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Basement Finish Services in Boulder, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional basement finish services throughout Boulder and the surrounding Boulder County area. Complete basement finishing across the Denver metro with framing, electrical, plumbing, drywall, and optional bathroom, bar, and home theater. Whether you're in Boulder (home to CU Boulder) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Zoning & Dimensional Standards
Setback & dimensional standards in Boulder
Zone-district dimensional standards for Boulder, quoted verbatim from the Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024). Knowing your lot's district — and its setbacks, height, and coverage limits — is where every feasibility conversation starts.
Asetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 25' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) A setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BCsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BC setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BCSsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 10' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BCS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BMSsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above |
| Rear Setback (min) | 0' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BMS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BRsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BR setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BT-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BT-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BT-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) BT-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-4setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-5setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) DT-5 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IGsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IG setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IMsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IM setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IMSsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 10' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IMS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IS-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IS-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IS-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) IS-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MHsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | See section 9-7-13 |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | See section 9-7-13 |
| Rear Setback (min) | See section 9-7-13 |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MH setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MU-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' or 5' (b) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 10' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MU-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MU-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 10' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MU-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MU-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MU-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MU-4setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above |
| Rear Setback (min) | 0' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) MU-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
Psetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) P setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
REsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 25' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RE setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 3' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 3' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 40' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-4setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-5setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-5 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-6setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 3' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-6 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-7setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 3' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 40' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RH-7 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RL-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RL-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RL-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 10' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RL-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RM-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 10' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RM-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RM-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RM-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RM-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 3' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RM-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RMX-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RMX-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RMX-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' (attached DUs); 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (detached DUs) (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (attached DUs); 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (detached DUs) (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RMX-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RR-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 25' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RR-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RR-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 25' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (through Ord. 8599, 2024) RR-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
Verify current requirements with the jurisdiction — informational reference only. Standards vary by overlay, lot, and use; we confirm the exact rules for your property during feasibility.
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What a basement finish usually includes
Finishing a Denver-metro basement typically covers framing, insulation, drywall, flooring, lighting, and often a bathroom or wet bar. Creating legal sleeping rooms usually requires proper egress and smoke/CO devices. Moisture history should be understood before closing walls. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the build and the licensed specialty trades required for plumbing, electrical, and mechanical work. Cost is project-specific and depends on square footage, bathroom inclusion, egress needs, and existing dampness.
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Egress, height, and moisture
Ceiling height and egress window or door paths constrain bedroom layouts. Chronic dampness, seepage, or high humidity should be addressed with drainage, grading, or mechanical strategies before finishes. HVAC supply and return paths need planning so the basement is conditioned with the rest of the house.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development typically requires building permits for basement finishes that create habitable space, add bathrooms, or change egress, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems. Trade permits and inspections are part of that path. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license. Autotelic acts as a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades for the basement package.
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What buyers should decide early
Whether bedrooms will be claimed as legal sleeping rooms, bathroom count, office vs family-room use, flooring preferences over concrete, and how storage/mechanical rooms are preserved. Photos of existing moisture stains help the first assessment.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need a Denver permit to finish my basement?
Usually yes when creating habitable space, adding a bath, or altering egress, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical systems. CPD is the building-permit authority inside Denver.
Who handles basement finish permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and the licensed specialty trades required. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
What makes a basement bedroom legal?
Proper egress and other code requirements adopted locally. Confirm sleeping-room criteria with the permitting authority before framing.
Should moisture issues be fixed first?
Yes. Closing finishes over active seepage or chronic dampness traps problems. Address drainage and humidity sources before insulation and drywall.
What information helps define an accurate basement finish scope?
Rough square footage, desired rooms, bathroom inclusion, moisture history, ceiling height photos, and the city or county for permitting.
Service Area
Serving Boulder and Boulder County
We serve Boulder, CO and all surrounding Denver metro communities. Our team is based in Denver and operates throughout the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Longmont and everywhere in between. Contact us for a free estimate on your Boulder project.
FAQ
Common questions
Does finishing a basement require a permit?
Yes — basement finishes involve framing, electrical, and often plumbing, all of which are permitted and inspected by your municipal building department. Egress requirements for bedrooms are checked at permit review.
Can a finished basement include a bedroom or rental space?
Often, if egress windows and ceiling heights meet code. We review your city’s requirements during design and tell you plainly what is and is not achievable in your space.
What does the process look like?
Design and scope first, then a written estimate within 48 hours of your inquiry, then permits, build, and inspections — one team throughout.
How It Runs
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Survey
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Design
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Verify
DESIGN SERVICES
Discovery & Site Analysis
Needs + preference programming, site survey, as-built documentation, feasibility.
We walk, measure, and photograph your property — existing conditions, utilities, structure, and constraints. You get the as-built documentation and feasibility read that every later decision rests on.
Learn more →Concept Design & Space Planning
Schematic design, floor plan studies, layout options.
Your scope becomes schematic floor plans you can compare side by side — circulation, daylight, adjacencies, and what each option does to the budget. Layout decisions happen on paper, where changes are cheap.
Learn more →Architectural Design & 3D Renderings
Design development, materials + finishes, photorealistic visualization.
The chosen concept resolves into materials, finishes, fixtures, and lighting — with the automation layer drawn in. Photorealistic renderings let you walk the space and adjust before anything is priced.
Learn more →Construction Documents & Permitting
Full CD sets, structural + MEP engineering coordination, permit-ready drawings.
Approved designs become coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP sheets — the set your jurisdiction permits from and trades build from. We submit, track, and answer review comments.
Learn more →CONSTRUCTION
New Construction & Custom Homes
Ground-up homes and light commercial, dirt to keys.
Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.
Learn more →Remodels & Additions
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, whole-home.
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.
Learn more →Commercial Tenant Finish & Build-Outs
Shells to working spaces — retail, office, restaurant, school.
Raw shells become working spaces — showrooms, offices, restaurants, schools. Dealer-spec finishes, code compliance, and opening dates held.
Learn more →ADUs & Modular Construction
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, factory-built homes.
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.
Learn more →Outdoor Living & Patio Structures
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios built for Colorado weather.
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.
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Smart Home Automation
Lighting, shades, climate, audio, security — one interface.
Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.
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Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, commercial sound.
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.
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Custom programming — scenes and schedules that fit the space.
Every subsystem brought into one elegant interface — custom programming for homes and venues, with scenes and schedules that match how the space is actually used.
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Enterprise Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, on-prem compute.
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.
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Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, EV charging — certified install.
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging designed and installed by a Tesla Energy Certified team — roof, electrical, and app in one scope.
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- Denver HighlandsFirst modular custom home
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