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Doors in Federal Heights
Door Hardware & Lockset Replacement, $165
See all 12 jobsLicensed doors services for Federal Heights and Adams County. Every entrance, perfected.
What Federal Heights requires
Code reference: Federal Heights, CO (Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article II, as amended by Ordinance No. 21-01, adopting the 2018 International Codes with local amendments) requires building permits for most residential remodel/alteration work, with limited exemptions. Ord. No. 21-01
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Barn Door Kit Installation
Install one customer-supplied barn door kit (door up to 42 in x 84 in, up to 100 lb): mount header board or blocking into studs, hang rail level, install door, guides, stops, and soft-close if included in kit.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Install one customer-supplied barn door kit (door up to 42 in x 84 in, up to 100 lb): mount header board or blocking into studs, hang rail level, install door, guides, stops, and soft-close if included in kit. Excludes the door/kit material, doors over 100 lb, electrical relocation (switches/outlets behind rail), and header framing inside the wall.
Bifold Door Adjust or Replace
One bifold opening: re-track, replace pivots/guides/snuggers, and align existing doors — or install one customer-supplied replacement bifold set (up to 60 in opening) including track and hardware kit.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
One bifold opening: re-track, replace pivots/guides/snuggers, and align existing doors — or install one customer-supplied replacement bifold set (up to 60 in opening) including track and hardware kit. Excludes the door and kit material, opening resizing, and painting.
Door Hardware & Lockset Replacement
Replace up to three customer-supplied knobs, deadbolts, or smart locks on standard-bore doors, including latch alignment and strike adjustment.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Replace up to three customer-supplied knobs, deadbolts, or smart locks on standard-bore doors, including latch alignment and strike adjustment. Fresh mortising or bore resizing is quoted separately.
Exterior Door Weatherstrip and Sweep
Weather-seal one exterior door: replace kerf-in or nail-on weatherstripping on all three sides, install new door sweep or replace sill gasket, and verify smooth latch and full seal (daylight check).
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Weather-seal one exterior door: replace kerf-in or nail-on weatherstripping on all three sides, install new door sweep or replace sill gasket, and verify smooth latch and full seal (daylight check). Standard materials included. Excludes threshold replacement, door planing (see plane/adjust SKU), storm doors, and rot repair at jamb or sill.
Front Door Refinish
Refinish one wood or fiberglass entry door in place: sand/strip failed finish, condition, apply stain (or exterior enamel) plus exterior-rated topcoats.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Refinish one wood or fiberglass entry door in place: sand/strip failed finish, condition, apply stain (or exterior enamel) plus exterior-rated topcoats. TWO-VISIT job — coats require overnight dry between visits; duration shown is total on-site minutes across visits. Stain/paint and topcoat included. Excludes sidelites and transoms (add-on quoted on site), door removal to a shop, severe UV-rot or veneer failure (replacement recommended instead), and hardware replacement.
Garage Door Opener Install (Customer-Supplied)
Replace an existing opener with a customer-supplied smart unit on a standard sectional door, including rail assembly, safety-eye alignment, and app pairing.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Replace an existing opener with a customer-supplied smart unit on a standard sectional door, including rail assembly, safety-eye alignment, and app pairing. New wiring or spring work is quoted separately.
Interior Door Install (Prehung, Per Opening)
Remove an existing interior door and install a customer-supplied prehung unit in the same rough opening, including shimming, hardware, and casing reinstall.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Remove an existing interior door and install a customer-supplied prehung unit in the same rough opening, including shimming, hardware, and casing reinstall. Out-of-square openings needing reframing are quoted on site.
Interior Door Slab Swap
Replace one interior door slab in an existing square jamb: mortise hinges, bore lockset (if slab is unbored), hang, and adjust for even reveal.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Replace one interior door slab in an existing square jamb: mortise hinges, bore lockset (if slab is unbored), hang, and adjust for even reveal. Customer supplies the slab and hardware. Excludes the slab and lockset material, jamb replacement, out-of-square openings requiring rework (converted to plane/adjust pricing on site), and painting/staining.
Pocket Door Roller Repair
Repair one dragging or derailed pocket door: remove door (including split-jamb/trim removal and reinstall where required), replace rollers, adjust track alignment and guides, and rehang.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Repair one dragging or derailed pocket door: remove door (including split-jamb/trim removal and reinstall where required), replace rollers, adjust track alignment and guides, and rehang. Standard replacement rollers included. Excludes full track replacement requiring wall opening (quoted on site as drywall work), new door slab, and hardware upgrades.
Storm Door Installation
Installation of one customer-supplied storm door (standard 32 in or 36 in) on an existing square entry frame: hinge-rail fitting, closer and wind chain, handle/latch set, sweep adjustment, and removal of an old storm…
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Installation of one customer-supplied storm door (standard 32 in or 36 in) on an existing square entry frame: hinge-rail fitting, closer and wind chain, handle/latch set, sweep adjustment, and removal of an old storm door with haul-away of the door only. Excludes door purchase, entry doors, out-of-square or rotted frames requiring trim/jamb repair (quoted separately), and custom-size openings.
Priced per item
Door Planing and Adjustment (Per Door)
$65 each · $55 each for 4+ · $109 minimum visit
Fix rubbing/sticking interior doors: plane or belt-sand edges, shim or reset hinges, adjust strike plates, and seal raw planed edges.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Fix rubbing/sticking interior doors: plane or belt-sand edges, shim or reset hinges, adjust strike plates, and seal raw planed edges. The per-door rate applies to each door serviced. Duration shown is typical for 2-3 doors; add ~35 min per additional door. Excludes slab or jamb replacement, exterior doors with foundation-movement issues, and repainting planed edges.
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Door & Window Service Visit
$109 visit fee — credited toward the work
We diagnose sticking doors, failed seals, broken hardware, or drafty windows and quote repair or replacement.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
We diagnose sticking doors, failed seals, broken hardware, or drafty windows and quote repair or replacement. The $109 trip fee is credited toward the job.
FREE PLANNING TOOLS
Both tools are free and take a couple of minutes — start in either one.
EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH DESIGN
Local Service
Doors Services in Federal Heights, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional doors services throughout Federal Heights and the surrounding Adams County area. Interior and exterior door supply and installation including hardware, casing, and weather-sealing. Whether you're in Federal Heights (north central Denver metro) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship, licensed and insured.
The build sequence for a Doors project
Every project starts with a feasibility study; this trade is priced from the same assemblies.
Permit Thresholds
Federal Heights permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Federal Heights, CO (Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article II, as amended by Ordinance No. 21-01, adopting the 2018 International Codes with local amendments) requires building permits for most residential remodel/alteration work, with limited exemptions.Ord. No. 21-01
- Code reference
- The city adopts the 2018 IBC, IRC (for residential), IEBC, and related codes (with amendments in Sec. 10-16 and 10-18).§10-16
- Exempt work list (amended Sec. 105.2 of the codes)
- Standard IRC/IBC exemptions are significantly restricted.§105.2
- Code reference
- The exemption for fences less than 7 feet high.
- Code reference
- The city uses the 2018 codes’ general framework for when work requires permitting.
- Code reference
- Fees (per city Building Permit Fees page and Municipal Code Sec. 10-17):§10-17
- Building permit fee
- Based on total project valuation (labor + materials); tiered schedule applies (examples): $1–$500 = $23.50; $501–$2,000 = $23.50 + $3.05 per additional $100 (or fraction) up to $2,000; higher tiers up to $1M+ with decreasing per-$1,000 rates.
- Plan review fee
- 65% of the building permit fee (waived for certain simple projects like water heaters/furnaces/roofing without plan review; collected upfront for valuations > $25,000).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Federal Heights Building Department issues residential building permits.
Energy Code
Federal Heights energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- 2018 IECC (no local amendments noted; kept as the 2018 edition when the city adopted the 2021 ICC codes effective April 15, 2023).
- Code reference
- Federal Heights explicitly retained the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code for energy requirements rather than updating it alongside other 2021 ICC codes (per city website and related ordinances such as those referenced in the 2023 adoption process, e.g., Ordinance No. 23-02 context).Ord. No. 23-02
- Code reference
- Federal Heights is in Climate Zone 5B.
- Code reference
- Key prescriptive requirements (from 2018 IECC, applicable to remodels/additions/alterations where triggered; no local amendments identified):
- Ceiling/attic insulation
- R-49 (Table R402.1.2).
- Wood-frame wall insulation
- R-20 cavity or R-13 cavity + R-5 continuous insulation (Table R402.1.2).
- Floors over unconditioned space
- R-30 (Table R402.1.2).
- Air leakage
- Building or dwelling unit tested and verified to ≤ 3 ACH50 (or per applicable table/zone provision in R402.4.1.2; exact threshold follows 2018 base code for CZ 3–8).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Federal Heights Building Department issues residential building permits.
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What door projects cover
Door projects in the Denver metro include replacing interior or exterior doors, upgrading hardware, and sometimes creating or resizing openings. Exterior work adds weatherstripping, thresholds, and flashing details. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates door packages and related framing trades when openings change. Cost is project-specific and depends on door type, count, and whether rough openings change.
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Fit and performance
Swing clearance, stack height, and flooring transitions affect fit. Exterior doors should address weather and security needs for Front Range exposure.
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What buyers should prepare
Door count, interior vs exterior, swing direction, and whether openings will change.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Door Hardware & Lockset Replacement cost in Federal Heights?
$165.
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 door permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and related specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Can exterior doors be replaced on a historic home?
Possibly, but Landmark rules may apply on designated properties. Check before ordering.
What about fire-rated doors?
Certain locations require rated doors and hardware. Confirm use and wall type on site.
What information helps define scope?
Door locations, interior vs exterior, opening changes, photos, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Federal Heights and Adams County
We serve Federal Heights, 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 Federal Heights 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