Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Fast, Reliable General Contractor Across Upland
Finding a general contractor in Upland who understands what your specific property demands is not simple. Most companies work off the same playbook whether they are in Claremont, Rancho Cucamonga, or anywhere else in the Inland Empire. We do not. Upland’s mix of 1950s ranch homes in the 91786 flats, larger custom builds in 91784 near the foothills, and unincorporated acreage parcels creates project conditions that vary wildly from one street to the next. Daly City Construction handles every phase of that work under one license, and we are one phone call away at (866) 505-5254.
Why Daly City Construction Is Upland’s Preferred General Contractor Company
We earned our reputation in Upland by doing the opposite of what frustrates homeowners: we scope the job before we quote it. That sounds obvious until you have watched a contractor discover expansive adobe clay mid-project and hand you a change order. Noel Cabrera built Daly City Construction around transparent, front-loaded planning. Before we quote a room addition or ADU on Upland soil, we assess drainage, soil condition, permitting jurisdiction, and equipment access. No surprises later.
Upland homeowners regularly tell us the same thing: they interviewed three contractors, and we were the only one who asked about their foundation type and whether their parcel was county or city jurisdiction. That question alone changes permit timelines by weeks. It is the kind of local knowledge that only comes from doing real work here, not just advertising here.
Styles & brands we work with
Hire a General Contractor in Upland
Hire a General Contractor in Upland when your project spans more than one trade. A kitchen remodel that includes moving a load-bearing wall, relocating plumbing, and rewiring is not a job for three separate specialists working on three different schedules. It is one job with one point of accountability. We handle the full scope: framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, cabinetry, countertops, and finishes.
Full-Scope Project Management
One license, one contract, one person you call with questions. Our team runs material delivery schedules, inspections, and trade sequencing so a three-month project does not stretch into six. Upland’s mix of city and county permitting means scheduling inspections correctly the first time keeps everything moving.
Material Selection Without the Runaround
We carry a portfolio of more than 50 manufacturer brands, including Cambria and Caesarstone countertops, Kohler plumbing fixtures, and GAF and Owens Corning roofing. You pick materials that fit your budget and your home. Not whatever happens to be in a showroom down the street.
General Contractor Services in Upland
General Contractor Services in Upland cover everything from single-room updates to detached ADUs on acreage. A typical kitchen remodel here runs $14,000 to $45,000 depending on cabinet grade, countertop material, and whether walls move. Bathroom remodels land between $9,000 and $28,000. Home additions start around $45,000 and can reach $130,000 for larger two-story builds.
Remodels and Additions
Kitchens, baths, whole-home refreshes, and room additions. Upland’s ranch homes often have compartmentalized floor plans that benefit from opening up, but moving walls in a slab-on-grade home requires structural review first. We do that before quoting.
ADUs, Garage Conversions, and Prefab Construction
We build ADUs through Abodu, Dvele, Mighty Buildings, Boxabl, and Plant Prefab. Garage conversions in Upland typically run $30,000 to $80,000. A full detached ADU is $90,000 to $220,000 depending on size, foundation work, and finish level. We also build decks, hardscaping, fencing, and siding, and we install or replace roofing, windows, and doors.
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.
Trusted Brands We Service in Upland
For hardscaping and paver work, we install Belgard, Unilock, and Techo-Bloc products. These are not interchangeable catalog items. Each brand carries different paver profiles, color ranges, and joint systems, and the right choice changes depending on whether the area is a driveway, a patio on sloped ground, or a walkway that sees foot traffic only. We stock and order these lines regularly for Upland jobs, which means faster turnaround than a contractor placing a one-off order.
See the difference
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AfterCommon General Contractor Problems We See in Upland Homes
- Expansive clay soil cracking slab foundations. Upland’s adobe clay shrinks hard during Santa Ana wind events. We see foundation cracks open up each fall, and they need to be addressed before any structural work starts.
- Wrong permit jurisdiction. Acreage parcels in the Upland foothills often sit in unincorporated San Bernardino County, not the city. Contractors who pull city permits by default waste weeks getting sign-off corrected.
- Cast-iron and galvanized plumbing in older ranch homes. Much of the 1950s and 1960s housing stock still has original supply and drain lines. Any kitchen or bath remodel needs a plumbing assessment before walls open.
- Santa Ana winds cracking fresh concrete. Concrete poured on a windy day dries too fast on the surface and can spider-crack. We schedule pours around wind forecasts, which matters more in Upland than in Ontario or Montclair because of how the wind funnels through the foothills.
Pricing for General Contractor in Upland, CA
| Project | Typical Price Range in Upland |
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| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
Soil mitigation is the variable most Upland homeowners do not see coming. On expansive clay, a geotechnical report and engineered fill can add several thousand dollars before framing starts. That is not a hidden fee. It is the cost of building on ground that moves. We scope it during the estimate so the price we quote is the price you pay. Call (866) 505-5254 for a free estimate with a written, line-item breakdown.
We Also Serve Cities Near Upland
We work throughout the Inland Empire and regularly serve San Antonio Heights, Claremont, Montclair, and Rancho Cucamonga. If you need a General Contractor who knows this region’s soil, permitting, and housing stock, we are available across the greater Upland area.
Serving Upland, CA — Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Upland 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 General Contractor in Upland
It depends on your parcel’s jurisdiction. Homes in the city of Upland proper (91784, 91785, 91786) pull city permits. But many acreage properties along the foothills sit in unincorporated San Bernardino County and require county permits instead. County permitting for ADUs typically adds two to four weeks to the front end of the project. We verify jurisdiction before we quote so nothing stalls mid-permit. Call (866) 505-5254 and we will check your address.
It is the single biggest structural variable in this city. Upland’s adobe clay swells when wet and shrinks hard during Santa Ana wind events, which cracks slab-on-grade foundations and can shift footings. Any significant addition needs a geotechnical report first. In many cases we import engineered fill or deepen footings to isolate the new structure from the moving soil. Budget $3,000 to $8,000 for soil work on a typical Upland addition, depending on what the report finds. We include that in the estimate, never as a mid-project surprise.
Most garage conversions in the 91786 flats take 10 to 14 weeks once permits are approved. The older slab-on-grade homes in that area often need floor leveling and sometimes foundation tie-downs before framing starts, which adds time up front. If the original garage slab has cracked due to clay shrinkage, plan for an extra week or two of prep. We will give you a week-by-week schedule during the estimate so you know exactly what to expect.
Yes. We stage materials and schedule deliveries around your lot’s access, not the other way around. On acreage properties with narrow driveways or long dirt approaches, we often have materials delivered to a staging area and shuttled in with smaller equipment. We have done this on foothill parcels in 91784 where a full-size concrete truck cannot turn around. It adds a small logistics line item, and we plan it before rough-in so crews never stand around waiting.
Grading and drainage on an open Upland lot typically adds $5,000 to $15,000 to the project, depending on slope, soil type, and stormwater requirements. On sloped lots, we regrade to direct runoff away from the structure and may install French drains or swales. On the expansive clay common in Upland, proper grading is not optional, it is what prevents water from collecting against the foundation and triggering soil swell. We include grading and drainage in our initial quote, with a line item for each. Call (866) 505-5254 for exact numbers on your parcel.
Written by Noel Cabrera, Owner at Daly City Construction, serving Upland and the Inland Empire.