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Bathroom Remodel in Brighton
Bathroom Remodel Design Consultation, $225
See all 10 jobsLicensed bathroom remodel services for Brighton and Adams County. Transform your bathroom into a retreat.
What Brighton requires
Brighton, Colorado (City of Brighton building department) requires a building pe: Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system... §R105.1
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Fixed-price jobs
Bath Accessory Set Install (Up to 5 Pieces)
Install up to 5 customer-supplied bathroom accessories — towel bars, towel rings, toilet paper holders, robe hooks, hand-towel holders — level and anchored into studs or with rated drywall/tile anchors, including…
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Install up to 5 customer-supplied bathroom accessories — towel bars, towel rings, toilet paper holders, robe hooks, hand-towel holders — level and anchored into studs or with rated drywall/tile anchors, including removal of old hardware and hole patching where old holes are covered by new hardware. NOT included: the accessories, patching and painting of exposed old holes, grab bars (separate load-rated SKU), or glass shelves into tile (quoted on site).
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Replacement (Same Size, Fan Included)
Replace an existing bathroom exhaust fan with a new same-size or same-housing-compatible unit (standard 80-110 CFM quiet fan included, or install your supplied unit), reconnect to the existing duct and switched…
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Replace an existing bathroom exhaust fan with a new same-size or same-housing-compatible unit (standard 80-110 CFM quiet fan included, or install your supplied unit), reconnect to the existing duct and switched circuit, seal the housing, and verify airflow. Attic access or ceiling-side access required. NOT included: first-time installs with no existing fan, new duct runs or roof/wall cap work, larger cutouts requiring drywall patch and paint, humidity-sensing switch wiring beyond a direct swap, or heater/light combo units on multi-switch circuits (quoted on site).
Bathroom Exhaust Fan Swap (Same Size, Customer-Supplied Fan)
Replace existing bathroom exhaust fan with a customer-supplied unit of the same housing footprint, reusing the existing duct connection, switch leg, and ceiling opening.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Replace existing bathroom exhaust fan with a customer-supplied unit of the same housing footprint, reusing the existing duct connection, switch leg, and ceiling opening. Includes housing swap or motor/grille insert, duct reconnection at the unit, wiring, and airflow test. Assumes existing duct is connected and serviceable and attic or below-ceiling access to the housing. Excludes ceiling enlargement/patch for larger housings, new duct runs or roof caps, and humidity-sensor switch wiring (separate device task).
Bathroom Mirror Install (Customer-Supplied)
Hang a customer-supplied framed mirror or standard frameless mirror (up to 36x48) over a vanity, level and centered, using rated anchors or J-channel clips appropriate to the mirror weight, including removal of an…
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Hang a customer-supplied framed mirror or standard frameless mirror (up to 36x48) over a vanity, level and centered, using rated anchors or J-channel clips appropriate to the mirror weight, including removal of an existing mirror. NOT included: the mirror, glue-mounted plate mirror removal (risk of wall damage — quoted on site), lighted/smart mirrors needing electrical, or wall repair and paint.
Bathroom Remodel Design Consultation
An in-home consult covering layout options, plumbing constraints, and finish selections for one bathroom.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
An in-home consult covering layout options, plumbing constraints, and finish selections for one bathroom. Includes a written scope summary with a budget range you can plan against.
Bathroom Vanity Install (Customer-Supplied)
Remove existing vanity, set and secure customer-supplied vanity cabinet and top, connect drain and supply lines to existing standard plumbing in the same location, install customer-supplied faucet if on site, and…
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Remove existing vanity, set and secure customer-supplied vanity cabinet and top, connect drain and supply lines to existing standard plumbing in the same location, install customer-supplied faucet if on site, and leak-test. NOT included: plumbing relocation, wall repair or paint behind the old unit, countertop fabrication, disposal of the new unit's packaging beyond bagging, or vanities over 60 inches (book a visit for those).
Medicine Cabinet Install (Recessed)
Install a customer-supplied recessed medicine cabinet into an existing recessed opening, or cut a new opening in a non-load-bearing interior stud bay: locate studs and scan for utilities, cut drywall, frame the opening…
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Install a customer-supplied recessed medicine cabinet into an existing recessed opening, or cut a new opening in a non-load-bearing interior stud bay: locate studs and scan for utilities, cut drywall, frame the opening with header/sill blocking, set and shim the cabinet, and trim the edges. Price holds only if the stud bay is clear of wiring, plumbing, and ducts — if we open the wall and find utilities, we install surface-mount style or reschedule with a quote, your choice. NOT included: the cabinet, utility relocation, exterior or load-bearing walls, or paint.
Medicine Cabinet Install (Surface Mount)
Remove existing mirror or cabinet and install a customer-supplied surface-mount medicine cabinet, anchored level into studs or with rated anchors, doors adjusted.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Remove existing mirror or cabinet and install a customer-supplied surface-mount medicine cabinet, anchored level into studs or with rated anchors, doors adjusted. NOT included: the cabinet, lighted cabinets requiring new electrical, recessed conversions (separate SKU), wall repair behind the old unit beyond what the new cabinet covers, or mirror disposal beyond your bin.
Shower Door Install (Customer-Supplied)
Install a customer-supplied framed or semi-frameless sliding or pivot shower door kit on an existing tub or shower opening: measure, cut tracks, drill tile, set panels plumb, seal, and adjust.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Install a customer-supplied framed or semi-frameless sliding or pivot shower door kit on an existing tub or shower opening: measure, cut tracks, drill tile, set panels plumb, seal, and adjust. Confirm your opening size matches the kit before booking. NOT included: the door kit, heavy frameless glass requiring two-person glazing crews, out-of-square openings needing custom glass, old-door haul-away beyond your bin, or tile repair.
Priced per item
Grab Bar Install (Per Bar)
$185 each · $145 each for 2–3 · $125 each for 4+ · $129 minimum visit
Install ADA-rated grab bars (customer-supplied or our standard stainless stock) anchored into studs where available or with rated hollow-wall/tile anchors, including tile drilling with proper bits, torque-tested to…
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Install ADA-rated grab bars (customer-supplied or our standard stainless stock) anchored into studs where available or with rated hollow-wall/tile anchors, including tile drilling with proper bits, torque-tested to rated load. Price is per bar; book the total count. NOT included: opening walls to add blocking, fiberglass surround reinforcement panels, or fold-down shower seats (variable scope — book a visit).
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EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH DESIGN
Local Service
Bathroom Remodel Services in Brighton, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional bathroom remodel services throughout Brighton and the surrounding Adams County area. Full bathroom remodels across the Denver metro from cosmetic refreshes to luxury gut renovations. Tile, fixtures, vanities, and Kerdi waterproofing. Whether you're in Brighton (northeast Denver metro) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship, licensed and insured.
A recent build
Full-home remodel after a burst pipe
Denver metro
- Trigger
- Burst waterline → insurance claim
- Structure
- Bearing wall out, flush beam in
- Master bath
- Curbless wet room, tub-in-shower
- Result
- Sold at a profit at resale
- Insurance-claim restoration folded into a full remodel design
- Kitchen remodel opening to the dining space
- Living/dining bearing wall removed — flush beam, no soffit
- Master bath expanded into a curbless wet room — shower and soaking tub in one glass enclosure
- Second full bath remodeled
- New flooring throughout the home
A burst waterline flooded the home while the owners were away, triggering an insurance claim for floors and drywall. Rather than a like-for-like patch, the claim was folded into a full remodel — kitchen, two baths, a bearing wall removed for an open living/dining plan, a curbless wet-room master bath, and new floors throughout. The owners invested beyond the claim, and the home sold at a profit a few years later.
The build sequence for a Bathroom Remodel project
This service is a component of How a Home remodel project works in Brighton.
Permit Thresholds
Brighton permit thresholds
- Brighton, Colorado (City of Brighton building department) requires a building pe
- Any owner or authorized agent who intends to construct, enlarge, alter, repair, move, demolish or change the occupancy of a building or structure, or to erect, install, enlarge, alter, repair, remove, convert or replace any electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system...§R105.1
- Code reference
- This is codified in Brighton Municipal Code (BMC) Chapter 15 (Buildings and Construction), particularly Article 15-28 (International Residential Code adoption and amendments).
- Building
- One-story detached accessory structures (e.g., sheds, playhouses) ≤ 200 sq ft floor area (zoning must still be met); retaining walls ≤ 4 ft high (footing to top); painting, papering, tiling, carpeting, cabinets, countertops, and similar finish work; prefabricated swimming pools < 24" deep; swing set
- Electrical
- Listed plug-and-cord temporary decorative lighting; replacement of a circuit breaker (same location/capacity); low-voltage wiring/devices (< 25 volts, ≤ 50 watts); minor repairs like changing bulbs or same-location fixture/outlet replacement.
- Notes on exemptions and triggers
- The FAQ lists slightly varying shed thresholds (e.g., < 120 sq ft in one place); the dedicated permit guide (200 sq ft) is the more specific reference.
- Code reference
- Any structural alteration, enlargement, or repair affecting the structure generally triggers a permit under the broad “alter/repair” language of R105.1 (no separate valuation-based threshold or explicit “structural trigger” list beyond this).
- Use tax/fee basis
- Use tax is 3.75% applied to 50% of the project valuation (materials + labor).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Brighton (specifically its Community Development/Building Division) issues residential building permits.
Energy Code
Brighton energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- 2021 IECC (no specific local energy code amendments identified beyond the base code and any applicable state requirements).
- Code reference
- Brighton’s official codes page explicitly lists the International Energy Conservation Code 2021 (alongside the other 2021 I-Codes).
- Code reference
- Colorado state law (e.g., HB 22-1362) requires adoption of the 2021 IECC (plus electric/solar ready provisions) when updating other building codes, but Brighton’s published list aligns with the 2021 edition without further local overrides described.
- Code reference
- Brighton is in Climate Zone 5B (standard for the Denver-metro/Adams County area).
- Code reference
- Key prescriptive requirements relevant to remodels/additions are drawn from the 2021 IECC (base code) for CZ 5B.
- Code reference
- Specific numeric values and sections are not detailed in Brighton’s public code listings or amendments pages; refer directly to the 2021 IECC Table R402.1.2 (or equivalent) and related sections for wall/ceiling insulation R-values or U-factors, air-sealing thresholds (typically tested or prescriptiv
- Code reference
- The city adopts the 2021 IECC via its standard building code adoption process (see codes page and related ordinances adopting the 2021 I-Codes).
- Construction use tax
- City of Brighton imposes a 3.75% city use tax on construction and building materials (paid on an estimated basis at permit issuance; contractors track and reconcile actuals; present permit to suppliers to avoid duplicate city sales tax).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Brighton (specifically its Community Development/Building Division) issues residential building permits.
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What a bathroom remodel usually includes
A residential bathroom remodel in the Denver metro can mean a cosmetic refresh or a full gut. Full scopes commonly cover demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in, ventilation, waterproofing, shower or tub rebuilds, tile, vanity and lighting, and finish trim. Keeping fixtures in place is simpler than moving the toilet, shower, or sink, because relocating drains and vents changes rough-in complexity. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the overall remodel and the licensed specialty trades required for plumbing, electrical, and related work. Cost is project-specific and depends on layout changes, wet-area rebuilds, finish selections, and access.
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Layout, waterproofing, and ventilation
Good bathroom plans start with clearances, door swings, storage, and how water moves to the drain. Shower and tub surrounds need a continuous waterproofing strategy behind the finish surface. Exhaust ventilation should pull moist air out of the room so finishes and framing stay drier over time. If the remodel opens walls or ceilings, it is also the practical window to update outdated wiring, add GFCI protection where required, and correct undersized or missing exhaust routes.
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Finishes and sequencing
Tile, waterproof membranes, vanity tops, fixtures, glass, paint, and flooring need a defined sequence so wet work cures before finishes go in. Material lead times often drive the schedule more than labor once demolition is done. A written selection list before rough-in reduces change orders after walls close. Accessibility updates such as curbless showers, grab-bar blocking, and clearer floor space can be planned into the same remodel when that is a goal.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
Many bathroom remodels that move plumbing, change electrical circuits, or alter walls require permits and inspections through the local city or county. 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 remodel package. Permit responsibility and inspection sequencing should be stated in the project plan.
Service Area
Serving Brighton and Adams County
We serve Brighton, 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 Brighton project.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Bathroom Remodel Design Consultation cost in Brighton?
$225.
How do I book?
Press Book next to the job, pick a date and a morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4) window, and pay in full. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.
Do bathroom remodels need permits?
Almost always — moving plumbing, changing electrical, or altering walls triggers a municipal permit. We pull the permit with your city or county and schedule the inspections.
Can you renovate multiple bathrooms at once?
Yes. We regularly run multi-bath renovation packages and sequence the work so you keep at least one working bathroom throughout.
How fast can it start?
We'll follow up with next steps. The Instant Estimate tool gives you a real scored estimate right away. Start dates depend on permit turnaround in your city and material lead times, which we lay out in the proposal.
How It Runs
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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.
Learn more →TECHNOLOGY
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.
Learn more →A/V Systems
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.
Learn more →Control Systems
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.
Learn more →Networking & Edge Compute
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.
Learn more →Solar & Energy Storage
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.
Learn more →Explore
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