The Model Colony — now building stronger for less. Veteran-owned composite block construction for homeowners, landowners and builders in Ontario and across San Bernardino County.
Yes. Home City Block Building builds composite block homes, ADUs, multifamily and light commercial buildings in Ontario and across western San Bernardino County. The structural shell is $40.00 per square foot installed versus roughly $95 for conventional California framing — non-combustible, earthquake resistant, and IBC certified.
Ontario was founded in 1882 by brothers George and William Chaffey, Canadian engineers who named their 'Model Colony' after their home province. They designed it around irrigation, citrus, and the grand Euclid Avenue — a wide, tree-lined boulevard that still runs through the heart of the city today.
The city incorporated in 1891. It is also home to the Graber Olive House, operating since 1894, and Ontario International Airport, which helped make the city a major logistics and business center for Southern California.
That history is why we build for the next hundred years. A Home City composite block home is designed to be the house your children and grandchildren still live in.
Ontario Ranch and other new neighborhoods are adding thousands of homes. Faster structural schedules mean lower construction-loan interest and earlier move-in dates.
The Inland Empire sits among several active fault systems and sees strong Santa Ana wind events. The system is IBC certified for seismic performance and rated for 275 mph winds.
At $40.00 per square foot for structure, builders and families keep more of their budget for land, finishes and solar.
Structural comparison only, using the same California averages as our savings calculator. Foundation, permits, utilities, roofing and finishes are priced at local San Bernardino County rates. Call Joe for a full project estimate.
We build throughout Ontario and San Bernardino County, including these ZIP codes:
Don't see your town? If your land is in California, we can help — call 270-783-2293.
Yes. California's building code is based on the IBC, and the composite block system is IBC certified for structural, fire and seismic performance. We supply the documentation for City of Ontario permit submittals.
Structural construction is $40.00 per square foot installed, versus roughly $95 per square foot for conventional structural framing in California. Foundation, permits, utilities and finishes are priced at local rates.
Yes. The system is certified for Type VA and VB construction up to five stories, including multifamily and light commercial. Builders can complete a five-day certification for direct material access.
No. Any exterior finish can be applied — stucco, stone, siding or brick veneer — so a finished home looks like any other home in the neighborhood.
Call Joe's team at 270-783-2293 or email Homecityblockbuilding@gmail.com with your lot location, square footage and timeline for a free Project Fit Call.
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