Remodeler Golden, CO
When a home stops fitting the way you live, the right remodeler can fix that without a move. We finish basements, remodel kitchens and baths, and build additions, decks and ADUs.
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Remodeler
What does a good remodeler actually do before the first wall comes down? A lot, if the job is done right. We walk the house, look at how water moves around it, check the framing and the wiring, and ask how you use each room. That first visit shapes everything that comes after it.
Homes around here are a mix. Some near downtown were built long before modern codes, and they can hide old wiring, galvanized pipes or undersized beams behind the walls. Newer homes in the hills often sit on sloped lots where drainage matters more than anything else. Each one needs its own plan.
We also know the permit side. The City of Golden requires permits for basement finishes, remodels, plumbing changes and most decks. We pull those permits, book the inspections and meet the inspector on site. That keeps your project legal and protects you when it is time to sell.
Most of our work falls into five areas: basement finishing, basement remodeling, home remodeling, kitchen remodeling and bathroom remodeling. We also build additions, decks and ADUs, and renovate apartments for landlords.
Every estimate we write is in plain language. You see the scope, the materials and the price line by line, so there are no surprises halfway through the job.
Kitchen Remodeler
Hiring a kitchen remodeler makes the most sense when the room no longer works the way your family does. Maybe the counters are too small for two cooks. Maybe the cabinets are falling apart, or the layout makes you cross the whole room every time you open the fridge.
We start by learning how you use the space. Where do the groceries land? Where do the kids do homework? Who cooks, and how often? Those answers decide where the sink, the stove and the island should go.
Colorado air is dry, and that matters for wood. Solid wood can shrink and move as the seasons change, so we help you pick cabinets, counters and floors that hold up to big swings in humidity. We also plan lighting in layers, with ceiling lights for the room, under cabinet lights for the counters and pendants over the island.
These kitchen services can be done on their own or as part of a full remodel.
Kitchen Cabinet Installation
Good kitchen cabinet installation comes down to level and square. We shim and secure every box so the doors line up and the drawers glide, then finish with crown, light rail and new hardware.
Kitchen Countertop Installation
We handle kitchen countertop installation in quartz, granite, butcher block and solid surface. Each piece is templated, cut for the sink and cooktop, and set with tight seams.
Kitchen Design
Kitchen design is where the work zones, storage and lighting get planned. You see the layout before demo starts, so nothing gets decided on the fly.
Outdoor Kitchen Remodeling
An outdoor kitchen remodeling project brings cooking out to the patio or deck. We build grill stations, counters and covered prep areas made to handle hail, snow and strong sun.
Bathroom Remodeler
A good bathroom remodeler spends as much time on what you can't see as on what you can. Bathrooms pack plumbing, electrical, tile, glass and ventilation into one small room, and every trade has to line up.
The biggest risk is water. A shower that looks great but was never waterproofed the right way can leak into the walls and floor for years before anyone notices. We put a full waterproof layer behind the tile in every wet area and test the drains before the tile goes on.
Ventilation matters too. A fan that is too small, or one that vents into the attic, can lead to mold and peeling paint. We size the fan for the room and run it to the outside.
From there, the fun part is the finish. Tile, glass, fixtures, lighting and storage all come together in a room you use every single day.
Walk-In Shower
A walk-in shower gives you an open, easy space with no tub wall to step over. We frame, waterproof and tile it, then add glass and a drain sized for the job.
Tub to Shower Conversion
A tub to shower conversion swaps a tub you never use for a walk-in shower in the same footprint. It also makes the bathroom easier to use as the years go by.
Heated Bathroom Floor
A heated bathroom floor puts warm tile under your feet on cold mornings. We lay electric radiant mats under the tile and wire them to a programmable thermostat.
Master Bathroom Remodeling
Master bathroom remodeling turns your main bath into a space built around how you start and end the day, with double vanities, big showers and better storage.
Accessible Bathroom Remodeling
Accessible bathroom remodeling makes the room safer as needs change. We build curbless showers, add blocking and grab bars, and widen doorways.
Basement Finishing
For most homes, basement finishing is one of the most affordable ways to add real living space, because the foundation, roof and outside walls are already there.
Before we frame anything, we check for water. We look at the grading outside, the gutters and downspouts, and any signs of past leaks on the concrete. Hills send a lot of snowmelt toward foundations here, and finishing over a moisture problem means tearing it all out later.
If you want a bedroom down there, it needs an egress window big enough to climb out of in an emergency. That is a building code rule, and it also brings in a lot of daylight. We cut the opening, set the window well and handle the permit.
Then the build moves along. We frame and insulate the outside walls, run the electrical, plumbing and ductwork, and pass the rough inspections before the walls get closed up. Drywall, paint, flooring, doors and trim come last.
Popular layouts include a family room, a guest bedroom, a full bath, a home office or a gym. We help you plan the space around how you want to use it.
Basement Remodeling
Basement remodeling is a different job than finishing a bare basement. The walls are already up, but the layout, the finishes or the systems no longer fit how you live.
Many basements built in the 1980s and 1990s have low textured ceilings, dark paneling, worn carpet and tiny bathrooms. We tear out what is not working and rebuild it with brighter finishes, durable flooring and recessed lights.
This is also a good time to fix what is behind the walls. We check the insulation, the wiring and the plumbing while everything is open, and bring them up to current code.
Common upgrades include adding a bathroom, building a wet bar, opening up the stairway, or turning one big room into a bedroom and a family room.
Home Remodeling
The best home remodeling plans start with one question: what about this house bugs you every day?
For some families it is a closed-off kitchen. For others it is a dark entry, a dated staircase or floors that have seen better days. We look at the whole house and help you decide what to tackle first and what can wait.
Older homes need extra care. A wall that comes down may be holding up the floor above, and old wiring or plumbing may need to be replaced. We find those issues early and put them in the estimate, so they do not turn into change orders later.
We can work one room at a time or take on the whole house at once. Either way, you get a clear schedule and a clean job site at the end of every day.
Kitchen Remodeling
A full kitchen remodeling project usually touches every surface in the room, from the floor to the ceiling.
Some projects keep the layout and replace the cabinets, counters, backsplash and lighting. Others move walls, add an island or move the sink. Moving plumbing and gas lines takes more time and a permit, so we plan those changes up front.
We order cabinets and appliances early so the job does not sit and wait on a backorder. During demo we protect the rest of the house with plastic and floor covers, and we help you set up a spot to keep cooking while the kitchen is torn up.
At the end you get a kitchen built around the way you cook, with storage where you need it and light where you work.
Bathroom Remodeling
Most bathroom remodeling jobs follow the same order: demo, rough plumbing and electrical, waterproofing, tile, then fixtures and glass.
Getting that order right is what keeps a bathroom from leaking five years from now. We pass the rough inspections before the walls close, and we let the waterproofing cure before any tile goes up.
Small hall baths can be refreshed with new tile, a new vanity and a new tub surround. Larger primary baths often get a walk-in shower, a double vanity and a heated floor. We help you pick tile, fixtures and lighting that fit your style and your budget.
Home Addition Construction
When you love your street but need more room, home addition construction lets you grow without moving.
We build bedroom and bathroom additions, family rooms, primary suites and second story additions. The new space gets its own foundation or ties into the house, and we match the roofline, siding and windows so it looks like it was always there.
Additions need zoning approval and a building permit. We check setbacks, height limits and lot coverage before design, then handle the permit and the inspections.
Deck Construction
Good deck construction in Colorado has to stand up to hard sun, heavy snow and big temperature swings.
Wood decks cost less up front and look warm, but they need stain every few years. Composite decks cost more at the start but resist fading and splinters. We walk you through both and help you pick what fits your budget and how much upkeep you want.
In Golden, a deck needs a permit if it sits more than 30 inches off the ground, is larger than 200 square feet, is attached to the house or has a roof over it. We pull the permit, set the footings below the frost line and build the frame to carry snow.
Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) Construction
An ADU, or accessory dwelling unit, gives you a second home on your lot for family, guests or rental income.
Our ADU construction work covers detached backyard cottages, garage conversions and basement apartments. Each one gets its own kitchen, bathroom and entry, and it is built to the same code as the main house.
Rules on size, setbacks and parking depend on your lot and zoning, so we start by checking what your property allows. From there we handle the design, permits, framing and finish work.
Apartment Renovation
For owners and landlords, apartment renovation comes down to two things: units that rent faster and finishes that hold up to tenants.
We update kitchens, bathrooms, flooring, lighting and paint with durable, easy to clean materials. We can work unit by unit between tenants to keep vacancy short, or take on a whole building at once.
Luxury vinyl plank floors, quartz counters and simple fixtures are common picks because they look good, clean up fast and are easy to repair.
What You Can Count On
Every price is in writing, line by line, before any work starts.
We pull the city permits, book the inspections and meet the inspector on site.
We pick materials that handle dry air, strong sun, hail and freeze and thaw cycles.
We protect the rest of your home and clean up at the end of every work day.
If something behind a wall changes the plan, you hear about it right away, with options and a price.
The photos on this site come from our own projects, not a stock photo library.
From First Call to Final Walkthrough
We come to your home, look at the space and listen to what you want it to do.
You get the scope and the price, line by line, before any work starts.
We pull the permits and set a start date that works for your family.
Our crew cleans up every day, and we walk the finished job with you at the end.
What Homeowners Say
"We had a great experience with Arco Remodeling & Basement Finishing for our kitchen remodeling project. Chad did a fantastic job helping us bring our vision to life, and the finished kitchen turned out even better than we expected. The attention to detail, quality of the work, and overall professionalism really stood out."Reid, Google Review
"I had to redo a basement remodel that was horribly designed. We were able to look at the old layout and come out with a better design for it all. Gutted the existing Bathroom and rebuilt a tiled bathroom with a new theme that was 1000 times better... Being an extended project that had many parts that had to be tackled individually it was easy to work with Jeff and his team. Excellent communication throughout the process and no surprises with costs. If I had to do it again I would choose Jeff and his team every time."Zeris, Google Review
"Had a great experience, needed a bath tub to walk in shower renovation for ailing mother and safety concerns getting her in and out. Job was completed before she got out of hospital roughly 4 days and she was thrilled to come home and see the new accommodations for her."Michelle, Google Review
Common Questions
These are the questions we hear most when someone calls a remodeler for the first time.
What is a remodeler called?
A remodeler is also called a remodeling contractor or a home improvement contractor. Some people say renovation contractor. All of these mean a company that changes a home that already exists, like finishing a basement or redoing a kitchen, instead of building a new house from the ground up.
How much does a home remodeler charge per hour?
Most remodelers do not bill by the hour for a full project. They give one set price for the job. When hourly rates are used, they often run about $50 to $150 an hour, mostly for small jobs or early planning. On big projects, a contractor fee of 10% to 20% of the build cost is common. We give you a written price after a free walkthrough, so you know the number before work starts.
Do I need a permit to remodel my home in Golden?
Often, yes. The City of Golden requires a permit for basement finishes, remodels, plumbing changes, water heaters and most decks that sit more than 30 inches off the ground. Swapping cabinets and countertops, new flooring and paint do not need one. We pull the permits and set up the inspections for you.
Is a remodeler a contractor?
Yes. A remodeler is a contractor who works on homes that are already built. A general contractor might build offices, stores or new houses. A remodeler focuses on the home you live in now and runs the trades inside it, like framing, plumbing, electrical and tile.
Do you give free estimates?
Yes. We come out, look at the space and talk through what you want. Then you get a written estimate with the scope and the price laid out line by line. There is no cost and no pressure to sign.
What areas do you serve?
We work in Golden, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Morrison, Applewood, West Pleasant View and Fairmount.
Do you work in Boulder or Longmont?
Our crew stays close to home on the west side of the metro. For projects in Boulder and Longmont, homeowners can reach out to Flatirons Remodeling & Basement Finishing, a local remodeler that serves both towns.
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(720) 909-3011Serving Golden, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Morrison, Applewood, West Pleasant View and Fairmount.
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