Westminster additions, basements and remodels across two counties.
Abricos LLC is a Colorado general contractor working with Westminster homeowners on additions, basement finishing, kitchen and bathroom remodels, decks and exterior projects. Westminster crosses Adams and Jefferson counties and includes housing from several decades, so the reviewing authority and the existing construction are both confirmed before scope is written for a specific house.
Two counties and several housing eras
Older Westminster neighborhoods and newer subdivisions on either side of US-36 have meaningfully different construction, mechanical service and site conditions. Combined with the two-county split, this means the reviewing authority, applicable code cycle and typical HOA overlay can all differ between two homes on nearby blocks. Confirming which of each applies is a practical first step.
Common Westminster project types
Basement finishing
Egress bedrooms, bathrooms, media rooms and wet bars — planned around existing moisture and mechanical conditions.
Kitchen and bathroom remodels
Layout changes, cabinetry, tile assemblies and fixture rough-in coordinated with appropriately licensed trades.
Additions
Room additions and bump-outs planned around roofline and envelope integration.
Decks and exterior updates
New and replacement decks, windows and exterior refresh specified for Front Range conditions.
Local planning items
Reviewing jurisdiction
City of Westminster, Adams County or Jefferson County depending on the parcel.
Housing era
Older Westminster homes have different envelope and mechanical assumptions than newer builds; scope reflects the actual construction.
HOA overlay
Some newer subdivisions have architectural review; older neighborhoods often do not.
Site drainage
Lot grade and drainage are considered on additions and outdoor structures.
Scopes we take on for Westminster homes
Westminster requests tend to fall into two groups: finishing or reworking space inside an established house, and updating the parts of it that face the weather.
- —Lower levels — basement finishing with egress bedrooms, bathrooms and mechanical rework planned around what is already down there.
- —Kitchens and bathrooms — layout changes, tile assemblies and fixture rough-in coordinated with the appropriately licensed trades.
- —Additions — room additions and bump-outs where the roofline and envelope have to tie into the existing house convincingly.
- —Envelope updates — windows and doors plus exterior finish work, common on the city's older housing stock.
We do not sell prefab packages or take standalone landscaping contracts; specialty scope is coordinated within a construction project rather than sold separately.
Three questions that shape a Westminster project
- —Who reviews it. A Westminster address may be administered by the City of Westminster, Adams County or Jefferson County. The parcel record settles it before scope is fixed.
- —What era the house is. Homes on either side of US-36 differ in envelope assumptions, electrical service and mechanical capacity. A basement or kitchen scope written for one vintage rarely transfers cleanly to the other.
- —Whether to combine interior and envelope work. Pairing a remodel with window or exterior work means one mobilization and one set of finish transitions instead of repeating both later.
Getting a Westminster project started
The first useful step is a site visit: existing conditions get checked, the reviewing authority is confirmed from the parcel, and a written scope with a preliminary budget band follows. Our construction process sets out each stage, and nearby coverage in Arvada and across the Lakewood side of Jefferson County is handled by the same team. When you are ready, request a consultation.
US-36 corridor wind and hail exposure
Westminster's position along the US-36 corridor brings open wind exposure and regular hail, and older housing there often still carries first-generation windows and thin envelope detailing. Replacement windows, exterior finishes and any new roofed structure are specified for that exposure, and flashing details are treated as part of the structural scope rather than trim work.
Settling the review path before drawings
A Westminster project starts by settling the administering department from the parcel record, because the answer can differ between two nearby blocks. Existing conditions are examined next, then a written scope and preliminary budget band follow, with stamped documents coordinated where structural or mechanical scope requires them.
Where a subdivision has architectural review, that approval runs separately from municipal permitting and is planned into the schedule as its own step.
How a Westminster project gets underway
Westminster projects typically start with a site visit, a written scope and a preliminary budget band. HOA submittal time and cross-jurisdictional review are planned into the schedule when they apply. Coordination with appropriately licensed design and trade professionals is arranged as scope requires.
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 Westminster 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 AdditionsExterior 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 Westminster residential work
Westminster spans Adams and Jefferson counties. Residential building review is administered by the City of Westminster or by the relevant county depending on the parcel. The applicable authority is confirmed 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.
Westminster homeowner questions
The parcel record answers this. We check it before making assumptions about which building department administers the review.
Yes. Combined remodel-and-envelope scopes — for example, kitchen or basement work paired with new windows and exterior refresh — are coordinated under a single contract.
Yes. Window replacements are common on older Westminster homes, and rough-opening conditions are confirmed before scope is fixed.
Usually it takes more investigation first. Existing moisture behaviour, ceiling height, panel capacity and mechanical routing are checked before an egress and layout plan is settled, because those conditions vary a lot across the city's housing eras.
We do, from the parcel record and the administering department, before drawings are commissioned. Requirements depend on the jurisdiction, the scope and the property, so nothing is assumed from a neighbouring project.
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.
