ADU Company in Highland, CA
Kitchen remodeling in Highland usually means reworking a 1950s-1970s ranch home where the original layout still has a wall between the kitchen and living room, the electrical panel is maxed out, and the cabinets were built before dishwashers were standard. We handle that full scope, from removing load-bearing walls to running new circuits and replacing everything down to the backsplash. And because we also build ADUs and remodel bathrooms, we can sequence the work so your kitchen, a new backyard unit, and a bath refresh happen under one contract rather than three. Call (833) 589-8273 to talk through your project.
Why Highland Homes Are Different
Highland’s housing stock is overwhelmingly single-story tract and ranch homes built between the 1950s and 1970s. That matters more than most homeowners realize. These houses have detached garages, wide side yards, and big rear lots, which is exactly what makes Highland one of the more ADU-friendly cities in the Inland Empire. But the same era that gave those lots their size also gave the homes their limits: 100-amp electrical panels, galvanized plumbing, and floor plans designed for a different way of living.
The 92346 ZIP sits at the base of the San Bernardino Mountains, where summers run hot and dry and Santa Ana winds push through in the fall. Any ADU or kitchen addition here needs real insulation, serious cooling capacity, and exterior materials that hold up to sustained sun exposure. We spec James Hardie fiber-cement siding on accessory structures for exactly that reason. It resists fire, moisture, and impact better than vinyl, and it does not warp in Highland’s August heat.
The other local reality is utility capacity. Many older Highland homes need a panel upgrade or sewer and water line work before a garage conversion can legally become a dwelling. We plan for that from day one, so the permit process does not stall halfway through.
Our Main Highland Services
Two services dominate the calls we get from Highland homeowners: building ADUs on those wide lots and remodeling bathrooms in those mid-century ranch homes. Here is what each involves locally.
ADU Builders in Highland
Highland lots often already have the detached garage and rear-lot access that make an ADU feasible without major site work. The question is usually which build path makes sense: a prefab unit from a manufacturer like Mighty Buildings or Boxabl, a garage conversion, or a site-built detached unit. We walk through all three, compare real costs and timelines, and make a recommendation based on your lot, budget, and utility capacity. Zoning and permit realities in Highland differ from neighboring San Bernardino and Redlands, and we handle that paperwork. ADU Builders in Highland covers the full process.
Bathroom Remodeling in Highland
Bathrooms in Highland’s 1950s-1970s homes were built small, often with a single vanity, original cast-iron tubs, and no ventilation beyond a window. Remodeling here usually means reconfiguring the footprint, adding a real exhaust fan, and bringing plumbing up to current code. We do the full scope in-house, which means the tile, plumbing, electrical, and fixtures are handled by one contract, not handed off between subcontractors. Bathroom Remodeling in Highland explains what a typical project includes.
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.
Kitchen Remodeling in Highland
Kitchen remodeling in Highland typically runs $22,000 to $55,000 for a full gut and rebuild in one of the city’s 1950s-1970s ranch homes, with the final number driven by whether you move walls, upgrade the electrical panel, and what finish level you choose. The kitchens in these houses were built for a different era: closed off from the living room, wired for a handful of appliances, and framed with materials that were fine in 1965 but need attention now. We open up the layout, bring the utilities to current code, and finish the space so it works for how you actually cook and gather. For a deeper look at our process, see Kitchen Remodeling.
Full Kitchen Gut and Rebuild
Signs you need it
Your kitchen still has the original 1960s cabinet boxes, the walls close it off from every other room, and the panel cannot support a modern appliance load.
What it costs in Highland
A full gut and rebuild in Highland runs $28,000 to $55,000 depending on layout changes, cabinet grade, and whether we move plumbing or gas lines.
How we do it
We demo to the studs, reframe for the new layout, rough in electrical and plumbing, drywall and paint, then install cabinets, countertops, flooring, and fixtures.
Cabinet Refacing and Countertop Replacement
Signs you need it
Your cabinet boxes are structurally sound but the doors, drawer fronts, and laminate counters are worn out or dated.
What it costs in Highland
Cabinet refacing in Highland starts around $8,000, with full replacement including new boxes running $22,000 and up depending on linear footage.
How we do it
We measure every box, order new doors and drawer fronts, prep and refinish the boxes, then install new countertops and hardware on a set schedule.
What Kitchen Remodeling Costs in Highland
| Item | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| Cabinet refacing only | $8,000 – $14,000 |
| Full kitchen remodel | $22,000 – $45,000 |
| Full gut and rebuild with layout changes | $28,000 – $55,000 |
How long does a kitchen remodel take in Highland?
A full kitchen remodel in Highland typically takes 6 to 10 weeks from demo to final walkthrough. Cabinet refacing is faster, usually 2 to 3 weeks. Highland’s permit office turnaround can add a week or two depending on current volume. We schedule around that from the start. Call (833) 589-8273 for a timeline on your specific scope.
Will moving walls in a Highland ranch home require permits and structural work?
Yes. Most Highland ranch homes have interior walls that are load-bearing, and removing one requires a permit, engineering, and a beam or header replacement. We handle the drawings, permit submittal, and structural work as part of the contract. Call (833) 589-8273 and we will tell you what your wall situation actually is.
Brands We Service in Highland
We work with seven major prefab ADU manufacturers, including Mighty Buildings, Boxabl, Plant Prefab, and Tuff Shed, so the recommendation fits your lot and budget rather than our preferred vendor. We also service and finish interiors for any of these units, including kitchen and bath build-outs. See our brands for the full roster.
Pricing for ADU Company in Highland, CA
| Service | Typical range in Highland |
|---|---|
| ADU – prefab or modular (full project) | $150,000 – $350,000 |
| ADU – garage conversion | $120,000 – $250,000 |
| ADU – site-built detached | $200,000 – $400,000 |
| ADU – utility upgrades (panel, sewer, water) | $8,000 – $30,000 |
| Kitchen – cabinet refacing | $8,000 – $14,000 |
| Kitchen – full remodel | $22,000 – $45,000 |
| Kitchen – full gut and rebuild | $28,000 – $55,000 |
| Bathroom – full remodel | $15,000 – $35,000 |
What pushes a Highland project toward the top of these ranges is almost always the utility work: older panels, galvanized supply lines, and sewer laterals that need replacement before the new square footage is legal. Homes built in the 1950s and 1960s in the 92346 area hit this more often than newer construction. Whatever the scope, we give you a written line-item quote before work starts, and that price does not change unless you change the scope.
Neighborhoods We Serve in Highland
We work throughout Highland, from the older subdivisions near Baseline Street and Victoria Avenue to the ranch-home pockets east of Webster Street and the areas bordering East Highlands Ranch. Response time for estimates across the 92346 ZIP is typically within a few business days.
- East Highlands Ranch
- Victoria Avenue corridor
- Baseline Street area
- Webster Street neighborhoods
- North Highland near the foothills
Service Area – Cities Near Highland
In addition to Highland, we serve the surrounding Inland Empire communities. Nearby cities we cover include San Bernardino, CA, Muscoy, CA, Redlands, CA, and Loma Linda, CA. Our team works throughout the region from our Costa Mesa base, and we schedule estimates across all of these areas weekly.
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 ADU Company in Highland
We typically schedule Highland estimates within 2 to 4 business days of your call. The 92346 ZIP is a regular part of our service route, so we group visits to keep scheduling efficient. Call (833) 589-8273 and we will find a day that works.
Yes. We prepare and submit permit applications for the City of Highland and coordinate with HOA architectural committees when a Highland neighborhood requires design review. For ADUs, state law limits what HOAs can restrict, and we help you understand exactly what applies to your property.
Yes, and it often saves money and time. Because we build ADUs and remodel kitchens and bathrooms in-house, we can run both scopes under one contract, share mobilization costs, and sequence the work so your household is disrupted once rather than twice. Call (833) 589-8273 to talk through a combined project.
To schedule your free estimate for any ADU, kitchen, or bathroom project in Highland, call (833) 589-8273 today. We will walk your lot, answer your questions, and give you a written line-item quote before any work begins.
What happens when you call
- 1A real person answersNo phone trees — talk to a local adu 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
"Sound insulation between the unit and the main house is better than I expected. You genuinely cannot hear the tenant."
— Imani Ellison"Every invoice was tied to a completed milestone, so I always knew what I was paying for."
— Gilbert Vargas"The kitchenette layout he suggested made better use of the space than the one on our original sketch."
— Ryan Padgett