Remodeler Wheat Ridge, CO
Many homes here went up in the 1950s. We update them with new kitchens, baths and basements while keeping what makes them solid.
- 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 Wheat Ridge falls into a few groups. The city had 32,398 people in the 2020 census and plenty of homes ready for updates.
- Kitchen remodeler projects for small original kitchens
- Bathroom remodeler work, from tub swaps to full rebuilds
- Basement finishing to add bedrooms and family rooms
- ADU construction for family or rental income
Every job gets the same crew and the same plan we bring everywhere as your remodeler.
Updating Mid-Century Homes
A remodeler in this part of the metro works on a lot of mid-century houses. Wheat Ridge was known as the Carnation City, and its neighborhoods grew in the 1950s to house the Denver workforce. The city incorporated in 1969.
Homes from that era often have one small bathroom, a closed kitchen and older electrical panels. Opening a wall or adding a bath usually means updating the wiring and plumbing too.
We plan for that at the walkthrough, so the estimate reflects the full job.
What Needs a Permit
Before a remodeler starts work here, the Building Division has to approve a permit for most projects. That includes:
- Interior remodels and additions
- Windows, siding and roofing
- Water heater and HVAC replacements
- Electrical service changes
- Decks, porch covers and ADUs
Permits are filed online through the city's OpenGov portal. Starting work without a required permit breaks city code and can add delays and fees.
Contractor Licensing
Any remodeler paid to work on a home here needs a current city contractor license. Residential work falls under a Class 3 license, which requires a passing ICC exam or an equal license from a listed Colorado city.
Plumbers and electricians must hold Colorado state master and contractor licenses. Homeowners doing their own work can email the city's permit desk to ask what applies to them.
Nearby Areas We Serve
Beyond Wheat Ridge, we work as a remodeler in Lakewood, Arvada, Edgewater and Morrison. See every service area, including Applewood, West Pleasant View and Fairmount.
What Homeowners Say
"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
Wheat Ridge Remodeling Questions
These are the questions we hear most from homeowners in town.
Do I need a permit to remodel in Wheat Ridge?
Yes, for most projects. The city requires a permit for interior remodels, additions, windows, siding, roofing, water heater and HVAC replacements, electrical service changes, decks and ADUs. Permits are filed online through the city's OpenGov portal.
What contractor license does Wheat Ridge require for home remodeling?
Residential work falls under a Class 3 contractor license. It requires a passing ICC exam or an equal active license from a listed Colorado city. Plumbers and electricians need Colorado state licenses.
Can a homeowner pull a permit in Wheat Ridge?
Homeowners doing their own work should contact the city's permit desk at permits@ci.wheatridge.co.us to ask about owner permits. Anyone doing the work for pay must hold a city contractor license.
Why is Wheat Ridge called the Carnation City?
The city was known for its carnation growers in the mid-1900s, which earned it the nickname Carnation City. Many of the homes here were built in the 1950s, when the area grew to house the Denver workforce.
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(720) 909-3011Serving Golden, Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Edgewater, Morrison, Applewood, West Pleasant View and Fairmount.
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