Westminster, CO General Contractor
Westminster mixes postwar neighborhoods with 1970s and newer subdivisions, all between Denver and Boulder. Radiant Homes brings full-service remodeling, repair and building to the city as part of a range that runs from Fort Collins to Denver.
Tri-levels, bi-levels and ranches
A good share of Westminster's housing dates from the 1960s through the 1980s, in layouts that were popular then: tri-levels, bi-levels and compact ranches. They are solid houses, built around interior walls that modern households often want gone.
Opening a kitchen to a living room, or turning a stair-stepped lower level into usable space, is some of the most rewarding work a house like this offers.
Projects that suit these layouts
- One
Open the kitchen
Take out or reshape the wall between cooking and living space. See kitchens and baths.
- Two
Use the lower level
A dim family room or unfinished basement becomes real living area. See interior remodeling.
- Three
Update the baths
Original tile, tubs and vanities from the year the house was built.
- Four
Refresh the outside
Windows, siding and paint that bring a dated exterior up to date. See exterior remodeling.
Some walls are structural. Some only look it.
Before any wall comes down, someone has to know what is holding up the floor above.
- Load-bearing walls and beams
- Ductwork and plumbing chases
- Electrical runs in the wall path
- Stair and half-level changes
- Ceiling height once work is done
- Permit and inspection needs
Lakes, open space and wind
Standley Lake and the open space around Westminster make it a pleasant place to live, and they also leave many homes exposed to weather moving across open ground. Fences, roofs and exterior paint are first to show it.
When a storm passes through, the storm restoration page explains how to document damage. For everyday upkeep of the shell of your house, see roofing.
How a Westminster job starts
- Step one
Layout and age
Tell us the style of the house and roughly when it was built.
- Step two
Wall by wall
We walk the house and decide which changes are simple and which need more thought.
- Step three
Scope and schedule
Work, materials and price in writing, then a start date.
Questions people ask first
Can you take out a wall in a Westminster tri-level?
Often, yes, but the answer is different for every wall. Some carry the floor above, some hold ducts or pipes, and some only divide rooms.
We check what is in and above the wall before promising anything. If a beam is needed, it is part of the written scope.
Can the lower level of my bi-level become real living space?
Usually. Bi-level lower floors are partly above grade, which helps with light and egress. The work is framing, insulation, electrical, flooring and often a new bathroom.
Moisture is checked first, and the interior remodeling page describes the sequence.
Which county is my Westminster address in?
Westminster spans Adams and Jefferson counties. For homes inside the city, building questions generally go through the city.
Give us your address and we will confirm the right office before the scope is written.
How do I plan a kitchen remodel around the layout I have?
Start with what you want to keep: the window over the sink, the location of the plumbing, the pantry. Moving plumbing and gas costs more than changing cabinets and surfaces.
We sketch two or three layouts that respect your priorities. The kitchen and bathroom page shows what is included.
Do you take small repairs in Westminster, or only big remodels?
Both. Every service we offer is available here, from a single repair to a full remodel, and small calls are welcome.
If you are not sure which category your list falls into, send it and we will help you sort it out. Start on the repair page.
Send us the floor plan you live with.
Describe the layout, what bothers you and what you would change.
Westminster sits between Denver and Boulder, inside our Fort Collins to Denver range. Also serving Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, Johnstown, Longmont, Boulder, Broomfield, Arvada, Golden, Lakewood and Denver.