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Remodeling Company in Highland, CA
Home renovation in Highland means working with foothill terrain, decomposed granite soils, and wildfire-conscious building codes that flatland contractors rarely prepare for. Square Deal Contractors has served Highland since 2013, and we approach every project here with those conditions front of mind. Whether you’re remodeling a mid-century ranch near Baseline or building on a sloped lot up toward the national forest, one call to (866) 623-7205 gets you a contractor who handles the whole job from grading to finish work.
Why Highland Homes Are Different
Highland sits on the last buildable edge of the East Valley, where the valley floor gives way to foothills climbing toward the San Bernardino National Forest. That geography shapes nearly every renovation we take on. Older homes near the valley floor, many built in the 1950s and 1960s, carry decades of settling into decomposed granite that shifts differently from the alluvial soils down in San Bernardino. Newer and custom homes on the hillsides often sit on engineered pads with retaining walls, and any addition or structural change has to account for slope stability before a single wall goes up.
The Santa Ana winds and hot, dry summers push every exterior decision toward fire-resistant materials. Roofing, siding, decking, and fencing all need Class A or ember-resistant products if they’re going to pass inspection and actually protect the house. Permits here move through San Bernardino County, and hillside work frequently triggers additional review for grading and drainage. We plan for that review from the first estimate, so you’re not surprised by a hold-up halfway through the job.
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Our Main Highland Services
Most Highland homeowners call us for one of two things: a full general contracting engagement when they’re planning significant work, or a defined home remodel where they want one accountable partner across multiple trades.
General Contractor in Highland
When a Highland project spans structural work, grading, and finish trades, a single general contractor keeps the whole thing moving without finger-pointing between subs. We coordinate the engineers, concrete crews, framers, and finish trades, and we handle the county paperwork that hillside lots tend to generate. From retaining walls to roofline, one contract covers it. See how we approach the full scope on our General Contractor in Highland page.
Home Remodeling in Highland
A Highland remodel often means working around sloped lots, older framing, and the need to bring fire-resistant materials into the exterior envelope. We scope the work so materials match both your budget and the local conditions, whether that means engineered siding from James Hardie or a roof system rated for ember exposure. For the full picture of what a multi-room remodel looks like up here, read our Home Remodeling in Highland page.
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 rarely a simple swap-and-replace job. The housing stock here runs from mid-century ranch homes on the valley floor to newer custom builds on hillside lots, and the common thread is that the ground beneath them behaves differently than it does anywhere else in the East Valley. Decomposed granite and rocky foothill soils mean foundations, retaining walls, and drainage plans have to be engineered for the specific lot, not pulled from a template that worked in Redlands. Add in the wildfire exposure along the foothill interface, and a renovation in Highland usually has to deliver both structural soundness and exterior fire resistance at the same time. That’s exactly the kind of project Home Renovation work here covers, and we’ve been doing it in Highland since 2013.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
You’re planning work that touches multiple systems at once, like a kitchen that opens into a family room while the exterior needs new siding and the lot needs better drainage.
What it costs in Highland
Full home renovation costs in Highland typically run from $14,000 to $45,000 for a kitchen remodel and $45,000 to $130,000 for a home addition, depending on scope, slope conditions, and material choices.
How we do it
We start with a site walk to assess soil, drainage, and access, then build a scope that sequences structural work before finish trades so inspections land in the right order.
Home Renovators
Signs you need it
Your home needs work across more than two trades, and coordinating three or four separate contractors is turning into a second job you didn’t sign up for.
What it costs in Highland
Bathroom remodels in Highland run $9,000 to $28,000, while a garage conversion typically lands between $30,000 and $80,000, with hillside engineering adding to the lower end when it applies.
How we do it
We bring one contract, one schedule, and one point of contact, then run the project through our vetted trade partners while you see every change order in writing before it happens.
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 |
How long does a home renovation take in Highland?
A kitchen or bath renovation in Highland typically runs 6 to 10 weeks. Additions and whole-home renovations take 4 to 8 months, with hillside grading and county review adding time up front. Call (866) 623-7205 for a realistic schedule on your specific job.
Will a Highland renovation require slope or drainage engineering?
Often, yes. Homes on decomposed granite or hillside lots frequently need a soils report and engineered drainage before permits are issued. We scope that into the estimate so it doesn’t arrive as a surprise. Call (866) 623-7205 to talk through your lot.
Brands We Service in Highland
We install and service cabinetry from KraftMaid and Wellborn, and countertops from Cambria, with material lead times confirmed before the estimate is finalized. For the full list of what we carry and install, see our brands.
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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 |
| Walk-in shower installation | $4,500 – $12,000 |
| Roof replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Paver patio installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| ADU construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
| Home addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
In Highland, prices move most on two things: whether your lot needs slope or drainage engineering, and whether the exterior has to meet wildfire-resistant material standards. Every estimate we write is line-item, so the price you approve is the price you pay, no change orders appearing mid-job.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highland
We cover all of Highland, including the 92346 ZIP code, from the older ranch-home streets near Baseline to the custom homes climbing toward the foothills. Work up in the hillside neighborhoods sometimes means coordinating truck access on narrow roads, and we plan that into the schedule.
- East Highlands
- Highland Hills
- North Highland
- The Vineyards
- Foothill corridor near Greenspot Road
Service Area – Cities Near Highland
Square Deal Contractors runs renovation and remodeling work throughout the East Valley. We handle the flatter, older stock in San Bernardino, CA, the unincorporated lots around Muscoy, CA, the historic neighborhoods of Redlands, CA, and the foothill-adjacent homes in Loma Linda, CA. If your project sits near the Highland line, call us and we’ll tell you straight whether it’s in our service area.
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 permits through San Bernardino County for Highland projects and coordinate with HOAs where one governs the property. Hillside work often triggers grading and drainage review, which we include in the scope before you sign. Call (866) 623-7205 to talk through your specific property.
Start time depends on permitting and material lead times. After the estimate and contract are signed, we typically begin within 2 to 6 weeks, with hillside projects sometimes taking longer for engineering review. We’ll give you a written schedule at the estimate.
We serve Highland and the surrounding East Valley cities, including San Bernardino, Redlands, Loma Linda, and Muscoy. If you’re on the edge of Highland in the 92346 ZIP, call (866) 623-7205 and we’ll confirm coverage for your address.
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
"He was upfront about a soil issue that added cost early rather than absorbing it and surprising us at the end."
— Malik Carter"He caught an error in the engineer's drawings before it got framed, which would have been an expensive thing to discover later."
— Renee Sutton"Framing crew was meticulous and the walls are straight everywhere. Drywall goes on a lot better when the framing is right."
— Arjun Reddy