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Concrete Foundations in Cherry Hills Village
Licensed concrete foundations services for Cherry Hills Village and Arapahoe County. Every great build starts below grade.
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Concrete Foundations Services in Cherry Hills Village, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional concrete foundations services throughout Cherry Hills Village and the surrounding Arapahoe County area. Foundation construction across the Denver metro — footings, stem walls, slabs, and pier systems with rebar, waterproofing, and structural engineering coordination. Whether you're in Cherry Hills Village (affluent south Denver) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permit Thresholds
Cherry Hills Village permit thresholds
- Code reference
- The Village adopted the 2024 International Codes (I-Codes) at the beginning of 2026, including the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC), and adheres to Chapter 18 of the Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code for building regulations.
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- If an addition is more than 50% of the existing square footage, or if the aggregate floor area is demolished or reconstructed by more than 50%, or increased by 50% or more, the project is considered "redevelopment" and may have additional submittal and drainage requirements per Chapter 9 of the zoni
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- Any electrical work on 400 amps (320 continuous) or greater requires a separate plan review.
- Impervious Surface
- If more than 2,500 square feet of impervious surface is added cumulatively (e.g., house addition, driveway, patio), a Phase III Drainage Plan is required.
- Code Reference
- Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, Chapter 18, and the adopted 2024 International Residential Code.
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- ### Exempt Work (Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes)Section 105.2
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- One-story detached, prefabricated storage sheds that do not exceed 120 square feet.
- Code Reference
- Cherry Hills Village Municipal Code, Section 105.2, referencing adopted I-Codes.Section 105.2
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Cherry Hills Village (specifically its Building Division under Community Development) issues residential building permits.
Energy Code
Cherry Hills Village energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- Cherry Hills Village, Colorado, has adopted the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC).
- Code reference
- However, state law requires local jurisdictions to adopt and enforce the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) and the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code when updating any other building code, with amendments not permitted to decrease effectiveness or energy efficiency.
- Code reference
- An ordinance (Ordinance No. 2023, Series 1) also indicates the adoption of the 2021 International Energy Conservation Code.Ordinance No. 2023
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- Cherry Hills Village is located in IECC Climate Zone 5B.
- Code reference
- The following are key prescriptive requirements for residential remodels and additions, based on the 2021 IECC for Climate Zone 5B, which serve as minimum standards under the adopted energy code:
- Code reference
- ### Key Prescriptive Requirements for Remodels/Additions (2021 IECC, Climate Zone 5B)
- Requirement
- R-49 minimum, with an R-60 retrofit recommended.
- Code reference
- The 2021 IECC raised the prescriptive ceiling to R-60, with R-49 acceptable only with a raised-heel truss (per IECC R402.2.1).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Cherry Hills Village (specifically its Building Division under Community Development) issues residential building permits.
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What foundation work covers
Foundation work in the Denver metro includes footings, stem walls, basement walls, and slabs-on-grade, plus the excavation that makes room for them. Soils and frost depth set the section. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project, design professionals, and licensed specialty trades. Cost is project-specific and depends on soils, depth, and whether the work is new or a repair.
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Inspections and when drawings are sealed
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development inspects footing depth and width and watches for setback encroachment at the footing or slab. Work cannot start until permits are issued. If the design exceeds IRC prescriptive limits (underpinning, sister curb, bench footing, basement dig-outs, helical or push piles), CPD asks for sealed drawings and calculations (DBCA 133.2). Phased permits can split foundation from superstructure.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
Building permits come through CPD e-permits. Denver DOTI reviews Sewer Use and Drainage for excavations, grading, floodplain, and groundwater. Check floodplain at denvergov.org/flood. 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 plus the design professionals required for the project.
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What buyers should prepare
New house versus repair, basement versus crawl, any soils report, and distance to lot lines.
FAQ
Common questions
Do foundations need a Denver permit?
Yes. Work cannot start until CPD issues the permit. Footing inspections check depth, width, and setbacks.
Who handles foundation permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project, design professionals, and specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Can I pull a foundation permit before the house drawings?
CPD allows phased building permits such as foundation then superstructure. Confirm the path on the log before excavating.
When is an engineer package required?
When the work goes beyond IRC prescriptive limits, including underpinning, basement dig-outs, and proprietary deep-foundation repairs. CPD wants sealed calculations.
What information helps define scope?
New vs repair, soils report if any, lot-line clearance, floodplain, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Cherry Hills Village and Arapahoe County
We serve Cherry Hills Village, 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 Cherry Hills Village 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.
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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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