SouthSTAR Construction
SouthSTAR Construction
SouthSTAR Construction is a general contractor based in Corona that specializes in ADUs and ground-up custom homes across the Inland Empire and Orange County, and also takes on room additions and full home remodels. Founder John Rizk has a background in civil engineering, and clients work directly with him rather than a salesperson. It manages the full permit and plan-check process and can connect clients with ADU and custom home financing partners.
Business Highlights
- California License 1076870: General A, General B, C-10 (Electrical) and C-36 (Plumbing)
- Licensed, bonded and insured
- Founder has a foundation in civil engineering and over 15 years in construction
- Most ADUs take 6-10 months and custom homes 12-18 months
Service Area
Riverside and Orange County, including the Inland Empire.
Featured Local Business
SouthSTAR Construction is one of 5 concrete & masonry contractors ProsGrade lists in Corona, California.
6 services listed, including ADU construction, Ground-up custom homes and Room additions. Open 7 days a week. Rated 5.0 from 74 reviews.
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How This Business Compares
How SouthSTAR Construction compares with the other 4 concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade in Corona, using public Google ratings and review counts.
- Ranks in the top quarter of the 5 Corona concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
- Rated 5.0 on Google, at or above the 4.7 average of other Corona concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade.
- Has the most Google reviews (74) of the 5 Corona concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade.
- One of 2 Corona concrete & masonry contractors on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.
Services Covered
6 services- ADU constructionplanned permit-first, from feasibility through final inspection
- Ground-up custom homes
- Room additions
- Full home remodels
- Permitting and plan checkcoordination with architects, engineers and local jurisdictions
- Financing referralsthrough financing partners that specialize in ADU and custom home construction
Reviews
What customers say
Recent customers describe John and his team as knowledgeable; one ADU customer also praises clear scope and cost communication and says the project stayed on track with solid work. One customer says the team handled permits through final inspection, while a renovation customer credits John with helping get the project back on track after another contractor left unfinished, unpermitted work.
Customer Reviews
Matthew Barhoma
Sandra Tewfik
Felicia Becerra
Alexis Goddard
J Rundle
Mpuranga Uranga
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does SouthSTAR Construction specialize in?
ADUs and ground-up custom homes throughout Riverside and Orange County, focusing on full-scope projects rather than small handyman work.
Is SouthSTAR Construction licensed?
The company lists California License 1076870 with General A, General B, C-10 (Electrical) and C-36 (Plumbing) classifications, and says it is fully licensed and insured.
Does SouthSTAR handle permits?
Yes. It manages the entire permitting and plan-check process, including coordination with architects, engineers and local jurisdictions.
How long does an ADU take?
The company says most ADUs take 6-10 months and custom homes typically 12-18 months, depending on scope and city approvals.
Is financing available?
Yes, it works with financing partners that specialize in ADU and custom home construction.








