ADU Company in Bloomington, CA
Kitchen remodeling in Bloomington means working with the housing stock that defines this unincorporated stretch of San Bernardino County: older single-story ranch and stucco homes from the 1950s through the 1970s, many with original kitchens that were never designed for how families actually live now. Most of these homes sit on generous lots, so there’s room to reconfigure, but the tradeoff is that plumbing and electrical were often run in ways that don’t match current code. Bungalow ADU Builders handles kitchen remodels here as part of the broader ADU and interior work we do across Bloomington, from cabinet replacement to full gut-and-rebuild projects that bring a mid-century kitchen up to a rent-ready standard. Call (866) 730-4828 to schedule a free estimate.
Why Bloomington Homes Are Different
Bloomington sits in unincorporated San Bernardino County, which means ADU permits and kitchen remodel permits both run through county Planning and Building & Safety rather than a city building department. That’s a different process than what homeowners in Fontana or Rialto deal with, and it changes how long plan review takes and what documentation you’ll need. Because much of the 92316 ZIP is large-lot, semi-rural property, the typical project here is a detached ADU new build or a converted shop or garage, not an urban garage conversion squeezed onto a compact city lot.
The local housing stock skews older and simpler: single-story ranch and stucco frame houses from the mid-20th century, with a meaningful share of manufactured and mobile homes mixed in. Many properties already have detached garages, workshops, or RV pads that owners consider as conversion candidates. Some contain legacy unpermitted structures that surface during ADU permitting, which is where our county-permit experience matters. The inland IE climate brings hot, dry summers and Santa Ana wind events, so ADUs need real cooling loads, shading, and fire-resistant exterior detailing near the wildland edges. Winter rains make roof drainage and site grading around detached units a recurring issue. And because detached ADUs here usually share a lot with an existing well, septic, or on-site utility setup rather than city sewer, siting and utility tie-ins often decide where the unit can actually go before the building decisions begin.
Our Main Bloomington Services
Bloomington homeowners call us about two things more than anything else: adding a detached ADU to a large-lot property, and bringing an existing kitchen or bathroom up to a rentable, livable standard. Here’s how each works in this specific market.
ADU Builders in Bloomington
Most Bloomington ADU projects are detached new builds, and the big variable here is utilities. If the property is on septic, the county will evaluate the system’s capacity before approving plans, and that can limit the unit’s bedroom count or force a tank upgrade. We walk homeowners through that evaluation early so there are no surprises mid-permit. We also see a lot of detached garage and workshop conversions where the existing structure is sound but was never permitted as living space. We work with the brands you’ve already researched, including Plant Prefab, Tuff Shed, and Abodu, and we handle the county paperwork so the project moves on a realistic timeline. ADU Builders in Bloomington is our full page on this service; call (866) 730-4828 for a site walk.
Bathroom Remodeling in Bloomington
Bathrooms in Bloomington’s older ranch homes tend to be compact, with original cast-iron plumbing that’s nearing the end of its service life. A common job here is expanding a 5-by-8 bathroom into adjacent closet or hallway space and replacing the supply and drain lines at the same time. For homeowners who plan to rent an ADU or a house on the property, we also handle bathroom remodels that bring dated, single-sink layouts up to a functional standard for tenants. Bathroom Remodeling in Bloomington covers the service in detail, from typical costs to what a county permit requires.
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.
Kitchen Remodeling in Bloomington
Kitchen remodeling in Bloomington usually isn’t a cosmetic refresh. The homes here were built when kitchens were closed-off rooms with limited counter space, and the biggest functional problem is a layout that doesn’t serve the way people cook now: no island, too little storage, appliances on separate walls, and wiring that can’t support modern loads. Combine that with hot summers where an under-ventilated kitchen makes the whole house uncomfortable, and the case for a real remodel, not a face-lift, writes itself. From cabinet replacement to a full reconfiguration with new electrical and plumbing, our Kitchen Remodeling work in Bloomington treats the kitchen as the most-used room in the house, not an afterthought. Because we also build ADUs, we’re especially good at kitchens where every square foot has to earn its place.
Cabinet and Countertop Replacement
Signs you need it
Cabinet boxes with water swelling at the base, drawer slides that bind, or thermofoil doors that are peeling are done, not damaged.
What it costs in Bloomington
Cabinet refacing typically runs $7,000 to $16,000, while full custom cabinet replacement in a Bloomington kitchen runs $20,000 to $40,000 depending on run length and materials.
How we do it
We measure the existing footprint, confirm what can stay, order the cabinet system, and replace countertops, hardware, and sink plumbing in one pass.
Full Kitchen Gut and Reconfiguration
Signs you need it
The original 1960s layout is still there, and you work around the kitchen’s bottlenecks every single day instead of moving through it.
What it costs in Bloomington
A full midrange kitchen remodel in Bloomington runs $40,000 to $60,000, and a major custom remodel with structural changes starts around $60,000 and can exceed $90,000.
How we do it
We open the walls, rerun electrical and plumbing to current county code, reframe as needed for the new layout, then close, finish, and install from floor to ceiling.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Bloomington
| Item | Typical range in Bloomington |
|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing | $7,000 – $16,000 |
| Full cabinet replacement | $20,000 – $40,000 |
| Midrange full kitchen remodel | $40,000 – $60,000 |
Does a kitchen remodel in Bloomington require a permit?
Yes. Bloomington is unincorporated San Bernardino County, so kitchen remodels that alter plumbing, electrical, or load-bearing walls go through county Building & Safety, not a city department. Cabinet-only jobs usually don’t need one.
How long does a full kitchen remodel take in Bloomington?
Most full kitchen remodels in Bloomington run six to ten weeks from demo to punch list, depending on how much structural and utility work the county requires. We give a written schedule at the start. Call (866) 730-4828 for a site-specific timeline.
Brands We Service in Bloomington
We source from a specific set of ADU and building-product brands, including Plant Prefab, Tuff Shed, and Abodu, plus James Hardie fiber-cement siding and trim. Our our brands page details how we match product systems to lot conditions and budgets across Bloomington.
Pricing for ADU Company in Bloomington, CA
| Service | Typical range in Bloomington |
|---|---|
| ADU feasibility and site evaluation | $500 – $1,500 |
| Prefab ADU (turnkey, one-bedroom) | $150,000 – $250,000 |
| Prefab ADU (turnkey, two-bedroom) | $200,000 – $350,000 |
| Custom site-built ADU (one-bedroom) | $175,000 – $300,000 |
| Custom site-built ADU (two-bedroom) | $225,000 – $400,000 |
| Detached garage conversion to ADU | $80,000 – $180,000 |
| Kitchen remodel (midrange) | $40,000 – $60,000 |
| Kitchen remodel (major/custom) | $60,000 – $90,000+ |
| Bathroom remodel (standard) | $25,000 – $50,000 |
| Bathroom remodel (ADA/accessible) | $30,000 – $60,000 |
In Bloomington, prices move up when a project requires septic capacity upgrades, longer electrical service runs to a detached unit, or fire-hardening measures near wildland edges. We give written, line-item estimates before work starts, and we don’t change the price because the job turned out harder than we guessed.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Bloomington
We work throughout the 92316 ZIP and the surrounding unincorporated pockets, from the older ranch-home streets south of Valley Boulevard to the larger-lot properties closer to the Jurupa foothills. Typical response for an estimate visit in Bloomington is within a few business days, depending on current permit and construction volume.
- Bloomington Gardens
- Glen Aulin
- Minneola area
- Prado area
- South Bloomington
Service Area – Cities Near Bloomington
Bungalow ADU Builders serves Bloomington and the surrounding cities, including Fontana, CA, Rialto, CA, Glen Avon, CA, and Pedley, CA. If you’re just outside the 92316 ZIP, call (866) 730-4828 and we’ll confirm coverage for your street.
Serving Bloomington, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Bloomington 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 ADU Company in Bloomington
We can usually be on-site within a few business days for an initial walk and measurement, depending on our current schedule. The estimate follows within about a week. Call (866) 730-4828 to schedule.
Most Bloomington properties are not in HOAs, but a few newer subdivisions do have associations. For everyone else, the only approvals are San Bernardino County Planning and Building & Safety, which we handle directly.
Yes. We routinely build a detached ADU and remodel the main home’s kitchen or bathroom on the same Bloomington lot, which means one schedule, one permit package, and one point of contact for the whole job.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local adu 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 Bloomington Customers Say
"Sound insulation between the unit and the main house is better than I expected. You genuinely cannot hear the tenant."
— Alicia Ingram"The kitchenette layout he suggested made better use of the space than the one on our original sketch."
— Kelly Schaefer"Garage conversion to a one bedroom unit. He handled the plans, the city submittal, and every round of corrections. Took six months from first meeting to final inspection and he never once made the permit process my problem."
— Wade Pruitt