Remodeler Lakewood, CO
Lakewood homes from the 1960s and newer builds near the foothills both get the same careful plan, from the first walkthrough to the final inspection.
- Free, written estimates
- City permits pulled and inspections handled
- Answering calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
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What We Build Here
Most of our work as a remodeler in Lakewood falls into a few groups. It is the fifth largest city in Colorado, with 155,984 people in the 2020 census, so the mix of homes is wide.
- Basement finishing for bare concrete lower levels
- Kitchen remodeler work, from new cabinets to full layouts
- Bathroom remodeler work, from hall baths to primary suites
- Home addition construction when the lot has room
Whatever the project, we handle it the same way we do across the west metro as your remodeler, with one crew from estimate to walkthrough.
Older Homes Need a Closer Look
A good remodeler in a city this old checks what is behind the walls before pricing the job. The city grew from 19,338 people in 1960 to 92,743 in 1970, so a lot of houses here date to that building boom.
Homes from that era can have small kitchens, closed floor plans and basements with low ceilings and paneling. Wiring, plumbing and insulation are often original too.
We open those issues up early and put them in the written estimate. That way they do not show up as change orders halfway through.
How Permits Work in Lakewood
Every remodeler working in town pulls permits through the city's Building and Construction Permits counter at 470 S. Allison Pkwy. Applications are filed online through the city's eTRAKiT portal.
Finishing a basement needs a permit, and so does adding a bathroom, a bedroom or an egress window. Plans are required, and plan review often takes about three weeks.
The city builds to the 2021 International Codes, which took effect June 30, 2023. Every finished bedroom needs an egress window big enough to climb out of in an emergency.
Contractor Registration
Any remodeler pulling a permit here has to be registered with the city first. New registrations start with a one year probation period, then renew every three years.
Plumbing and electrical work is done by trades who hold Colorado state contractor and master licenses. Ask any contractor for their city registration before you sign. We share ours with every estimate.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Beyond Lakewood, we work as a remodeler in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater and Morrison. See every service area, including Applewood, West Pleasant View and Fairmount.
What Homeowners Say
"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... 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
Lakewood Remodeling Questions
These are the questions we hear most from homeowners in town.
Do I need a permit to finish a basement in Lakewood?
Yes. The city requires a permit to finish a basement, and adding a bathroom, a bedroom or an egress window needs one too. Plans are required, and the application is filed online through the city's eTRAKiT portal.
Do contractors have to register with the City of Lakewood?
Yes. A contractor pulling a permit there must be registered with the city. New registrations have a one year probation period and then renew every three years. Plumbers and electricians also need Colorado state licenses.
What building code does Lakewood use?
The city builds to the 2021 International Codes, adopted in 2023 and in effect since June 30, 2023. Remodels are reviewed and inspected under those codes.
How long does a Lakewood building permit take?
Plan review for a basement finish or remodel often takes about three weeks. Complete plans help avoid corrections, which add time. The permit counter can be reached at (303) 987-7500.
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(720) 909-3011Serving Golden, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Morrison, Applewood, West Pleasant View and Fairmount.
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