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Trim & Millwork in Federal Heights
Baseboard Installation (Per Linear Foot), $6.50 each · $99 minimum visit
See all 4 jobsLicensed trim & millwork services for Federal Heights and Adams County. The details that define a space.
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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Baseboard Installation (Per Linear Foot)
$6.50 each · $5.50 each for 61–150 · $4.75 each for 151+ · $99 minimum visit
Supply and install primed MDF baseboard up to 4.25 in tall: remove and haul away old base, cut, cope inside corners, nail, fill nail holes, and caulk top edge.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Supply and install primed MDF baseboard up to 4.25 in tall: remove and haul away old base, cut, cope inside corners, nail, fill nail holes, and caulk top edge. The per-linear-foot rate includes standard material. Duration shown is typical for ~100 lf; larger jobs scale (~2 min/lf). Excludes finish painting, stain-grade or hardwood profiles (quote separately), tile/stone base, and floor repairs behind removed base.
Crown Molding, Paint-Grade (Per Linear Foot)
$9.50 each · $8.50 each for 61+ · $99 minimum visit
Supply and install primed MDF crown molding up to 4.5 in: cut compound miters, cope inside corners, nail to blocking/studs, fill, and caulk both edges.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Supply and install primed MDF crown molding up to 4.5 in: cut compound miters, cope inside corners, nail to blocking/studs, fill, and caulk both edges. Ceilings up to 10 ft. The per-foot rate includes standard paint-grade material. Duration typical for one room (~55 lf). Excludes finish painting, vaulted/angled ceiling transitions, stain-grade wood, and rooms with heavy ceiling texture requiring extra caulk detail (small upcharge quoted on site).
Quarter-Round / Shoe Molding (Per Linear Foot)
$3.25 each · $2.75 each for 81+ · $99 minimum visit
Supply and install primed quarter-round or shoe molding along existing baseboard: cut, cope, nail, and fill nail holes.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Supply and install primed quarter-round or shoe molding along existing baseboard: cut, cope, nail, and fill nail holes. The per-linear-foot rate includes primed material. Duration typical for ~80 lf. Excludes painting, baseboard replacement (see baseboard SKU), and stain-grade material matching.
Window Casing (Per Window)
$135 each · $115 each for 4+ · $99 minimum visit
Case one standard window (up to 4x5 ft) in primed MDF: picture-frame or stool-and-apron style, mitered, nailed, filled, and caulked.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
Case one standard window (up to 4x5 ft) in primed MDF: picture-frame or stool-and-apron style, mitered, nailed, filled, and caulked. Per-window rate includes standard material. Duration typical for 2 windows; add ~75 min per additional window. Excludes painting, drywall returns repair, stain-grade material, and windows above first-story exterior ladder height on interior stairwells requiring scaffold.
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Trim & Millwork Services in Federal Heights, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional trim & millwork services throughout Federal Heights and the surrounding Adams County area. Baseboard, crown molding, door casing, wainscoting, and custom millwork installation with paint or stain finish. 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 Trim & Millwork 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 this covers
Interior millwork: casing, base, crowns, and simple built-ins. Field measure existing openings; shop drawings only when the brief asks.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Baseboard Installation (Per Linear Foot) cost in Federal Heights?
$6.50 each · $5.50 each for 61–150 · $4.75 each for 151+ · $99 minimum visit.
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 trim & millwork 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 trim & millwork in Denver?
Interior millwork: casing, base, crowns, and simple built-ins.
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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