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Interior Painting in Boulder
Paint Accent Wall, $245
See all 9 jobsLicensed interior painting services for Boulder and Boulder County. Color and protection in every coat.
What Boulder requires
Exempt work (no permit required, though work must still comply with all applicab: The complete list is referenced in Boulder Revised Code (B.R.C.) 1981, Title 10, Chapter 5, Section 10-5-2 (Adoption of International Building Code with Modifications, including exemptions in section J). §10-5-2
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Fixed-price jobs
Paint Accent Wall
Paint one accent wall up to 12 ft wide x 9 ft tall: crisp taped edges at corners and ceiling, two coats in one color, masking included.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Paint one accent wall up to 12 ft wide x 9 ft tall: crisp taped edges at corners and ceiling, two coats in one color, masking included. Paint included; on-site time includes dry time between coats. Excludes deep reds/oranges needing a third coat or tinted primer (small upcharge), specialty finishes (limewash, murals), walls over the size cap, and adjacent wall painting.
Paint One Room Ceiling
Paint one room ceiling up to 12x14 ft, height to 10 ft: mask walls/floor/fixtures, cut in, two coats flat ceiling white.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Paint one room ceiling up to 12x14 ft, height to 10 ft: mask walls/floor/fixtures, cut in, two coats flat ceiling white. Paint included. Excludes popcorn/heavily textured ceilings that flake when rolled (see popcorn removal SKU), vaulted ceilings over 10 ft, water-stain sealing beyond one spot-prime, and wall painting.
Paint One Room, Walls Only - Large
Paint the walls of one large room up to 16x20 ft, ceilings to 10 ft (roughly 720 sq ft of wall): prep, cut in, two coats quality interior paint in one color, masking included.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Paint the walls of one large room up to 16x20 ft, ceilings to 10 ft (roughly 720 sq ft of wall): prep, cut in, two coats quality interior paint in one color, masking included. Paint included. May be split into a TWO-VISIT job for coat dry time; duration shown is total on-site minutes. Excludes ceilings, trim, doors, two-story great-room walls, wallpaper removal, and drywall repair beyond minor filling.
Paint One Room, Walls Only - Medium
Paint the walls of one room up to 12x14 ft, 9 ft ceilings (roughly 470 sq ft of wall): light prep, cut in, two coats quality interior paint in one color, masking included.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Paint the walls of one room up to 12x14 ft, 9 ft ceilings (roughly 470 sq ft of wall): light prep, cut in, two coats quality interior paint in one color, masking included. Paint included. Excludes ceilings, trim, doors, closet interiors, vaulted walls over 10 ft, wallpaper removal, primer coat for drastic color changes (small upcharge), and drywall repair beyond minor filling.
Paint One Room, Walls Only - Small
Paint the walls of one room up to 10x10 ft, 9 ft ceilings (roughly 320 sq ft of wall): light prep (nail holes, minor dings), cut in, two coats quality interior paint in one color, floors and fixtures masked.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Paint the walls of one room up to 10x10 ft, 9 ft ceilings (roughly 320 sq ft of wall): light prep (nail holes, minor dings), cut in, two coats quality interior paint in one color, floors and fixtures masked. Paint included (standard sheens; customer picks color). Excludes ceilings, trim, doors, closets interiors, wallpaper removal, drastic color changes needing primer coat (small upcharge), and drywall repairs beyond minor filling.
Wallpaper Single Wall Hang (Customer-Supplied Paper)
Hang customer-supplied wallpaper on one wall up to 12 ft wide x 9 ft tall: wall prep (clean, minor fill, sizing/primer as needed), pattern-matched hang, trimmed edges, seams rolled.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Hang customer-supplied wallpaper on one wall up to 12 ft wide x 9 ft tall: wall prep (clean, minor fill, sizing/primer as needed), pattern-matched hang, trimmed edges, seams rolled. Works with pasted, unpasted, and quality peel-and-stick papers. Customer must supply enough paper for the wall PLUS one extra roll for pattern match. Excludes paper material, wallpaper removal of existing paper (quoted separately), heavily textured walls requiring skim-coat first (see skim-coat SKU), and murals requiring exact centered layout beyond one focal alignment.
Priced per item
Paint Baseboard (Per Linear Foot)
$2.75 each · $2.25 each for 151+ · $89 minimum visit
Repaint existing baseboard: clean/scuff, caulk gaps at wall, tape floor line, two coats trim enamel.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Repaint existing baseboard: clean/scuff, caulk gaps at wall, tape floor line, two coats trim enamel. Paint included. Duration typical for ~120 lf. Excludes stain-grade-to-paint conversion (bonding primer upcharge), carpet-edge protection beyond taped shield (fresh carpet at customer's risk), baseboard replacement (see install SKU), and wall paint touch-ups.
Paint Interior Door and Jamb (Per Door)
$115 each · $95 each for 5+ · $89 minimum visit
Paint interior doors both faces plus jamb and casing edges: degloss/scuff, mask hardware, brush-and-roll or spray two coats enamel.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Paint interior doors both faces plus jamb and casing edges: degloss/scuff, mask hardware, brush-and-roll or spray two coats enamel. Paint included. TWO-VISIT job in most cases — first coats visit one, final coat after full dry on visit two; duration shown is total on-site minutes for a typical 3-door booking (add ~70 min per additional door). Excludes stain-to-paint conversions needing bonding primer on raw stain bleed (upcharge), French/panel-glass doors (masking upcharge), and hardware replacement.
Visit first, then quoted
Interior Painting Service Visit
$89 visit fee — credited toward the work
A painter walks the space, checks surface condition, and delivers a firm per-room or per-wall quote.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
A painter walks the space, checks surface condition, and delivers a firm per-room or per-wall quote. The $89 visit fee is credited toward your painting project.
FREE PLANNING TOOLS
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Local Service
Interior Painting Services in Boulder, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional interior painting services throughout Boulder and the surrounding Boulder County area. Interior painting services across the Denver metro — walls, ceilings, trim, cabinets, and accent walls with thorough prep and premium paint products. Whether you're in Boulder (home to CU Boulder) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship, licensed and insured.
The build sequence for a Interior Painting project
Every project starts with a feasibility study; this trade is priced from the same assemblies.
Permit Thresholds
Boulder permit thresholds
- Exempt work (no permit required, though work must still comply with all applicab
- The complete list is referenced in Boulder Revised Code (B.R.C.) 1981, Title 10, Chapter 5, Section 10-5-2 (Adoption of International Building Code with Modifications, including exemptions in section J).§10-5-2
- Code reference
- Minor drywall repairs (<1 sheet or 32 sq ft).
- Code reference
- One-story accessory sheds (≤120 sq ft, ≤10 ft high, no utilities/electrical/mechanical/plumbing).
- Code reference
- Fences ≤7 ft high.
- Code reference
- Flatwork (private sidewalks, patios, driveways) ≤30 inches above grade, not over a basement/story below, and not part of an accessible route.
- Code reference
- Playground equipment accessory to 1- or 2-family dwellings.
- Code reference
- Prefabricated above-ground swimming pools accessory to 1- or 2-family dwellings (<24 inches deep, ≤5,000 gallons).
- Code reference
- Retaining walls ≤3 ft high (measured from footing bottom to wall top), unless supporting a surcharge or impounding certain flammables.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **City of Boulder Planning and Development Services (P&DS; specifically its Building Permits and Inspections section) issues residential building permits for properties within Boulder city limits.
Energy Code
Boulder energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- 2024 City of Boulder Energy Conservation Code (CoBECC), effective December 1, 2024 (based on the 2024 ICC suite of codes with local amendments; all-electric requirements for new construction, additions, and major alterations).
- Code reference
- This applies to the City of Boulder (not unincorporated Boulder County, which follows the 2021 IECC with amendments effective July 1, 2026).
- Code reference
- The code emphasizes performance paths (e.g., ERI/HERS targets) for most projects but retains prescriptive options for smaller additions/remodels (≤1,000 sf for residential).
- Code reference
- Boulder is in Climate Zone 5B.
- Code reference
- Prescriptive requirements align closely with or reference 2024 IECC Table R402.1.2 (and related sections R401–R404, R407–R408) unless locally amended; projects often use performance paths due to stringency.
- Code reference
- Key prescriptive requirements relevant to remodels/additions (from CoBECC/2024 IECC Table R402.1.2 and related sections for CZ 5B; cite the adopting code section or CoBECC equivalent):
- Ceiling/attic insulation
- R-49 minimum (R402.1.2 / CoBECC Chapter 4 RE).
- Wood-frame above-grade walls
- R-20 + R-5 continuous insulation (ci), or R-13 + R-10 ci, or R-20 ci (R402.1.2 / CoBECC Chapter 4 RE).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **City of Boulder Planning and Development Services (P&DS; specifically its Building Permits and Inspections section) issues residential building permits for properties within Boulder city limits.
Zoning & Dimensional Standards
Setback & dimensional standards in Boulder
Zone-district dimensional standards for Boulder, quoted verbatim from the Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026). Knowing your lot's district — and its setbacks, height, and coverage limits — is where every feasibility conversation starts.
Asetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 25' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) A setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BCsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) BC setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BCSsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 10' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) BCS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BMSsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above |
| Rear Setback (min) | 0' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) BMS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BRsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) BR setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BT-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) BT-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
BT-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) BT-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) DT-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) DT-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) DT-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-4setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) DT-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
DT-5setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) DT-5 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IGsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) IG setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IMsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) IM setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IMSsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 10' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) IMS setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IS-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) IS-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
IS-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 12' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 15' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35'; 40' (in I-zones) |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) IS-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MHsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | See section 9-7-13 |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | See section 9-7-13 |
| Rear Setback (min) | See section 9-7-13 |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) MH setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MU-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' or 5' (b) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 10' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) MU-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MU-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 10' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) MU-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MU-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) MU-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
MU-4setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 0' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' for first and second stories 12' for third story and above |
| Rear Setback (min) | 0' |
| Building Height (max) | 38' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) MU-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
Psetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) P setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
REsetback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 25' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RE setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 3' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RH-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RH-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 3' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 40' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RH-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-4setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RH-4 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-5setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RH-5 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-6setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 3' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RH-6 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RH-7setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 3' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 40' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RH-7 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RL-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RL-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RL-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 10' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RL-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RM-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 20' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 10' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RM-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RM-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RM-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RM-3setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' or 3' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 10' min. (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 15' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RM-3 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RMX-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 5' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 12.5' (k) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RMX-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RMX-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 0' (attached DUs); 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (detached DUs) (i) |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 0' (attached DUs); 1' per 2' of bldg. height, 5' min. (detached DUs) (i) |
| Rear Setback (min) | 20' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RMX-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RR-1setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 15' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 25' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RR-1 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
RR-2setback & dimensional standards
| Standard | Requirement |
|---|---|
| Front Setback (min) | 25' (k) |
| Side Interior Setback (min) | 10' |
| Side Setback Abutting Street (min) | 25' |
| Rear Setback (min) | 25' |
| Building Height (max) | 35' |
Boulder Revised Code, Title 9 Land Use Code (Supplement 167, 2026) RR-2 setback standards (\u00a79-7-1 Table 7-1 Schedule of Form and Bulk Standards) — effective 2024 · View the code
Verify current requirements with the jurisdiction — informational reference only. Standards vary by overlay, lot, and use; we confirm the exact rules for your property during feasibility.
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What interior painting covers
Interior painting in the Denver metro includes walls, ceilings, and trim with prep such as patching, sanding, and priming. Protection of floors and fixtures is part of a clean job. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates painting packages and related trades when repairs beyond finish work appear. Cost is project-specific and depends on room count, prep condition, and coat requirements.
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Prep quality
Durability tracks prep: cleaning, de-glossing, stain blocking, and priming bare areas. Color changes over dark bases may need extra coats.
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What buyers should prepare
Rooms in scope, preferred sheen, whether ceilings and trim are included, and building age.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Paint Accent Wall cost in Boulder?
$245.
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 licensing for interior painting projects?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the work and related specialty trades when needed. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
What changes for pre-1978 homes?
Disturbing paint can trigger EPA RRP requirements. Ask how lead-safe practices will be handled.
Should trim and ceilings be included?
Often yes for a uniform finish. Confirm in the written scope.
What information helps define scope?
Room list, prep concerns, sheen preference, building age, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Boulder and Boulder County
We serve Boulder, 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 Boulder 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.
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