Remodel ideas in Denver: see yours before you spend a dollar
How do I plan a remodel in Denver?
Start with the room and how big the change is. Work that moves plumbing, gas, wiring or walls usually needs a permit from Denver Community Planning and Development. The median Denver home was built in 1975. Before you talk to anyone, you can preview a kitchen, bathroom or backyard on your own photo with Remodara: 3 free renders a month. No credit card. Remodara does not have local pros in Denver yet.
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Denver homes at a glance
- The median Denver home was built in 1975.
- About 55% of Denver housing was built in 1979 or earlier.
- About 20% was built in 2010 or later.
- 49% of occupied homes are owner occupied, about 164,000 owner households.
- 40% of homes are single-family detached.
- Median owner-estimated home value: $616,000.
- Denver mixes old and new: 55% of its housing was built in 1979 or earlier, while 20% went up in 2010 or later. Its median home value is $616,000.
Pick a room to preview
- Kitchen: about half of Denver housing is from 1979 or earlier. Preview an opened-up layout before asking a pro about walls.
- Bathroom: try a modern shower and vanity in an older bath on your own photo.
- Backyard: only 40% of Denver homes are single-family detached, so small patios and side yards count. Preview them.
Permits in Denver
- Building permits in Denver are handled by Denver Community Planning and Development.
- Work that moves plumbing, gas, wiring or walls usually needs a permit. Cosmetic updates often do not. Confirm with the office or your pro.
Older home? Read this first
EPA notes that about three-quarters of US homes built before 1978 still contain some lead-based paint, and anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces in a pre-1978 home must be certified, with workers trained in lead-safe work practices.
Local pros
Remodara does not have local pros in Denver yet, and does not collect bids. You can get free renders now: 3 free renders a month. No credit card.
Questions
Are there Remodara pros in Denver?
Not yet. Remodara does not have local pros in Denver yet, and there is no date. You can get free renders now and take them to any pro you choose.
Can I still get a free preview in Denver?
Yes. Free renders work anywhere in the US. Upload a photo of a kitchen, bathroom or backyard and see it remodeled. 3 free renders a month. No credit card.
Who issues building permits in Denver?
Denver Community Planning and Development. Check with them, or with your pro, before work that moves plumbing, wiring, gas or walls.
How old are homes in Denver?
The median Denver home was built in 1975. About 55% of Denver housing was built in 1979 or earlier.
My Denver home is from before 1978. What should I know?
EPA notes that about three-quarters of pre-1978 US homes still contain some lead-based paint. Anyone paid to disturb painted surfaces must be certified, with workers trained in lead-safe work practices.
Sources
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25035
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25034
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25003
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25024
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, table B25077
- City and County of Denver, Permit Office homeowners page
- US EPA, Lead Renovation, Repair and Painting Program