Aurora additions, basements and remodels across three counties.
Abricos LLC is a Colorado general contractor working with Aurora homeowners on additions, basement and interior remodeling, windows and doors, and outdoor structures. Aurora is geographically large and jurisdictionally mixed — the city crosses three counties, and housing runs from established mid-century neighborhoods near Denver to newer subdivisions east of E-470 — so scope and permitting are planned for the specific parcel rather than the city as a whole.
Three counties in one city
Because Aurora crosses Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties, the building department reviewing a project depends on the exact parcel. Newer subdivisions frequently have active HOAs with design review, while older Aurora neighborhoods closer to Denver do not. Both practical questions — the reviewing jurisdiction and the applicable HOA package — are worth confirming before major scope is committed.
Projects Aurora homeowners commonly ask about
Basement finishing and remodeling
Bedrooms with egress, bathrooms, media rooms and multi-use lower levels — common in Aurora's mid-size two-story homes.
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Layout changes, cabinetry, waterproofing and fixtures. Structural review is included when walls may be load-bearing.
Home additions
Room additions and bump-outs, planned so the roofline and envelope tie into the original house cleanly.
Exterior remodeling, decks and windows
Windows, doors, exterior finishes and decks specified for Colorado sun, wind and hail exposure.
What varies across Aurora
Which county reviews the project
Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties each administer building review differently. Correct authority is confirmed from the parcel.
HOA and development documents
Many newer subdivisions require architectural approval for exterior changes and additions. Older neighborhoods may not.
Housing era and construction type
Homes east of E-470 are typically newer builds; near-Denver Aurora is often mid-century. Existing conditions and mechanical service differ accordingly.
Lot orientation and exposure
Deck and window decisions are influenced by sun exposure, wind and hail history for the specific block.
A verified Aurora outdoor and window project
A recent example in the city is our covered patio and window replacement project in Aurora, which combined an outdoor structure with envelope work. Replacement openings on established Aurora homes are handled under windows and doors, where framing, flashing and interior finish are coordinated together.
The work we actually take on in Aurora
We are a general contractor, so the projects that fit best need sequencing, licensed trade coordination and inspection management under one contract; defined repairs are considered after we review the scope.
- —Interior remodeling — basements with egress bedrooms and bathrooms, kitchens, bathrooms and multi-room reconfigurations.
- —Structural additions — room additions and bump-outs where roofline and envelope tie-ins matter.
- —Envelope and exterior work — windows and doors, siding and exterior finish scopes.
- —Outdoor structures — decks and covered patios framed, flashed and finished as permanent construction.
What we do not take on: prefab or kit packages and standalone landscaping contracts; a standalone single-fixture service call is usually better handled by the appropriate trade specialist. Where landscaping or specialty scope touches a project, it is coordinated alongside the construction rather than sold on its own.
Decision points worth settling before design
Aurora's spread across three counties and several housing eras means two homeowners with the same wish list can face different answers to the same four questions.
- —Which authority reviews the parcel — this is checked from the parcel record, not assumed from the mailing address.
- —Whether an HOA architectural package applies — newer subdivisions frequently require one; older neighborhoods near Denver often do not.
- —What the existing house will support — mid-century construction and post-2000 construction differ in framing, electrical service and mechanical capacity, which shapes what a basement or addition scope has to include.
- —Whether interior and envelope work should run together — combining them usually means one mobilization, one schedule and one set of finish transitions.
Settling these before drawings are commissioned keeps design aimed at something buildable rather than something that has to be redrawn after review.
Where Aurora homeowners usually start
Most Aurora conversations begin with either a lower level or an addition. Basement remodeling covers egress, moisture and mechanical planning; adding on to an existing Aurora house covers structural tie-ins and roofline integration. Our construction process sets out what happens between the first call and closeout, and a project consultation is the point where the parcel, the jurisdiction and the scope get checked together.
Hail and sun on the open east side
Aurora sits on the open eastern side of the metro, where hail, wind-driven rain and hard sun exposure are what exterior materials have to survive. Roofing, window and siding selections are specified with that exposure in mind, and additions are detailed so flashing and drainage are not the weak point a few winters later.
Confirming the review path per parcel
Because a single Aurora subdivision can be split between counties, the review path is confirmed from the parcel record before drawings are commissioned. Where structural or mechanical scope needs stamped documents, that coordination is arranged before submittal rather than during review.
HOA architectural approval, where a subdivision requires it, runs separately from municipal review and is planned into the schedule as its own step.
How an Aurora project starts
For Aurora projects we start with a phone conversation to understand scope and location, follow with a site visit, and produce a written scope and preliminary budget band. Any coordination with appropriately licensed engineers, architects, plumbers or electricians is arranged from there based on the actual scope.
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.
What Aurora homeowners ask for most
Basement Remodeling
Finished basements built around moisture control, egress, mechanical rework and legal habitable space.
Learn more about Basement RemodelingKitchen Remodeling
Layout changes, cabinetry, counters, appliances and lighting — coordinated end to end.
Learn more about Kitchen RemodelingBathroom Remodeling
Primary suites, hall baths and powder rooms with waterproofing, ventilation and finish coordination.
Learn more about Bathroom RemodelingHome Additions
Structural additions, second-story additions, and bump-outs tied cleanly into the existing home.
Learn more about Home AdditionsWindows & Exterior Doors
Window and door replacement with careful installation and flashing.
Learn more about Windows & Exterior DoorsExterior Remodeling
Siding, roofing, windows, doors and outdoor structures that hold up in Colorado weather.
Learn more about Exterior RemodelingNot sure where your project fits? See the full list of services or browse recent projects.
Who reviews Aurora residential work
Aurora addresses fall into Arapahoe, Adams or Douglas County depending on the parcel. Each county administers residential building review under its own process. The reviewing jurisdiction — and any applicable HOA overlay — is confirmed at the site-visit stage 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.
Aurora homeowner questions
It depends on the specific parcel. Aurora crosses Arapahoe, Adams and Douglas counties, and each administers residential permits and inspections through its own department. We confirm this from the parcel record.
Many Aurora subdivisions require architectural review for exterior changes, additions and outbuildings. We factor HOA submittal time into the schedule when it applies.
Yes. Full-house scopes that combine remodeling with envelope work — windows, doors, exterior finishes — are common in Aurora and are coordinated under a single contract.
Yes — a large share of Aurora's housing dates from that period. Scope is written after the existing framing, electrical service and mechanical capacity are examined rather than assumed from the build year.
We do, from the parcel record and the administering county department, before design or engineering is commissioned. Requirements depend on the reviewing jurisdiction, the scope and the property itself.
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.
Recent Colorado projects
A category-diverse sample of recent work. Full details are added once each customer approves publication.





