# Dollhouse Construction Inc: everything for AI assistants Index: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/llms.txt. Generated 2026-10-09 from the website copy. # About Dollhouse Construction - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/about/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Meet Dallas and the family behind Dollhouse Construction, a San Dimas kitchen and bath remodeler with 25 years in the trades. CSLB #1045801. Our work Family-owned in San Dimas # Meet Dallas and the Dollhouse Construction family Family-owned, San Dimas. Call and you reach Dallas, the owner. He walks you through the whole job first. [Get a free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Call Dallas: (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) What that means for you ## No salesman. No call center. Dallas. Some remodelers send a salesperson to your house and a different crew to do the work. At Dollhouse, the person who walks your kitchen with you is the owner. Same name on the quote, the contract and the phone. ### He answers. Call (626) 991-8219 and you reach Dallas. Got a question about one bathroom? Ask. A question is not a commitment. [How we keep you posted](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) ### A fixed price, in writing. You get a written quote before you sign anything. Changes to it are written, priced and approved by you before the work happens. [How pricing works](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) ### Your money follows the work. California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). After that, payments follow finished work. [How payments work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) [See how a job runs, start to finish](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Years in the trades Who's building your house ## 25 years in the trades Dallas has spent 25 years in the trades. Today he runs Dollhouse Construction with his family, and he is the one who walks your project with you before it starts. [Ask Dallas a question](tel:+16269918219) How we work ## Walked through before it starts Dallas walks you through the whole project before you sign. [Details](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) You get a written, fixed-price quote. [Details](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Payments follow progress, after a small, legal-limit down payment. [Details](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) If we open a wall and find something, we explain it, give you options and a price, and get your OK before we act. [Details](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Design is in-house. [Read the full process](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Family-owned San Dimas, CA The family ## A family business, start to finish. Dollhouse Construction is family-owned in San Dimas, and Dallas is the owner. When you call, you are not routed to a call center. [Tell us about your project](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Check us ## Don't take our word. Look us up. Dollhouse Construction Inc. holds California contractor license #1045801. You can check it on the Contractors State License Board site in about 30 seconds. ### Dollhouse Construction Inc - **California contractor license:** CSLB #1045801 [Verify on cslb.ca.gov](https://www.cslb.ca.gov/) What we build ## From one bathroom question to a whole house Kitchens and bathrooms are where we start. [Kitchens](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/kitchen-remodeling/) [Bathrooms](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/bathroom-remodeling/) [Whole-home](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/whole-home-remodeling/) [Tell us about your project](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [**Whole-home · La Verne** See the project](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/projects/la-verne-whole-home/) 4.6 ★★★★★ from 19 Google reviews [More on our reviews page](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/reviews/) Where to find us ## Based in San Dimas Dollhouse Construction Inc. is a San Dimas company that takes projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. [Where we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/service-area/) [(626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) [projects@dollhouseconstruction.com](mailto:projects@dollhouseconstruction.com) Ready when you are ## Let's walk through your project. A free estimate starts with a conversation. Tell us what you're planning and Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Next step - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 (Dallas, the owner) - All files for AI assistants: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/llms.txt --- # How a Dollhouse remodel works - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > How a Dollhouse remodel runs: the steps, how payments work, fixed-price quotes, change orders, and what we do when a wall opens up. CSLB #1045801. ## The eight steps 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## Full page copy No fine print # How your remodel works, step by step The process, the payments, the change orders, and what happens when a wall opens up. [Call Dallas: (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) [Get a free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) The whole job, in order ## Eight steps. No guessing. From first call to final walkthrough. 1. 1 **You call or send the form.** - **You:** Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. - **We:** Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. - **You get:** A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. 2 **The estimate conversation.** - **You:** Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. - **We:** Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. - **You get:** A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. 3 AI concept **Design and plan.** - **You:** Pick a direction. Use the [mood-board builder](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/kitchen-bath-remodeling/) if you want to see looks first. - **We:** Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. - **You get:** A plan you can read. 4. 4 **Written, fixed-price quote.** - **You:** Read it with a pen. - **We:** Itemize it by phase. - **You get:** One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. 5 The promise **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** - **Dallas:** Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. - **You:** Ask everything. - **We:** Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. - **You get:** No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. 6 AI concept **Contract and permits.** - **The contract:** Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. - **The law:** The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. 7 AI concept **The build.** - **In order:** Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. - **Changes:** Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. 8 AI concept **Final walkthrough and punch list.** - **You:** Walk every inch with Dallas. - **We:** Fix what you flag. - **You get:** Finished work that matches the plan. [Start with step 1: call Dallas](tel:+16269918219) [Request a free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Your money ## Payments follow the work Exactly how your money moves. The legal cap $1,000 or 10% **The down payment has a legal cap.** California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). That's a cap, not a target. Down payment Stage 1 Stage 2 Stage 3 Final How payments follow finished work. Illustration only, not a payment schedule. Examples for the math. Not price quotes. On a $5,000 contract, 10% is $500. The cap is $500. On a $50,000 contract, 10% is $5,000. The cap is $1,000. So on most remodels, the cap is $1,000. ### What the law says After the down payment, your written contract has a payment schedule tied to work completed. Not to the calendar. ### What we do Everything is in writing: the work, the materials, the schedule, and any change. Every later payment is tied to work you can see. ### Five things that keep your money safe 1. A down payment small enough that it can't hurt you (the legal cap). 2. Every later payment is tied to work you can see. 3. Everything in writing: the work, the materials, the schedule, and any change. 4. Our license number on your contract. Check it yourself at cslb.ca.gov before you sign. (CSLB #1045801) 5. You can ask any question, any time. Dallas answers the phone. [Ask Dallas about payments](tel:+16269918219) [Verify our license](https://www2.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx) #### Quote Sample layout Demo and disposal Plumbing rough-in Cabinets Countertops Tile and finishes Payment schedule The price ## One written price. No add-on fees. Written, itemized, fixed. It changes only if the job changes, in writing, with your OK first. ### A good quote, ours or anyone's, shows - The work, by phase - Every material and who picks it - What's included, and what's not - The payment schedule - Our license number [Get a written, fixed-price quote](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Read the FAQ](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/) When things change ## In writing. Priced. Your OK first. A change order is a written, signed change to your contract. No work on it starts until you sign. #### Change order What's changing Why Price change (+ or -) Schedule change Signed by owner Date **What we won't do:** finish the extra work and spring the bill on you at the end. [Questions about changes? Call Dallas](tel:+16269918219) Hidden things happen ## We opened the wall. Now what? In an older house, some things only show once the walls are open. What matters is what happens next. CLOSED WALL Framing Wiring Junction box Cast-iron pipe ### What we do, in order 1. Stop and look. We photograph what we found. 2. Show you. Photos and plain words. Come look if you like. 3. Give you options. Usually more than one, each with a price and a time effect. 4. Write it up. Whatever you pick becomes a change order. You sign. Then we go. 5. Keep going. The job resumes, with the new plan in your hands. ### What tends to be behind walls here Most homes in San Dimas were built in the 1960s and '70s: the median home was built in 1976 and 63% went up before 1980. Homes that age can hide older electrical panels, gas lines, venting and plumbing. This is general background, not a promise of what's in your house. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 2024 5-year estimates. ### Houses built before 1978 Federal EPA rules require a certified firm for paid work that disturbs paint in a pre-1978 home, because of lead. Source: U.S. EPA, Renovation, Repair and Painting Program. [Call Dallas](tel:+16269918219) Staying in touch ## You'll never chase us for news Every job has a rhythm. You always know what comes next, and who to call. ### Walkthrough first Before you sign, Dallas walks you through the whole project. ### Decisions in writing What we need from you, and by when, in writing. ### Changes in writing Anything that changes is written up, priced, and approved by you first. ### Final walkthrough You walk every inch with Dallas, and we fix what you flag. If you need Dallas, call [(626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219). [Call Dallas: (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Quick answers ## Still wondering? Can I check your license? Yes. CSLB #1045801. Verify it at cslb.ca.gov. Do you ask for a big deposit? No more than the California cap: $1,000 or 10%, whichever is less. What if I change my mind halfway? That's a change order: written, priced and signed by you before the work. Who do I talk to? Dallas, the owner. (626) 991-8219. [All questions](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/) ## Ready when you are You'll hear from Dallas or his team directly. [Get a free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) ## Next step - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 (Dallas, the owner) - All files for AI assistants: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/llms.txt --- # How Dollhouse pricing works - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## What to expect - Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. - The quote is written and fixed-price, itemized by phase, with a list of what is in and what is not. - A change to the quote goes through a written change order: priced, and approved by you before the work happens. - You do not need a plan or a budget to call. Details: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/ and https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ ## Next step - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 (Dallas, the owner) - All files for AI assistants: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/llms.txt --- # Where Dollhouse Construction works - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/service-area/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. Where we work # Where Dollhouse works Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. [Check your address: call Dallas](tel:+16269918219) [Free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Home base San Dimas, CA Up to about 100 miles Depending on the scope Home base and a recent project ## Based in San Dimas Up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ### San Dimas Home base Older homes, local permits, what to know first. Remodeling in San Dimas Link: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/service-area/san-dimas/ ### La Verne Project built A whole-home project we built here. See the project Link: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/projects/la-verne-whole-home/ Housing facts: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2024 5-year estimates (2020-2024). Local projects ## Where we've built We add a city page once jobs there are finished and owners say yes. [See all projects](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/projects/) [**Kitchen remodel** See all projects](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/projects/) Permits ## Every city has its own permit office Each city runs its own permit counter. We walk you through it. [San Dimas permit basics](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/service-area/san-dimas/) ## Not sure we cover you? Just ask. Tell Dallas your address and he'll tell you honestly if it's a fit. [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) [Send your address](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Ready when you are ## Let's talk about your project. Tell us what you're planning. We'll listen and give you a clear, written estimate. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Next step - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 (Dallas, the owner) - All files for AI assistants: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/llms.txt --- # Contact Dollhouse Construction - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) ## Contact - Owner: Dallas - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Email: projects@dollhouseconstruction.com - Address: 1227 Stonehenge Dr, San Dimas, CA 91773 - License: CSLB #1045801 (verify at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/) - Request a free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ ## What we ask for in the form - Name (required) - Phone (required) - Email (optional) - Project address (optional) - What are you planning? (optional) Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly. No pressure, no obligation. ## What you get - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments ## Next step - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 (Dallas, the owner) - All files for AI assistants: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/llms.txt --- # Dollhouse Construction reviews - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/reviews/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) Dollhouse Construction is rated 4.6 from 19 Google reviews. Read every review on Google: https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Dollhouse+Construction+Inc+San+Dimas+CA Reviews page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/reviews/ ## Next step - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 (Dallas, the owner) - All files for AI assistants: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/llms.txt --- # Dollhouse Construction FAQ - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Straight answers on remodel permits, timelines, estimates, payments and what to expect, from a San Dimas kitchen and bath remodeler. CSLB #1045801. ## Do I need a plan or a budget before I call? No. Call with a question or a rough idea. Dallas will help you shape it. A question isn't a commitment. ## What's in your quote? It's written, itemized and fixed-price: the work by phase, the materials, what's included and what isn't, and the payment schedule. ## Who will get back to me? Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly, at the phone number you give us. When you call, you reach the owner. ## How much does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost? It depends on layout, materials and what's behind the walls, so we don't post prices. After seeing your project, you get one fixed price in writing. ## How much of a down payment can a contractor ask for? California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). ## Why is the down payment so small? California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). The limit protects you from paying a big deposit up front. After that, payments follow finished work. ## When do I pay the rest? Payments are tied to work completed, not the calendar. Your written contract lays out the payment schedule before you sign. ## Will there be surprise fees? The quote is fixed. It changes only when the job changes, and only in writing with your OK first. ## What is a change order? A written change to your contract: what's changing, the price and the schedule effect. California requires signed change orders. No changed work starts until you sign. ## What if you open a wall and find a problem? We stop, photograph it, show you, and give you options with prices. Whatever you pick is written up as a change order before we act. ## Can I change my mind in the middle? Yes, through a change order: written, priced and signed by you before the work. ## Do I need a permit to remodel a kitchen or bathroom? Often yes. In San Dimas you need one to add or remove walls, install or replace windows, or do plumbing or electrical work (minor fixture repairs excepted). Swapping switches and outlets doesn't need one. Check your city. ## Do all cities work the same way? Roughly. Cosmetic swaps are usually exempt, while moving plumbing, adding circuits or changing walls needs a permit. Each city decides its own rules. ## Is lead paint a problem in my older house? Homes built before 1978 may have lead paint. Federal EPA rules require a certified firm for paid work that disturbs it. ## What delays a remodel? Hidden conditions behind walls, permit and inspection timing, and special-order materials are the usual causes. ## Do you do the design? Yes. Design is in-house, so the layout, the structure and the permits are one coordinated plan. ## Can I see looks before I commit? Yes. The mood-board builder lets you pick looks for a kitchen or bath and email the board to yourself. It's not a quote: the written quote is. ## Are you licensed? Yes. Dollhouse Construction Inc., California license #1045801. You can check it yourself at cslb.ca.gov. ## Do I need a licensed contractor at all? In California, home improvement work over $1,000 in labor and materials requires a licensed contractor. Check any contractor at cslb.ca.gov before you sign. ## Who do I actually talk to? Dallas, the owner. Call (626) 991-8219. ## Where do you work? Based in San Dimas, we take projects up to about 100 miles out depending on the scope. Not sure if we reach your address? Ask. ## What other work do you do besides kitchens and baths? Whole-home remodeling, ADUs and additions, outdoor living spaces, custom cabinets and millwork, flooring and tile, and exteriors. ## Next step - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 (Dallas, the owner) - All files for AI assistants: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/llms.txt --- # Kitchen remodeling in San Dimas, start to finish (Kitchen Remodeling) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/kitchen-remodeling/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Kitchen remodeling in San Dimas and nearby cities by one family-owned crew. In-house design, a written fixed price, and Dallas on the phone. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Kitchen remodeling by one family-owned crew: in-house design, a written fixed price, and Dallas on the phone. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the kitchen remodeling page Kitchen remodeling · Based in San Dimas One family-owned crew designs it, builds it and walks you through it. Dallas answers his own phone. [Get my free kitchen estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Design your kitchen first What you get A written, fixed-price quote In-house design Full scope walk-through first ## Six decisions 1. Layout 2. Cabinets 3. Counters 4. Backsplash 5. Lighting 6. Floor [Free kitchen estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) **1** Decision one ## Start with the layout How you move between sink, stove and fridge sets everything else. Tap a layout to see it. Kitchen layout **Galley** Two parallel runs, one clear path. **L-shape** Two walls meet, open floor beside them. **U-shape** Three walls of counter around the cook. **Island** An L with a free-standing block in the middle. **Peninsula** An L with one arm reaching into the room. Not sure which fits your room? Most people aren't. Dallas looks at the room and tells you straight. [Get my free kitchen estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) **2** Decision two ## Cabinets, in plain English Cabinets are most of what you see and most of what you spend. Four things to settle. ### Cabinets - **Framed or frameless:** Framed doors sit on a face frame. Frameless doors cover the whole box, so you get a little more room inside. - **Stock, semi-custom or custom:** How much of the size, door and finish is chosen for you versus built to your room. - **Door style:** Shaker, flat panel and traditional read very differently once they are on every wall. - **Finish:** Paint, stain or wood grain. It sets the mood of the whole kitchen. Our work Bring a favorite finish or none at all. Dallas helps you narrow it down. Try cabinet finishes in the builder [Get my free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) **3** Decision three ## Counters you can live with Look, care and trade-offs, one line each. - **Quartz.** Even color, little upkeep.** - **Granite.** Natural stone, each slab different.** - **Quartzite.** Natural stone that reads like marble, harder wearing.** - **Porcelain slab.** Very hard, thin, bold patterns.** Try counters in the builder **4** Decision four ## Backsplash: where the kitchen speaks up A small area with a big effect. Pattern, color and grout decide whether it recedes or leads. Our work **5** Decision five ## Lighting, decided before walls close Where lights go is easiest to change while the walls are open. Think in layers. ### Ambient General light for the whole room, often recessed. ### Task Light where you chop, read and cook. ### Accent Pendants and shelf lights that give the room character. **6** Decision six ## The floor ties it together Wood tone or tile, and how it meets the rooms next to it. Prep matters as much as the finish. - **Match or contrast.** Run the same floor through, or use a clear change at the kitchen edge.** - **Wood tone.** Light feels open. Dark feels grounded.** - **Tile.** Tough and easy to clean, and cooler underfoot.** Try floors in the builder [Get my free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) How it is built ## Level, plumb and tight to the wall Cabinets are the one part of a kitchen you cannot fix later without taking it all apart. The install is slow on purpose. [Get my free kitchen estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) How a kitchen job goes ## Six stops from demo to walkthrough You won't be guessing what's next. Here is the order we work in. ### 1. Walk-through of the whole scope. Dallas walks you through every item and every finish before anything starts. Our work ### 2. Plan and written quote. Layout, materials and one fixed price in writing. You sign when you are sure. ### 3. Demo. The old kitchen comes out. ### 4. Rough-in. Plumbing, electrical and any framing. Walls are open. This is where surprises show up, see the next section. ### 5. Cabinets, counters, backsplash. The part you can see coming together. ### 6. Finish and final walkthrough. Fixtures, touch-ups and a walk through the finished kitchen with you. You can't use the kitchen during the job. Dallas will talk you through how to plan for that. [Get my free kitchen estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) When we open the wall ## We found something. Here's what happens next. Kitchens in 1960s and 70s houses can hide old wiring, worn plumbing, or a wall that isn't what the drawing said. 1. We stop and show you. Photos or in person. 2. We explain your options. What it is, what each fix costs, what happens if you skip it. 3. You decide. Nothing changes without your say. 4. It goes in writing. A change order: written, priced before the work, you approve it. **The rule:** no work outside your signed quote until you've approved a written change order. [Get my free kitchen estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Ask Dallas a question](tel:+16269918219) Price and payments ## One written price. Payments follow the work. ### Your quote - A line-by-line, fixed-price quote in writing. - No add-on fees. - Changes are written and priced before the work. ### Your payments - California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). - After that, payments follow finished work. We don't guess prices over the internet. A kitchen depends on size, layout and materials. Call Dallas and he'll tell you honestly if your budget can do what you want. [Get my free kitchen estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Permits ## We deal with the city so you don't Kitchens that move plumbing, add circuits or change walls usually need a permit. Cosmetic swaps often don't. Dallas tells you which one yours is. [Ask about your permit](tel:+16269918219) Kitchens ## What a remodel can do for a kitchen Concepts that show the range. They are AI-generated, not photos of our work. Concept: what a remodel can do. AI-generated concept. Not a photo of our work. Our work ## Real kitchen photos Our work Photos from Dollhouse jobs. They are not all from one project. [See all projects](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/projects/) [Get my free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Kitchen questions ## Questions before you call What if you find a problem behind the walls? We stop, show you, explain options and cost, and wait for your decision. It goes in a written change order before any work. How much do I pay before work starts? California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). Do you do the cabinets and counters too? We handle design and the install as one project, so you aren't coordinating separate trades. Will the price change? Your quote is fixed and in writing. Changes are written, priced before the work, and you approve them. [More questions](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/) Ask Dallas ### Not sure your project makes sense? Call. It's a short call, no quote required. [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Ready when you are ## Tell us about your kitchen Name and phone. Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/kitchen-remodeling/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # Bathroom remodeling in San Dimas, built to stay dry (Bathroom Remodeling) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/bathroom-remodeling/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Bathroom remodeling in San Dimas and nearby cities: tub-to-shower, full baths, tile and vanities. One family-owned crew. Free estimate. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Tub-to-shower conversions, full baths, tile and vanities from one family-owned crew. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the bathroom remodeling page Bathroom remodeling · Based in San Dimas Tub-to-shower swaps to full gut remodels. One crew, one written price, and Dallas picks up the phone. [Get my free bath estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Design your bath first Bath layout ideas ## Small bath or big bath, same crew A hall bath or a tub-to-shower swap is a normal job, not a small one. Not sure which? Send a photo or call. Dallas will tell you straight. ### Tub-to-shower Swap the tub for a walk-in shower. ### Guest or hall bath New tile, vanity, toilet, fixtures, lighting. ### Primary bath Bigger changes: a double vanity, a larger shower. ### Full gut remodel Down to the studs and back up. [Get my free bath estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Where bathrooms go wrong ## The part you won't see is the part that counts Most bathroom trouble starts under the tile: water getting where it shouldn't. Here is the order we build in. All four layers ### Framing and slope. Solid framing, and a shower floor that slopes to the drain. ### Waterproofing. The layer that keeps water in the shower and out of the wall. Ask Dallas how he does it, and he will show you. ### Tile and grout. Set over a prepared surface so it stays put. ### Glass, fixtures and finish. The part you see and touch every day. A bathroom needs air moving out of it. Ventilation is part of the plan, not an afterthought. Behind the tile ### When we open an old bath Old baths can hide soft subfloor or damaged framing. If we find something, we stop, show you, explain the options and the cost, and wait for your decision. Anything extra goes in a written change order first. [Get my free bath estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) How a bathroom job goes ## Five steps, start to finish Using your only bathroom? Tell Dallas up front and plan around it together. [Get my free bath estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Price and payments ## No surprise add-ons. No big deposit. ### A fixed price, in writing. Line by line. No add-on fees. ### Payments follow the work. California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). Then you pay as work is finished. ### Changes in writing. Written, priced before the work, and approved by you. What a bath costs depends on size, tile and what's behind the walls. Call and Dallas will give you a straight idea. Moving plumbing or electrical, or changing walls, usually needs a permit. Dallas tells you whether yours does. [Ask Dallas](tel:+16269918219) Our work ## Real bathroom photos Our work Photos from Dollhouse jobs. They are not all from one project. Bath questions ## Questions before you call What if you find water damage? We show you, explain options and cost, and wait for your OK. A written change order comes before any extra work. Do I need a permit? Usually if plumbing, electrical or walls change. Dallas tells you whether yours does. How much do I pay up front? California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). Will the price change? Your quote is fixed and in writing. Changes are written, priced before the work, and you approve them. [More questions](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/) Ask Dallas ### Not sure your bath is a fit? Call. Dallas will tell you straight. [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Ready when you are ## Tell us about your bathroom Name and phone. Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/bathroom-remodeling/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # Whole-home remodeling, wall by wall. (Whole-Home Remodeling) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/whole-home-remodeling/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Whole-home remodeling in San Dimas and nearby: one plan, one crew, one written price. We show you what's behind the wall before we price it. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do One plan, one crew, one written price. We show you what is behind the wall before we price it. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the whole-home remodeling page Whole-home remodeling · San Dimas and nearby One plan for the whole house. We open the wall, show you what is there, and price it before we act. Plan my whole-home remodel [Call Dallas: (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews - Written, fixed-price quote 25 years in the trades In-house design and our own crew CSLB #1045801 Licensed in California 4.6 · 19 reviews on Google Concept: what a remodel can reveal. Not a photo of our work. The honest part ## We opened the wall. Here’s what happens next. 63% of San Dimas homes were built before 1980 (ACS 2024 5-year). Walls hide old panels, gas lines and plumbing. We show you, then price it. No guessing. Scroll to open the wall Then tap a numbered pin, or a button above, to see what we found, what it means, and what the options are. These are examples of what older homes can hide, not a promise about yours. When we find something ## Stop. Show. Price. You decide. ### Stop We pause that part of the job. Work elsewhere can keep moving. ### Show Dallas shows you, in person or with photos. You see what we see. ### Price We write up the options and the cost before any work on them. ### You decide You approve the change order in writing, or you don’t. Nothing happens without your OK. No add-on fees you hear about later. [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) [Get my free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) What’s included ## Two rooms or twelve, one plan. We sequence it so you don’t pay to open the same wall twice. Pick what is on your list. Pick what’s on your list. Walk my house with Dallas [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Order of work ## The same order, every job. This is the typical order. Your schedule goes in the contract. Plan and permits Selective demo Rough plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC Inspections before walls close Insulation and drywall Finishes Final inspection and walkthrough In San Dimas, removing or adding walls, windows or doors, plumbing, and electrical (including panel work) need permits. For several trades on one job the city uses a Combination Permit. You must get inspection approval before covering any work. (City of San Dimas, Homeowner’s Guide to the Building Permit Process) [Get my free estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Day to day ## Stay, move, or do some of each. We plan around how you live. Tap a card to read more. Work hours in San Dimas are Monday to Friday 7 am to dusk and Saturday 8 am to dusk. No work on Sundays and holidays. (City of San Dimas) [Talk through my situation](tel:+16269918219) Walk my house Your money ## A written price, and payments that follow the work. ### Written price One fixed-price quote, line by line, before work starts. No surprise add-on fees. ### Payments follow progress California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). After that you pay as stages finish. ### Changes in writing Change orders are written, priced before work, and approved by you. [Get my written estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Our work ## Houses we’ve taken apart and put back together. Real project ### Whole-home · La Verne ### Kitchen remodel ### Bathroom remodel [See all projects](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/projects/) Whole-home questions ## Straight answers Where do we start? With a walk through the house. Dallas writes down what you want, then what the house needs. Which whole-home jobs need a permit in San Dimas? Removing or adding walls, windows or doors, plumbing, and electrical (including panel work) need permits. For several trades on one job the city uses a Combination Permit, and inspections must pass before work is covered. Ask us about yours. What if the budget changes mid-job? Tell us. We write options and prices, you approve, and the contract changes in writing. Nothing happens on a handshake. [More questions](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Sources (retrieved 2026-10-06): ACS 2024 5-year estimates via Census Reporter; City of San Dimas Homeowner’s Guide to the Building Permit Process; California Business and Professions Code §7159.5. Planning walk ## Walk the house with Dallas. He walks every room with you and writes down what you want and what the house needs. No pressure. You talk to Dallas. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/whole-home-remodeling/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # Your backyard ADU, start to finish. (ADU Builder) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/adu-construction/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Backyard ADUs and garage conversions in San Dimas and nearby. Lot check, design, permits and build with one crew. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Backyard ADUs and garage conversions: lot check, design, permits and build with one crew. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the adu builder page ADUs · Garage conversions · San Dimas and nearby Feasibility, design, permits and build under one roof. Dallas walks your lot first. Check my lot [Call Dallas: (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews 25 years in the trades In-house design and our own crew CSLB #1045801 Licensed in California 4.6 · 19 reviews on Google Your options ## Four ways to add a second home on your lot. Which one fits depends on your lot, your garage and what you want it for. ### Detached ADU A new small home in the backyard. State law says the city can’t require more than a 4-foot side and rear setback for new ADUs. HCD, Apr 2026 ### Attached ADU Built onto the side or back of your house, with its own entrance. ### Garage conversion Turn the garage into a home. The city can’t make you replace the parking if the garage goes. HCD, Apr 2026 ### Junior ADU (JADU) Up to 500 sq ft, built inside your house or attached garage. One per lot. It can share a bathroom with the main house. HCD, Apr 2026 Check my lot [Addition instead? See room additions](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/room-additions/) Not sure which? That’s what the lot check is for. Floor plans ## Studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom. Your plan is drawn for your lot. - Drawn in-house, so you see it before it is final - Sized to your lot and budget, not a catalog - Floor plan, elevations and site plan Inside the build ## Five layers between dirt and move-in. In the order it happens. Inspectors look at the work before it is covered. Your plan sets the exact schedule. Layer 1 of 5 Concept images Illustration: concept, not a photo of our work. ### Slab and foundation Soils report first, then forms, rebar and concrete. What has to be true San Dimas’s 2025 ADU handout lists a soils report from a California-licensed geotechnical engineer for a detached ADU. Its recommendations get built into the foundation. ### Framing Walls and roof structure go up. This is the day it starts to look like a house. What has to be true Inspectors look at the work before it gets covered. In San Dimas you have to get inspection approval before covering any work. ### Systems Plumbing, electrical, gas and air conditioning go in before drywall. What has to be true San Dimas’s handout lists the ADU’s sewer line tied into the main house’s building sewer (not under a structure, patio cover or porch) and a minimum 100-amp new panel. ### Roof and walls Roofing, stucco or siding, windows and doors close the building in. What has to be true San Dimas’s handout says the look must match your main house. ### Finish Drywall, cabinets, flooring, paint, fixtures, final inspection. What has to be true The handout also lists washer and dryer hookups. The lot check ## The rules we check before we draw anything. State law makes ADUs easier to approve. Your city still has rules about size, looks, utilities and fire access. San Dimas’s 2025 ADU handout lists the items below. Other cities differ, and rules change, so we confirm the current version with the city and with you on your lot. Item State law San Dimas handout What it means for you Setbacks City can’t require more than 4 ft side and rear for new ADUs 4 ft minimum side and rear Your backyard may have more room than you think. Size City can’t set a maximum below 850 sq ft (1,000 if more than one bedroom) Maximum 1,000 sq ft Size the unit to the lot and your budget, not the code. Impact fees None on an ADU under 750 sq ft; larger ADUs pay in proportion to the main house Ask the city. We check the current schedule. Keep it at or under 750 sq ft and the state says no impact fees. Lot size City can’t set a minimum lot size n/a Small lots can qualify. Soils report n/a Listed for a detached ADU A line item in your budget, early. Solar n/a A new detached ADU needs a solar (PV) system. Panels can go on the ADU or the main house. Existing panels don’t count. Plan the roof and the budget for it. Fire access n/a LA County Fire approval on a fire-flow and hydrant sheet, before the permit is issued We start that paperwork with the city and the water company. Fire hazard zone n/a In a Fire Hazard Severity Zone, the Wildland-Urban Interface code applies, with a vegetation plan Hillside lots get extra steps. Looks and doors City can only apply objective standards Must match the main house’s style. Exterior doors can’t face a property line closer than 15 ft. We design for it from sketch one. Address n/a The ADU gets its own address: yours plus the letter A Mail and emergency services find it. San Dimas’s handout is the 2025 version; state facts are from HCD’s April 2026 fact sheet. Check with the city and with us before you rely on any of this. Run the lot check on my address [Questions first? Call Dallas](tel:+16269918219) How it works ## Four phases, one person to call. Dallas talks you through the whole project before it starts. You always know which phase you’re in and what comes next. We need from you Then the final inspection, the walkthrough, and the keys. Sources: HCD ADU Handbook (Mar 2026); Terner Center. Start with the lot check [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Design ideas ## What a finished unit could feel like. Straight answers ## The worries we hear most. “Will the city say no?” State law says ADUs are approved by staff against objective rules, not by a hearing, if they meet those rules. That’s why we check the rules on your lot before you spend on drawings. “Will the price jump after I sign?” You get a written, fixed-price quote before work starts. Anything outside it is a change order: written, priced and approved by you first. Items cities commonly require, like a soils report or a fire-flow sheet, are named in the quote. “What if you find something underground?” Soil, old pipes, a sewer line in the wrong place. We stop, show you, give you options and a price, and you decide before we go on. “Can I rent it out?” Usually yes. State law lets cities limit short-term rentals, and for certain ADUs any rental must be longer than 30 days. Check your city. We’re builders, not tax or legal advisers. Ask yours about rent and taxes. “Who do I call when something comes up?” Dallas. He answers his own phone. [Ask Dallas a question](tel:+16269918219) Send the lot check form Price and payments ## A written price, and payments that follow the work. ### What moves the price - Size and type of unit - Soils and foundation - How far utilities have to run - Solar requirement for a new detached ADU - Fire access on your street - Finish level A range is not a quote. The fixed price comes after design. ### Your quote, line by line One written, fixed-price quote before work starts. Items cities commonly require, like a soils report or a fire-flow sheet, are named in it. Payments follow finished work. No deposit-and-disappear. Changes are written, priced before the work, and approved by you. [Get my written estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) ADU questions ## Straight answers How big can my ADU be? San Dimas’s handout lists up to 1,000 sq ft. State law says a city can’t set the limit lower than 850 sq ft, or 1,000 sq ft if the unit has more than one bedroom. Your lot and budget usually decide before the code does. Do I need a soils report? For a detached ADU, San Dimas’s handout lists one. It’s from a California-licensed geotechnical engineer and its recommendations go into the foundation design. Can I convert my garage? Often, yes. The city can’t require replacement parking when a garage becomes an ADU. Structure, slab and utilities decide the cost. We check them first. Do I need solar? A newly built detached ADU does under the California Energy Code. The panels can go on the ADU or the main house. A conversion or an addition doesn’t need them, per the city’s handout. [More questions](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Sources (retrieved 2026-10-06): [HCD Housing Law Fact Sheet: ADU, April 2026](https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/planning-and-community/housing-law-fact-sheets.pdf); [City of San Dimas, ADU Requirements (2025)](https://files.sandimasca.gov/Documents/Departments/Community%20Development/Building%20and%20Safety/Forms%20and%20Handouts/2025/ADU%20Requirements%2025%20FINAL.pdf); [City of San Dimas, Homeowner’s Guide to the Building Permit Process](https://files.sandimasca.gov/Documents/Departments/Community%20Development/Building%20and%20Safety/Forms%20and%20Handouts/Homeowners-guideto-the-building-permit-process.pdf); [HCD ADU Handbook, March 2026](https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/policy-and-research/ADU-Handbook-Update.pdf); Terner Center for Housing Innovation. Rules change. We re-check on your lot before we quote. Free to ask ## Find out what fits on your lot. Tell us your address and what you want the unit for. Dallas looks at setbacks, utilities, soils and fire access, then calls you with what works and what it would take. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/adu-construction/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # From bare lot to move-in day. (Custom Home Builder) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/custom-homes/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Ground-up custom homes in San Dimas and nearby, from lot walk to move-in. One family-owned crew, a written price, Dallas on the phone. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Ground-up custom homes, from the first walk on your lot to move-in day. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the custom home builder page Custom homes · San Dimas and nearby A ground-up home built by one family-owned crew. Dallas stays on the phone from lot walk to final inspection. Walk my lot with Dallas [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews - Written, fixed-price contract 25 years in the trades In-house design and our own crew CSLB #1045801 Licensed in California 4.6 · 19 reviews on Google Start where you are ## Which lot are we talking about? ### I own the lot We walk it, check what the city allows, and draw what fits. This is me ### I’m still looking Thinking about a lot you haven’t closed on? Call Dallas and ask what to look for before you buy. This is me ### Tear down and rebuild Your lot, a new house. Dallas walks the site and talks through what a tear-down involves. This is me Your lot may allow more than one home. State law (SB 9) lets some single-family lots add up to two units or split into two lots, with limits for historic and tenant-occupied properties. HCD, Apr 2026 We’ll tell you if it applies. The build timeline ## Eight stops between dirt and keys. Dallas walks you through every stop. Same camera, four stages: scroll to build the house. Lot Foundation Frame Finish Stop 1 of 8 Concept images, not photos of our work. ### Lot and feasibility You decide what you want, what you can spend We do walk the lot; check zoning, access, utilities, slope The city checks Nothing yet. ### Design You decide layout, rooms, style, finishes We do in-house design, floor plans and elevations you can read The city checks Nothing yet. ### Soils and engineering You decide sign off on the structural plan We do order the soils report; engineer the foundation and frame The city checks San Dimas lists a soils report for new homes, and structural plans signed and stamped by a California-licensed architect or engineer. ### Permits and approvals You decide final plans, sign forms We do assemble the plan set, energy report and fire paperwork, and submit The city checks Plan check. San Dimas lists 15 to 20 working days for a first check on small houses. LA County Fire reviews a fire-flow and hydrant sheet for new structures. ### Site and foundation You decide site details: driveway, grade, drainage We do clear, grade, form, pour The city checks Inspections happen before anything gets covered. ### Frame and roof You decide window and door choices locked We do framing, sheathing, roof, windows. The house is dried in. The city checks Framing is inspected before it is covered. ### Systems You decide fixture, lighting and appliance picks We do plumbing, electrical, gas, HVAC rough-in; insulation The city checks Rough inspections, each before the walls close. San Dimas requires approval before any work is covered. ### Finish and move-in You decide walkthrough punch list We do drywall, cabinets, flooring, tile, paint, final clean The city checks Final inspection. Sources: City of San Dimas, Homeowner’s Guide to the Building Permit Process; City of San Dimas, ADU Requirements (2025), section 11 (LA County Fire fire-flow and hydrant sheet for new structures). Retrieved 2026-10-06. Rules change; we confirm the current version on your lot. Design before permits ## You see it before we frame it. AI-generated concept: plan iterations ### Plans you can read In-house design: floor plans and elevations, drawn from your lot walk. You see the plans and a design before permits, so there are no major design surprises on framing day. Walk my lot with Dallas ### The frame is where it becomes a house. Framing, sheathing, roof and windows get the house dried in. Framing is inspected before it is covered. Straight talk ## What people worry about, and what we do about it. “Will it cost more than the number you gave me?” You get a fixed-price written contract before work starts. Anything outside it is a change order: written, priced before the work, and approved by you. “What if you hit bad soil?” That’s what the soils report is for. We order it before the foundation is designed, not after. If something unexpected shows up in the ground, we stop, show you, price the options and wait for your OK. “Who do I call?” Dallas. You talk to the owner, not a call center. “Will I like it when I see it?” You see plans and a design before permits, so there are no major design surprises on framing day. “My lender wants a schedule of payments.” Payments follow finished stages. Tell us what your lender needs and we’ll talk it through. [Ask Dallas about your build](tel:+16269918219) Walk my lot What’s in it ## What’s in the price, and what isn’t. Your quote lists every line. These are the kinds of costs we put in front of you early, so none of them arrive as a surprise. ### Line items in a written quote - Design and plan set - Permits and fees - Foundation, frame, roof, systems and finishes - Final cleaning - One written fixed-price contract ### Costs homeowners often handle separately - Soils report - Survey - Utility connection fees from the water company or utility - Landscaping - Appliances, if you choose them - Items you upgrade after signing, as change orders The exact list goes in your quote line by line. See what my house would include [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Your money ## Payments follow progress. You pay as stages get finished and inspected. Not a big deposit and then nothing. The schedule is written in your contract before you sign. Lot and design Foundation Frame Systems Finish Each stage lights as it is finished. Illustration of how stages work, not a payment schedule. Changes are written, priced before work, and approved by you. No surprise add-on fees. [Ask how payments work](tel:+16269918219) [Get my written estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) Illustration. Background is an AI-generated concept, not one of our homes. Who you’ll talk to ## Dallas, from lot walk to final inspection. One family-owned crew. You talk to the owner, not a call center. Walk my lot with Dallas Custom-home questions ## Straight answers Do I need a soils report? For a new home, San Dimas lists one. It comes from a California-licensed geotechnical engineer and shapes the foundation design. Who draws the plans? In-house design for the layout. Structural plans must be signed and stamped by a California-licensed architect or engineer. How long do the city and fire department take? San Dimas lists a first-check range of 15 to 20 working days for small houses. LA County Fire reviews a fire-flow and hydrant sheet for new structures. Ask Dallas about your lot. Can I live in my house during a rebuild? Not on a tear-down. Plan for a rental. Can I build more than one unit? Maybe. Under SB 9, some single-family lots can have two units or be split. An ADU can sit on top of that. It depends on your lot and city, and we check before we design. [More questions](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Lot walk ## Let’s walk your lot together. Tell us where it is and where you are in the process. Dallas calls you, then walks it with you. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/custom-homes/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # Room additions that look original. (Room Additions) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/room-additions/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Primary suites, bump-outs and second stories in San Dimas and nearby. Designed, permitted and built by one crew. Written price. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Primary suites, bump-outs and second stories, designed, permitted and built by one crew. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the room additions page Room additions · San Dimas and nearby Bump-outs, primary suites, second stories. Designed, permitted and built by one crew. Will it fit? Walk my house [Call Dallas: (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews - Written, fixed-price quote 25 years in the trades In-house design and our own crew CSLB #1045801 Licensed in California 4.6 · 19 reviews on Google What kind ## Four ways to add space. We tell you which one is yours. ### Bump-out A few feet onto a kitchen, family room or bedroom. Smallest scope, no new roofline in many cases. ### Primary suite A new bedroom and bath on the ground floor or back of the house. ### Second story Add a floor to a one-story house. The existing foundation and walls get checked first. ### Family room or office A new space joined to the house for how you live now. Will it fit? Walk my house Compare: addition or ADU? Want a separate unit with its own kitchen? [See ADUs](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/adu-construction/). Before After (design render) Concept images, not photos of our work. Drag to compare. The details ## Old and new, no seam. The hard part isn’t the new room. It’s the join. We plan the seam before we frame it. - Matching the roof pitch and material - Matching stucco or siding texture - Aligning floors so there’s no step - Windows that fit the house’s style - Paint and trim that blend Will it match? Walk my house [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Before we draw ## Six things decide what fits. We promise nothing before we’ve seen your house. 1. Setbacks and lot coverage How much of the lot you can build on is set by your city’s zoning. We check yours. 2. The existing structure Foundation, walls and roof get checked before we add weight or openings. 3. Soil San Dimas lists a soils report for new homes and substantial additions. 4. Utilities Where sewer, water, gas and electrical run, and whether the panel can carry more. 5. Structural plans For structural work, plans and calculations must be signed and stamped by a California-licensed architect or engineer. 6. Energy report When new floor area is added, an energy efficiency report is also required. This is the San Dimas list (City of San Dimas, Homeowner’s Guide to the Building Permit Process). Other cities differ. Walk my house with Dallas [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Out or up ## Going out, or going up. Each one changes the structure in a different way. Bump-out Grows out. New footing, same roofline in many cases. Second story Grows up. The existing foundation and walls get checked first. How it works ## Five steps, one person to call. ### 1. Walk Dallas walks your house and yard, listens, and sketches options. ### 2. Design In-house design: plans, elevations, a budget range. ### 3. Permit We submit and manage plan check. San Dimas lists these approximate first-check times: room additions under 500 sq ft, 10 to 15 working days; larger additions, second floors and small houses, 15 to 20 working days. Corrections add time. ### 4. Build Foundation or framing, roof, systems, finish. Inspections before anything gets covered. ### 5. Walkthrough Final inspection, punch list, keys back to you. Dallas walks you through the whole project before it starts. You always know which step you’re in and what comes next. Start with a house walk [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Day to day ## You live here. We build around that. What the house looks like ### Work hours Work hours in San Dimas are Monday to Friday 7 am to dusk and Saturday 8 am to dusk. No work on Sundays and holidays. (City of San Dimas) What we do about it ### We plan around your family Tell Dallas about kids, pets, work-from-home days and anything you need to keep running. He builds the schedule around it. [Ask Dallas how it works day to day](tel:+16269918219) Walk my house Compare ## More room for you, or a second home? Addition ADU What it is New space joined to your house. A separate small home on your lot, with a kitchen and bath. Best for A bigger family or a home office. A relative, a renter, or an income unit. Rules Your city’s zoning and building code. State law limits what cities can require (4-ft side and rear setbacks, no minimum lot size). HCD, Apr 2026 Dallas can tell you which one fits your lot in one walk. Walk my lot [ADU details](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/adu-construction/) Your money ## A written price, and payments that follow the work. ### Written price One fixed-price quote before work starts. No surprise add-on fees. ### Payments follow progress California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). Then you pay as stages finish. ### Changes in writing Change orders are written, priced before work and approved by you. [Get my written estimate](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/) [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Addition questions ## Straight answers Can you go up a floor on my one-story? Sometimes. We check the foundation, walls and roof first, and an engineer reviews it. It’s yes or no only after that check. Do I need a soils report? San Dimas lists one for substantial additions. It comes from a California-licensed geotechnical engineer. How long does the city take? San Dimas lists first-check times of 10 to 15 working days for additions under 500 sq ft, and 15 to 20 working days for larger additions and second floors. Corrections add time. Will my property taxes go up? We can’t advise on that. Ask the LA County Assessor or your tax adviser. What if you find a problem when you open the wall? We stop, show you, price the options, and you decide in writing before we go on. [More questions](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/) [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) Sources (retrieved 2026-10-06): [City of San Dimas, Homeowner’s Guide to the Building Permit Process](https://files.sandimasca.gov/Documents/Departments/Community%20Development/Building%20and%20Safety/Forms%20and%20Handouts/Homeowners-guideto-the-building-permit-process.pdf); [HCD Housing Law Fact Sheet: ADU, April 2026](https://www.hcd.ca.gov/sites/default/files/docs/planning-and-community/housing-law-fact-sheets.pdf); California Business and Professions Code §7159.5. House walk ## Will it fit? Let’s walk it. Dallas looks at your house, your yard and your list, then talks through what fits and what it would involve. No pressure. You talk to Dallas. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/room-additions/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # A backyard that works after dark. (Outdoor Living Spaces) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/outdoor-living-spaces/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Patios, pavers, covers and lighting in San Dimas and nearby. One family-owned crew, a written price, and Dallas on the phone. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Patios, pavers, covers and lighting, built for the evenings you want to spend outside. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the outdoor living spaces page Outdoor living · San Dimas and nearby Patios, pavers, covers and lighting. Planned as one space, built by one crew. Plan my backyard [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews - Fixed-price quotes in writing 25 years in the trades In-house design and our own crew CSLB #1045801 Licensed in California 4.6 · 19 reviews on Google Day to dusk ## The same yard, two different rooms. Lighting makes a patio a place you use at 8 pm in July. We plan it with the layout. 3 pm drag to move the sun Afternoon Dusk Concept render. Your yard will look different. Plan my lighting Pick what's in it ## Build the yard you'd actually use. Tap what you want. Then tell Dallas which zones matter most. Your yard list is empty Tap a zone to add it. Send my yard list Even where a permit isn't needed, work has to follow city zoning and building codes. Before you build ## What San Dimas wants a permit for. A quick checklist from the city's own guidance, so nothing surprises you. ### Needs a permit - Patio covers - Decks and balconies - Fences and walls over 6 ft - Retaining walls over 2 ft 10 in (level on both sides) - Driveway installation or replacement, including the approach - Pools and spas - Electrical and plumbing work ### No building permit - Freestanding walls and fences up to 6 ft - Concrete or asphalt patios and driveways on natural grade that don't change drainage - One-story sheds under 8 ft high and 120 sq ft, with no utilities Not a complete list. Check with San Dimas Building and Safety, (909) 394-6260. Patio covers and pools: about 3 to 5 working days for a first plan check, per the city. [Ask us about your yard](tel:+16269918219) How it works ## Walk, plan, build, light it up. ### Walk Dallas walks your yard with you. ### Plan A layout, materials and a written price. Permit if needed. ### Build Prep, structure, hardscape, then lighting last. ### Light it up We do the evening walkthrough with you, after dark. Why homeowners call us ## One family-owned crew, start to finish. Years in the trades 4.6★ Across 19 Google reviews In-house Design & crew CSLB licensed Your money ## A written price, and changes in writing. ### Written price One fixed-price quote in writing before work starts. No surprise add-on fees. ### Down payment, by law California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). ### Changes in writing If something unexpected turns up, we stop, show you, price the options, and you decide in writing before we go on. Get my free estimate [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Outdoor questions ## Outdoor questions, answered. More answers on the [FAQ page](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/), or call (626) 991-8219. Do I need a permit for a patio cover? In San Dimas, yes. Patio covers need a building permit. Plan check for patio covers is about 3 to 5 working days for the first review. Will it drain? Drainage gets planned before the first paver goes down. Work that changes approved drainage can't use the permit exemption. Who will I talk to? Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly after you send the form, or you can call (626) 991-8219 and talk to the owner. Can I plan lighting from day one? Yes. We plan lighting with the layout, so wiring and fixtures aren't an afterthought. Backyard walk ## Let’s plan your yard together. Dallas walks it with you and listens. Send the form and we’ll take it from there. No pressure, no obligation. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/outdoor-living-spaces/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # Fix the outside, protect the inside. (Exterior Renovations) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/exterior-renovations/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Stucco, siding, windows and curb appeal for San Dimas homes. Fix the outside, protect the inside. One crew, a written price. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Fix the outside, protect the inside: stucco, siding and the exterior of your home. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the exterior renovations page Exterior · San Dimas and nearby Stucco, siding, windows and curb appeal on a written price. Dallas looks at the problem first. Check my exterior [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews - CSLB #1045801 · Licensed - Fixed-price quotes in writing Top to bottom ## A walk around your house. Open each part to see what we look at. Roof and edges A roof installation, replacement or recover needs a building permit in San Dimas. Minor repairs not over 5% of the roofing material are exempt. Dallas looks before he prices, so you hear straight what the roof really needs. Ask about my roof Walls: stucco and siding Cracks, patches that don't match, water behind the finish. We open it up and look before we price. The surface is rarely the whole story. We check what's behind the problem. Ask about my walls Windows and doors Replacing windows or doors needs a Single Trade Permit in San Dimas, with plans for window change-outs. We tell you which permits apply before work starts. Ask about my windows Entry and porch Door, steps, lighting, address. The first thing you see when you pull in. Small changes here do the most for curb appeal. Ask about my entry Roof and edges Curb appeal ## Same house, a fresh face. Drag to compare a tired exterior with a refreshed one. Concept renders, not photos of our work. Concept: before Concept: after How it goes ## Look first, then price. ### Look Dallas walks the exterior and checks behind the problem. ### Fix Water first, finish last. Repair or replace what's failing. ### Finish Paint, trim, cleanup and a walkthrough with you. Permits depend on the work. In San Dimas, roofing, window and door replacement, and plumbing or electrical changes need them. Painting and cosmetic work don't. We tell you which apply. Your money ## A written price, and changes in writing. ### Written price One fixed-price quote in writing before work starts. No surprise add-on fees. ### Down payment, by law California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). ### Changes in writing If something unexpected turns up, we stop, show you, price the options, and you decide in writing before we go on. Get my free estimate [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) 4.6 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews - 25 years in the trades Family-owned, foothill-based. - In-house design and one crew The people who plan your project are the people who build it. - Licensed: CSLB #1045801 Dollhouse Construction Inc. Exterior questions ## Exterior questions, answered. More answers on the [FAQ page](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/), or call (626) 991-8219. Do I need a permit to re-roof? In San Dimas, a roof installation, replacement or recover needs a permit. Minor repairs not over 5% of the roofing material are exempt. What if you find rot? We stop, show you, give you options and a price. You approve in writing before we go on. Do I need a permit to replace windows? In San Dimas, replacing windows or doors needs a Single Trade Permit, with plans for window change-outs. We tell you which permits apply before work starts. Who will I talk to? Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly after you send the form, or call (626) 991-8219 and talk to the owner. Exterior check ## Let’s look at your house. Tell us what’s bothering you. Dallas walks around the house with you, listens, and tells you what matters first. No pressure, no obligation. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/exterior-renovations/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # Cabinets and built‑ins, made to fit. (Custom Cabinets & Millwork) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/custom-cabinet-millwork/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Custom cabinets, built-ins and millwork made to fit your San Dimas home. Measured on site, drawn first, installed by one crew. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Cabinets and built-ins made to fit: measured on site, drawn first, installed by one crew. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the custom cabinets & millwork page Cabinets and millwork · San Dimas and nearby We measure your room, draw it first, and build it to fit the walls you actually have. Get my cabinets measured [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews - CSLB #1045801 · Licensed - Fixed-price quotes in writing Inside the cabinet ## Where the quality lives. 1. 1 Box The case. Material and joinery decide how it holds up to humid kitchens and heavy dishes. 2. 2 Shelves Thickness and span decide sag. 3. 3 Doors and drawer fronts Style, edge and finish. This is what you see. 4. 4 Drawer boxes and slides The part you touch every day. 5. 5 Hardware Hinges, pulls, soft-close. 6. 6 Finish Paint or stain, how many coats, and how it's applied. Ask any cabinet maker these six questions. We'll answer them in writing. Pick a room ## Any room has a wall that needs it. Our work ### Kitchen Perimeter cabinets, island, pantry wall. Millwork is the trim that finishes it: crown, base, casing, wainscot, mantels, beams. Blank wall How it works ## Measure, draw, build, install. 1. 1 **Measure** We measure the room, the walls, the plumbing and the outlets. Walls are rarely square, so we plan for that. 2. 2 **Draw** You see the layout and the details on paper before we build. You approve it. 3. 3 **Build** Your approved drawings become the cabinets, made to the measurements we took. 4. 4 **Install** Set, level, scribe to the wall, hang doors, adjust. Final walkthrough with you. Cabinets and interior trim alone are cosmetic work and exempt from a building permit in San Dimas. If the job moves plumbing, gas or electrical, those parts need permits. Honest comparison ## Custom isn't always the answer. Type What you choose What it fits Stock Standard sizes and styles. Fits when your walls are standard. Semi-custom Standard styles, more sizes and options. Fits most remodels. Custom Built to your measurements and design. Fits odd walls, built-ins and exact looks. We tell you straight if stock or semi-custom will do the job. Which do I need? Your money ## A written price, and changes in writing. ### Written price One fixed-price quote in writing before work starts. No surprise add-on fees. ### Down payment, by law California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). ### Changes in writing If something unexpected turns up, we stop, show you, price the options, and you decide in writing before we go on. Get my free estimate [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Craft details ## Details cabinets are judged on. Joints, hinges, scribe lines and finish. The work behind a good cabinet. Cabinet questions ## Cabinet questions, answered. More answers on the [FAQ page](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/), or call (626) 991-8219. Do I need a permit for new cabinets? Not for cabinets and interior trim alone in San Dimas. They're cosmetic work. If plumbing, gas or electrical moves, those parts need permits. What if my walls aren't square? They rarely are. We measure the walls, the plumbing and the outlets first, and plan the cabinets for the walls you actually have. Do I see the design first? Yes. You see the layout and details on paper before we build, and you approve it. Who will I talk to? Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly after you send the form, or call (626) 991-8219 and talk to the owner. Measure visit ## Let's measure the wall. Dallas or a team member comes to measure and listen. You get a clear, written estimate. No pressure, no obligation. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/custom-cabinet-millwork/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219 --- # Floors that start below the surface. (Flooring & Tile Installation) - Business: Dollhouse Construction Inc (CSLB #1045801) - Phone: (626) 991-8219 - Page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/flooring-tile-work/ - Last updated: 2026-10-09 (generated from the live site copy at build time) > Flooring and tile for San Dimas homes, installed on a floor that's prepped right. Written price, one crew, Dallas on the phone. CSLB #1045801. ## What we do Flooring and tile installed on a floor that is prepped right, with a written price. ## Who it's for Homeowners in San Dimas and nearby cities. Based in San Dimas. Projects up to about 100 miles out, depending on the scope. ## How the project goes 1. **You call or send the form.** You: Tell us the room and what bugs you about it. We: Dallas or his team reaches out to you directly. You get: A person, not a ticket number. A question is fine. You don't need a plan or a budget to call. 2. **The estimate conversation.** You: Tell us the room, your must-haves, and a budget range if you'd like to share one. We: Ask what you'd change if money were no object, and look at what we can see: panel, plumbing, ceiling, floors. You get: A straight answer on what's realistic, even if it's “this is too big for that budget.” 3. **Design and plan.** You: Pick a direction. Use the mood-board builder if you want to see looks first. We: Design is in-house. We draw it, price it, and list every material. You get: A plan you can read. 4. **Written, fixed-price quote.** You: Read it with a pen. We: Itemize it by phase. You get: One price in writing, plus a list of what's in and what's not. Details below. 5. **The full walkthrough, before you sign.** Dallas: Walks you through the whole project: order of work, who does what, what you'll live without and for how long, what decisions you owe us and by when. You: Ask everything. We: Answer, and change the plan if it's wrong. You get: No “we'll figure it out later.” 6. **Contract and permits.** The contract: Lists the work, the materials, the payment schedule, our license number and who pulls the permits. The law: The down payment can't be more than California allows. See your money. 7. **The build.** In order: Protect the house, demo, rough-in (plumbing, electrical, framing), inspections where the city requires them, close-up, finish work. Changes: Anything that changes goes through a written change order first. See how. 8. **Final walkthrough and punch list.** You: Walk every inch with Dallas. We: Fix what you flag. You get: Finished work that matches the plan. ## What the homeowner gets - A call from Dallas or his team - A look at your project - A written, fixed-price quote - Straight answers on timing and payments - Give you a fixed price in writing. - Write up any change and price it before the work. - Explain options and cost if we find a problem behind a wall. - Walk you through the whole project before it starts. - Pick up the phone. ## From the flooring & tile installation page Flooring and tile · San Dimas and nearby A good floor is mostly what's under it. We check the subfloor before we lay a thing. Get my floors looked at [Call (626) 991-8219](tel:+16269918219) - 4.6 · 19 Google reviews - CSLB #1045801 · Licensed - Fixed-price quotes in writing Pick a pattern ## See how it lays. Floor pattern Tap one to swap the photo Straight plank Chevron Tile, running bond Diagonal tile Large-format stone Classic and quiet. The layout most homes start from. Get my floors looked at Under the floor ## Prep is where floors succeed or fail. The finish is what you see. The layers under it decide whether it stays flat, quiet and dry. 1. 1 Structure Joists or slab. We look for movement, damage and moisture. 2. 2 Subfloor Flat, solid and clean. Low spots and squeaks get fixed here, not hidden. 3. 3 Underlayment or waterproofing The layer that matches the finish: sound, moisture or crack isolation. 4. 4 Finish floor Hardwood, engineered wood, vinyl plank, tile or stone, laid to a layout set before the first piece goes down. 5. 5 Transitions and trim Where one floor meets another, at doors, stairs and thresholds, so no tripping edge. Entry and hallway Room by room ## What works where. ### Entry and hallway Hard, tough finishes handle traffic and grit. Tile and plank are common. Not sure what to pick? Dallas will help you choose. Tap the rooms you're changing and we'll add them to your estimate request. Walk my floors Transitions ## Where wood meets stone. At doors, stairs and thresholds, the edge matters. We plan it before the first piece goes down, so there's no tripping lip and no gap to chase later. Our work ## Real flooring photos Our work Photos from Dollhouse jobs. They are not all from one project. How it goes ## Walk, pick, prep, lay, finish. ### Walk Dallas looks at your floors and what's under them. ### Pick You choose with real samples and a layout. ### Prep Remove old floor, fix and level the subfloor. ### Lay Set the layout, install, cut and fit. ### Finish Transitions, trim, cleanup, walkthrough. In San Dimas, finish work such as carpeting is exempt from a building permit. Plumbing, mechanical and electrical changes aren't. Older homes can have old flooring materials or paint under the floor that need careful handling. We'll talk it through before anything is pulled up. Your money ## A written price, and changes in writing. ### Written price One fixed-price quote in writing before work starts. No surprise add-on fees. ### Down payment, by law California generally limits a down payment on a home improvement contract to $1,000 or 10% of the contract amount, whichever is less (Business and Professions Code section 7159.5). ### Changes in writing If we find a damaged subfloor, we stop, show you, price the repair, and you approve in writing first. Get my free estimate [Read how we work](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/how-we-work/) Why homeowners call us ## One crew that looks before it lays. Family-owned, with 25 years in the trades and in-house design, so the people who plan your floor are the people who install it. 4.6 ★★★★★ 19 Google reviews 25 years in the trades Family-owned, foothill-based. In-house design and one crew One team accountable from sketch to finish. Licensed: CSLB #1045801 Dollhouse Construction Inc. Flooring questions ## Flooring questions, answered. More answers on the [FAQ page](https://dollhouseconstruction.com/faq/), or call (626) 991-8219. Do I need a permit to replace flooring? Not for finish work like carpeting in San Dimas. Changes to plumbing, mechanical or electrical do need permits. Can you install over my old floor? Sometimes. We check the old floor and the subfloor first. If it's not flat or dry, the new floor won't last. What if you find a damaged subfloor? We stop, show you, price the repair, and you approve in writing before we go on. Who will I talk to? Dallas or his team will reach out to you directly after you send the form, or call (626) 991-8219 and talk to the owner. Floor walk ## Let's look at your floors. Dallas checks the floor, the subfloor and what you're thinking. You get a clear, written estimate. No pressure, no obligation. (626) 991-8219 Talk to the owner Link: tel:+16269918219 ## Pricing Pricing is quoted in writing after a free in-home visit because it depends on the scope and the home. We do not publish prices online. ## Links - Service page: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/flooring-tile-work/ - Free estimate: https://dollhouseconstruction.com/free-estimate/ - Call (626) 991-8219