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Cabinetry Services in Longmont, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional cabinetry services throughout Longmont and the surrounding Boulder County area. Kitchen, bath, and custom cabinetry from stock to full-custom with hardware, soft-close, and organizational inserts. Whether you're in Longmont (north Boulder County) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permit Thresholds
Longmont permit thresholds
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- The City of Longmont has adopted the 2024 International Codes, including the International Residential Code, effective July 1, 2026.
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- Retaining walls over 48 inches.
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- Accessory buildings over 120 square feet.
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- Accessory buildings 120 square feet or less in floor area, though it is recommended to secure them against wind damage, and they must still meet setback requirements.
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- Fencing below certain heights (commonly 6 feet).
- Foundations
- For one-story accessory structures greater than 120 square feet, foundations must be designed by a Colorado-licensed engineer, and the drawings must be stamped and sealed by that engineer.
- Code reference
- The City of Longmont enforces the 2024 International Codes, which became effective on July 1, 2026, along with the Metro Cohort Model Code.
- Code reference
- The Longmont Municipal Code incorporates by reference the International Residential Code for One and Two-Family Dwellings, 2021 Edition, including various appendix chapters.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Longmont Building Services (Building Inspection division) issues residential building permits.
Energy Code
Longmont energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- 2024 IECC (Metro Cohort Model Code based on the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code, with local/regional amendments), effective July 1, 2026.
- Code reference
- Longmont adopted the 2024 International Codes (including the energy code) along with the Metro Cohort Model Code (MCMC, based on the 2024 IECC with regionally aligned amendments) via Ordinance O-2026-29 (adopted ~June 9, 2026; see Municode Chapter 16.22 for the energy conservation code adoption).Ordinance O-2026-29
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- This aligns with Colorado state requirements for jurisdictions updating codes around this period (must meet or exceed 2021 IECC + electric/solar-ready provisions, with amendments not reducing stringency).
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- Longmont follows its policy of adopting each new IECC version; it is not the Denver Green Code or Energize Denver program.
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- Longmont is in IECC Climate Zone 5B.
- Key prescriptive requirements (from the adopted 2024 IECC/MCMC base provisions,
- Key prescriptive requirements (from the adopted 2024 IECC/MCMC base provisions, applicable to additions and alterations per the IECC scope for new construction elements in remodels/additions) relevant to remodels/additions in CZ 5B include (specific MCMC amendments may modify details; always verify
- Ceiling/attic insulation
- R-49 (or equivalent U-factor per Table R402.1.2/R402.1.3).
- Adopting ordinance/reference
- MCMC/2024 IECC Table R402.1.2 (or R402.1.3 component performance alternative) as adopted in Longmont Municipal Code Chapter 16.22.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Longmont Building Services (Building Inspection division) issues residential building permits.
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What cabinetry work covers
Cabinetry projects in the Denver metro include kitchen and bath cabinets, laundry and garage storage, and custom built-ins. Scope usually covers layout, supply or fabrication, removal of existing boxes when needed, installation, hardware adjustment, and coordination with countertops and appliances. Commercial work may include breakrooms, reception desks, and durable laminate millwork. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates cabinet packages and the licensed specialty trades required when sinks, dishwashers, or electrical devices move with the layout. Cost is project-specific and depends on linear footage, construction grade, finish, and whether utilities relocate.
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Measure, lead times, and install sequence
Accurate field measures matter in older Denver homes that are out of square. Stock and semi-custom lines trade speed for fewer size options; custom work fits unusual walls and appliance sizes but needs longer lead times. Install typically follows rough trades and drywall, then counters and backsplash follow cabinet set. Confirm who supplies counters and who cuts sink openings before cabinets are ordered. Soft-close hardware, finished ends, and filler strips should be listed in the written scope.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development generally treats cabinet-only replacements in the same layout, without plumbing or electrical changes, as finish work that does not need a building permit. Permits become likely when the project relocates plumbing fixtures, adds electrical, or is part of a larger remodel that changes the floor plan or structure. 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 when utility work is part of the cabinet package.
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What buyers should lock early
Appliance models, sink type, whether an island is included, finish samples, and handle/pull selections drive box sizes and counter templating. Changing those after order often means delays. For baths, confirm vanity depth, mirror lighting, and plumbing centerlines before boxes are built.
FAQ
Common questions
Do cabinet replacements need a Denver building permit?
Often no when cabinets stay in the same layout and plumbing or electrical systems are not changed. CPD is the building-permit authority inside Denver. Moving a sink or adding circuits usually triggers trade permits.
Who handles cabinetry project permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and the licensed specialty trades required for any plumbing or electrical work. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
When should counters be templated?
After cabinets are set and leveled. Templating too early risks counters that do not fit final box positions.
Stock, semi-custom, or custom — what changes?
Lead time, size flexibility, and finish options. Stock is fastest; custom fits unusual spaces and appliance sizes. The right choice depends on schedule and layout complexity.
What information helps define an accurate cabinetry scope?
Room photos or measurements, appliance list, whether the sink or utilities move, finish preference, and the city or county for any related permits.
Service Area
Serving Longmont and Boulder County
We serve Longmont, 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 Longmont project.
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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.
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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.
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