ADU Company in Chino, CA
Kitchen remodeling in Chino usually runs $35,000 to $95,000 for a full renovation, with most projects landing between $45,000 and $65,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether walls move. Chino’s housing stock spans two very different eras: 91710’s mid-century ranch homes and 1990s tract houses with closed-off kitchens that need opening up, and 91708’s newer Preserve homes that were built with open concepts but often have builder-grade finishes that feel tired after a decade. Summer heat means ventilation and range-hood capacity matter more here than in coastal cities, and slab-on-grade construction changes how we run gas and drain lines.
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Why Chino Homes Are Different
Chino sits in the hot, semi-arid Inland Empire where July and August regularly push past 100°F. That changes how we spec a kitchen: a 400-CFM range hood that works in Long Beach won’t clear smoke from a high-BTU gas cooktop here, and we size HVAC returns before we finalize cabinet layouts so the cooking zone doesn’t become a heat trap. Santa Ana wind events also mean exterior vent terminations need proper flashing and backdraft dampers, or you’ll hear wind whistling through the hood on fall nights.
The 91710 ZIP is dominated by mid-century to 1990s single-story tract homes and ranch-style houses on larger lots. These kitchens were built as separate rooms with doorways on either end and a soffit running over the cabinets. Removing that soffit and opening the wall to the dining room is the single most common request we get in Chino’s older neighborhoods, but it’s structural work – those soffits often hide plumbing, wiring, or HVAC ducting, and the wall may carry roof load on a ranch with a low-pitch truss system. We open these walls carefully, with temporary support before demo, and pull the right permit so the final inspection isn’t a surprise.
The 91708 Preserve homes are a different animal. They’re newer, tighter-packed, and almost all governed by an HOA with design-review rules. The kitchens are already open-concept, but after 15 to 20 years, the laminate counters, honey-oak cabinets, and basic tile backsplashes are showing their age. HOA approval matters less for interior kitchen work than for ADUs, but if you’re adding a vent line through an exterior wall or changing a window opening, you’ll want to check your CC&Rs before we pull permits.
Our Main Chino Services
Chino homeowners call us most about two projects: building detached ADUs in rear yards and gut-renovating bathrooms in the older housing stock. Both are covered below with links to their dedicated Chino pages.
ADU Builders in Chino
Chino is one of the more ADU-permissive cities in San Bernardino County, and many 91710 properties have the rear-yard depth to fit a detached unit without a lot split. The catch is Chino’s slab-on-grade construction: running new sewer and water lines means cutting through concrete, and many older homes need a 200-amp panel upgrade before the ADU circuit can be added. We work with prefab manufacturers like Boxabl and Plant Prefab so factory timelines and site prep stay sequenced correctly. See the full breakdown here: ADU Builders in Chino.
Bathroom Remodeling in Chino
Bathrooms in Chino’s 91710 ranch homes were built small – a 5×8 footprint with a cast-iron tub, a 30-inch vanity, and no ventilation beyond a small window. The work here often means reconfiguring the footprint, adding a properly ducted exhaust fan that meets current code, and waterproofing every surface before tile goes in. In 91708 Preserve homes, we see builder-grade fiberglass shower surrounds yellowing and cracking within 15 years. Details on scope and cost: Bathroom Remodeling in Chino.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees — you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Kitchen Remodeling in Chino
A kitchen remodel in Chino costs $35,000 to $95,000 depending on scope. The median project – new cabinets, quartz counters, a tile backsplash, and appliance replacement in a 91710 ranch – sits between $45,000 and $65,000, while opening walls or moving plumbing pushes the higher end. Chino’s slab foundations make relocating a sink or gas range materially more expensive than in a home with a raised floor, because we’re cutting concrete to move drain and supply lines. If you’ve been researching prefab and modular brands for an ADU, know the same mindset applies inside: we plan utility rough-ins before finish selections, so the schedule doesn’t stall. For a broader look, see Kitchen Remodeling.
Cabinet Replacement
Signs you need it
Face frames separating, doors that won’t stay aligned, or laminate surfaces peeling after twenty Chino summers of low-humidity heat cycling.
What it costs in Chino
A full cabinet replacement with mid-grade plywood boxes and soft-close hinges runs $18,000 to $35,000 for a typical Chino kitchen.
How we do it
We demo the existing boxes, check the wall framing for plumb (ranch homes in Chino are rarely square after 50 years), and install cabinetry with scribed end panels so the fit is tight against those old walls.
Kitchen Layout Reconfiguration
Signs you need it
The refrigerator door blocks the walkway, the sink faces a wall instead of a window, or there’s a doorway at each end creating a traffic lane through the cooking zone.
What it costs in Chino
Moving a sink or range on a Chino slab runs $8,000 to $20,000 in added plumbing, concrete cutting, and patching, on top of the cabinet and counter scope.
How we do it
We mark the slab for cutting, route new drain and supply lines, patch and level the concrete, then build the new island or peninsula with blocking ready for stone templating.
Countertop and Backsplash Upgrade
Signs you need it
Tile countertops with grout that holds stains, laminate that’s bubbling at the seams, or a backsplash that stops four inches short of the upper cabinets.
What it costs in Chino
Quartz countertops run $4,000 to $9,000 for a standard Chino kitchen, and a full-height tile backsplash adds $1,500 to $4,000.
How we do it
We template after the base cabinets are set, fabricate the stone with a local Chino supplier for a faster turnaround, and install with a matching undermount sink and sealed edges.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Chino
| Item | Typical range in Chino |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen remodel (mid-grade) | $45,000 – $65,000 |
| Cabinet replacement | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Countertop and backsplash only | $5,500 – $13,000 |
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Chino?
Most Chino kitchens run 6 to 10 weeks from demo to final inspection. Permitting through the City of Chino typically adds two to three weeks up front for plan review.
Will the price change once the work starts?
No, not for work we scope up front. We give you a written, line-item quote before we start, and the only changes come from your additions or hidden conditions we uncover during demo. Call (866) 808-7312 to walk through your numbers.
Brands We Service in Chino
If you’ve been researching prefab ADU systems, you’ve likely come across Boxabl and Plant Prefab. We work with both, and we pair them with James Hardie fiber-cement siding where the design calls for a durable exterior. See the full brand portfolio on our brands page.
Pricing for ADU Company in Chino, CA
| Service | Typical range in Chino |
|---|---|
| Full kitchen remodel | $35,000 – $95,000 |
| Cabinet replacement | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Layout reconfiguration | $8,000 – $20,000 (added plumbing/concrete) |
| Countertop and backsplash | $5,500 – $13,000 |
| Primary bathroom remodel | $28,000 – $55,000 |
| Guest bathroom remodel | $18,000 – $35,000 |
| Detached ADU (prefab, turnkey) | $180,000 – $320,000 |
| Detached ADU (stick-frame, turnkey) | $260,000 – $420,000 |
| Garage conversion ADU | $120,000 – $180,000 |
| Junior ADU (attached) | $100,000 – $160,000 |
In Chino specifically, panel upgrades for older 91710 homes add $3,000 to $6,000 to any ADU or kitchen project that needs a new circuit, and HOA architectural review in 91708 can add weeks to the schedule even when the price stays put. Our quotes are fixed once we scope the job, which means the number you approve is the number on the final invoice.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Chino
We work across both of Chino’s ZIP codes, from the established College Park and Citrus Park neighborhoods in 91710 to The Preserve and its newer tracts in 91708. Each area has its own rhythm: older ranch homes need more structural investigation before we quote, while Preserve homes typically need HOA paperwork handled before we schedule.
- College Park
- Citrus Park
- The Preserve
- Butterfield Ranch
- Chino Hills border area
Our crew is based nearby and typically reaches any Chino address within 30 to 45 minutes for scheduled site visits.
Service Area – Cities Near Chino
Cottage ADU Builders serves Chino and the surrounding Inland Empire communities. Homeowners in Los Serranos, CA often call us for the same ranch-home kitchen work we do in 91710. We also cover Ontario, CA, where the housing stock is similar but the city’s permit counter runs a different pace, Montclair, CA for smaller-lot ADU feasibility questions, and Eastvale, CA, where newer construction shifts the remodeling scope toward finish upgrades rather than structural changes.
Serving Chino, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Chino area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage — if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About ADU Company in Chino
We schedule site visits in Chino every week, and most appointments happen within three to five business days of your call. Once a project is underway, our crew is local enough that we manage daily site presence without a long commute eating into your timeline.
We’ll prepare the plans and documentation your HOA needs, but you submit them through your association’s review process. Most 91708 Preserve homeowners report a two to four week review period for kitchen work that changes an exterior wall or vent termination. Interior-only remodels typically don’t trigger HOA review.
Do you pull permits for kitchen remodels in Chino?
Yes. Every structural, electrical, and plumbing change gets permitted through the City of Chino. We schedule inspections with the city and stay on site until the job passes final. Unpermitted work on a slab foundation is especially risky, because buried electrical and drain lines are hard to inspect after concrete is patched. Call (866) 808-7312 to get a free estimate on your Chino project.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local adu pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you — the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Chino Customers Say
"The kitchenette layout he suggested made better use of the space than the one on our original sketch."
— Lucia Flores"Detached unit in the back yard. Utilities trenched, separate meter, and it passed final on the first inspection."
— Ernesto Hernandez"Unit came out great and the tenant is happy. The timeline ran long, largely because of how slow the city was on plan check, though a couple of the delays were scheduling on their end."
— Shane Miller