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Construction Documents in Castle Rock
Permit-Readiness Review, $450
Licensed construction documents services for Castle Rock and Douglas County. Permit-ready plan sets.
What Castle Rock requires
Code reference: Exempt work follows the Town’s adopted amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC), per Ordinance No. 2026-017 (effective around June 30, 2026). Ord. No. 2026-017
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Permit-ready plan sets
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Permit-Readiness Review
We review your existing plans and scope against local permitting requirements and flag gaps before submittal.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
We review your existing plans and scope against local permitting requirements and flag gaps before submittal. Delivered as a written punch list of what the city will ask for.
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Both tools are free and take a couple of minutes — start in either one.
EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH DESIGN
Local Service
Construction Documents Services in Castle Rock, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional construction documents services throughout Castle Rock and the surrounding Douglas County area. Complete construction document packages including architectural, structural, MEP, and specification sets for permitting and bidding. Whether you're in Castle Rock (Douglas County seat) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship, licensed and insured.
The build sequence for a Construction Documents project
This service is a component of How a New build project works in Castle Rock.
Permit Thresholds
Castle Rock permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Exempt work follows the Town’s adopted amendments to the 2024 International Residential Code (IRC) and International Building Code (IBC), per Ordinance No. 2026-017 (effective around June 30, 2026).Ord. No. 2026-017
- Code reference
- One-story detached accessory non-habitable structures (tool sheds, playhouses, etc.) ≤ 120 sq ft, ≥ 10 ft from the nearest occupiable structure.
- Code reference
- Fences ≤ 6 ft high (swimming pool barriers of any height are *not* exempt).
- Code reference
- Shingle repair or replacement not exceeding one square (100 sq ft) of covering per building.
- Code reference
- The adopted codes (2024 IRC/IBC and related) govern when alterations trigger permitting.
- Code reference
- See Title 15 of the Castle Rock Municipal Code (and amendments in Ordinance 2026-017) for the full adopted code language on work exempt from permit (primarily amending IRC R105.2 and equivalent IBC sections).Ord. 2026-017
- Building use tax
- 5.2% applied to 50% of the project’s valuation (materials estimated at half the valuation).
- Code reference
- This comprises the Town’s 4.2% use tax rate + Douglas County’s 1% use tax rate.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The Town of Castle Rock Building Division (part of Development Services) issues residential building permits within the town limits.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Permit-Readiness Review cost in Castle Rock?
$450.
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.
Who handles the construction documents permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates licensed specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general-contractor license; cities and counties license general contractors. DORA licenses electrical and plumbing, not general contractors.
What is typically in scope for construction documents in Denver?
Permit and construction drawing set: plans, elevations, details, and notes coordinated with consultants.
Service Area
Serving Castle Rock and Douglas County
We serve Castle Rock, 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 Castle Rock project.
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.
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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.
Learn more →Explore