Boulder, CO · Kitchen Remodeling
From opening up a closed-off ranch kitchen in Table Mesa to a full custom kitchen in a Mapleton Hill classic, we remodel Boulder kitchens and plan them to fit the city's newer, stricter energy code.
"Josh remodeled my entire house, top to bottom. His team made sure I was informed and satisfied every step of the way. His quotes were fair and honest, and his work was beyond satisfactory."
Tyler B. · whole-home remodelWhat we see in Boulder kitchens
Boulder homes split into two worlds: older classics near downtown and postwar ranches to the south. Each one changes how a kitchen remodel gets planned, and the city's energy code now shapes the rest. Here is what usually turns up.
In Table Mesa and Martin Acres, the 1950s and 1960s ranches were built with the kitchen closed off from the dining and living rooms. Opening that wall for an island and sight lines is the number one ask. It is often load-bearing, so we size a beam and post for the span and pull the permit.
The City of Boulder energy code that took effect December 1, 2024 pushes kitchens toward electric. Additions must be all-electric, and a large gut that reworks both the mechanicals and the wall insulation can require electric heat. An induction range is a common answer. We plan for it and ask you to confirm the details with the city.
An induction range, a microwave, and modern outlets pull real power, and many older Boulder homes still have a small panel. We check the service early so the kitchen is not held up by a panel that cannot carry the new load, and so there is room if you add EV charging later.
In Mapleton Hill, Newlands, and Whittier the walls are plaster over wood lath and the floors have moved over the decades. Demo is dustier and nothing is perfectly square. We seal the room off, run dust control, and shim cabinets and counters back to level.
When we open an exterior wall in a Boulder remodel, the city expects it re-insulated. The energy code calls for filling wall, ceiling, or floor cavities that cannot meet the required R-values. It is a good moment to fix cold spots behind an old kitchen while the wall is open.
Interior kitchen work usually is not landmark-reviewed. But if your plan changes the exterior, a new window, a door, or a bump-out, a home in Mapleton Hill or another historic district may need a Landmark Alteration Certificate first. We flag that early so the project keeps moving.
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The same things come up again and again: honest quotes, a crew that keeps you informed, and a clean site at the end of every day.
"Josh remodeled my entire house, top to bottom. His team made sure I was informed and satisfied every step of the way. His quotes were fair and honest, and his work was beyond satisfactory."
"Joshua and his crew were amazing to work with, professional, communicative, and budget-friendly. Joshua stayed on top of every detail. They get an A+ from me!"
"They remodeled my bathroom and built a metal railing around my staircase. They did a great job on both projects, timely and responsive to all my requests. I would recommend JAC to anyone in the area."
Where we remodel kitchens in Boulder
From the Victorians near downtown to the ranches south of Baseline, we work all over the city. A few of the neighborhoods we are in often:
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