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Ridgeline Western Construction
Framing • Additions • New Construction • Remodeling • Residential • Commercial
Second Story Addition
Building a second story addition transforms a single-story property by adding new living space above the original structure. Ridgeline Western Construction handles the engineering, permit process, and construction, making structural assessment central from the start. With owner Steven Moreno on site, every phase—framing, trades, inspections—is managed under one contract until final sign-off. The end result is more square footage, delivered to current code, and a clean permit record.
Why Choose Ridgeline Western Construction for Second Story Addition
Adding a second story means changing both the look and structure of your home. The process starts with evaluating the existing foundation, framing, and shear walls to verify they can safely support another level. If reinforcement is needed—whether it’s adding LVL beams, new anchor bolts, or upgrading shear panels—Ridgeline Western Construction identifies and integrates these upgrades during the planning stage.
We coordinate structural engineering, draw the new plans, and submit for plan check. When permits are ready, our crew self-performs the major framing and coordinates each phase—demolition, framing, electrical, plumbing, HVAC, insulation, windows, roofing, drywall, and finish. Real tradeoffs come into play: living at home during construction is possible but disruptive, especially when opening the roof.
Every major step is inspected by the city, from foundation upgrades to final completion. We handle the documentation, close out the permit record, and you finish with a fully legal, up-to-code second story addition that’s structurally sound and ready to use.
One Contract, All Trades Managed
Ridgeline Western Construction self-performs framing and carpentry and manages every other licensed trade—plumbing, electrical, HVAC—under a single contract. Scheduling, permit records, and inspections move as a unit. This means fewer delays between trades and one source of accountability for the entire addition until sign-off.
Code Compliance and Inspection Sequence
We coordinate directly with structural engineers, city plan check, and inspection departments. Every phase—upgrade, framing, mechanical rough-in, insulation, drywall—follows a proven inspection sequence. The result is a completed second story with all the documentation you need to prove it’s legal, code-compliant, and ready for use.
Structural Assessment and Reinforcement
Owner Steven Moreno is a framing specialist who inspects and evaluates your existing foundation, framing, and connections before any building begins. This assessment catches support limits early, so necessary upgrades—engineered lumber, rebar, ties, and seismic hardware—are budgeted from the beginning. You avoid hidden costs from missed structural details and get an addition built to handle real load, not just the new floor plan.
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About Our Second Story Addition Services
Ridgeline Western Construction is owner-operated by Steven Moreno, a general contractor and framing specialist who is on every project from scope meeting through final walkthrough. Second story additions require a contractor who understands structural requirements, reinforcement, and the permit process in detail—areas where our framing background matters most. We self-perform structural work, manage licensed subcontractors, and deliver every phase under one contract, keeping your addition on track from design through completion.
WHY PROPERTY OWNERS CHOOSE US
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ABOUT US
Ridgeline Western Construction
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. Ridgeline Western Construction is a licensed California Class B general building contractor, fully insured.
Our license number is #1147197Ridgeline Western Construction is based out of San Bernardino serving them and communities throughout southern California including Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange County.
If you don't see your city listed, reach out and we'll confirm coverage.Framing, home additions, ADU construction, new home construction, whole-home remodeling, structural work, fire damage rebuilds, and commercial construction in Fontana, CA & throughout San Bernadino. The Owner Steven Moreno is an expert in framing and carpentry with anything falling outside of expertise being managed through him allowing you to have your building under one contract.
Yes. Every starts with engineering and permitting mapped out, and closes with inspections and a completed permit record from the building department. You get documentation for every phase.
Framing and carpentry are performed by us. Electrical, plumbing, HVAC, and roofing are handled by licensed subcontractors that we schedule and manage under the same contract that way you have one point of contact for your project.
Call or text Steven at +1 (909) 676-2814. Go over your project, plans or interest in a plan.. Then he'll walk through the scope and put together an estimate for you to continue
OTHER SERVICES
Ridgeline Western Construction offers a full range of construction services throughout San Bernardino, Riverside, Los Angeles, and Orange counties.
Home Additions
A home addition is a major structural project, not just an expansion of space. Ridgeline Western Construction manages every phase, from structural planning and engineering to permits, framing, finishing, and inspections. One contract covers all trades—the framing and carpentry are always self-performed, and every specialist is scheduled and supervised to keep the work moving as a single project. You get a finished addition designed to meet code, with a permit record that documents every inspection step.
Home Remodeling
Whole home remodeling replaces outdated layouts, worn finishes, and compromised framing with new structure, systems, and interiors under a single contract. Ridgeline Western Construction manages the entire process from design, permits, and engineering to framing, utilities, and all finish work. All framing and carpentry are self-performed, every subcontracted trade is managed, and inspections are scheduled in the right order. You get a unified project that delivers a complete, code-compliant home.
Commercial Remodeling
Commercial remodeling brings offices, retail locations, and workspaces up to current needs—whether through new layouts, finishes, or mechanical upgrades. Ridgeline Western Construction manages every phase, from the initial walkthrough to city inspection sign-off. We coordinate structural changes, framing, carpentry, and all subcontracted trades so you get a remodel that meets code and fits business operations with one point of contact.
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What Our Clients Say about us..
"I connected with Steven Moreno at Ridgeline Western Construction about a year ago when I was scoping out a project. Steven’s knowledge blew me away from framing, additions, new construction, materials, etc. He broke everything down like it was nothing & in a way that I actually could understand. The company is based out of Fontana and covers a huge range from San Bernardino and Riverside all the way through Los Angeles and Orange County. So if you’re in that area and need a general contractor that you can rely on then I would highly recommend Ridgeline Western Construction to get the job done right."
- Thomas Shields
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