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General Contractor
Claremont General Contractor & Home Remodeler
25 years building foothill homes that work as beautifully as they look. Architect-led plans, permits handled, and one self-performing crew from demo to final walkthrough — no subcontractor surprises.
- Whole-home remodels & additions
- In-house licensed architect
- Self-performing crew — not subs
- Fixed-price quote, written timeline
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We come to you, listen, and leave you with an honest written quote. No pressure. No obligation.
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CSLB #1045801 Licensed & Insured ★★★★★ 4.6 on Google · 19 reviews 25 Years Family-Owned In-House Architect
What Foothill Homeowners Say
4.6★ across 19 Google reviews.
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Why Dollhouse
One licensed contractor for the whole project — start to finish.
Claremont homes reward doing the whole job properly — and that's exactly the kind of work general contracting is built for. As your licensed general contractor, Dollhouse takes a Claremont remodel or addition from first sketch to final walkthrough without handing it off. Our in-house architect designs the project and manages permits; our own crew self-performs framing, systems and finish so nothing falls through the cracks between trades. Whether you're reconfiguring a character home near the Village, expanding for a growing family, or adding an ADU on a north-side lot, we design around the original structure and how you actually use the space. You sign a fixed-price, line-item contract with a written timeline, and the same project manager walks the job with you weekly. No subcontractor roulette, no creeping budget — just one accountable team and a Claremont home built to last.
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Architect-Led, Self-Performed Start With a Free Visit
Designed, permitted and built by one team.
We start with a real plan, not a sales pitch. Your project is drawn by a licensed architect, costed line-by-line, permitted, and built by the crew that drew it — not a rotating cast of subcontractors.
In-house architect
Plans, structure and permits handled under one roof.
Self-performing crew
Framing to finish built by our own team, not a chain of subs.
Additions & ADUs
Square footage added and permitted as one accountable scope.
5-year warranty
Workmanship guaranteed in writing on top of manufacturer warranties.
What We Build
General contracting for the whole home.
From reconfiguring your existing footprint to adding new square footage — designed and built as one project.
Whole-Home Remodels
Reconfigure and rebuild multiple rooms as one coordinated project.
Additions & Second Stories
Add the square footage your family needs without moving.
ADUs & Garage Conversions
Permitted accessory dwelling units and garage-to-living conversions.
Just need a kitchen? We build those too — see our dedicated Claremont kitchen remodeling page.
Kitchen Remodeling in Claremont → Recent Foothill Projects
Real Dollhouse projects across the SGV.
Every project below was designed, permitted, and built by our in-house team. Real work — no stock photography, no subcontractor handoffs.
How It Works
Three steps. No surprises.
The same process we've used on every foothill project for 25 years.
Free in-home consult & sketch
We walk the home, talk through how you want it to work, and sketch options on the spot. Free. No obligation.
Architect plan, permits & fixed quote
Our architect draws the design and pulls permits; you get a line-item quote with a written start-and-finish date before you sign.
One crew builds it & walks it weekly
Demo, framing, systems, finishes — handled by our own crew as one coordinated scope, reviewed with you every week.
Materials & Craftsmanship
Real materials, specified to last.
Quality framing and finish carpentry, real stone and tile, solid-wood and quality-ply millwork, and hardware that still works in twenty years. We bring samples to you and help you choose finishes that fit your style, your budget, and how your home actually gets used.
Plan My Project What It Costs
Honest ranges, not vague "it depends."
Your exact number comes from the free in-home consult. Here's how most foothill projects break down:
Single-room remodel
One room taken down to studs and rebuilt — bath, living space or kitchen — on the existing footprint.
Whole-home remodel
Multiple rooms, a reworked layout, and updated systems and finishes throughout the home.
Addition / ADU
New square footage: room additions, second stories, or a detached accessory dwelling unit.
Every quote is line-item and fixed in writing before you sign. Financing available.
The Dollhouse Promise
Three guarantees that take the risk off your remodel.
Fixed-Price Quote, In Writing
The number on your contract is the number you pay. The budget you sign is the budget that closes the job.
On-Time Finish, In Writing
Your start and finish dates go in the contract. Run past finish day on us, and we credit you. No vague excuses.
5-Year Workmanship Warranty
Our work carries a five-year Dollhouse warranty on top of every manufacturer warranty. One call, we make it right.
Common Questions
Straight answers, no upsell.
What's the cost of a whole-home remodel in Claremont?
Claremont projects generally fall into three tiers — a single-room remodel, a whole-home remodel with new layout and updated systems, or an addition/ADU. Your exact, fixed number comes from the free in-home consult, written line-by-line before you sign so there are no moving targets.
Do you remodel older Claremont homes and build on character homes?
Yes — a lot of Claremont’s homes need a careful hand, and our in-house architect designs additions and remodels around the original structure rather than fighting it. In the Historic Claremont and Lincoln Park districts, exterior work faces added design review and SB 9 lot splits are restricted, so we confirm a property’s historic status before designing.
Do you build ADUs in Claremont?
Yes — detached ADUs, attached units and garage conversions, designed permitted and built in-house as one scope. Claremont offers City pre-approved ADU plans that can speed up plan check, and we’ll tell you whether a pre-approved design or a custom one fits your lot best.
Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. CSLB License #1045801 (General Contractor), bonded and insured. You can verify us in 30 seconds at cslb.ca.gov.
Who manages the project day to day?
The same project manager walks the job with you every week, and the crew that builds it is the crew that drew it — there is no designer-to-builder handoff where details get lost.
Where We Build
General contracting in Claremont & the surrounding foothills.
Claremont — the "City of Trees and PhDs" — is defined by its walkable Village and protected historic areas, including the Historic Claremont and Lincoln Park districts, with early-1900s Craftsman bungalows, Spanish Revival and mid-century homes on tree-lined streets near the Colleges. That depth of character housing makes preservation-minded whole-home remodels and additions a core need, and the city offers pre-approved ADU designs to speed plan check. Permits run through the City of Claremont Planning Division; work in the historic districts faces added design review, and SB 9 lot splits are restricted there.
Our crew lives here. Claremont sits right inside our service area — within a 25-mile radius of San Dimas you'll also find us in San Dimas · Glendora · La Verne · Upland · Rancho Cucamonga · Pasadena · Arcadia · San Marino · Sierra Madre · Monrovia · Covina · Azusa · Duarte · Walnut · Diamond Bar · Chino Hills.
Ready when you are
Let's plan your Claremont remodel.
Tell us what you're planning and we'll come to your home, listen, and leave you with a clear, honest, written estimate. No pressure. No obligation.
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