High End Development
High End Development is a California-based specialty subcontractor founded in 2006 that installs waterproofing, gypsum floor underlayments, deck coatings, gas/vapor mitigation, and reconstruction services for homebuilders, developers, and property managers as a single-source, warrantied provider.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2006
- HeadquartersBenicia, United States
- Headcount51–100
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingServices
What High End Development does
High End Development, Inc. is a California-based, privately held specialty subcontractor founded in 2006 by Jim Metzger in Concord, California and now headquartered in Benicia. The company operates as a single-source provider of waterproofing, gypsum floor underlayment, deck coating, gas/vapor mitigation, injection leak repair, and reconstruction services to homebuilders, multi-family developers, commercial builders, and property managers across California (with a Northern California focus). Its leadership claims over 35 years of combined industry experience, over 170 employees, and a self-reported track record of more than 60,000 deck installations with zero leaks.
The technical core is physical installation rather than software: certified application of hot rubber, cold fluid-applied, below-grade, cementitious, and urethane waterproofing systems, plus poured gypsum floor underlayments using a proprietary value-engineered cementitious decking process developed by the founder. HED holds approved or preferred applicator status with at least nine major manufacturers (Tremco, Grace/GCP, Cetco, CIM, Gaco Western, USG, Pli-Dek, BASF, E-Pro, among others), which is the gating credential for spec-driven waterproofing work on large residential and commercial projects.
Commercially, HED runs an enterprise field-sales model as a project-based subcontractor. Revenue is generated through project bids and contracts with general contractors, national homebuilders, developers, and property managers; pricing is quote-based and project-specific rather than published. The customer base spans national residential homebuilders (Brookfield Residential, D.R. Horton, Lennar, KB Home, Meritage, Pulte, Taylor Morrison, Toll Brothers, TriPointe, Trumark, Hanover), multi-family and commercial operators (Greystar, Irvine Company), hospitality (Marriott), and a set of smaller regional builders. Go-to-market is relationship-driven and supported by a sales director, an estimator, and digital presence on The Blue Book construction network plus standard social channels. The company is private, founder-controlled, with no disclosed outside investment, M&A activity, or public revenue.
High End Development firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- High End Development
- Legal name
- High End Development, Inc.
- Website
- https://highenddevelopment.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2006
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 51–100 employees
- Short description
- High End Development is a California-based specialty subcontractor founded in 2006 that installs waterproofing, gypsum floor underlayments, deck coatings, gas/vapor mitigation, and reconstruction services for homebuilders, developers, and property managers as a single-source, warrantied provider.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
High End Development industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Specialty Construction Subcontracting - Waterproofing and Gypsum Flooring
- NAICS
- Flooring Contractors (23833), Flooring Contractors (238330), Building Finishing Contractors (2383)
- SIC
- Concrete, Gypsum & Plaster Products (3270)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Gypsum-Based Underlayments & Self-Leveling Floor Toppings (IMADAEAH)
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Where High End Development is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Benicia
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
High End Development business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Services
- Cost components
- Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others
Revenue model
- Specialty Construction Subcontracting: Project-based contracts for waterproofing, gypsum floor underlayment installation, deck coatings, gas and vapor mitigation, injections, and reconstruction services. Revenue generated through subcontracting to builders, property managers, and developers in California.
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels1 record
Marketing channels5 records
High End Development product offering
Product offeringCore offering
High End Development is a specialty waterproofing and gypsum floor subcontractor serving California builders, developers, and property managers. The company installs gypsum floor underlayments, deck coatings (cementicious, urethane, hot rubber, and cold fluid-applied), above-grade and below-grade waterproofing, gas and vapor mitigation systems, injection leak repairs, and reconstruction services. It positions itself as a true single-source subcontractor that warrants every product it represents and installs.
Product overview
High End Development is a specialty waterproofing and gypsum floor subcontractor offering a comprehensive suite of construction services. The company operates as a single-source provider combining multiple service lines: Gypsum Flooring Underlayments (fire, sound and sub-floor assembly), Decking Systems (waterproof deck coatings), Coatings (pedestrian, traffic and underlayment coatings), Gas & Vapor Mitigation, Below Grade Waterproofing, Fluid-Applied Waterproofing, Hot Rubber Waterproofing, Injection leak repairs, and Reconstruction Services. They are approved applicators for over a dozen product lines from manufacturers including AVM, BASF, Cetco, CIM, Epro, Gaco, Geo Seal, Grace, Hacker, Kemper, NeoGard, Plidek, Polyguard, Poly-Tuff, Sika, Tremco, USG, and WestCoat. The company positions itself as a true single-source waterproofing and gypsum floor subcontractor that warranties their work.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Gypsum Flooring Underlayments Gypsum underlayment systems providing fire-rated, sound-rated, and sub-floor assembly solutions for single-family, multi-family, high-density, and commercial construction projects in California, including floor leveling and radiant heat flooring installations.
- Decking Systems (Deck Coatings) Deck waterproofing and coating solutions including cementicious, urethane, hot rubber, and cold fluid-applied deck systems for builders and property managers. The company claims over 60,000 decks in service with no leaks.
- Coatings (Pedestrian, Traffic and Underlayments) Approved waterproofing and sealant applicator services for product lines including Tremco 250 GC, Grace Deck-Prep, Pli-Dek UFinish, Gaco Western, and CIM systems, providing tough, long-lasting waterproof membranes for decks, porches, walkways, and exposed corridors.
- Gas and Vapor Mitigation Systems designed to cap vapor and gases in contaminated soils, mitigating the risk of vapor or gas intrusion into buildings, including soil capping material and vent piping installation prior to slab pour.
- Below Grade Waterproofing Waterproofing solutions for sub-terrain levels, foundation walls, basements, elevator pits, and tunnels, protecting against water intrusion caused by extreme climate conditions or construction at the water table.
- Fluid-Applied Waterproofing Cold fluid-applied waterproofing systems for planters, private decks, under concrete, and pedestrian walk areas, applied as a safe alternative to hot rubber where hot rubber cannot be applied.
- Hot Rubber Waterproofing Systems Hot rubber application process for waterproofing with specialized safety training covering fire extinguisher usage, first-aid, and job site setup. The company is certified to install top industry products with several million feet of hot rubber products in service.
- Injections (Leak Repairs) Injection services using epoxy, grout, or foam shot through pre-drilled holes into concrete to create water-tight barriers. High End Development is a preferred applicator for Cetco, Grace, and E-Pro products, including foam, chemical grout, and epoxy injections.
- Reconstruction Services Reconstruction division providing rebuilding and recoating of millions of square footage in renovation projects, including reconstruction of private balconies, elevated walkways, building envelope repairs, window and door replacement, dry rot repair, and exterior siding and trim replacement.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 60,000 decks installed with zero reported leaks
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Companies that use High End Development
Customer profileNamed customers18 records
Segments3 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
High End Development technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature3 records
High End Development partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- AVM IndustriescoreApproved applicator partnership for AVM waterproofing products including Aussie Skin System used in below-grade waterproofing applications.
- BASFcorePartnership with BASF for construction chemicals and waterproofing product solutions.
- Cetco (Mineral Technologies)corePreferred injection applicator for Cetco products. Cetco is a leading manufacturer of waterproofing and environmental sealing products.
- CIM IndustriescoreApproved applicator for CIM 2-component waterproofing systems providing tough, long-lasting waterproof membranes for decks and walkways.
- eProcorePreferred injection applicator for ePro waterproofing and sealing products in northern California.
- Gaco WesterncoreApproved applicator for Gaco Western 2-component coating systems for waterproofing applications.
- Grace (GCP Applied Technologies)corePreferred injection applicator and approved applicator for Grace Deck-Prep and hot rubber products.
- Pli-DekcoreApproved applicator for Pli-Dek UFinish and deck coating systems.
- TremcocoreApproved applicator for Tremco 250 GC single-component systems and hot rubber products, one of the industry's top product lines.
- USGcorePartnership with USG, described as the best gypsum floor manufacturer in the country, for gypsum floor underlayment installations.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
High End Development competitors and assessment
Company assessmentRegional players
- Bone Dry Roofing & Waterproofing: Midwest-focused specialty contractor providing waterproofing, roofing, and deck coating services. Comparable service offering (waterproofing and deck coatings) but competing in different geography than High End Development's California footprint.
- Reliable Contracting Company: Maryland-based specialty site contractor offering waterproofing, concrete, and structural services for East Coast commercial/residential projects. Comparable service portfolio (waterproofing, coatings, reconstruction) but operating in a different regional market from High End Development.
Broad incumbents
- Tremco Incorporated: Major manufacturer of waterproofing, roofing, and sealing systems (Tremco 250 GC, hot rubber product lines) that High End Development installs as an approved applicator. Broader incumbent supplying the specialty trade rather than competing as an applicator.
- Sika Corporation: Global construction chemicals and waterproofing manufacturer. One of High End Development's product partners; relevant as a broad incumbent whose waterproofing product lines set the standard the company applies.
- USG Corporation: Leading North American manufacturer of gypsum-based products including floor underlayments — High End Development's stated primary gypsum underlayment partner. Comparable as the upstream material supplier in the same value chain.
Direct peers
- Western Specialty Contractors: Building envelope and waterproofing specialty contractor with nationwide branch network. Closely comparable scope (waterproofing, deck/coating systems, restoration) and customer base to High End Development, though at greater geographic scale.
- WDP & Associates: Specialty waterproofing and building envelope contractor serving West Coast construction projects. Overlapping product/service lines with High End Development including below-grade waterproofing, deck coatings, and injection leak repair.
- Mid-Continental Restoration Co. Specialty contractor focused on waterproofing, restoration, and building envelope repair for commercial and residential clients. Comparable to High End Development in waterproofing and reconstruction service lines.
- Chamberlin Waterproofing & Roofing: Mid-size specialty contractor offering waterproofing, roofing, and building envelope services across the U.S. Comparable to High End Development as a multi-line specialty sub with similar customer profile (general contractors, property managers).
- Barrett Company: Long-standing California-based specialty waterproofing and deck coating contractor. Directly comparable to High End Development in service mix (waterproofing, deck coatings, gypsum underlayments) and California regional focus.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks2 records
Key highlights6 records
Customer concentration
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High End Development leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles9 records
High End Development funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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High End Development M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about High End Development
What does High End Development do?
High End Development is a specialty waterproofing and gypsum floor subcontractor serving California builders, developers, and property managers. The company installs gypsum floor underlayments, deck coatings (cementicious, urethane, hot rubber, and cold fluid-applied), above-grade and below-grade waterproofing, gas and vapor mitigation systems, injection leak repairs, and reconstruction services. It positions itself as a true single-source subcontractor that warrants every product it represents and installs.
Is High End Development a public or private company?
High End Development is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was High End Development founded?
High End Development was founded in 2006. It employs 51 to 100 people.
Where is High End Development based?
High End Development is headquartered in Benicia, United States, in the North America region.
How does High End Development make money?
One revenue line is on record: specialty Construction Subcontracting.
Who are High End Development's main competitors?
Regional players on record are Bone Dry Roofing & Waterproofing and Reliable Contracting Company. Broad incumbents are Tremco Incorporated, Sika Corporation and USG Corporation. Direct peers are Western Specialty Contractors, WDP & Associates, Mid-Continental Restoration Co., Chamberlin Waterproofing & Roofing and Barrett Company.
Does High End Development have an API?
No public API is recorded for High End Development.
What industry is High End Development in?
High End Development's product category is Specialty Construction Subcontracting - Waterproofing and Gypsum Flooring. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMADAEAH, Gypsum-Based Underlayments & Self-Leveling Floor Toppings. Its NAICS code is 23833 and its SIC code is 3270.