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Home remodeling in Highland, CA runs $9,000 – $130,000 depending on whether you’re updating a single bathroom or reconfiguring an entire post-war tract home. We handle whole-home remodels, room additions, and structural renovations for Highland’s slab-on-grade housing stock, with pricing and our 365-Day Done Right Promise in writing before demolition starts. Call (936) 259-2607 to schedule your free estimate.
Highland sits on an alluvial fan below the San Bernardino Mountains, and that terrain shapes every project we take on. The 1950s – 1980s tract homes along Base Line Road and Highland Avenue weren’t built to current seismic standards, and the summer heat that cracks 105°F punishes exterior finishes faster than in western Inland Empire markets. We’re the general contractor in Highland homeowners call when they need engineered foundations, fire-resistant detailing for WUI zones, or a kitchen that finally matches how they actually live. Our crews serve Highland locally, with dispatch coordinated from our Inland Empire office.
Why Highland Homes Are Different
Highland’s geography creates construction conditions you won’t find in Fontana or Colton. The city occupies an alluvial fan directly below the San Bernardino Mountains and sits within close proximity to the San Andreas Fault system, which means significant portions of Highland fall under Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zone adjacency and expansive alluvial soil conditions. Engineered foundations and seismic detailing aren’t optional extras here; they’re routine requirements that neighboring flatland cities rarely demand at the same frequency.
The northern foothill neighborhoods also trigger California’s Wildland-Urban Interface rules, mandating Chapter 7A fire-resistant construction: Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, and ignition-resistant siding. These add meaningful scope and cost compared to a project just a few miles south. Summer thermal cycling exceeding 105°F accelerates stucco cracking and roofing underlayment degradation, and post-fire debris flows from the San Bernardino National Forest make grading and retaining structures in northern tracts a geotechnical concern. Contractors working north of 5th Street routinely hit remobilized debris-flow deposits, loose boulder-laced sediment layers that make geotechnical boring reports essentially mandatory before pricing foundation work.
Our Main Highland Services
Highland homeowners most often call us for whole-home renovations and room-specific remodels. Here is what each service covers locally.
General Contractor in Highland
We manage structural renovations, room additions, and code-compliance upgrades for Highland’s aging housing stock, including cripple-wall bracing and anchor-bolt retrofits for mid-century wood-frame homes near Base Line Road. Our team pulls permits through San Bernardino County, coordinates geotechnical reports for foothill-adjacent foundations, and schedules inspections around your availability. Every project starts with a written price and our 365-Day Done Right Promise. General Contractor in Highland
Bathroom Remodeling in Highland
We remodel bathrooms in Highland’s slab-on-grade homes, which means re-routing plumbing through concrete and specifying moisture-resistant cement board substrate behind every tile installation. Walk-in shower conversions and tub-to-shower updates are popular in the older corridors, and we specify Kohler and Moen fixtures with finishes that hold up to hard water and thermal cycling. Written price upfront, guaranteed arrival window, clean job site. Bathroom Remodeling in Highland
Kitchen Remodeling in Highland
Highland kitchen remodels typically involve opening up closed 1970s floor plans and replacing original cabinetry with KraftMaid or Wellborn lines, paired with Cambria, Silestone, or Caesarstone countertops. We address settlement cracks in drywall before hanging new cabinets, and we specify James Hardie siding when the remodel extends to exterior walls in WUI zones. The Kingswell Way means you get the written price before we pull the first cabinet. Kitchen Remodeling in Highland
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Home Remodeling in Highland
Home remodeling in Highland, CA addresses the specific challenges of post-war tract housing on expansive alluvial soils and the seismic and fire-resistance requirements that mountain-adjacent terrain demands. We reconfigure floor plans, add square footage, and bring older homes up to current California standards with engineered foundations, WUI-compliant exterior materials, and thermal-cycling-resistant finishes. Our Home Remodeling service covers everything from single-room gut renovations to whole-house reconfigurations, with a written price and the 365-Day Done Right Promise on every project.
Whole House Remodel
Signs you need it
Your floor plan hasn’t been updated since the original 1960s – 1980s build, rooms feel chopped up and dark, and you’re dealing with recurring settlement cracks, outdated electrical panels, or original plumbing nearing failure.
What it costs in Highland
A whole house remodel in Highland typically runs $45,000 – $130,000 for extensive reconfiguration, with home additions adding $45,000 – $130,000 and garage conversions running $30,000 – $80,000 depending on structural complexity and WUI compliance requirements.
How we do it
We start with a structural assessment and geotechnical evaluation if you’re in the foothill zone, then produce permit drawings for San Bernardino County, sequence demolition to maintain livable space, and coordinate inspections at rough electrical, plumbing, and final walkthrough.
Home Renovation
Signs you need it
Your home is structurally sound but dated, with worn finishes, inefficient layouts, and systems that work but waste energy, especially original windows and uninsulated walls that struggle against Highland’s 105°F summer peaks.
What it costs in Highland
Targeted home renovations in Highland typically range $9,000 – $45,000 depending on scope, with window replacement at $4,500 – $15,000, impact window upgrades at $8,000 – $25,000, and roof replacement at $8,000 – $20,000 for standard asphalt shingle over existing decking.
How we do it
We prioritize envelope improvements first, roof and window upgrades that reduce thermal load, then move interior with moisture-resistant finishes and seismic bracing where accessible, always with a written phase-by-phase price before work starts.
What Home Remodeling Costs in Highland
| Item | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
Do you pull permits for home remodeling in Highland?
Yes, we pull all required permits through San Bernardino County for every home remodeling project in Highland, including structural, electrical, plumbing, and fire-resistance inspections for WUI-zone properties. Permit costs and inspection scheduling are included in your written price. Call (936) 259-2607 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Will the price change once home remodeling work starts?
No, our written price is fixed; the number on day one is the number on the invoice, unless you request a change in scope. We build in Highland’s specific conditions, geotechnical complexity, and WUI compliance requirements upfront so there are no surprise add-ons after demo. Call (936) 259-2607 for an exact quote, estimates are free.
Brands We Service in Highland
We install materials from recognized trade brands: KraftMaid and Wellborn cabinetry, Cambria, Silestone, and Caesarstone countertops, Kohler, Moen, Blanco, and Delta fixtures, James Hardie siding, and Therma-Tru entry systems. Parts are sourced through our Inland Empire supply chain with typical turnaround of 5 – 10 business days for standard items, longer for custom orders. See our brands for the full list.
Pricing for Remodeling Company in Highland, CA
| Service | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Tub-to-Shower Conversion | $3,500 – $10,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Vinyl Fence Installation | $3,500 – $9,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
Prices in Highland run higher than flatland Inland Empire markets when projects require geotechnical boring, engineered foundations for alluvial soils, or Chapter 7A WUI-compliant materials in foothill zones. We itemize these costs in your written price before any work starts, so you know exactly what you’re paying for and why.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highland
Our crews work across Highland’s full footprint, from the older mid-century corridors near the city center to the newer developments pushing toward the San Bernardino foothills. Most Highland projects can be scheduled within a week of estimate approval, with arrival windows confirmed by text the evening before.
- East Highlands Ranch
- Highland Grove
- North Highland (foothill zone)
- Base Line Corridor
- San Sevaine area
Service Area – Cities Near Highland
We serve Highland homeowners directly and travel to neighboring communities for larger whole-home projects and additions. Our crews regularly work in San Bernardino, CA, Loma Linda, CA, Redlands, CA, and Mentone, CA. Dispatch and scheduling are coordinated from our Inland Empire office, with local crews assigned to minimize travel time and maintain the arrival windows we commit to.
Serving Highland, CA - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Highland area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
FAQs About Remodeling Company in Highland
Most Highland remodeling projects begin within 1 – 3 weeks of estimate approval, depending on permit timeline and material availability. San Bernardino County permit review typically takes 2 – 4 weeks for standard residential remodels, longer for structural additions or WUI-zone projects requiring fire marshal sign-off.
Some Highland communities, particularly East Highlands Ranch and newer master-planned developments, require HOA architectural review before county permits are submitted. We coordinate both processes and include HOA submission in our project timeline so approvals don’t delay construction.
Highland’s alluvial soils, seismic fault zone adjacency, and WUI fire-resistance rules in northern neighborhoods create a unique compliance and cost profile. Projects here routinely require geotechnical reports, engineered foundations, and Class A fire-rated materials that identical scopes in Fontana or Rialto would not need.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees - talk to a local construction pro.
- 2You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched. No surprises.
- 3We come out and measureLicensed & insured, at a time that suits you - the visit and the quote are both free.
- 4You get the price in writingLine-itemed, yours to keep, and nothing starts until you say go.
What Highland Customers Say
"We'd been burned by a contractor before who disappeared halfway. Penhallow finished on time and stood behind everything. The written price gave me peace of mind the whole way."
- Simone Clarke"Gutted and redid the master bath. They gave me a schedule and actually stuck to it. Any time there was a choice to make they called me instead of guessing. Love the result."
- Kayla Benton"Kitchen and dining room opened up into one space. They were honest about which wall could come down and which couldn't, no sugarcoating. Dust was kept way down with plastic everywhere."
- Oscar Benitez