Remodel Feasibility and Schematic Design in Denver
Clear Build is a pre-construction design service for Denver Metro homeowners. Before you hire a contractor you get an on-site feasibility consult, a $495 Field Report, and a 3D Design Package at $5 per square foot, delivered 7 days after the consult. Requesting an estimate and booking a consult are free, and no payment is collected at booking.
The point is clarity before commitment: whether your idea can be built, roughly what it will cost, and what to ask contractors to bid on, in days rather than months.
What a remodel feasibility study tells you
- Whether it can be built. Existing structure, plumbing, electrical and HVAC conditions, and the code and permit triggers your jurisdiction applies.
- Roughly what it will cost. A realistic range before contractors start guessing at your scope.
- What to ask contractors to bid on. The same drawings in front of two or three contractors, so the bids compare and change orders shrink.
Feasibility, schematic design, and construction documents
1. Feasibility
Is the project possible, what constrains it, and what is the rough range? Clear Build's consult and Field Report.
2. Schematic design
The layout, decided: current and future plans plus a 3D model of both. Clear Build's 3D Design Package.
3. Construction documents
Stamped drawings for permit and build, produced later by the engineer, architect or contractor your project requires. Not part of Clear Build's service.
Clear Build covers the first two stages. Anything structural is flagged for a licensed engineer's review before work starts.
How it works
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Free estimate and booking
Enter your ZIP and scope for an instant price range, then pick a consult time. No payment is collected at booking.
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On-site consult, about 90 minutes
Allisa walks the space with you, checks structure, code and permit triggers, sketches options, and captures a LiDAR scan.
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Field Report, $495
Written findings, constraints, and Expert Review flags. If the project turns out to be infeasible, a $250 service fee closes it instead.
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3D Design Package, from $5/sf
2D current and future plans plus a 3D model of both, in GLB and SketchUp. Delivered 7 days after the consult.
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Bid-ready handoff
Hand the same drawings to two or three contractors. Comparable bids, fewer change orders.
Who it is for
Homeowners planning a kitchen, bath, primary suite, basement, attic, garage conversion or wall removal who want clarity before committing to a contractor, but do not need a full architectural package yet.
Where we work
Highlands Ranch · Littleton · Centennial · Greenwood Village · Lone Tree · Parker · Castle Rock · Englewood · Aurora · South Denver
Planning guides
What Is Schematic Design (And Why You Need It Before Hiring a Contractor)
Schematic design is the planning phase that turns your renovation idea into something a contractor can actually build and bid on. It's the step most homeowners skip, and it's the reason most projects go over budget.
Should I Hire a Contractor or Designer First?
Many homeowners wonder whether they should hire a contractor or a designer first when planning a renovation. Starting construction conversations too early can lead to unclear scope, inconsistent bids, and unexpected costs. Learn why planning your renovation layout and constraints first leads to better decisions, more accurate contractor estimates, and fewer surprises during construction.
How to Get Accurate Contractor Bids (Without Wasting Everyone's Time)
Most homeowners get three bids that are impossible to compare. Here's why verbal scopes fail and how drawn plans turn contractor bidding into apples-to-apples comparison.
Do You Need a Permit for Your Renovation in the Denver Metro?
Not sure if your Denver Metro renovation needs a permit? Here is what triggers permit requirements across Front Range municipalities, the real risks of skipping permits, and how to get clarity on what your specific project needs.
How Long Does a Home Renovation Actually Take in Denver
Most homeowners ask how long a renovation takes. The answer depends on scope and planning. Kitchen remodels take 8-14 weeks, bathrooms 4-8 weeks, basements 8-16 weeks. But timelines stretch when you skip the planning phase.
How to Choose a Contractor for Your Denver Metro Renovation
Most Denver homeowners pick a contractor based on a referral and a gut feeling. Here's a better way to evaluate bids, check credentials, and avoid the most common hiring mistakes.
Remodel feasibility and design FAQ
- What is a remodel feasibility study?
- A feasibility study answers, before you hire anyone to build, whether your renovation can be done, what the building and permit rules require, and roughly what it will cost. At Clear Build it starts with a 90-minute on-site consult and a written $495 Field Report documenting existing conditions, constraints, and anything that needs an expert’s review.
- What is schematic design for a home renovation?
- Schematic design is the stage where the layout is decided, before detailed construction drawings exist. Clear Build’s 3D Design Package, from $5 per square foot, delivers 2D current and future plans and a 3D model of both, in GLB and SketchUp formats, 7 days after the consult.
- What does pre-construction design cost?
- Requesting an estimate and booking a consult are free, and no payment is collected at booking. After the consult the first invoice depends on the outcome: a $250 service fee if the project is ruled infeasible, $495 for the Field Report alone, or Field Report plus 3D Design Package ($5 per square foot plus scope modifiers, 10% off when bundled). Revisions run $195 per hour.
- Do I still need an engineer, an architect, or a contractor?
- For the build, yes. Clear Build is a pre-construction design service: it does not build, and its drawings are conceptual rather than stamped construction documents. Structural questions are flagged for a licensed engineer’s review, and you hand the same drawings to two or three contractors so their bids compare.
- How long does it take?
- The on-site consult runs about 90 minutes, and the design package is delivered 7 days after the consult.
- Where does Clear Build work?
- The south Denver metro: Highlands Ranch, Littleton, Centennial, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Parker, Castle Rock, Englewood, Aurora, South Denver. Enter your ZIP on the estimator to confirm coverage instantly.