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(909) 637-3715Fontana, CA 92336
Contact Ellery ADU Studio Fontana - Free ADU Estimate in Fontana
Call us at (909) 637-3715 to schedule your free ADU estimate in Fontana. We’re not going to hard-sell you - we’ll ask about your property, explain what the city allows, and book a time for Nadia Ellery or one of our assessors to walk your site. Most Fontana homeowners get their assessment scheduled within a day or two of calling.
What Happens When You Call
Step 1: We answer and listen. A live coordinator picks up during business hours, takes your address in Fontana or nearby, and asks what you’re hoping to build - a detached unit for rental income, a granny flat for family, or something else. We’ll tell you honestly if your lot looks promising or if there are red flags we can spot from the curb.
Step 2: We schedule your site assessment. Nadia Ellery or a senior assessor comes to your property with a measuring wheel, a camera, and the Fontana zoning checklist. We photograph your existing structures, check setbacks against the latest city map, and note utility locations. The assessment takes about 45 minutes.
Step 3: You receive a written estimate. Within two business days, we email you a line-item quote: design, permit set, site work, foundation, framing, finishes, and a fixed management fee. Clause 1 of our Haven Standard says the price is flat - no change orders unless you change the scope.
Step 4: We build what we quoted. Once you sign, we produce architectural drawings, submit to Fontana Planning, and keep you updated weekly. Every phase is photographed and logged. When we leave, you get a binder with permits, inspection sign-offs, and as-built photos.
Why Fontana Homeowners Call Us First
- We know Fontana’s permitting rhythm. We’ve worked with Fontana Planning since this branch opened, and we know which plans sail through and which details trigger a revision cycle. That local knowledge saves weeks.
- Every pro on your job is required to hold the license and insurance California requires. We verify coverage before anyone steps on your property, and license numbers are listed in your contract. You’re not guessing who’s actually swinging the hammer.
- The price on the page is the price you pay. Our Haven Standard forbids door upsells and scope creep. If we missed something in our assessment, we absorb it. That’s Clause 5: No Surprises.
- We document everything. Photos of your existing conditions, photos of each construction phase, readings from inspections - it’s all in your client portal. When you sell the house, you have a record that adds value.
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AfterOur Service Area Around Fontana
We’re based in Fontana and regularly assess properties in Rialto, Bloomington, Rancho Cucamonga, Glen Avon, Sunnyslope, Rubidoux, Pedley, Mira Loma, Ontario, Upland, and Eastvale. Most of these cities fall within a 20-minute drive of our Fontana office, so scheduling is straightforward. If you’re outside this list - Jurupa Valley, Grand Terrace, Colton, anywhere in the Inland Empire - still call. We’ve taken ADU projects as far as the zoning allows, and we’ll tell you honestly if your distance affects our availability or pricing.
Frequently Asked Questions - Booking & Estimates
Yes. The site assessment and written estimate cost nothing, and you’re not obligated to hire us. We believe Clause 1 - Have It In Writing - only works if you can compare our number to someone else’s without paying either of us first. Call (909) 637-3715 to schedule yours.
We typically book assessments within one to three business days, depending on Nadia Ellery’s schedule and your availability. We’re not a volume operation; we take the time to measure carefully and ask the questions that prevent surprises later. Call (909) 637-3715 and we’ll find a slot that works.
No. Our standard hours are Monday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday 7 AM to 7 PM. Saturday we’re closed. If you need an assessment outside those hours, we’ll try to accommodate but we don’t charge premium rates for it. The estimate is free regardless of when we meet.
Your property address, a rough idea of your budget range, and what you want the ADU for - rental, family, office, or future sale. If you have a recent survey or know your lot size, that’s helpful but not required. We’ll pull the zoning basics from Fontana’s public records while we’re on the phone.
We accept checks, wire transfers, and major credit cards. The typical ADU project is billed in milestones: deposit at contract, progress payments at foundation completion and framing completion, and final payment at certificate of occupancy. We’ll detail this in your written estimate so you can plan. Call (909) 637-3715 for an exact quote - estimates are free.
Call or Request a Callback
Call (909) 637-3715 now to schedule your free ADU estimate in Fontana. We’re here Monday through Friday 7 AM to 7 PM, and Sunday 7 AM to 7 PM. If we miss you, leave a message - a live coordinator returns calls, usually the same business day. No pressure, no deposit to talk, just a written number you can take to your bank or your spouse.
Written by Nadia Ellery, Owner at Ellery ADU Studio Fontana, serving Fontana and the Inland Empire since 2015.