Cottonwood Heights sits between Big and Little Cottonwood Canyons on the east bench of Salt Lake County, earning its nickname as the City Between the Canyons. The housing stock was built primarily from the late 1950s through the 1970s, when families settled the canyon-adjacent benchlands near the ski resorts at Brighton, Solitude, Snowbird, and Alta. These mid-century ramblers and split-level homes now carry 50 to 65 years of wear, and the sloped lots above Wasatch Boulevard create drainage conditions where snowmelt from the canyon mouths runs toward foundations. The city is essentially built out, so renovation of existing homes rather than new construction is the dominant activity.
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Cottonwood Heights ramblers built in the 1960s and 1970s have original kitchens with tile countertops, laminate cabinetry, and layouts that were designed for a different era of cooking and family life. Renovation in these homes often involves opening up a closed kitchen to the living area, replacing all cabinetry and countertops, and updating plumbing and electrical to support modern appliances.
The sloped lots above Wasatch Boulevard and near the Big Cottonwood Canyon mouth direct snowmelt runoff toward home foundations in April and May. Homes with aging foundation seals or no sump pump are at risk for basement flooding during peak melt. When water reaches a finished basement, it damages drywall, flooring, and cabinetry. We handle the full post-flood reconstruction scope.
Roofing on Cottonwood Heights homes faces freeze-thaw cycling that starts earlier in the fall and runs later into spring than on the valley floor, because of the city's proximity to the canyon mouths and its east-bench elevation. Shingles and flashing on 1960s and 1970s homes that have not been updated are often at or past their service life. We assess the full roof condition and repair or replace what is needed.
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Kitchen renovation and bathroom renovation are the primary services in Cottonwood Heights because the mid-century housing stock has original 1960s and 1970s kitchens and baths that are at or past the end of their useful life. Sloped lots near the canyon mouths create drainage conditions that push snowmelt toward foundations, making post-flood reconstruction and water-damaged cabinetry repair recurring needs. Roofing on these established homes also shows wear from decades of freeze-thaw cycling at the base of the Wasatch.
Full-service home construction, renovation, and repair for residential and commercial properties across the Salt Lake area.
Complete kitchen remodeling services including cabinetry, countertops, and custom layouts for homes in the Salt Lake region.
Bathroom remodeling and renovation services for homes throughout Salt Lake City and surrounding Utah communities.
Roofing, siding, windows, and gutter services for residential homes across Salt Lake City and nearby areas.
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Split-level layouts in Cottonwood Heights ramblers often place the kitchen on a half-level above or below the main living area, which limits how much the layout can be opened up without significant structural work. We assess the framing and load paths before proposing any layout changes, and we give you a clear picture of what is structurally possible before any work begins.
Snowmelt intrusion in a Cottonwood Heights basement typically saturates the lower portions of drywall, insulation, and any carpet or vinyl flooring. We remove all wet materials down to the framing and concrete, allow the structure to dry fully, and then rebuild the finished space. If the basement had original 1970s paneling or drop ceilings, this is a good point to update the finish to current standard.
Most Cottonwood Heights homes were built between the late 1950s and the 1970s, so original roofing has been replaced at least once. A roof installed in the 1990s or early 2000s on one of these homes is now 25 to 30 years old, which is at or past the service life for standard asphalt shingles in a canyon-adjacent freeze-thaw climate. We inspect and give you an honest assessment of remaining life.
Yes. Original 1970s bathrooms in Cottonwood Heights homes typically have ceramic tile set without a proper moisture barrier, original cast-iron tubs, and galvanized supply lines. Full renovation involves removing all original tile and substrate, installing a moisture barrier, replacing supply and drain lines as needed, and installing new fixtures, tile, and vanity.
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