Montclair specifically is the age of the housing stock. These 1950s through 1970s tract homes hide things. We plan for them before we start, not after the demo reveals them.
Remodeling and Additions
A full home addition in Montclair runs $45,000 to $130,000, and that range reflects the real variables: foundation work on slab-on-grade lots, roof tie-ins on low-pitch roofs, and the permit-triggered code upgrades that come with any structural change. We walk the property first, check the existing framing and electrical panel, and build a scope that accounts for what inspection will require – not just what the drawings show.
Repair and Replacement
Roof replacement in Montclair runs $8,000 to $20,000, and window replacement $4,500 to $15,000. These are the jobs that come up every fall and winter as Santa Ana winds tear through the foothills. We pull the permit, replace what’s damaged, and upgrade to products engineered for wind uplift and fire resistance – not whatever’s cheapest on the shelf.
General Contractor Services in Montclair
General Contractor Services in Montclair cover the full scope of residential work: kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home remodels, room additions, basement finishing, deck construction, roofing, windows, doors, siding, fencing, and hardscaping. You shouldn’t have to hire a separate company for each. That’s the value of a general contractor in Montclair – one team handles the entire project, from the plumbing rough-in to the cabinet install to the final coat of paint on the exterior stucco.
We also coordinate prefab and ADU construction through brands like Abodu, Dvele, and Plant Prefab. Most residential remodelers in the Inland Empire don’t offer that scope. If you’ve been thinking about a backyard unit for rental income or family, we can walk the lot, assess the slab requirements, and give you real options instead of a generic “we don’t do that.”
Kitchen and Bath Scope
Kitchen remodels in Montclair commonly involve cabinet replacement ($4,000 to $13,000), countertop installation ($2,000 to $6,500), and backsplash work ($800 to $2,500). Bathroom projects often include walk-in shower installation ($4,500 to $12,000) or tub-to-shower conversion ($3,500 to $10,000). We quote these as line items so you can see exactly where the money goes and choose where to upgrade or save.
Exterior and Hardscape Scope
Paver driveway installation in Montclair runs $7,000 to $18,000. Concrete driveways run $4,500 to $12,000. Paver patios land between $3,500 and $11,000. These are not add-on services for us – they’re part of the same contract, coordinated with the same schedule, under the same accountability.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Montclair
When you remodel with us, you’re not stuck choosing from whatever the contractor has in the back of a truck. We give Montclair homeowners access to 50-plus industry brands across every category: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinets, Cambria and Silestone countertops, Kohler and Toto plumbing fixtures, GAF and CertainTeed roofing systems, James Hardie siding, Therma-Tru doors, and PGT and ECO Window Systems for impact-rated windows. On window and door projects, we also work with ES Windows and Mr-Glass for specialty glass and replacement installations. You pick the brand that fits your budget and your taste. We handle procurement, delivery, and installation.
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Montclair Homes
- Santa Ana wind damage concentrated north of the 10: The foothill blocks off Monte Vista Avenue and Benson Avenue get the worst wind funneling. After every wind advisory, we see clusters of roof tile blow-offs and toppled block walls on those streets – far more than the flatter south side.
- Original 1960s aluminum wiring: Most of these tract homes were built with aluminum branch circuits. Once we open a wall for any remodel, code requires addressing what we find. We include an electrical allowance in every contract so a panel upgrade or copper rough-in doesn’t become a surprise invoice.
- Aging flat and low-pitch roofs: Montclair’s semi-arid heat bakes roof membranes, and the Santa Anas lift the edges. Roof repair here runs $400 to $1,800, but a full replacement ($8,000 to $20,000) is often the smarter long-term call on a 40-year-old roof.
- Stucco cracking and water intrusion: Hot, dry summers accelerate stucco cracking on 1950s and 1960s exteriors. Once moisture gets behind the stucco, it rots the framing. We inspect exterior walls and window flashing before quoting any remodel, because water damage behind the walls changes the scope significantly.
Pricing for General Contractor in Montclair, CA
Here’s what General Contractor work actually costs in Montclair, based on the projects we’ve bid across 91763 over the past several years. These are real market ranges, not national averages applied to our area:
| Project | Typical Montclair Range |
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| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
What moves the number most on older Montclair homes is what’s behind the walls: aluminum wiring, notched framing, failed waterproofing, or previous unpermitted work. That’s why our estimates include an inspection contingency and written allowances. Call (866) 472-1908 for a free estimate – we’ll walk the property, check the conditions that matter on your block, and give you a line-item quote you can actually plan around.
We Also Serve Cities Near Montclair
Our General Contractor team covers Montclair and the surrounding Inland Empire communities, including General Contractor in Montclair, Claremont, Ontario, Upland, and La Verne. If you’re a few minutes east or west, we’re already working in your neighborhood. Call (866) 472-1908 to schedule a walkthrough.
Serving Montclair, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Montclair area and offer Montclair CWS service because we 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 Montclair
Expect to find original aluminum wiring, undersized or notched framing, and possibly water intrusion around windows and exterior walls. On a 1962 slab-on-grade ranch off Monte Vista Avenue, our crew opened a kitchen wall for a remodel and found original 1960s aluminum wiring spliced to a modern circuit, plus a load-bearing header that had been notched for a previous plumbing run. We pulled permits, upgraded the panel and ran copper rough-in, sistered the damaged framing, and wrote a change order for the framing repair that the homeowner approved before we closed a single wall. Call (866) 472-1908 to schedule an inspection before you commit to a remodel.
Yes, any remodel that involves moving or altering walls, electrical, plumbing, or structural changes requires a permit in Montclair. Cosmetic updates like painting or cabinet refacing usually don’t. The permit process triggers code upgrades – panel replacements, shear nailing, or fire-resistant materials – that an unpermitted contractor will skip. We pull permits on every qualifying job and coordinate the inspections, because skipping them means the work isn’t insurable and can complicate a future sale. Call (866) 472-1908 and we’ll tell you exactly what your project triggers.
We write allowances and inspection contingencies into the contract before we start. That means the electrical allowance covers a panel upgrade if we find aluminum wiring, the framing allowance covers sistering a notched header, and the waterproofing allowance covers replacing failed flashing. You see every change order in writing with a firm price before we proceed. The surprise cost problem comes from contractors who bid an older tract home without inspecting it first, then issue change orders after demo. We don’t work that way. Call (866) 472-1908 for a quote that actually reflects your house.
Yes, roof tile repair in Montclair runs $600 to $2,500, and roof replacement $8,000 to $20,000 when the damage is extensive. Block wall and fence repair is also in our scope. After any wind advisory, get an inspection within a few days – loose tiles become leaks fast during the next rain, and cracked block walls topple in the next event. Call (866) 472-1908 and we’ll send someone to assess the damage and give you a written repair quote.
A draw schedule is a payment plan tied to project milestones rather than dates. We structure draws so you pay as work is completed and inspected – for example, a deposit at contract signing, a draw after rough-in passes inspection, a draw after drywall and tile, and the final draw after the final walkthrough. This protects you from paying for work that hasn’t happened and gives us the cash flow to keep materials moving. On bigger Montclair additions and ADU builds, the schedule is usually 4 to 6 draws. Call (866) 472-1908 and we’ll walk you through how your specific payment schedule would work.
If you’re planning a remodel, addition, or repair in Montclair, start with a conversation. Call (866) 472-1908 for a free estimate. We’ll schedule a walkthrough, inspect the conditions specific to your home and your block, and give you a line-item price with the allowances and contingencies written in from day one. One contractor, every phase – from countertops to rooflines to ADUs.
Written by Noel Carvalho, Owner at San Bruno Construction, serving Montclair and the surrounding Inland Empire.