Renovation Design in Highlands Ranch

Clear Build is a pre-construction design service for Highlands Ranch 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 80126, 80129, 80130 — Northridge, Southridge, Westridge, Eastridge, BackCountry — under Douglas County Building Division.

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What renovations look like in Highlands Ranch

Mostly 1980s to 2000s two-story and ranch production homes with unfinished or builder-finished basements. Basement finishes, primary-suite reconfigurations, and kitchen wall removals are the common projects.

Permits: cosmetic work usually needs none; moving plumbing, electrical, or structural walls goes through Douglas County Building Division (douglas.co.us). The Highlands Ranch Community Association reviews exterior changes; interior remodels need Douglas County permits only.

How it works in Highlands Ranch

  1. 01

    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.

  2. 02

    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.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    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.

Highlands Ranch renovation design FAQ

Who designs a home renovation in Highlands Ranch before I hire a contractor?
Clear Build does pre-construction design for Highlands Ranch 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 Highlands Ranch?
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 Highlands Ranch?
Douglas County Building Division (douglas.co.us). Cosmetic work usually needs no permit; moving plumbing, electrical, or structural walls does. The Highlands Ranch Community Association reviews exterior changes; interior remodels need Douglas County permits only.
What kinds of Highlands Ranch homes and projects does Clear Build see most?
Mostly 1980s to 2000s two-story and ranch production homes with unfinished or builder-finished basements. Basement finishes, primary-suite reconfigurations, and kitchen wall removals are the common projects.
Which Highlands Ranch ZIP codes and neighborhoods are served?
ZIP codes 80126, 80129, 80130, including Northridge, Southridge, Westridge, Eastridge, BackCountry. Enter your ZIP on the estimator to confirm coverage instantly.

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