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Est. 2015 · Owner-Led · Back Home in Colorado

A decade of Front Range craftsmanship, with the paper trail to prove it.

Saw Dog Construction LLC was founded in 2015 by Matt Shannon, and every claim on this page is public record you can verify before you ever pick up the phone.

Our Story

Same owner. Same standard. Since 2015.

Saw Dog Construction LLC was founded in Colorado in March 2015 and built its name on residential basement finishing and remodeling across the Denver metro: city-permitted, city-inspected work in Thornton, Westminster, Commerce City and beyond.

After several years building in the Southeast, we're back home on the Front Range full-time. Same owner on every job, same standard: exceptional craftsmanship, straight communication, and a customer experience we're proud to put our name on.

We're not the biggest contractor in the metro, and that's the point. When you hire Saw Dog, the person who quotes your project is the person who's accountable for it, from the first walkthrough to the final city inspection.

10+years in business (est. 2015)
A+BBB rating, zero complaints
$1Mliability insurance coverage
2-yrwarranty on our workmanship
Verify Us Before You Hire Us

Don't take our word for any of this.

Our permit history is public record: city-permitted basement finishes and remodels across Frederick, Longmont, Commerce City, Lakewood and Erie, documented independently on BuildZoom, with $1M liability insurance on file. Add an A+ BBB rating with zero complaints and 11 customer reviews on Google, and you can check every box before we ever meet.

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In our customers' words.

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"I highly recommend Saw Dog Construction to anybody looking to design and build a basement. They were very professional, paid great attention to detail, and their work was on point. My basement turned out amazing. If you need a reliable and top-quality construction company around Thornton I strongly suggest choosing them!"

Nick ChavezGoogle review · Jun 2023
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"These guys did an awesome job on my basement in Thornton. I also recommended them to my friends who are also very happy with the work they have done!!"

Tyler ShankGoogle review · Aug 2023
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"High quality work and very trustworthy people! I'm beyond happy with the results…"

Brenda FortunaGoogle review · Sep 2023
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"Matt with Saw Dog Construction did a great job on our basement! They didn't leave a mess and were professional and will most certainly would use again!"

Paul RomeroGoogle review · Mar 2023 · Basement remodeling
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"They are respectful of property and do a great job!"

Jacqueline FermoyleGoogle review · Sep 2023
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"Matt with Saw Dog Construction did a great job on our basement. Got the job done on time. We like it."

Khoa PhamGoogle review · May 2023 · Remodeling
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"Great job. Punctual and fair."

PuckGoogle review · Jul 2023
★★★★★

"The work was quick and accurate… Matt was quite personable. We are pleased with the finished project and will hire him again for future projects."

Verified customerHomeGuide review · Nov 2018

11 reviews on Google · A+ rated with the BBB, zero complaints.

Questions We Hear a Lot

Straight answers before you even call.

Are you licensed and insured?
Yes. Saw Dog Construction LLC is a licensed residential general contractor (ICC-certified) and carries $1,000,000 in general liability insurance. License numbers are shown in the footer and available on request.
Who will actually run my project?
Matt Shannon, the owner. The person who walks your project and writes your estimate is the same person accountable for the build, from design through final city inspection.
How do estimates work?
We walk the project with you, then deliver a written, itemized estimate. Free, with no commitment. You'll know exactly what's included before any work begins.
Do you offer a warranty?
Yes. Every project comes with a 2-year workmanship warranty and a guarantee of excellence in every aspect of what we do.
What areas do you serve?
Based in Thornton/Westminster, we cover the Denver metro and Front Range: Thornton, Westminster, Commerce City, Broomfield, Arvada, Erie, Frederick, Longmont, Boulder, Lakewood, Denver, Aurora, Centennial, Littleton, Parker, Castle Rock, Highlands Ranch and more. See the service areas page for every city.
Free Estimates

Let's talk about your project.

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Call or text(720) 290-4077
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HoursMon-Fri 8am-6pm · Sat 8am-2pm · Closed Sunday
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Licensed & insuredResidential general contractor · ICC F13-certified · $1M liability coverage