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Kitchen Remodel Services in Boulder, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional kitchen remodel services throughout Boulder and the surrounding Boulder County area. Custom kitchen remodels across the Denver metro featuring cabinetry, stone countertops, smart appliances, and integrated lighting design. Commercially licensed and insured. Whether you're in Boulder (home to CU Boulder) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024). 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 (through Ord. 8599, 2024) 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 a kitchen remodel usually includes
A residential kitchen remodel in the Denver metro can mean new cabinets and counters in the existing layout, or a full gut that relocates the sink, dishwasher, range, lighting, and openings to adjacent rooms. Scope commonly covers demolition, plumbing and electrical rough-in when utilities move, cabinetry, countertops, backsplash, flooring transitions, lighting, and finish trim. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the overall remodel and the licensed specialty trades required for plumbing, electrical, gas, and related work. Cost is project-specific and depends on whether utilities move, structural openings, finish selections, and access.
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Layout decisions that change the build
Keeping fixtures in place usually shortens rough-in and inspection scope. Moving a sink, adding an island with water or power, or opening a wall into the living space adds plumbing, electrical, and sometimes structural work. Island plans should confirm floor structure, receptacle needs, and whether a sink or dishwasher will be included. Lock cabinet and counter selections early enough to drive rough dimensions before drywall closes. Long-lead materials often set the critical path after demolition.
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Permits and who coordinates the work
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD) generally requires permits when a kitchen remodel alters the floor plan, affects structure, or relocates electrical or plumbing fixtures. Like-for-like cabinet, counter, flooring, and fixture replacements in the same locations without system changes are often treated as not needing a building permit. Trade work may use CPD Quick Permits when eligible. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license. Electrical and plumbing are state-regulated specialty trades. Autotelic acts as a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades for the remodel package.
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Energy, lead-safe, and inspection sequencing
New lighting installed in an interior residential alteration should follow Denver Energy Code requirements for lighting in alterations. Pre-1978 homes may trigger EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting rules when painted surfaces are disturbed during demo or opening walls. A practical sequence is demo, rough trades, required inspections, close-up, cabinets and counters, finals, then punch. Discovery items such as damaged framing or outdated wiring should be approved before they expand the finish schedule.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need a Denver permit for a kitchen remodel?
Often yes if you move plumbing or electrical, change gas lines, alter structure, or change the floor plan. Cosmetic-only replacements in the same locations frequently do not need a building permit. City and County of Denver CPD is the building-permit authority inside Denver.
Who handles kitchen remodel permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and the licensed specialty trades required for plumbing, electrical, and related work. CPD issues building and trade permits as applicable. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Does moving the sink or range change the project much?
Yes. Relocating water, drain, vent, gas, or electrical feeds adds rough-in, inspections, and sometimes structural work. Keeping appliances and the sink in place usually simplifies the schedule.
What should be decided before demolition?
Final layout, appliance list, whether walls open, cabinet and counter approach, lighting plan, and flooring transitions. Locked selections reduce mid-project changes after rough-in.
What information helps define an accurate kitchen remodel scope?
Photos or measurements, whether utilities will move, desired finish level, any known electrical panel limits, and the city or county for permitting. Sketches of the target layout help when walls will open.
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.
FAQ
Common questions
Do I need a permit to remodel my kitchen?
Usually yes — any work touching plumbing, electrical, or structure needs a permit from your city or county building department. Permitting in Colorado is municipal, and we handle the application and inspections as part of the project.
How does the estimate work?
Tell us about your kitchen through the form or a call. You will hear from us in minutes, and we deliver a real estimate within 48 hours — free, and without a pushy sales visit.
Do you handle design as well as construction?
Yes — we are a design-build contractor, so layout, materials, cabinetry, and trades coordination run through one team from drawings to final walk-through.
How It Runs
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Survey
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Design
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Build
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Verify
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.
Learn more →TRUSTED TO BUILD FOR
- Punch Bowl SocialFirst four locations
- Spectrum RetirementSenior living communities
- Denver HighlandsFirst modular custom home
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