Remodeling & General Contracting in Wheat Ridge, CO

Remodeling & general contracting in Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge sits just west of Denver with a mix that remodelers love: mid-century ranches and bungalows on unusually generous lots, minutes from the mountains and downtown. Much of the stock is still in original or lightly updated condition, which makes it some of the best remodel value in the metro — solid homes, great locations, and interiors a single project away from matching what the neighborhood has become.

As a licensed, insured general contractor based in nearby Greenwood Village, BH Builders manages every trade in-house or under one roof — so Wheat Ridge homeowners get a single point of contact, a fixed written scope, and one crew accountable from demolition to the final walkthrough. No juggling subcontractors, no finger-pointing.

Our services in Wheat Ridge

We handle the full range of residential remodeling and construction for Wheat Ridge homes:

• Kitchen remodeling — cabinets, counters, layouts and full renovations.
• Bathroom remodeling — walk-in showers, tile and full gut renovations.
• Basement finishing — bedrooms, baths, theaters and rental suites.
• Home additions — room additions, suites and second stories.
• Whole-home renovation — complete remodels, managed end to end.
• Decks & exterior work — custom decks, siding and outdoor living.

Not sure where to start? See our remodeling pricing guide for honest cost ranges, or try any of the instant calculators linked above for a Wheat Ridge ballpark in about a minute.

Wheat Ridge homes we work on

Wheat Ridge runs heavily to 1950s–70s ranches and bungalows, many on lots big enough for additions, garages or outbuildings. The projects we see most: opening mid-century kitchens, finishing basements, updating original baths, and — because the lots allow it — additions and pop-tops that add real square footage. Much of the housing predates 1978, so lead-safe work practices are part of how we work here.

Permits & building codes in Wheat Ridge

Most remodeling work in Wheat Ridge — anything touching structure, electrical, plumbing or mechanical systems — requires a permit and inspections. We handle the entire process so your project is code-compliant and on record, which protects both your safety and your home's resale value.

• Local permits. Wheat Ridge permits and inspections run through the City of Wheat Ridge Building Division. We file with them directly and schedule every inspection for you.
• The full Wheat Ridge permit picture. Fees, timelines, quirks and the documents you'll need are all covered in the Wheat Ridge section of our Denver-metro permit guide — including a free permit & fee estimator.
• Licensed trades. Colorado electricians and plumbers are state-licensed — you can verify any contractor's license through the Colorado DORA license lookup.
• Lead-safe work. Most Wheat Ridge homes predate 1978, so federal lead-safe renovation practices apply to the majority of projects here. Since 2025 the city takes permit applications through its OpenGov portal, which we file directly. See the EPA Renovation, Repair and Painting program.

Why Wheat Ridge homeowners choose BH Builders

• Local & responsive — based minutes away in Greenwood Village, serving Wheat Ridge and the surrounding Denver metro.
• Licensed & insured, permitted and inspected on every job.
• One point of contact and a transparent, written price you approve before we start.
• Built to last — the motto we work by: Built on Dreams, Grounded in Craft.