Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Remodeling Company in Montclair, CA
Home renovation in Montclair means working with what’s already here, and what’s here is mostly 1950s to 1970s single-story stucco on tight lots. We do full-scope remodels, additions, and ADU conversions on these mid-century tract homes every month. Hot inland summers, dry Santa Ana winds, and winter rain on older low-slope roofs shape what needs fixing first. Call (855) 382-3257 to talk through your project.
Why Montclair Homes Are Different
Montclair is a small, fully built-out city at the foot of the San Gabriel Mountains, landlocked between Pomona, Claremont, and Chino. There is essentially no vacant land left, so nearly all construction work here is remodels, additions, ADU conversions, and second-story builds on existing lots. Most homes are 1950s through 1970s single-story stucco tract houses on narrow parcels, many with original galvanized or early copper plumbing, post-and-beam or low-pitch roofs, and detached garages that are prime candidates for ADU conversion under current state law.
What that means for a remodel: contractors in Montclair routinely work around zero-lot-line setbacks, shared property walls, and city plan-check on small infill projects. A simple kitchen renovation can trigger extra review if the home sits close to the side lot line. The older slabs also tend to have poor drainage, so we check grading whenever we open up a floor or add square footage. Hot summers put real stress on roofing and stucco, while winter rain finds every weak spot on a flat or low-slope roof.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Montclair Services
Two services carry most of the demand from Montclair homeowners: full general contracting for multi-trade projects, and end-to-end home remodeling. Here’s what each one involves locally.
General Contractor in Montclair
When a project touches more than one trade, a single point of accountability matters. In Montclair, that often means a kitchen remodel that also involves moving a wall, upgrading the panel, and tying into a 60-year-old stucco exterior. We run the permits, coordinate the trades, and hold the schedule. For the full scope of what our general contracting covers in this city, see General Contractor in Montclair.
Home Remodeling in Montclair
Remodeling a Montclair home usually means working inside an existing footprint rather than building out, because the lots don’t leave much room to expand sideways. We handle kitchens, bathrooms, whole-home updates, and the exterior upgrades those older tract homes need. Material selection runs through our 50+ brand catalogue, from KraftMaid cabinets to CertainTeed roofing. For detailed pricing and scope on remodels in this city, see Home Remodeling in Montclair.
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 Montclair
Home Renovation in Montclair almost always means reworking a mid-century tract home rather than building on open land, because open land doesn’t exist here anymore. The typical job starts with updating old plumbing or wiring, then moves into kitchens, baths, and the exterior shell that the San Gabriel Valley climate beats up year after year. One contract covers it all, from the cabinets to the roof.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
Your Montclair home still has original galvanized plumbing, a low-pitch roof nearing the end of its life, or rooms that were last touched when the house was first built.
What it costs in Montclair
Whole-home renovation projects in Montclair typically run from $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage and how much of the original systems need replacement.
How we do it
We start with a full walkthrough, pull the city permit package Montclair requires, sequence the work so you’re not living in a construction zone longer than necessary, and close out with a final inspection.
Home Renovators
Signs you need it
You’ve got a floor plan that worked in 1965 but doesn’t work now: a closed-off kitchen, one bathroom for a growing family, or a detached garage doing nothing.
What it costs in Montclair
A focused renovation like a kitchen and bath update together usually lands between $23,000 and $73,000 in Montclair, depending on the material tier.
How we do it
We match the project scope to your budget using our brand catalogue, so you choose between KraftMaid and Wellborn, Delta and Kohler, without ever getting stuck with a generic default.
What Home Renovation Costs in Montclair
| Item | Typical range in Montclair |
|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
How much does a full home renovation cost in Montclair?
A full home renovation in Montclair typically costs between $45,000 and $130,000. The range is wide because older tract homes often need hidden work, like rewiring and repiping, before finishes go in. Call (855) 382-3257 for a line-item estimate.
Will renovation costs go up once the work starts in Montclair?
No, not with our fixed-price contracts. We quote the scope, check for the surprises common in 1950s and 1960s Montclair homes during our walkthrough, and hold the number unless you add work. Estimates are free at (855) 382-3257.
Brands We Service in Montclair
Jerith and Bufftech fences, ActiveYards gates and railings, and Ameristar steel fence systems. We stock and order parts for all of them through our supplier network, usually same-week in Montclair. See our brands for the full list.
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| Service | Typical range in Montclair |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| Window replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Vinyl fence installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
Prices push higher in Montclair when a job triggers zero-lot-line plan review, when the home’s original plumbing or electrical needs full replacement, or when material tiers move from Delta to Grohe, from Quikrete to Belgard pavers. We hold the price once we’ve quoted it, and we’ve served Montclair since 2013.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Montclair
We work all of Montclair’s 91763 ZIP code, including:
- The older tract neighborhoods north of the 10 freeway
- The streets around Montclair Place and the civic center
- The single-family blocks east of Central Avenue
- The residential streets bordering Claremont to the north
We schedule estimates across Montclair within a few business days, faster if we’re already on a job nearby.
Service Area – Cities Near Montclair
Toolbox Contractors works across the eastern San Gabriel Valley and Inland Empire. From our base in Norco, we run projects in Claremont, CA, Ontario, CA, Upland, CA, and La Verne, CA weekly. Most Montclair jobs pull crew and materials from the same routes.
Serving Montclair, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Montclair 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 Montclair
We schedule estimate visits in Montclair within a few business days. Start dates depend on the current calendar and the permit queue at city hall, which we handle for you. Call (855) 382-3257 to lock in a date.
Yes. Montclair plan-check reviews can slow down small infill projects and anything with shared walls or tight setbacks. We prepare the drawings, submit the package, and work through corrections. Permits and inspections are part of our contract.
Yes, that’s exactly the scope Montclair’s older tract homes require. One contract covers the kitchen remodel, the roof replacement, the window swap, and the backyard fence so nothing stalls waiting on another contractor. Call (855) 382-3257 for a free estimate.
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 Montclair Customers Say
"The foundation survey came back dead on. Everything downstream of that being square is the reason the rest of the build went smoothly."
— Oscar Flores"He was upfront about a soil issue that added cost early rather than absorbing it and surprising us at the end."
— Tara Doyle"Ground up build. Permits, foundation, framing, all of it, and he ran the schedule tightly enough that the subs were never tripping over each other. Finished within a month of a fourteen month estimate."
— Claudia Vargas