Riverside Construction Services | JJ Builders

Construction Services in Riverside, CA

Custom homes, remodels, additions, ADUs, and general contracting across the Inland Empire.

One owner, accountable from start to finish

JJ Builders has been building, remodeling, and expanding homes across the Inland Empire for 18 years. Every project is led personally by the owner, Joshua Phillips — same person from your first call to your final walkthrough. No project coordinator handoffs, no foreman passing your questions, no "let me get back to you on that" disappearing acts. Below, you'll find every service we offer, what it typically costs, how long it takes, and how to know which one is right for your project.
Joshua Phillips, Owner · California General Contractor License #1021480 · 18+ years building across the Inland Empire
, JJ Builders

What we build

Modern outdoor patio with comfortable seating and a view of the sunset sky, adjacent to a stylish interior living space.
General Contracting

Full-service contractor management on builds, remodels, and additions of any size. Owner-led project management, written change orders, vetted trade coordination, and quality control end to end. The right service if you have a complex project and need one accountable person owning all of it.
Standard: $250–$350/sqft · Luxury: $800–$1,250/sqft · Timeline: 4–14 months

Modern two-story custom home facade at dusk with wood and concrete exterior and large glass windows
Custom Home Building

Ground-up custom homes designed around how you actually live. From lot evaluation through design through permits through build. Modern, Spanish, traditional, ranch, hillside, view-lot, multigenerational — any style your property and lifestyle call for.
Standard: $250–$350/sqft · Luxury: $800–$1,250/sqft · Timeline: 10–14 months from groundbreak

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Home Remodels

Kitchen, bath, and whole-home renovations. Jobsite protection from day one, sequenced selections so the schedule holds, and the same warranty as our new builds. The right service if you're staying in your home and improving what's already there.
Kitchen: $60K–$180K (8–12 wks) · Bath: $25K–$75K (4–8 wks) · Whole-home: $250–$350/sqft (4–6 mo)

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Home Additions

Bedroom additions, master suite expansions, second-story builds, kitchen extensions, multi-room additions. Built so the new part of your home looks like it was always there — matched stucco, paint, trim, roof pitch, and windows.
Cost: $300–$500/sqft of new space · Timeline: 3–6 months from groundbreak · Permits handled

Modern backyard with a small house, patio furniture, and lush green lawn at sunset.
ADU Builder

Detached cottages, attached suites, garage conversions, over-garage suites. Pre-approved plans or fully custom designs. Code-compliant under California's ADU law, integrated with your existing home, and built for rental income, family, or your own use.
Cost: $150K–$300K+ · Size: 400–1,200 sqft · Timeline: 6–9 months from permit

Pricing and timelines across all services

Service Typical Cost Timeline Warranty
Custom Home (Standard) $250–$350/sqft 4–6 months from groundbreak 2 years
Custom Home (Luxury) $800–$1,250/sqft 10–14 months from groundbreak 5 years
Whole-Home Remodel $250–$350/sqft 4–6 months 2 years
Kitchen Remodel $60,000–$180,000 8–12 weeks 2 years
Bath Remodel $25,000–$75,000 4–8 weeks 2 years
Home Addition $300–$500/sqft new space 3–6 months from groundbreak 2 years
ADU Build $150,000–$300,000+ 6–9 months from permit 2 years
Design & Pre-Construction $3,000–$10,000 4–16 weeks

Final pricing depends on your specific lot, structural conditions, finish level, and design complexity. The free 15-minute Discovery Call is where we narrow these ranges to a realistic number for your project — before any contract gets signed.

How a JJ Builders project works (every service)

Whatever service you need, the underlying process is the same:

01
Discovery Call (15 minutes, free)

Quick phone consultation. You tell us what you're building. We tell you whether we're the right fit, what a realistic budget range looks like, and what the next step is.

02
Site Visit & Preliminary Estimate

We come to your property, take measurements, talk through scope, and provide a realistic budget range. Lot, permit, and structural realities all get evaluated.

03
Design & Pre-Construction

For builds, remodels, and additions, we move into a design phase. Plans, engineering, materials, and a fixed scope of work get locked down here — so when construction starts, the budget and timeline are real numbers.

04
Build

Work begins. Weekly on-site walkthroughs, daily updates through Houzz Pro, one point of contact (the owner), and a clean, protected jobsite.

05
Closeout & Warranty

Final walkthrough, professional cleanup, written warranty, certificate of occupancy, and a clear punch list closeout.

Where we work

We serve homeowners across the Inland Empire. Primary markets:

Riverside

Canyon Crest, Wood Streets, Mission Grove, Orangecrest, La Sierra, Magnolia Center, Arlington Heights

Rancho Cucamonga

Alta Loma, Day Creek, Etiwanda, Victoria Gardens

Temecula

Wolf Creek, Paloma del Sol, Redhawk, Vail Ranch

Also serving: Corona, Murrieta, Moreno Valley, and most of the Inland Empire within a 45-minute drive of Riverside.

What Past Clients Say

Diego Cruz-Baker
Diego Cruz-Baker3 months ago
★★★★★
5 stars without hesitation. We've had the pleasure of seeing JJ Builders' work firsthand on an ADU project, and it was truly impressive, top-notch craftsmanship…
Ryan Dodson
Ryan Dodson12 months ago
★★★★★
Top notch service and creativity. Josh Phillips has an unbelievable talent for building. Thank you very much for the creative ideas and help with our ADU build.…
Matthew Baltazar
Matthew Baltazar1 year ago
★★★★★
HUGE SHOUTOUT to Joshua at J.J Builders. They ensure your project is done quickly, professionally, and efficiently. Biggest thing I appreciate is the constant c…
Gabriela Devine
Gabriela Devine1 year ago
★★★★★
I proudly recommend Josh and JJ.Builders! We needed some work done on our personal property and not only did he make sure everything was handled great from star…
David Fontes
David Fontes1 year ago
★★★★★
JJ builders were great they helped us build an A.D.U. Joshua Phillips was very helpful and kept us informed the whole way. Our kitchen remodel was a huge succes…
Wendy Lominario
Wendy Lominario1 year ago
★★★★★
Had a new shower door installed. Joshua was wonderful. Answered all text messages right away. Gave me different options and explained everything in detail. He c…
Ruth Hamad
Ruth Hamad1 year ago
★★★★★
Love jj builder very efficient reasonable priced fast beautiful work. I used them twice, both times they did excellent job. Recommend them without any hesitatio…
David Bower
David Bower1 year ago
★★★★★
This is a first rate builder. You will never be surprised except for the high quality of his work.
Luis Rodriguez
Luis Rodriguez1 year ago
★★★★★
Excellent experience overall. I really appreciate the expertise and knowledge explained to me during the process. Communication was A+. Don't hesitate to use th…
Duke Vu
Duke Vu1 year ago
★★★★★
I had the pleasure of working with Josh for a home improvement project, and I cannot recommend him highly enough! From start to finish, Josh showcased his exten…
David Bower
David Bowera year ago
★★★★★
This is a first rate builder. You will never be surprised except for the high quality of his work.

Frequently asked questions

A remodel improves what already exists — same footprint, better layout/finishes/function. An addition adds new square footage to the existing home (extra rooms, second story, kitchen expansion). Most renovation projects involve both: remodel the existing kitchen AND add new square footage for a dining room, for example.

An addition is integrated with your existing home — same roof, same utilities, same address. An ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) is a separate, fully independent dwelling on your property with its own kitchen, bathroom, and entry. ADUs are designed for rental income, family members, or fully separate living space. Additions extend your house; ADUs add a second unit on your lot.

For single-trade projects (a paint job, a roof replacement, an electrical panel upgrade), you can often hire a single qualified specialist. For anything involving multiple trades coordinating in sequence — kitchen remodels, additions, builds — a general contractor is the right call. The GC manages scheduling, permits, change orders, quality control, and is the single accountable party if something goes wrong. JJ Builders is your GC for any project that involves more than one trade.

Start with the “Not sure which service you need?” section above, or schedule the 15-minute Discovery Call and tell us what you’re hoping to do. We’ll route you to the right service — even if it’s not one we offer (in which case we’ll tell you who to talk to).

Wide range, by design — we serve standard and luxury projects:
Standard tier: $250–$350/sqft for builds and whole-home remodels; $25K–$180K for individual kitchens and baths; $150K–$300K+ for ADUs
Luxury tier: $800–$1,250/sqft for builds and high-end remodels
The Site Visit narrows this range to a real number for your specific project, lot, and finish level.

  • Standard build or whole-home remodel: 4–6 months
  • Luxury custom home: 10–14 months
  • Home addition: 3–6 months from groundbreak
  • ADU: 6–9 months from permit
  • Kitchen remodel: 8–12 weeks
  • Bath remodel: 4–8 weeks

Add 6–16 weeks for design and permits depending on complexity and city.

Yes — every permit and inspection is handled end to end by JJ Builders. We prepare plans, submit to the appropriate city (Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula, or wherever your project is), respond to plan-check comments, coordinate inspections, and obtain certificate of occupancy at closeout.

Primary markets: Riverside, Rancho Cucamonga, Temecula. Also serving: Corona, Murrieta, Moreno Valley, and most of the Inland Empire within a 45-minute drive of Riverside. If you’re not sure whether your address falls in our service area, just ask — we’ll confirm on the Discovery Call.

Ready to start your project?

Wherever your project sits — vague idea, sketch in hand, or full plans ready to build — the right first step is a 15-minute Discovery Call. Tell us what you're trying to do. We'll tell you which service fits, what it realistically costs, and what your next move should be. No estimate-by-phone gymnastics. No pressure to sign. No follow-up sales calls.