Real cost ranges for Denver, CO, priced in USD. Every row is what homeowners actually spend across the scope spectrum — the low end is a pull-and-replace on the existing footprint, the high end is a full custom build with premium finishes.
~1 min readUpdated 19 Apr 2026
Cabinets, counters, appliances, and plumbing/electrical updates drive the range. The top of the band reflects full layout changes and premium finishes; the bottom holds for pull-and-replace scopes on the existing footprint.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverTile, fixtures, and waterproofing are the big drivers. Primary and ensuite bathrooms with walk-in showers or freestanding tubs sit near the top of the band; hall baths come in closer to the bottom.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverDetached units and garage conversions vary most by square footage, foundation type, and utility runs. Where local law does not recognize ADUs, this row maps to the nearest annex / granny-flat / laneway equivalent.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverWhole-home scope covers all trades plus permitting, structural, MEP, and finishes. Historic properties, listed buildings, and seismic-retrofit markets sit well above the median.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverMaterial choice (asphalt shingle, tile, standing-seam metal, membrane) dominates the range. Pitch, access, and city-specific wind/fire codes add the rest.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverComposite decking, hardwood, pavers, and concrete slab are the main price bands. Elevated decks and outdoor-kitchen integrations push the high end.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverFraming, insulation, egress windows, and waterproofing move together. Adding a bathroom or full kitchen pushes the cost well above the base finish scope.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverGunite, vinyl-liner, and fiberglass each have distinct price bands. Spa integration, water features, and decking lift the top of the range.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverPrep work (siding repair, pressure wash, priming) is the hidden driver. Coastal and high-UV markets use specialty coatings that cost more but last longer.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverHardwood, LVP, tile, and stone span a wide range. Subfloor repair and leveling for old construction add meaningful cost on top of the finish material.
Scope yours with Baily in DenverAsk Baily about your Denver remodel and you will not be passed around. Denver sits at 5,280 feet of elevation, inside an expanding Wildland-Urban Interface, with Landmark Districts covering much of the historic core and a city-level contractor-licensing regime that differs materially from the state-level Colorado approach most quote-spray sites assume. A pre-war Capitol Hill Victorian, a 1920s Washington Park bungalow, a mid-century ranch in University Hills and a new-construction townhome in RiNo each answer to different rulebooks, different snow-load maths and different mechanical-venting requirements at altitude. Baily holds that context. We introduce one Baily-vetted Denver builder who holds an active Denver Class A, B or C Contractor License, who engages Colorado DORA-licensed electricians and plumbers, who has presented before the Denver Landmark Preservation Commission, and who has sized mechanical systems for altitude combustion air and snow-load roof engineering. One pro per homeowner. No quote spray, no twelve strangers, no re-explaining your kitchen scope every week. The builder we introduce is the builder who walks the final inspection with you.
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