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Remodeling Company in Highland, CA
Home renovation in Highland means working with the houses that were built here in the 1950s through 1970s, many of which still have original single-pane windows, aging electrical panels, and wood-drywall construction that never anticipated today’s code requirements. San Mateo Construction has served Highland since 2018, managing whole-home renovations that start with the structural realities of an older house and end with the finishes you actually want. Call (855) 901-7266 for a free estimate on any scope, from a single bathroom to a full exterior-to-interior renovation.
Why Highland Homes Are Different
Highland sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains in a high-fire-severity zone, and that single fact changes nearly every construction decision here. The California Building Code’s Chapter 7A wildfire-resistant requirements apply to most Highland properties, which means roof replacements need Class A assemblies, attic vents need ember-resistant mesh, and siding choices lean toward ignition-resistant materials like James Hardie fiber cement. A homeowner in Redlands or San Bernardino flatlands won’t hear those requirements on a typical bid; in Highland, they’re often the first thing a contractor checks.
The housing stock reinforces the pattern. Much of Highland is mid-century ranch and post-war tract homes, built fast and built light. Original single-pane windows, old electrical panels, and wood framing that’s been drying out for six decades under hot inland summers and dry Santa Ana winds. When we open a wall in Highland, we’re usually looking at wiring that predates modern load demands and insulation that was minimal to begin with. Renovation here usually means bringing the hidden systems up to code before the visible finishes go in.
The foothill neighborhoods near the national forest boundary add another layer. Contractors pulling permits in those areas routinely deal with fire-hardening requirements for roof replacements, deck repairs, and even fencing, where noncombustible materials near the structure are mandated. That’s not a flatlands concern. It’s a Highland-specific condition, and it’s why a local renovation plan has to account for where exactly in the 92346 ZIP the house sits.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Highland Services
Most Highland homeowners call us for one of two reasons: they need a general contractor to manage a whole project from permits to punch list, or they want a full home remodel that updates the systems and the surfaces together. Here’s how each works in Highland specifically.
General Contractor in Highland
When you hire a general contractor in Highland, you’re hiring someone who understands that the building department here reviews wildfire-resistant details on top of standard structural work. A Highland addition or major renovation isn’t just framing and drywall; it’s ignition-resistant siding, ember-rated vents, and roof assemblies that meet Chapter 7A. San Mateo Construction handles the permit package, the subcontractors, the material procurement, and the inspections, so you’re not coordinating five separate trades while trying to decode the fire code. General Contractor in Highland work is our core scope, and we run it as one accountable contract from the first site walk to the final inspection.
Home Remodeling in Highland
Home remodeling in Highland often starts with a kitchen or bathroom but quickly expands once we open the walls. Older Highland homes frequently need electrical panel upgrades, insulation replacement, and window swaps as part of a remodel, because the original systems can’t support the new load or meet current energy code. We scope the hidden work first, then layer in the finishes you’ve chosen from our brand portfolio, so the project doesn’t stall when the inspector flags something the original bid missed. Home Remodeling in Highland pages cover the full interior and exterior scope, from cabinetry to roofing, under one contract.
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 Renovation in Highland
Home renovation in Highland is usually a full-systems project, not a cosmetic refresh. The houses here were built in an era when energy codes were thin and fire codes were nonexistent, so a serious renovation typically includes electrical panel replacement, insulation, window upgrades, and exterior details that meet Chapter 7A wildfire requirements. That’s the problem our Home Renovation service solves: bringing an older Highland house up to modern performance standards while delivering the kitchen, bath, and living spaces you actually want.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
If your Highland home still has original single-pane windows, a fuse box or 100-amp panel, and walls that feel cold in winter, you’re looking at the kind of whole-house renovation that goes beyond paint and fixtures.
What it costs in Highland
Full home renovation in Highland typically runs $14,000 to $45,000 for a kitchen, $9,000 to $28,000 for a bathroom, and $45,000 to $130,000 for a home addition, with the final number driven by how much hidden system work the house needs.
How we do it
We start with a wall-by-wall inspection of the existing systems, build the renovation plan around code requirements and your priorities, then sequence the work so structural, electrical, and finish trades flow without gaps.
Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
When you’re patching the same problems repeatedly – a roof that needs constant repair, windows that fog, a kitchen that no longer functions for your family – a renovation contractor can consolidate those fixes into one planned project with one accountable team.
What it costs in Highland
Roof replacement in Highland runs $8,000 to $20,000, window replacement $4,500 to $15,000, and a garage conversion $30,000 to $80,000; bundling these scopes under one renovation contract usually reduces total cost compared to separate bids.
How we do it
We pull the full permit set, order materials from our established supplier network, and run the job with our own schedule, so the roofer, the window crew, and the electrician are all pointing at the same completion date.
What Home Renovation Costs in Highland
| Item | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
Highland pushes those numbers up when the house needs a panel upgrade, all-new ducting, or Chapter 7A exterior details; it pulls them down when the original framing and foundation are solid and the job is mostly finish work.
How long does a home renovation take in Highland?
Most full-home renovations in Highland run 3 to 6 months depending on permit review times and the scope of hidden system upgrades. Fire-hardening requirements and plan checks can add a few weeks to the front end. Call (855) 901-7266 for a realistic timeline on your specific house.
Do I need fire-resistant materials for a Highland renovation?
If your property falls within the high-fire-severity zone, yes. Chapter 7A requires ignition-resistant siding, ember-resistant vents, and Class A roofing on most renovation scopes. We verify your property’s exact requirements during the estimate. Call (855) 901-7266 to confirm what applies to your address.
Brands We Service in Highland
We install and service our brands across every home system in Highland, including Therma-Tru entry doors, ViewLux window systems, and Mr-Glass glazing for older homes that need true divided-light replacement sashes. Most parts for these lines are stocked in our regional warehouse, and standard door or window hardware orders from Therma-Tru and ViewLux typically arrive within a week for Highland jobs.
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| Service | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Kitchen Remodel | $14,000 – $45,000 |
| Small Kitchen Remodel | $9,000 – $20,000 |
| Cabinet Installation | $4,000 – $13,000 |
| Countertop Installation | $2,000 – $6,500 |
| Bathroom Remodel | $9,000 – $28,000 |
| Small Bathroom Remodel | $5,000 – $12,000 |
| Walk-In Shower Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Paver Driveway Installation | $7,000 – $18,000 |
| Concrete Driveway Installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
Highland prices run higher than the Inland Empire average when the job triggers Chapter 7A fire-resistant material requirements or when an older home needs electrical and insulation upgrades before finish work can start. Every estimate we write is a fixed line-item quote, and we don’t issue change orders unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highland
We work throughout the 92346 ZIP code, from the foothill streets near the national forest boundary down to the flatter tracts along Base Line and Highland Avenue. Our crews are in Highland every week, and we schedule estimates by neighborhood block to keep drive times short and site visits prompt.
- East Highlands
- Base Line corridor
- Arroyo Verde
- Highland Hills
- Foothill neighborhoods near the forest boundary
Service Area – Cities Near Highland
Beyond Highland, we serve the surrounding Inland Empire communities where the same mountain-adjacent conditions and older housing stock apply. Our crews regularly work in San Bernardino, CA, Muscoy, CA, Redlands, CA, and Loma Linda, CA. If your home sits in one of these neighboring cities, the same fixed-price estimating and single-contract approach applies.
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
Yes. We pull all required permits for Highland jobs, including Chapter 7A fire-hardening reviews when the property is in the high-severity zone. We handle the plan checks, the inspections, and the corrections, so the homeowner never has to argue with the building department directly.
Yes, and we do it regularly. Homes near the national forest boundary often require noncombustible fencing, ember-resistant vents, and specific deck detailing. We scope those items into the bid from the start rather than discovering them mid-project and issuing a change order. Call (855) 901-7266 to schedule a free estimate that accounts for your exact location.
Yes, and that’s the point of a single general contractor. One Highland project can include a GAF roof replacement, James Hardie siding, PGT impact windows, a full kitchen remodel with Wellborn cabinetry, and a paver driveway, all under one contract and one schedule. You’re not coordinating five separate companies.
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
"Allowances in the contract were realistic rather than artificially low to make the bid look good."
— Carrie Hayes"Quality construction and a professional operation. Communication was strongest at the site meetings, and slower by email in between."
— Steven Wong"Framing crew was meticulous and the walls are straight everywhere. Drywall goes on a lot better when the framing is right."
— Diego Hernandez