Trusted Construction for Denver Homeowners
Construction in Denver means working with a city that has altitude, freeze-thaw cycles, and a housing stock that ranges from 1890s brick Victorians in Baker to 2020s frame builds in Green Valley Ranch. That range demands a contractor who knows Denver’s soil, Denver’s permitting desk, and Denver’s inspectors by name. Haven’s independently owned and operated Construction brand has been held to the same five published clauses since the family was founded in 1998, and every Denver job gets the license number on the page, the price in writing before work starts, and photographic evidence of what was found on site. Call (970) 725-6025 and a live person answers, around the clock, with no automated queue between you and a real answer.
What Our Construction Service Includes
Construction is a broad trade, and Denver homeowners call us for everything from a load-bearing wall removal in Washington Park to a full kitchen addition in Park Hill. What stays the same across every project is the Haven Standard: five clauses we do not soften, negotiate, or waive. The price is on the page in dollars before anyone arrives. The crew is licensed, insured, and background-checked, with the license number published. The photos documenting what was found are in your report. And no one at your door is authorized to upsell you on anything.
General Contracting
When a Denver project touches more than two trades, a general contractor is the person who holds the schedule, the permits, and the accountability. We run projects where framing, electrical, plumbing, and finish work have to sequence correctly, and we do it with a named point of contact who answers the phone. This is the service Denver homeowners need when a renovation is too large to manage piecemeal but too important to hand to someone without a published standard. Our general contracting work always includes a written scope, a line-item budget, and a schedule with real milestones, not promises.
Room Additions
Denver’s zoning code allows for accessory dwelling units and room additions under specific lot coverage rules, and a legal addition requires stamped drawings and city permits. We handle the full sequence: design coordination, structural engineering, foundation work, framing, and finish. A room addition in Denver typically means digging footings to frost depth, which here is 36 inches, and matching the existing roofline so the addition doesn’t read as an afterthought. Haven’s Construction brand documents every inspection pass with photos so you can see what the city signed off on.
Kitchen Remodeling
A kitchen remodel is the highest-return project most Denver homeowners will ever do, and it is also the project most likely to uncover surprises behind the drywall: galvanized pipe that needs replacement, knob-and-tube wiring, or framing that was never right. We quote the visible scope in writing and document anything found after demolition with photos before a single change order is presented. You approve the number before we proceed, every time. That is Clause 1 and Clause 4 working together.
Bathroom Remodeling
Denver bathrooms deal with hard water, and the wrong waterproofing decision shows up within two years as grout failure or subfloor rot. We build showers with proper pan liners, cement board, and waterproofing membranes that survive Denver’s mineral-heavy water. A bathroom remodel under the Haven Standard includes a written scope for plumbing, tile, fixtures, and ventilation, plus photos of the waterproofing before tile goes up. That photo is the evidence that the part you cannot see was done right.
Basement Finishing
Denver basements are a mixed bag: some are bone dry, others hold moisture that will wreck drywall and carpet if you finish them without addressing drainage and vapor barriers first. We assess the foundation, the floor, and the exterior grading before recommending a finish plan, and we tell you honestly if the basement should not be finished without first fixing a water issue. When we do finish a basement, egress windows are sized and placed to meet Denver code, and the permit trail is documented end to end.
Deck and Patio Construction
Denver’s climate punishes decks: UV at altitude, snow loads, and the occasional hailstorm all take their toll. We build decks with hardware rated for the load and materials appropriate for the exposure, and we photograph the framing before the decking goes on. A deck in Denver needs to be engineered for a snow load of at least 30 pounds per square foot, and we do not skip that step. The photos of the framing are in your file, and the price was agreed before the first board was cut.
What happens when you call
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A real person answersNo phone trees - you reach a local pro.
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You get an upfront price rangeHonest numbers before anyone is dispatched.
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A background-checked tech heads outLicensed & insured, dispatched right away.
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You approve before work beginsNothing starts until you say go.
Brands We Service for Construction
Our Denver construction crews work across every major material and fixture brand a homeowner is likely to have specified. We build with James Hardie siding, and we know its installation tolerances well enough that the product warranty stays intact: a detail that goes wrong in Denver’s hail season, and the homeowner is the one who pays for it. We also work extensively with Andersen windows and doors, and we have set enough of them in older Denver openings to know where the flashing fails first.
For structural hardware, we use Simpson Strong-Tie connectors and anchors, and we spec them per the manufacturer’s load tables, not per habit. Whether your project calls for Hardie, Andersen, Simpson, or another manufacturer entirely, the material decisions are written into the quote and documented with photos at every inspection point. If it is a brand we have not worked with before, we read the installation manual before we bid it, not after we open the boxes.
Before
AfterSigns You Need Construction Right Now
- You have a structural crack that is getting worse. Denver’s expansive soils move with moisture, and a stair-step crack in a foundation or a widening gap around a door frame can mean the footing is shifting. This is not a cosmetic issue, and it will not fix itself.
- Your project is too big for a handyman but too important to risk on an unlicensed crew. When a job requires permits, structural changes, or coordination across multiple trades, the person you hire needs to carry the license and pull the permits in their name. That is a different contractor than the one who patches drywall.
- You found water where water should not be. Denver’s freeze-thaw cycles push water into foundations, and a damp basement corner or a water stain on a ceiling means the building envelope has failed somewhere. The longer it waits, the more the repair scope grows.
- You are planning a project that needs Denver city permits. If you are adding square footage, moving a load-bearing wall, or finishing a basement with a bedroom, Denver requires permits and inspections. A contractor who suggests skipping them is asking you to own the liability.
- You bought a house with deferred maintenance and need to know what is behind the walls. A 2015-era flip in Athmar Park may hide exactly the problems the seller painted over. A construction professional who documents what is found with photos gives you a real scope and a real number, not a guess.
Our Construction Process - Step by Step
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Initial consultation and written estimate. We walk the property in Denver, discuss the scope, and send a written estimate with line items and dollar ranges. The price is on the page before any contract is signed. That is Clause 1 of the Haven Standard, and we do not waive it for anyone.
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Permit and plan coordination. We handle the Denver building permit submission and work with the plans examiner on any corrections. If the project needs stamped engineering, we coordinate that too. You will see the permit number before we start, and inspection dates go on the schedule.
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Pre-construction documentation. Before any demolition or new construction begins, we photograph the existing conditions: walls, floors, ceilings, adjacent exterior surfaces. This is the photographic evidence baseline that Clause 4 requires, and it protects both you and us when the project is done.
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Construction with documented milestones. Work proceeds on the schedule we agreed to, and at every inspection point we photograph what the inspector saw and what passed. If something is found that changes the scope, you get photos and a written change order with a dollar figure before any additional work happens. No upsell at the door, ever.
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Final walkthrough and closeout documentation. We walk the finished project with you, address any punch-list items, and deliver a closeout package that includes permit sign-offs, inspection photos, and any material warranties. The 365-Day Done Right Promise applies from the day we finish: if it is not done right, we make it right.
How Much Does Construction Cost in Denver?
Construction pricing in Denver depends on the project type, but honest ranges are knowable before you call. A bathroom remodel in Denver typically runs $15,000 to $40,000 depending on fixture selection and whether plumbing is relocated. A kitchen remodel runs $30,000 to $80,000, with the big variables being cabinet grade, appliance level, and whether walls move. A basement finish runs $25,000 to $60,000, with egress windows and any moisture remediation adding line items. A room addition runs $250 to $450 per square foot, and decks run $25 to $60 per square foot depending on materials and height.
What moves the price in Denver more than anything is what is found after the walls come open. A 1920s bungalow in West Highland may have original wiring that must be replaced before drywall goes back up. A 1970s split-level in Harvey Park may have asbestos in the flooring or lead paint on the trim. That is exactly why the Haven Standard requires photographic evidence of anything found and a written change order with a dollar figure before the work proceeds. You will never get an invoice with a surprise number on it. You approve the number first, in writing, every time.
A free estimate from our Denver construction team includes the site visit, the scope review, and the written price range. If you are comparing bids, ask each contractor whether their price is fixed or subject to change orders, whether their crew is licensed and background-checked, and whether they photograph what they find. Then call (970) 725-6025 and compare us against that list.
Construction Near Denver - Our Service Area
Our independently owned and operated Construction brand serves Denver and the surrounding metro, including Lakewood, Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Arvada, and Englewood. For homeowners in Denver proper, response time for a consultation is typically within 24 to 48 hours, and we schedule work on the calendar we commit to. If you are researching your options, start with our home page to see how the Haven Standard applies across all ten trades. For the full scope of what we build in this market, see Construction in Denver.
Serving Denver, CO - Our Local Coverage Area
We’re based in the Denver area and know this community well. Use the map below to see our service coverage - if you’re nearby, we can almost certainly help.
Frequently Asked Questions - Construction in Denver
Construction is the licensed trade of building, renovating, and repairing residential structures, from room additions and kitchen remodels to basement finishes and decks. In Denver, it means working within the city’s permit system, building code, and climate constraints, which include frost-depth footings, snow-load roof requirements, and expansive soil conditions. Our Construction brand operates under the Haven Standard, so the price, the crew credentials, and the evidence of work performed are documented at every step.
A typical bathroom remodel in Denver takes 3 to 6 weeks, a kitchen remodel 6 to 12 weeks, and a room addition 3 to 6 months, depending on permit review times and inspection scheduling at the Denver building department. The schedule is written into your contract with real milestones, and we photograph each inspection pass as it happens. If a change order is needed, the schedule is updated and you sign the new date before the work resumes.
Construction in Denver costs $15,000 to $40,000 for a bathroom remodel, $30,000 to $80,000 for a kitchen remodel, $25,000 to $60,000 for a basement finish, and $250 to $450 per square foot for a room addition. The two biggest variables are what is found behind the walls and the finish level you select. Every Haven Standard estimate includes a written price range with the factors broken out, so you know what is a fixed number and what is condition-dependent. Call (970) 725-6025 for a free written estimate.
Every Haven Construction crew assigned to a Denver job is licensed, insured, and background-checked, and the license number is on the page before the work starts. That is Clause 3 of the Haven Standard, and it applies whether the job is a deck repair or a full room addition. We do not use unlicensed subcontractors, and we do not ask you to pull permits in your own name to avoid the inspection process.
Yes. If a structural issue, water intrusion, or storm damage has made your home unsafe, call (970) 725-6025 and a live person answers around the clock. We will assess the situation quickly, document what we find with photos, and give you a written scope and price before any remediation work begins. Emergency work is still held to all five clauses of the Haven Standard.
Every Haven Construction project in Denver is covered by the 365-Day Done Right Promise: if the work is not done right, we make it right, for a full year after completion. Material and manufacturer warranties, such as those on Andersen windows or James Hardie siding, remain intact because we install to the manufacturer’s specifications. The warranty terms are in writing in your contract, not referenced verbally.
Clear the work area of personal items, make arrangements for pets to be elsewhere during work hours, and confirm with us where the crew should park and where tools can be stored. For larger projects, plan for dust containment and temporary loss of use in the affected rooms. We will give you a preparation checklist specific to your project before the start date, and the schedule includes what happens on day one so there are no surprises.
Schedule Your Construction Service in Denver Today
If you are planning a construction project in Denver, start with a free written estimate that names the price, the crew, and the schedule. Call (970) 725-6025 and a live person answers, any hour, to book your consultation. The price will be on the page before any work starts, the crew will be licensed and background-checked, and every finding will be documented with photos. That is the Haven Standard, and it has been the condition of carrying our name since 1998.
Written by Alan Brecker, Owner at Haven, serving Denver since 1998.