Questions owners ask us

It depends on your zone district, the size and shape of the lot, where the alley and utilities are, and any covenant. The lot check reads each and answers in writing.

After the drawings we write a build price with five lines: site and utilities, structure, envelope, systems and finishes. Each lists its scope and allowances. Fees the city and the utilities charge are listed apart.

Size, the utility run, the slab or foundation, access, and finishes. The pricing page lists each.

Yes. We pull the building permit under our license, and each utility permit with the trade that does the work.

The city's plan review sets the start. Once we're building, we give you a schedule by stage and tell you when something moves.

Our contractor license, insurance and certifications are on the license and insurance page, and the number is in the footer. Ask the city to confirm the license.

If it was, federal rules cover paid work that disturbs paint, and certified firms must follow lead-safe work practices. We are certified, and we test before we disturb paint on an older house or garage.

We stop, show you photos, and write a change order with its price before we go on.

In writing, with the price and the time it adds, signed by you before we start the work.

In your contract, tied to stages of the work, and following Colorado rules.

Our crew and the electric and plumbing trades we bring. Your site lead is your contact.

A written warranty on our workmanship. Its length and terms are in the contract.

No. Many owners borrow against the house. The estimate and drawings are yours to take to a lender.

Rental rules are the city's. We tell you what we find, and you confirm it with the city before planning around rent.

Whole-house remodels, large additions, new full-size homes, and roof-only jobs.

Yes. The work is outside the house, apart from the connections.