Renovation Design in South Denver
Clear Build is a pre-construction design service for South Denver 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; no payment is collected at booking.
Serving ZIP codes 80209, 80210, 80206, 80220, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80231, 80236, 80237, 80246 — Wash Park, Washington Park, Platt Park, Bonnie Brae, Cherry Creek, University Hills, Hampden, Virginia Village, Cory-Merrill, Observatory Park, Congress Park, Hilltop — under Denver Community Planning and Development.
What renovations look like in South Denver
Pre-war bungalows, Tudors, and Victorians with unreinforced masonry, low basements, and knob-and-tube surprises. Primary-suite additions, attic conversions, and kitchen reconfigurations all hinge on what the walls are actually holding up.
Permits: cosmetic work usually needs none; moving plumbing, electrical, or structural walls goes through Denver Community Planning and Development (denvergov.org).
How it works in South Denver
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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.
South Denver cost, permit, and feasibility guides
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South Denver renovation design FAQ
- Who designs a home renovation in South Denver before I hire a contractor?
- Clear Build does pre-construction design for South Denver homeowners: a 90-minute on-site consult, a $495 Field Report documenting existing conditions and constraints, and a 3D Design Package at $5 per square foot with 2D and 3D current and future plans, delivered 7 days after the consult. Contractors then bid on the same drawings.
- What does renovation design cost in South Denver?
- 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.
- Who issues renovation permits in South Denver?
- Denver Community Planning and Development (denvergov.org). Cosmetic work usually needs no permit; moving plumbing, electrical, or structural walls does. HOA architectural review, where it exists, covers exterior changes only.
- What kinds of South Denver homes and projects does Clear Build see most?
- Pre-war bungalows, Tudors, and Victorians with unreinforced masonry, low basements, and knob-and-tube surprises. Primary-suite additions, attic conversions, and kitchen reconfigurations all hinge on what the walls are actually holding up.
- Which South Denver ZIP codes and neighborhoods are served?
- ZIP codes 80209, 80210, 80206, 80220, 80222, 80223, 80224, 80231, 80236, 80237, 80246, including Wash Park, Washington Park, Platt Park, Bonnie Brae, Cherry Creek, University Hills, Hampden, Virginia Village, Cory-Merrill, Observatory Park, Congress Park, Hilltop. Enter your ZIP on the estimator to confirm coverage instantly.
Other South Denver service areas
Highlands Ranch · Littleton · Centennial · Greenwood Village · Lone Tree · Parker · Castle Rock · Englewood · Aurora