Kitchen remodeling
Bathroom remodeling
Home additions & ADU
Roofing
Windows & doors
Driveway & pavers
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Remodeling Company in Highland, CA
Home renovation in Highland, CA means working with houses that sit against the San Bernardino foothills, where fire-hardening requirements and aging 1950s-70s tract builds drive most projects. Milpitas Construction has served Highland since 2018, handling full remodels, additions, and ADUs under one contract. We spec materials by name, from James Hardie siding to GAF roofing, so you know exactly what’s going into your Highland home. Call (877) 752-4194 for a free estimate.
Why Highland Homes Are Different
Highland sits directly below the San Bernardino Mountains, and that position shapes nearly every renovation we take on. Homes in 92346 fall into two broad camps: mid-century single-story stucco tract houses on slab foundations, and newer infill subdivisions pushed up against the foothills. Both present their own problems. The older stock still carries original single-pane windows, outdated electrical panels, and galvanized plumbing that no longer meet current code once walls come down. The newer builds, particularly along streets east of Webster and north of Baseline, sit inside or adjacent to California’s wildland-urban interface zones.
Highland’s hot, dry summers and seasonal Santa Ana winds mean roof replacements and exterior renovations carry a fire-safety dimension that flatland contractors in San Bernardino or Redlands rarely confront. We routinely spec Class A roofing, ember-resistant attic vents, and non-combustible siding on what looks like a standard re-roof. Winter rains on foothill slopes add another layer: grading and drainage become first-order concerns on additions and ADUs, not afterthoughts. Homeowners planning a renovation in Highland need a general contractor who already knows these code realities before the first permit is pulled.
Styles & brands we work with
Our Main Highland Services
Most Highland homeowners reach out to us for two reasons: they want a single accountable partner for a whole-house project, or they need a full remodel that touches multiple trades at once. Here is how we handle both in Highland specifically.
General Contractor in Highland
Acting as your general contractor in Highland means one point of contact for every trade on the job, from foundation to flashing. We manage the permit path through San Bernardino County and coordinate subs who understand WUI code requirements, which is not a given with out-of-area crews. A Highland homeowner adding a second story or converting a garage gets one contract, one schedule, and one warranty. General Contractor in Highland covers the full scope of what we manage here.
Home Remodeling in Highland
Home remodeling in Highland usually starts with a 1,200 to 1,800 square foot ranch from the 1960s or 70s that has never been opened up. That means rewiring, replumbing, seismic retrofit on raised foundations, and often a full kitchen and bath gut. Because we carry cabinet lines like KraftMaid and Wellborn and countertop lines like Cambria and Silestone, we eliminate the showroom runaround and keep material decisions moving. Home Remodeling in Highland details how we phase a whole-home remodel here.
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 cosmetic. The combination of 1950s-70s stucco ranches, foothill-adjacent lots, and Santa Ana fire seasons means most renovations in 92346 become code-upgrade projects the moment you open a wall or touch the roofline. We plan for that from the first walkthrough, scoping your project against current Title 24 energy rules, WUI exterior requirements, and the condition of your existing electrical and plumbing. Milpitas Construction has served Highland since 2018, and we coordinate every trade under a single contract so a kitchen remodel does not stall while a roofer and an electrician figure out who goes first. If you are planning a larger renovation, see Home Renovation for the scope we manage.
Home Renovation Contractors
Signs you need it
You need a renovation contractor when your Highland home has failing single-pane windows, a roof past its service life, outdated wiring, or a layout that no longer works for your family.
What it costs in Highland
A full home renovation by a licensed general contractor in Highland typically runs $45,000 to $130,000 depending on square footage and whether you are adding space or reworking existing rooms.
How we do it
We start with the structural and envelope work, pulling permits, then move inside to mechanicals, framing changes, and finishes, coordinating each trade under one schedule and one point of contact.
Home Improvement Contractors
Signs you need it
You need a home improvement contractor when you are planning a multi-trade project like a kitchen and bath remodel together, or combining interior work with exterior upgrades like siding, windows, and a new roof.
What it costs in Highland
Whole-home improvement work in Highland, including kitchen and bathroom updates plus exterior envelope repairs, generally lands between $30,000 and $80,000 on a typical 1960s ranch.
How we do it
We sequence exterior work around the weather and interior work around material lead times, so your windows and siding go in before drywall is hung and painting begins.
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 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
How long does a home renovation take in Highland?
A full Highland home renovation typically runs 3 to 8 months depending on scope and permit review times. Whole-house remodels with additions take longer in foothill zones where WUI review adds to the county’s plan check. Call (877) 752-4194 for a realistic schedule for your project.
Do I need WUI-compliant materials for a Highland remodel?
If your street falls inside a mapped wildland-urban interface zone, yes. Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, and specific exterior siding rules apply. We check your parcel against the current WUI maps before we spec materials so there are no surprises at inspection. Call (877) 752-4194 to confirm your zone.
Brands We Service in Highland
We install and service window and door lines from CWS, ES Windows, and ECO Window Systems across Highland. Parts and replacements for these brands are ordered directly through our supplier accounts, which keeps turnaround faster than a big-box special order desk. For the full list of what we carry in every category, 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 |
| Paver Patio Installation | $3,500 – $11,000 |
| Roof Replacement | $8,000 – $20,000 |
| Window Replacement | $4,500 – $15,000 |
| Home Addition | $45,000 – $130,000 |
| ADU Construction | $90,000 – $220,000 |
| Garage Conversion | $30,000 – $80,000 |
In Highland, prices push higher when a parcel sits in a WUI-mapped zone and the county requires Class A roofing, ember-resistant vents, or non-combustible siding as part of an otherwise standard permit. Hillside grading and drainage work also adds cost on foothill lots. We provide written line-item quotes before work begins, so the number we give you is the number you pay, no change orders buried in the fine print.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highland
We work throughout 92346, from the older ranch-house streets west of the 330 to the newer foothill subdivisions east of Webster. Our crews are in Highland most weeks, so scheduling a walkthrough is usually straightforward. Representative areas we serve:
- East Highlands
- Highland Village
- North of Baseline
- East of Webster
- Foothill-adjacent 92346
Service Area – Cities Near Highland
Milpitas Construction serves Highland and the surrounding Inland Empire communities. Homeowners in San Bernardino, CA, Muscoy, CA, Redlands, CA, and Loma Linda, CA call us for the same full-scope renovation work, from kitchen remodels to roof replacements and ADU construction. If you are just outside Highland, we will still come out for an estimate.
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
For most Highland renovations, we can get a walkthrough on the calendar within a week and begin planning immediately. Start dates depend on permit review times with San Bernardino County, which can run longer for foothill parcels requiring WUI plan check. Call (877) 752-4194 to get on the schedule.
Yes. We pull all required permits through San Bernardino County and schedule the inspections. Highland projects, especially those in wildland-urban interface zones, often require extra documentation on roofing and exterior materials. We handle that paperwork so you do not have to track down code references yourself.
We do. Hillside work in Highland requires attention to grading, drainage, and foundation systems that flatland contractors often overlook. Winter rains on the foothills make water management a first-order design concern. We include drainage planning on every addition, ADU, and major remodel on a sloped 92346 lot.
From the roofline to the kitchen counter, one contractor, one conversation. Call (877) 752-4194 to schedule your free Highland renovation estimate.
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
"Every inspection passed first time. The building department clearly knows him and that made the whole process easier."
— Adam Novak"Good crew. Would use again."
— Ernesto Mendoza"Allowances in the contract were realistic rather than artificially low to make the bid look good."
— Travis Mercer