Abricos LLC
— Two counties, established housing

Arvada additions and remodels — Jefferson and Adams county parcels.

Abricos LLC is a Colorado general contractor working with Arvada homeowners on additions, whole-home and multi-room remodels, decks and exterior projects. Arvada's neighborhoods span older mid-century core areas and newer development on the north and west edges, and the city crosses two counties — both of which affect review and what the existing house will support, so scope is planned around the actual home rather than a city-wide template.

— Local context

Older core homes and a two-county split

Because Arvada is split between Jefferson and Adams counties, some review paths run through the city and some through the county depending on the parcel. Older Arvada homes may have been altered by previous owners in ways that surface only during structural review. New scope is planned around what is actually there rather than what the plans on file suggest.

— Project types

Where Arvada projects typically start

Home additions

Bump-outs, family-room and primary-suite additions on established homes, planned for roofline and envelope integration.

Whole-home and interior remodels

Full-house updates coordinating structure, envelope, mechanicals and finishes on aging homes.

Decks and outdoor living

New decks and deck replacements framed to current code with attention to ledger flashing and footings.

Windows, doors and exterior refresh

Envelope-level improvements chosen for sun, wind and hail exposure.

— Considerations

Local planning items

Reviewing jurisdiction

City of Arvada, Jefferson County or Adams County depending on the parcel. Confirmed before scope is finalized.

Existing structural conditions

Older Arvada homes may have prior alterations. Structural review before scope helps avoid discoveries mid-project.

HOA and covenant review

Some Arvada subdivisions carry active architectural review; older core neighborhoods often do not.

Site drainage

Lot grade and drainage are considered on additions, decks and outdoor structures so runoff moves away from the house.

— Existing conditions

Working on Arvada's older housing stock

A large share of Arvada's homes have been altered at least once before we arrive. Framing that was opened up, a basement finished by a previous owner, mechanical runs rerouted around an earlier remodel — none of it necessarily a problem, but all of it worth knowing before a scope is priced.

That is why structural review comes before scope rather than after it. Where prior work turns up without a permit record, the practical choice is discussed openly: bring the affected area up to current code as part of the project, or adjust the current scope to leave it undisturbed.

Where an older house needs more than one room addressed at once, that work is coordinated under whole-home remodeling so the sequence and the finish transitions are planned as a whole.

— Scope

The work we take on in Arvada

  • —Additions — room additions and bump-outs with structural and roofline tie-ins to the original house.
  • —Whole-home and multi-room remodels — coordinated interior scopes rather than single-room refreshes.
  • —[Decks and outdoor living](/services/decks-outdoor-living) — new builds and replacements, with ledger flashing and footings treated as structural work.
  • —Envelope work — windows, doors and exterior finish updates.

We are not a prefab supplier and do not take standalone landscaping contracts; specialty trades are coordinated inside a construction project.

— Planning

Decision points before drawings

  • —Reviewing authority. City of Arvada, Jefferson County or Adams County, confirmed from the parcel record.
  • —Covenant review. Some subdivisions carry active architectural review that runs in parallel with municipal permitting; older core neighborhoods often do not.
  • —Drainage. Additions, decks and outdoor structures change where water goes, so lot grade is examined before a footprint is settled.
  • —Sequence. Whether the household stays in place during construction is decided during planning, not mid-project.

Our construction process walks through how those decisions are staged, and nearby Westminster coverage is handled by the same team. To get a specific house looked at, request a consultation.

— Climate and exposure

Foothills wind and hail on Arvada's west side

Arvada's older core homes were built before current envelope expectations, and the city's western edge catches wind coming off the foothills along with regular hail. Window replacement, exterior finishes and deck fastening are specified for that exposure, and any addition is detailed so the new envelope performs better than what it joins.

— Permit process

Confirming the review path in a split city

The reviewing department is settled from the parcel record first, because Arvada addresses can be administered by the city or either county. Structural review of the existing house comes next, then a written scope and preliminary budget band, with stamped documents coordinated where the scope requires them.

Where prior unpermitted work is discovered, the options are discussed openly before submittal instead of being absorbed silently into the schedule.

— Review and coordination

How an Arvada project starts

Arvada projects usually start with a site visit and a walk-through of the existing home. From there, a written scope and preliminary budget band are prepared. Coordination with appropriately licensed design and trade professionals is arranged as scope requires, and any HOA submittal time is planned in.

Coordination with appropriately licensed trade and design professionals may be required depending on scope. Actual availability, scope, and permitting depend on the specific property and jurisdiction.

— Permits and jurisdiction

Who reviews Arvada residential work

Arvada spans Jefferson and Adams counties. Depending on the parcel, residential building review is administered by the City of Arvada or by the relevant county. The applicable authority is confirmed from the parcel before scope is finalized.

Permit issuance and code approval are decisions of the reviewing authority, not guarantees we can make on their behalf. Timelines are factored into the schedule once the applicable process is confirmed.

— Frequently asked

Arvada homeowner questions

Where past work is discovered without a permit record, or where framing or mechanicals differ from what plans on file suggest, we discuss the practical options — bringing the affected area up to current code or adjusting the current scope — before proceeding.

— Nearby communities

Nearby areas we cover

Not sure if we cover your address? Reach out — we work throughout the Denver metro and travel to selected Colorado communities for larger projects. Call (720) 722-1707.

— Featured work

Recent Colorado projects

A category-diverse sample of recent work. Full details are added once each customer approves publication.

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