Denver has become a popular place to live. The increased population in the area has led to a surge in the number of renovation contractors. Older spaces require renovation, which increases the demand for companies that can do the work.
The firms listed below have been recognized for creative techniques that change outdated areas into ones with a vibrant, enticing ambience. Thanks to their ability to push the edge, these companies are regarded as innovators and pioneers in their fields. They’ve won awards from industry organizations and special coverage in respected publications.
H & H Builders LLC
12295 Pennsylvania Street, Suite 10 B, Denver, CO 80241
Established in 1995, H & H Builders specializes in residential structural remodeling. The firm is a design-build company that builds additions, pop tops, whole house remodels, historic remodels, and opens up the interiors of homes. The studio is also equipped to remodel kitchens and basements, typically as part of a larger project, such as an addition or a whole house remodel.
H & H Builders operates in the Denver metro area under the leadership of John Happel as president. Over the many decades it has been in business, it has been honored with the Colorado Awards for Remodeling Excellence and the Guildmaster Award for Service Excellence. The company is also an EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm, a Certified Aging in Place Specialist, and is accredited by the Better Business Bureau.
Classic Homeworks
3430 E 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
Classic Homeworks has worked on transforming Denver’s older homes since 1985. It is a full-service design-build firm that focuses on remodeling projects. The firm has grown in the past 30 years and has built a reputation for its integrity, quality service, and excellence. The firm’s president, Kelli Cost, has 25 years of experience in the architecture and corporate industry.
Classic Homeworks has received numerous awards for its impressive projects, including the 2019 Colorado Association of Remodelers in Excellence (CARE) Award from the Remodelers Council of the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver for their historic remodel of Washington Park.
A notable project by Classic Homeworks is a whole home remodeling project in Cherry Creek North that was completed in 2022. The kitchen remodel features a dramatic color scheme to match the rest of the house. A long kitchen island with beautiful, marble countertops that also run the length of the perimeter and backsplash.
The Iris Building Group, Inc.
8158 E 5th Avenue, Suite 100, Denver, CO 80230
Iris Building Group has been a respected Denver home builder, renovator, and remodeler since 1998. The firm has created outstanding homes noteworthy for their architecture, sophistication, and unsurpassed quality for over 20 years. Unique and thoughtful design guarantees that each home reflects Iris’s clients and is tailored to their wants and needs. The Iris Building Group portfolio includes new home construction, custom remodels, renovations, and historic restorations.
Denver natives Devin, Shawn, and Jason Cooper launched Iris Building Group in 1998 to deliver unparalleled residential construction services to clients across the Denver Metropolitan area. The company has completed more than 140 projects since its inception. Colorado Homes & Lifestyles and Luxe Magazine have featured some of its work.
Timber Ridge Properties
5445 DTC Parkway, Penthouse 4, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Timber Ridge Properties is Denver’s finest luxury custom home builder and luxury remodel and home enhancement specialist. In addition to building new luxury custom homes, the firm’s experienced luxury remodel and home enhancement division specializes in refined entertainment areas, custom home theaters, state-of-the-art kitchens, wine cellars, and outdoor living improvements. The studio can assist its clients in making minor or extensive modifications to their present living environment.
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Timber Ridge Properties is an award-winning construction company under owner Dusty Wise’s supervision. Having been raised in the world of home building, Dusty has become the driving force of Timber Ridge. He completed a degree in finance from Montana State University, then spent 15 years of his early career in the finance industry in the San Francisco area, where he managed several hedge fund trading desks. Under his watch, the studio won the 2015 Rocky Mountain Chapter Peak Award from the National Kitchen and Bath Association and the 2014 Denver Luxury Custom Home Builders Award.
AAA Home Improvements
10701 Morrison Road, Lakewood, CO 80227
AAA Home Improvements, Denver’s premier home remodeling contractor, has remodeled and renovated hundreds of homes in and around Denver in styles ranging from contemporary to traditional. Toby Hertel acquired the company in 2004. He wanted his new firm to be Denver’s leading home improvement contractor providing design-build services for existing and new build custom homes. Today, the firm is recognized by a number of industry organizations and it has received accreditation from the Better Business Bureau.
Before AAA Home Improvements, Toby grew up working and operating a family-owned ranch in Central Montana. He spent six years in the residential and commercial construction of custom homes and the scientific literature review of buildings and underground fiber optics. Toby also worked for engineering firms throughout the western United States, working on more than $100 million in overall projects. All of these experiences gave him a diverse background in heavy industrial construction—especially management and inspection services—leading to an easy transition into the remodeling industry.
Kalin Construction
201 Columbine Street, Denver, CO 80206
Kalin Construction is a general residential contractor that also assists in home construction. The company has over 20 years of expertise in house renovation, period restoration, and remodeling. The firm manages a project from conception to completion with the assistance of professional in-house management and a select group of trade subcontractors.
After working with several of Denver’s best builders, Bill Kalin launched Kalin Construction in 1999 as a general contractor and construction consultant. His keen eye for detail, coupled with his creative expertise, created a solid foundation for his firm. Mr. Kalin supervises the company’s partnership with architects and engineers to guarantee that their building project works effectively, on schedule, and within budget. The firm’s extensive knowledge also encompasses mechanics, electrical systems, and plumbing.
Active Design & Build
6501 E Belleview Avenue, Englewood, CO 80111
Active Design & Build is one of Denver’s preferred general remodeling contractor teams. Licensed and insured, the studio runs the gamut of full-spectrum residential home remodels. Having collaborated with tried and tested local firms, it can execute projects with the open-ended communication and transparency that ensures a project stays on time and within budget. Active Design & Build works in the Denver metro area, including Platt Park, Denver University, Washington Park East, and Washington Park West.
After spending five years in the Navy with the elite special operation force, Seabee Engineer Reconnaissance Team (SERT), creator and founder Dustin Krueger studied economics and finance at the University of Colorado at Denver. Dustin worked in the private oil and gas sector for seven years, then left to follow his passion for building an impact-driven company that makes the world more enjoyable, attractive, and sustainable. Dustin got engaged with construction as a teenager working with his father, a professional commercial builder, and later developed his skills as a residential remodeler at a Denver-based firm. Dustin is Active Design & Build’s licensed professional for residential construction in Denver and the surrounding area.
A2Z Builders
482 South Broadway, Suite 200, Denver, CO 80209
A2Z Builders is a family owned and managed A-class general contractor headquartered in Denver. The company is passionate about building, has years of industry expertise, and has a strong desire to flourish. Building or remodeling a house is more than just a client; it’s a designer working with a homeowner to develop a vision that will ultimately represent one of life’s most significant investments. A2Z thinks that to create something new, everyone involved must be dedicated. That dedication is achieved through the firm’s all-in-one multi-level design and development approach.
A2Z Builders specializes in additions, kitchens, basements, baths, and complete restorations. The firm is led by co-owners Efraim and Idan Yitzhak. It is also a member of the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), the Metro Denver Home Builders Association (HBA), and the Better Business Bureau.
Infinite Creations Construction, LLC
2072 S Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80223
Infinite Creations Construction, LLC provides comprehensive custom home remodels, deck installations, commercial remodels, custom home construction, and wood fabrication services for homeowners and business owners across Denver and its surrounding communities. The firm is staffed by a pool of experts in the field and dedicated to providing superior artistry and customer support. With over 20 years of experience, customer satisfaction remains the studio’s top priority.
Infinite Creations Construction is accredited by the Better Business Bureau and led by Anthony Hagman as president. Under his watch, the firm understands that planning a remodeling project is about the homeowner, so it prioritizes the homeowner experience as part of its design process. Infinite Creations Construction’s specialists guide the homeowner’s creativity as they introduce them to all available options. The team takes the role of a design consultant to formulate a design that suits the client’s style.
Nehemiah General Contractors, LLC
145 S Pecos Street, Denver, CO 80223
Nehemiah General Contractors is a Colorado-based, family-owned business focused on construction and remodeling with a clear conscience. Service, honesty, and a passion for getting it right is the Nehemiah way. The company works hard to fulfill the homeowner’s dreams as the client and its dreams as a company. The studio believes its success is marked by the client’s satisfaction with the results and the process of getting there. Nehemiah achieves its goals by upholding the highest quality standards, implementing effective communication, and treating the homeowner and their home respectfully.
Owner Nick Muller was raised in a construction family in Grand Rapids, Michigan. In 1998, he came to Fort Collins, Colorado to earn a bachelor’s degree in construction management from Colorado State University. Nick has served in the high-end, new-home, and remodeling industry for the past 20 years and has been developing and remodeling in central Denver since 2003. Under his watch, Nehemiah is a proud member of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry and the Home Builders Association of Metro Denver.
