Abricos LLC
Adams / Jefferson county split

Westminster, Colorado — construction, additions and remodeling.

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.

— Local context

Planning notes for Westminster

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.

— Project types

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.

— Considerations

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.

— Scope

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 levelsbasement 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 updateswindows 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.

— Planning

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.
— Next steps

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.

— Review and coordination

How a Westminster project starts

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.

— Permits and jurisdiction

Confirming the reviewing authority

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.

— Frequently asked

Questions we hear from Westminster homeowners

The parcel record answers this. We check it before making assumptions about which building department administers the review.

— Nearby communities

Also serving

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.

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Recent Colorado projects

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Next step

Planning a project in Westminster?

Share the property, the work you're considering and your desired timeline. We'll review the initial information and reach out to discuss the appropriate next step.

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