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Backyard Estates

Featured in Upland Today 4.90 (26 reviews)(909) 500-0917

Backyard Estates is an ADU design-build contractor based in Upland, serving San Bernardino, Riverside and Los Angeles counties. It offers ten floor plans from 350 to 1,200 square feet for accessory dwelling units.

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Business Highlights
  • It offers a full one-year warranty.
  • It assigns a dedicated project manager and superintendent, with weekly photos and portal updates.
Service Area

Chino, Chino Hills, Fontana, Montclair, Ontario, Rancho Cucamonga and Upland; Corona, Eastvale, Jurupa Valley and Norco; Claremont, Covina, Glendora, La Verne, Pomona, San Dimas, Walnut and West Covina.

Featured on ProsGrade. Backyard Estates is one of 9 home builders ProsGrade lists in Upland, California.

Listing details

3 services listed: ADU design and planning, ADU permitting and ADU construction. Open weekdays, closed on weekends. Rated 4.9 from 26 reviews.

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How This Business Compares

How Backyard Estates compares with the other 8 home builders on ProsGrade in Upland, using public Google ratings and review counts.

  • Ranks in the top half of the 9 Upland home builders on ProsGrade by Google rating and review volume.
  • Rated 4.9 on Google, at or above the 4.8 average of other Upland home builders on ProsGrade.
  • Has more Google reviews (26) than 7 of the 8 other Upland home builders on ProsGrade.
  • One of 3 Upland home builders on ProsGrade rated 4.7 or higher from at least 10 reviews.

Services Covered

3 services
  • ADU design and planningCustom plans; on-site property assessment.
  • ADU permittingCity permit submissions and approval coordination.
  • ADU constructionWood-framed; slab-on-grade foundation; 2×4 walls; 5/8-inch fire-rated drywall.

Reviews

What customers say

Customers praise the start-to-finish handling of ADU builds, including permits, and describe the process as stress-free. One customer valued weekly online progress reports; another said the build took seven weeks from ground break to completion.

Customer Reviews

J A

Highly recommend Backyard Estates – they delivered an amazing ADU! I recently had Backyard Estates build ADU (749 sq ft, 2 bed / 2 bath) in my backyard, and the entire experience exceeded my expectations. From the very beginning, their team was professional, friendly, and transparent. They handled everything turnkey — architectural plans, engineering, permitting, site prep, construction, and final inspections — so I barely had to lift a finger. What really impressed me was how fast and smooth the build went. The framing was completed very fast while I was on vacation, and I never had to chase anyone for updates. They provided weekly online progress reports, which kept everything stress-free. I met with Adam and Tom early on, and they gave honest, straightforward advice without any pressure. The finished ADU looks fantastic — high-quality finishes, an open and functional layout that feels much bigger than it is, and premium details throughout. It’s perfect for family gatherings, visiting parents, or even generating rental income. The quality is on par with (or better than) a main home, and it’s created so much more usable space. Compared to a frustrating remodel I did in the past, working with Backyard Estates was the complete opposite — efficient, reliable, and truly enjoyable. I’m 100% satisfied and would recommend them to anyone in the Los Angeles area thinking about adding an ADU. Thank you to the whole team! — Joksan
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Melissa Leopold

We chose Backyard Estates to build our ADU after visiting several of their Open Houses and talking in depth with Adam and Tom. We were so impressed with their knowledge, professionalism, and integrity that we knew we wanted them to build our long dreamed about ADU. They handled everything, including all permits, from start to finish. All of their employees were on time, worked hard everyday, and completed the build from ground break to completion in 7 weeks. Backyard Estates also provided excellent references for landscaping and fencing. We easily rented our ADU and are enjoying our passive income stream. I would highly recommend them to anyone thinking of building an ADU!
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juan mendez

I want to thank Backyard Estates for an outstanding ADU experience. Adam,Jose,Dusty, and the rest of the team made the entire process stress-free from start to finish. I’m very happy with the results and highly recommend them. Thanks Again Juan
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Frequently Asked Questions

How long does an ADU build take with Backyard Estates?

A simple ADU construction project can be completed in 7 to 12 weeks from breaking ground to final inspections. Backyard Estates says permitting averages about 3–4 months, and project timelines can vary.

Are permit and city fees included in Backyard Estates’ pricing?

The company lists address, plan-check and building fees among the fees it pays. City-imposed impact fees for some larger ADUs may be separate and are flagged in its Formal Property Analysis.

Does Backyard Estates offer ADU financing?

It works with lenders offering ADU-specific financing, including home equity loans and construction financing.

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