Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Remodeling Company in Fontana, CA
Home renovation in Fontana means working with two very different housing stocks: 1950s Kaiser Steel tract homes in the south and newer stucco subdivisions in the north. The older homes often hide galvanized plumbing, shallow slab foundations, and thin stucco with no shear bracing, so a simple kitchen update can turn into a structural project fast. Gold Star Contractors has served Fontana since 2012, and we approach every job with this reality in mind. From the roofline to the countertop, one contractor handles the full scope. Call (833) 382-8544 for a free estimate.
Why Fontana Homes Are Different
Fontana’s construction market sits at the intersection of the Inland Empire’s industrial boom and its residential past. South Fontana, especially the 92335 ZIP code, is dominated by 1950s and 60s tract homes built for Kaiser Steel workers. These homes were put up fast under post-war minimum property standards, and many still have their original galvanized supply lines and shallow slab foundations. When you remodel a kitchen or bathroom in this part of Fontana, you are usually dealing with cast iron drain lines that have been corroding for six decades. North Fontana, in 92336 and 92337, is different: 1980s through 2000s stucco homes with better framing but often undersized HVAC systems for today’s heat loads.
The climate shapes the work too. Fontana summers routinely pass 100°F, which means exterior crews start early and roof installations get scheduled around the heat. Santa Ana winds push wildfire risk into the foothills, so homeowners in newer northern subdivisions increasingly ask for fire-resistant roofing and ember-resistant venting. A full-scope general contractor in Fontana has to understand all of this before the first estimate is written, because a bid that ignores a home’s structure, plumbing age, or sun exposure is a bid that changes on you later.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Fontana Services
Most Fontana homeowners reach out for two reasons: they need a general contractor to manage a larger project with multiple trades, or they are planning a home remodel and want one accountable team instead of five separate vendors.
General Contractor in Fontana
When a Fontana home needs work across several systems, like a roof replacement plus window replacement plus stucco repair, a single General Contractor in Fontana is the difference between a coordinated schedule and a blame chain. We manage every trade, sequence the work, handle the permits, and carry the accountability. On older south Fontana homes, we also coordinate the structural upgrades that seismic code requires when you touch load-bearing walls or add square footage. That is not a surprise line item; that is something we identify before you sign.
Home Remodeling in Fontana
Whether it is a kitchen in a 1962 south Fontana rancher or a primary bath in a north Fontana stucco two-story, Home Remodeling in Fontana starts with materials and ends with installation, one team throughout. We specify cabinet, countertop, and fixture brands by name, order them through our manufacturer partnerships, and install them with crews who know the products. For Fontana homeowners, that removes the biggest remodel headache: the moment the countertop installer blames the cabinet installer, who blames the plumber. That does not happen on our jobs because it is all us.
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 Fontana
Home renovation in Fontana is different from renovation in a newer coastal city because the house itself fights back in specific ways. A 1958 rancher off Sierra Avenue in 92335 may look like a simple cosmetic project until you open a wall and find galvanized supply lines corroded from decades of hard Inland Empire water, or discover the slab has settled half an inch under the kitchen. That is why we approach Home Renovation in Fontana as a structural conversation first and a finish conversation second. The renovation solves the problem, but the process has to solve for the house’s age, the climate, and the way both affect every material you choose.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
You are planning work that touches plumbing, electrical, framing, or square footage, and you do not want to coordinate separate electricians, plumbers, drywallers, and tile installers on your own.
What it costs in Fontana
Full home renovation work through a licensed general contractor in Fontana typically lands between $14,000 and $45,000 for a major kitchen, and $9,000 to $28,000 for a full bathroom, depending on the home’s age and what is behind the walls.
How we do it
We inspect the existing structure first, identify code triggers like shear bracing or drain line replacement, then sequence demolition, rough trades, finishes, and inspection in one schedule.
Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
Your renovation involves multiple rooms or systems at once, and you need a single contract, one warranty path, and one person to call when any trade needs direction.
What it costs in Fontana
Whole-home partial renovations in Fontana typically run $25,000 to $80,000 spread across kitchens, baths, flooring, and systems work, while room-by-room projects start around $9,000.
How we do it
We pull permits, order materials through our manufacturer partner network, and run the job with a dedicated project manager who updates you at every stage.
What Home Renovation Costs in Fontana
| Item | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
Do I need a permit for a home renovation in Fontana?
Most renovations that touch plumbing, electrical, or framing in Fontana require a city permit, and work on older south Fontana homes often triggers seismic upgrade requirements as part of the permit review. We handle the permit process, inspections, and any required engineering as part of the project, so you are not left managing the city on your own. Call (833) 382-8544 and we will tell you what your project actually needs.
How long does a home renovation take in Fontana?
A single-room renovation in Fontana typically runs 4 to 8 weeks depending on what is behind the walls, while a whole-home renovation can take 4 to 6 months including permit review and inspections. Older south Fontana homes often add time for structural retrofits and drain line replacement. We give you a written schedule before we start, so you know exactly what to expect and when.
Brands We Service in Fontana
Gold Star Contractors works with more than 50 manufacturer brands, and we carry that access into Fontana jobs every week. American Standard and Sterling fixtures are common on our bathroom projects, Toto toilets and bidet systems go into our higher-end remodels, and Schluter waterproofing systems sit under our tile and shower work. See our brands for the full list and what we can order for your Fontana home.
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| Service | Typical range in Fontana |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Metal Roof Installation | $15,000 – $40,000 |
| Impact Window Installation | $8,000 – $25,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
Prices in Fontana push upward when a home needs seismic retrofits, full drain line replacement, or custom material selections from our premium brand partners. We write line-item quotes with fixed pricing, so the number you approve is the number you pay.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Fontana
We work across all four Fontana ZIP codes and the neighborhoods inside them, from the older Kaiser Steel blocks to the newest north Fontana developments. Response time for estimates across Fontana is typically within one week depending on current project load.
- Southridge
- Northgate
- West End
- Hunter’s Ridge
- Downtown Fontana
Service Area – Cities Near Fontana
Gold Star Contractors also serves the communities immediately around Fontana. Homeowners in Bloomington, CA and Rialto, CA call us for the same full-scope renovation work, and we handle projects in Glen Avon, CA and Pedley, CA as well. If your home sits near the Fontana border in any of these areas, the same team and the same brand access applies.
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 Remodeling Company in Fontana
Most Fontana projects move from estimate to signed contract within two to four weeks, then into our schedule based on current jobs and city permit timelines. We set expectations at the first meeting and never promise a start date we cannot keep. Call (833) 382-8544 for a free estimate and a realistic timeline for your project.
Yes, we pull all required Fontana city permits and coordinate every inspection as part of the project. Our work passes final inspection before we consider the job done, and we do not hand you keys until the city signs off.
Yes, we regularly work with HOAs in Fontana’s master-planned communities, especially in the north. We review your HOA’s architectural guidelines before ordering materials and handle any required approval paperwork, so the project does not stall over finish colors or fence styles.
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 Fontana Customers Say
"Quoted me over the phone, charged me that, left. Perfect."
— Laura Ziegler"The foundation survey came back dead on. Everything downstream of that being square is the reason the rest of the build went smoothly."
— Megan Gallagher"Allowances in the contract were realistic rather than artificially low to make the bid look good."
— Danielle Vaughn