Highland was incorporated in 1977 on the upper benches at the base of the Wasatch, and it's become known for large lots and custom homes. Those homes have some of the most complex roofs in Utah County. Beast Bros Roofing handles roofing Highland homeowners can trust, with roof replacement, roof repair, hail and wind damage repair, premium shingle and metal options and free inspections with photos.
Why Highland Roofs Are More Complex
A typical Highland custom home isn't a simple gable. It's multiple hips and valleys, dormers, turrets, tall walls meeting lower roofs, big chimneys, skylights and covered porches. Every one of those features is a joint where water can get in if the flashing isn't right.
On Highland roofs we pay extra attention to:
- Valleys, where water from two roof planes concentrates, fully lined with ice & water shield
- Step and counter flashing at every roof-to-wall joint, replaced rather than reused
- Chimney crickets on wide chimneys so water and snow don't pile up behind them
- Skylight flashing, a common source of leaks on older custom homes
- Ventilation in large, cut-up attics where airflow is harder to balance
Bench Wind, Snow and Canyon Exposure
Highland sits higher than much of the valley, near the mouth of American Fork Canyon. Homes here see more snow, colder nights and stronger east winds than neighborhoods on the valley floor. Steep roofs shed snow onto lower roofs, decks and walkways, and wind works at ridges and rake edges.
We build for those conditions with high-wind nailing, secured edge metal, ice & water shield at the eaves and valleys and, on metal roofs, snow guards placed where sliding snow could land on people, cars or lower roofs.
Premium Roofing Options for Highland Homes
Many Highland homeowners want a roof that matches the quality of the house. Common choices include:
| Option | Why homeowners choose it |
|---|---|
| Designer or high-profile architectural shingles | Dimensional look for large, visible rooflines |
| Class 4 impact-resistant shingles | Better hail resistance; ask your agent about possible discounts |
| Standing seam metal | Long lifespan, sheds snow, clean modern look |
See our metal roofing page for standing seam options, or our roof replacement page for how we build a shingle roof.
Planning a Roof Replacement on a Large Home
Replacing the roof on a big custom home is a bigger project than a standard re-roof, and a little planning keeps it smooth.
- Choose materials early. Designer shingles and some metal colors can take longer to get. We'll bring samples so you can see them against your stone, stucco or siding.
- Protect the property. Large homes usually come with finished landscaping, pavers, pools and outdoor kitchens. We tarp and shield those areas and plan where debris comes down before the first shingle comes off.
- Plan the timeline. Simple homes are often done in a day or two. Large, steep or complex roofs, metal roofs and jobs with deck repair take longer, and we'll give you a realistic schedule up front.
- Handle the details at the same time. A replacement is the best time to upgrade gutters, add snow guards, replace skylights, fix ventilation and extend ice & water shield on eaves that have iced up before. If your lot has a detached shop or garage with tired metal panels, our pole barn exteriors crew can re-roof or re-side it during the same project.
Big roofs move a lot of water. A single valley on a large home can funnel snowmelt from hundreds of square feet into one corner, so gutters and downspouts need to be sized for the roof, not just the house's footprint. We'll look at where water goes now and where it should go.
Throughout the job, you'll get photos of the deck, the underlayment and the flashing details that end up hidden under the finished roof.
Roof Repair and Storm Damage in Highland
For leaks, our roof repair service tracks down the real source, which on complex roofs is often far from where the water shows up. After hail or wind, schedule a free storm and hail damage inspection. We'll photograph every slope and tell you what needs fixing.
We also work in neighboring American Fork, Alpine and Lehi. Call (435) 529-8448 or contact us for a free roof inspection in Highland.