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Remodeling Company in Strawberry, CA
Bradford Remodeling is the remodeling company Strawberry homeowners call when they want a written price before work starts and a one-year guarantee on the finished job. Strawberry sits in the Sierra foothills above the American River Canyon, and the terrain, snow loads, and older cabin-era housing stock change how we approach everything from foundations to framing. If you’re planning a kitchen, a whole-home remodel, or need a general contractor to pull the job together, call Bradford Remodeling at (903) 568-7222 for a free estimate.
Why Strawberry Homes Are Different
Strawberry is a small, unincorporated mountain community along Highway 50, roughly halfway between Placerville and South Lake Tahoe. The housing stock is a mix of original mid-century cabins and newer full-time residences, many built on steep, wooded lots with granite ledge just under the topsoil. That matters when we plan an addition or a remodel: slope means engineered retaining walls and pier work show up in Strawberry more often than they do down in the valley, and the frost line in El Dorado County’s upper elevations means footings go deeper than a coastal California crew might expect.
Snow is a real factor. Strawberry sits above 3,500 feet, and a roof that works fine in Placerville gets a different workout up here. Ice dams, heavy wet spring snow, and the freeze-thaw cycle on decks and driveways all shape the materials we specify. We use exterior products rated for mountain exposure, and we detail flashing and drainage the way the climate demands, not the way a spec book written for the flatlands suggests. The payoff is a house that doesn’t surprise you in March.
Permitting runs through El Dorado County, not a city building department, which means plan checks and inspections follow county schedules and county standards. We handle that paperwork, pull the permits, and schedule the inspections so the job keeps moving without the homeowner having to learn a new bureaucracy.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Strawberry Services
Most Strawberry calls to Bradford Remodeling come in for three things: a general contractor who can manage a complicated mountain-site project, a kitchen remodel that can survive a mountain winter, or a broader home remodel that brings an older cabin up to modern standards. Each has its own Strawberry page with full pricing and scope details.
General Contractor in Strawberry
As a General Contractor in Strawberry, we take on the jobs where the homeowner doesn’t have time to manage three subcontractors and a county inspector. Strawberry lots rarely flatten out for you, so site work, drainage, and foundation preparation become part of the project early, not an afterthought. We write the scope down, price it, and keep the schedule honest from groundbreaking through final walkthrough.
Kitchen Remodeling in Strawberry
A Kitchen Remodeling in Strawberry project here has to handle more than aesthetics. Humidity swings between summer heat and winter wood-stove dryness move wood cabinets more than you’d see in a coastal home, so we pay close attention to cabinet material, finish, and acclimation before install. We specify brands like KraftMaid and Wellborn that hold up under those swings, and we document every spec so the kitchen looks right and stays square.
Home Remodeling in Strawberry
Home Remodeling in Strawberry often means working inside the footprint of an existing cabin rather than adding onto it. Walls come down, beams get sized for existing snow loads, and mechanical systems get brought current without disturbing the bones of the house. We treat every opening wall as a discovery process and write the change-order process into the contract so there are no surprises at billing time.
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.
Brands We Service in Strawberry
We work with a documented roster of name-brand materials, and Strawberry homeowners commonly see Cambria and Caesarstone counter surfaces in kitchens, with Kohler and Moen fixtures at the rough-in. We stock the common wear parts locally and order the rest on the front end. The full list is on our brands page.
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AfterPricing for Remodeling Company in Strawberry, CA
| Service | Typical range in Strawberry |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
What pushes a Strawberry job toward the top of these ranges is usually the site. Steep driveway access, granite to move, snow-load engineering, and county corrections on an older cabin all add real cost. We write a fixed price after we see the site, and that number doesn’t move at the door.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Strawberry
We work throughout Strawberry and the surrounding upper-Highway 50 corridor, including the small residential pockets near the Strawberry Lodge side of town, the cabins off Sly Park Road, and the newer full-time homes along the river side of the highway. Response time for an estimate visit is generally within a few days, depending on weather and current project schedules.
- Strawberry Lodge area
- Sly Park Road corridor
- American River side of Highway 50
- Upper Strawberry slopes
- Ridge lots near the campground turnoff
Service Area – Cities Near Strawberry
Bradford Remodeling serves Strawberry and the mountain communities along Highway 50 and the surrounding foothills. We also work in Pollock Pines, CA, South Lake Tahoe, CA, Diamond Springs, CA, and Placerville, CA. Scheduling is coordinated from our Bay Area office, and local crews handle the work on-site in Strawberry.
Serving Strawberry, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Strawberry 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 Remodeling Company in Strawberry
Estimate visits in Strawberry are typically scheduled within a few days of your call. Start dates depend on the current project calendar, snow conditions in winter, and county permit timing. Call (903) 568-7222 to get a written estimate and a realistic start window.
Yes. We pull every permit, schedule the county inspections, and close out the permit when the job passes final. Strawberry is unincorporated, so everything runs through El Dorado County, and we handle that process start to finish.
We can, and many of our Strawberry projects are on second homes and weekend cabins. We coordinate access ahead of time, keep the site clean and secured at the end of each day, and provide written updates as the project moves. Call (903) 568-7222 to talk through your access schedule.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction 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 Strawberry Customers Say
"Painting and drywall repair were flawless. They patched the drywall seams and the paint matches the old wall."
- Cal P."Replaced old windows and trim while redoing the kitchen. Clean finish work."
- Ron F."Home remodel with a new floor plan. Handled structural work and permits without drama."
- Gus R.
