Commerce City is really two cities in one. North of 104th it's newer builds. South of it, around River Run and the older blocks nearby, you've got established homes that have been standing a while. Those houses are a different kind of job, and honestly we like them just as much.
The project we hear about most down there? The kitchen.
Why the kitchen first
The kitchen is the room the whole house revolves around. It's where people cook, eat, do homework and hang out during every party whether there's room or not. In an older house, it's also usually the room that shows its age the most. Worn cabinets, tired counters, not enough light, a layout that made sense decades ago.
Updating it changes how the whole house feels.
Respecting an older house
Remodeling an established home takes a careful hand. You're not working with a fresh spec-sheet build. Walls might have surprises, and the goal is an update that fits the house instead of fighting it. That's why every project starts with a walkthrough, not a price off a chart.
What a kitchen remodel can include
Depending on your budget and what's bugging you, a kitchen project can cover:
- Cabinetry and counters
- Backsplash and tile work
- Lighting and electrical
- Flooring and paint
- Finish carpentry and trim
Some people want a full remodel with a new layout. Others want smart updates, like new counters, a backsplash and better lighting, while keeping the bones of what they have. Both are fair. We build around how you actually cook and live, and finish with the carpentry details that make it feel custom.
Layout changes
If you want to open up the kitchen or move a wall, that's structural work. We scope it properly, permit it with the City of Commerce City, and finish with cabinetry and counters the new layout deserves. Commerce City issues its own building permits, and we've been through that process here before, start to final inspection.
While you're at it
Older homes often have a list. Maybe the bathroom is dated too, or the floors are worn throughout. We do bathroom remodels, flooring, paint, drywall and trim, and one free written estimate can cover the whole list. Same crew, same standard, one point of contact.
What it costs
Most kitchen remodels run $25,000 to $85,000 and up. Cabinetry and counters drive most of that spread, so the materials you pick matter a lot. A bathroom remodel typically runs $15,000 to $40,000 and up if you add one to the project. Those are starting points, not quotes. You get a free written, itemized estimate on your actual kitchen before any commitment.
How it goes
Every kitchen starts with a free walkthrough. We talk through what's working, what isn't, and how you actually use the room. Then you get a written, itemized estimate, so you can see what the cabinets cost versus the counters versus the lighting and decide where to spend. If the project needs a permit, we file and manage it. When the work wraps, we walk the finished kitchen with you, and our 2-year workmanship warranty kicks in. One point of contact the whole way through, so you always know who to call.
Why Saw Dog
We're a licensed and insured general contractor based in Westminster, CO, working across Commerce City and the Denver metro since 2015. We carry $1M in liability insurance, hold an A+ rating with the BBB, and every project carries our 2-year workmanship warranty. Our Commerce City permit history is on the books.
Let's look at your kitchen
Call or text (720) 290-4077, or send the form on SawDog.net. Tell us what you'd change if you could, and we'll come take a look.