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Upland General Contractor for Remodels & Additions
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.
Bigger remodels and additions in Upland live or die on coordination — who's framing, who's running the electrical, who's accountable when something slips. As a licensed general contractor, Dollhouse answers all three: us. Our in-house architect designs your Upland project and handles the City of Upland permits, and our own crew self-performs the build from framing through finish, so there's no chain of subcontractors passing blame. Whether you're remodeling the whole home, opening up tired 1980s layouts south of Foothill, adding square footage, or building an ADU, we plan around your home's structure and your family's routine — then lock it to a fixed price and a written timeline before demo. You get weekly progress walkthroughs with one project manager and a five-year workmanship warranty. One team, start to finish, building an Upland home the right way.
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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 Upland kitchen remodeling page.
Kitchen Remodeling in Upland → 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.
How much does a whole-home remodel cost in Upland?
Upland projects generally fall into three bands — a single-room remodel, a whole-home remodel with new layout and updated systems, or an addition/ADU. We do not hand out vague ranges: you get an exact, fixed, line-item price at the free in-home consult.
Is Upland inside your service area?
Yes — Upland is at the eastern edge of our 25-mile foothill service area and we build there regularly. Our crew is based in San Dimas, a short drive west.
Do you handle additions and ADUs in Upland?
Yes — room additions, second stories, garage conversions and detached ADUs, with our in-house architect handling the drawings and the City of Upland permits. Upland offers permit-ready pre-approved ADU plans that can speed things up; for foothill properties near San Antonio Heights we first confirm whether the lot is city or unincorporated county, since permitting differs.
Are you a licensed general contractor?
Yes — CSLB License #1045801 (General Contractor), bonded and insured. Verify us in 30 seconds at cslb.ca.gov.
Where We Build
General contracting in Upland & the surrounding foothills.
Upland sits in San Bernardino County at the base of Mt. Baldy, anchored by the historic Euclid Avenue District of late-1800s to early-1900s homes and 1920s Colonials, plus Craftsman, Spanish/Mediterranean and large mid-century ranch tracts. Aging character homes drive whole-home remodels, while foothill lots toward San Antonio Heights shape additions and ADUs. Permits run through the City of Upland Building & Safety Division, and Upland offers permit-ready pre-approved ADU plans — but note that much of San Antonio Heights is unincorporated county land, so jurisdiction can differ.
Our crew lives here. Upland 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 · Claremont · 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 Upland 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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