Where is Saw Dog Construction based?
Saw Dog Construction LLC is based in Westminster, CO. We serve the whole Denver metro, including Denver, Arvada, Thornton, Broomfield, Northglenn, Lakewood, Aurora and Commerce City, plus the Front Range. We've been in business since 2015. Call or
text (720) 290-4077, or send the
estimate form on SawDog.net, and we aim to get back to you within 24 hours.
What kind of work does Saw Dog Construction do?
Basement finishing is our specialty. We also do kitchen and bath remodels, egress windows, decks, pergolas, fences, home additions, remodeling inside and out, concrete, and landscaping. We're an insured residential general contractor serving the Denver metro, so one contractor can run the whole project, from the free written estimate through permits, the build, and the final walkthrough.
Do you pull permits for basement finishing in the Denver metro?
Yes. Every Saw Dog basement is permitted and inspected with your city, whether you're in Denver, Arvada, Thornton, Lakewood or Aurora. We file and manage the permit and schedule the inspections, so you don't have to learn your city's permit portal. Our permit history is public record across cities like Frederick, Longmont, Commerce City, Lakewood and Erie.
How long does a basement finish take?
A typical full basement finish in the Denver metro takes 6 to 10 weeks after the permit is approved, depending on scope. The clock starts at permit approval, not at the first walkthrough. How long the city takes to review the plans is separate from that build time. You get a schedule up front and updates at every phase.
Do I need an egress window for a basement bedroom?
In most cases, yes. Building codes generally require a basement sleeping room to have an emergency escape and rescue opening, and an egress window with a well is the most common way to meet that. Exact size, well and sill height rules depend on your city and code edition, so we confirm what applies to your home in the estimate.
How much does an egress window cost in the Denver metro?
A from-scratch egress window from Saw Dog Construction runs $7,000. That covers cutting the foundation opening, the window, and the well, with the permit and final inspection handled. It's a planning number, not a quote. Grade, utilities near the opening and the finishes around the window can change the scope, and your free written estimate sets the real price.
What does a new deck cost?
Decks run $60 to $100 per square foot depending on materials, railings, stairs and details. Composite with metal railing lands higher in that range than basic cedar. Pergolas run $80 per square foot and fences $40 per linear foot. Those are starting rates across the Denver metro, and your free written, itemized estimate pins down the exact number.
How much does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost?
Most kitchen remodels we do run $25,000 to $85,000 and up, and cabinetry and counters drive most of that spread. Typical bathroom remodels run $15,000 to $40,000 and up depending on scope and finish level. Those are starting points, not quotes. Every project gets a free written, itemized estimate before you commit to anything.
Is my work covered by a warranty?
Yes. Saw Dog Construction backs its workmanship with a 2-year warranty. We also carry $1M in liability insurance, hold an A+ rating with the BBB, and our permit history is public record, so you can check our work before you hire us. That goes for basements, kitchens, baths and outdoor projects across the Denver metro, from Broomfield to Aurora.
Is a 1980s or 90s Denver metro home worth remodeling?
Usually, yes. A lot of 80s and 90s homes around the metro, like Westminster's Hyland Greens and Northpark, were built well, the lots are established, and the dated parts are exactly what a remodel replaces: kitchens, baths, flooring and paint. Opening up a closed-off 90s kitchen is one of the most common projects we see. Wall changes are structural, so we scope and permit them properly.