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Custom Modular Home in Thornton
Site Analysis Package, $650
See all 2 jobsLicensed custom modular home services for Thornton and Adams County. Factory precision. Custom design. On-site assembly..
What Thornton requires
Code reference: This is adopted by reference in Thornton City Code Sec. 10-174 (with amendments in Sec. 10-175), along with the 2024 International Existing Building Code. §10-174
See full local requirements ↓- Full Design Lifecycle
- Construction & Tenant Finish
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Factory precision. Custom design. On-site assembly.
Jobs you can book online
Pick your job and choose a time.
Pay when you book. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.
Pre-Purchase Land Feasibility Package
Before you close on a lot, we document zoning, buildable area, utility availability, and likely development costs.
$375 deposit to book, the rest when the work is done · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Before you close on a lot, we document zoning, buildable area, utility availability, and likely development costs. You receive a written report you can use during due diligence.
Site Analysis Package
Full site visit documenting zoning, setbacks, grade, utilities, and access, delivered as a written site analysis report with photos.
$325 deposit to book, the rest when the work is done · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Full site visit documenting zoning, setbacks, grade, utilities, and access, delivered as a written site analysis report with photos. Gives you the constraints on paper before you spend on design.
FREE PLANNING TOOLS
Both tools are free and take a couple of minutes — start in either one.
EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH DESIGN
Local Service
Custom Modular Home Services in Thornton, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional custom modular home services throughout Thornton and the surrounding Adams County area. Modular home installation across the Denver metro — factory-precision construction with on-site assembly, Tesla Solar Roof, and smart home automation. Whether you're in Thornton (one of Colorado's fastest-growing cities) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship, licensed and insured.
A recent build
Modular new build in Sunnyside
Sunnyside, Denver · 2026
- Size
- 5 bed · 4 bath · 4,000 sq ft
- Method
- Factory-built modules, crane-set
- Neighborhood
- Sunnyside, Denver
- Modular design-build
- Site work & foundation
- Crane set & stitch-out
- Interior finish-out
A 5-bed, 4-bath, 4,000 sq ft modular home in Denver’s Sunnyside neighborhood — factory-built modules set by crane, finished on site.
The build sequence for a Custom Modular Home project
This service is a component of How a New build project works in Thornton.
Permit Thresholds
Thornton permit thresholds
- Code reference
- This applies to residential remodels and is governed by the city’s adopted codes (2024 International Residential Code, 2024 International Existing Building Code, and related codes with local amendments, effective for applications on or after July 1, 2025).
- Code reference
- Attached decks of any height; any deck serving the main exit door; decks with attached roofs; decks/porches 200 sq ft or larger; any deck or porch in the front yard.
- Code reference
- Fences over 7 ft tall; retaining walls over 48 inches (measured from bottom of footing; engineering required).
- Code reference
- Room additions; attached/detached garages; accessory buildings larger than 200 sq ft.
- Code reference
- Detached decks less than 200 sq ft and less than 30 inches above grade that do not serve the main exit door.
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- One-story detached accessory structures less than 200 sq ft.
- Code reference
- Fences 7 ft tall or less.
- Code reference
- Painting; minor roofing repair (one square or less); replacement of less than 100 sq ft of asphalt shingles.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The Building Inspection Division of the City of Thornton (Colorado) issues residential building permits.
Energy Code
Thornton energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC), including the Colorado Model Electric Ready and Solar Ready Code (with local amendments), effective July 1, 2025.
- Code reference
- This is adopted by reference in Thornton City Code Sec. 10-174 (with amendments in Sec. 10-175), along with the 2024 International Existing Building Code.§10-174
- Code reference
- Permit applications submitted on or after July 1, 2025, must comply.
- Code reference
- No specific local numeric amendments to prescriptive requirements (e.g., R-values, U-factors, or air-sealing thresholds for Climate Zone 5B) or details on remodels/additions beyond the base 2024 IECC + state model code are identified in available sources.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The Building Inspection Division of the City of Thornton (Colorado) issues residential building permits.
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What this covers
Factory-built modules set on a Denver-area foundation with site-built connections. Transport, crane, and weather window are part of the plan; finish and utility tie-in happen on site.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Site Analysis Package cost in Thornton?
$650.
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 the $325 deposit. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.
Who handles the custom modular home 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 custom modular home in Denver?
Factory-built modules set on a Denver-area foundation with site-built connections.
Service Area
Serving Thornton and Adams County
We serve Thornton, 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 Thornton 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.
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.
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