Arvada, Colorado
Custom home builder & remodeler in Arvada, CO
Our finished work in Arvada is a whole new house: a custom home we designed and built, inside and out. We also remodel kitchens, bathrooms and other rooms in existing Arvada homes. RSRT is licensed in Arvada, and owners Alex and Sergei run every job in person.
Built in Arvada
A custom home, built from the ground up
This new house is our one finished Arvada project so far. Its gallery has 31 photos, from the street side of the house to the upstairs bath.
- Covered front porch on timber posts, set against stacked stone and blue siding
- An open main floor on wide-plank hardwood, centered on a stone fireplace
- White shaker kitchen with a large island and a pot filler over the gas range
- Upstairs bedroom suite with a balcony, and a bath with a freestanding tub
Up the road
More work north of Arvada
Westminster and Broomfield are a short drive from Arvada, and each card below is a job we finished in one of them, marked with its own town.
The work
What went into the Arvada house
A new home touches every trade, from concrete to paint. Here is what this one included, floor by floor.
The outside
A curved concrete walk leads to the covered front porch, built in wood with timber posts. The outside walls mix stacked stone with blue lap and shake siding, next to a two-car garage.
Custom home buildingThe main floor and kitchen
Living room, dining area and kitchen share one run of wide-plank hardwood, with big windows for daylight. The kitchen pairs white shaker cabinets with a large island and gray counters, with a beverage fridge tucked into its own nook.
Kitchen remodelingUpstairs
A large bedroom suite opens onto a balcony. One bath pairs a freestanding tub with a walk-in shower behind glass, tiled in a marble look. Around the house, wood barn doors warm up the white finishes.
Bathroom remodelingOn a new build, the foundation goes to a concrete crew and the roof to a roofing crew we work with regularly. The framing, plumbing, wiring and finish carpentry are done by Alex and Sergei, and our own painting crew does the paint.
Existing homes
Remodeling an Arvada home
Not every project starts with an empty lot. If you already own a house in Arvada, we can remodel the kitchen or baths, finish the basement, open up the main floor or build an addition. Typical numbers:
Kitchen remodel
10-12 weeks, about $120,000
An average for the whole job, counting materials and labor. Layout changes, structural work and the materials you pick all shift it.
Kitchen remodelingHall bathroom
About 2 weeks, around $13,000
Moving the tub, toilet or vanity usually costs more than leaving them in place, so layout is the first thing we talk through.
Bathroom remodelingPrimary bathroom
Around $29,000-38,000
All-in with materials. Tile, glass, vanity size and any layout change all affect where yours lands.
Bathroom remodelingThese are rough guides, not quotes. Every job is different, and we can't guarantee any of these numbers. Plan with the free written line-item estimate you get after we see the house. Opening a kitchen to the living room? When a wall carries load, an engineer sizes the new beam (see load-bearing wall removal). For bigger jobs, see whole-home remodeling, basement finishing and home additions.
How we work
From the first call to the final walkthrough
Tell us the plan
Call or use the estimate form with the address, photos or drawings and your goals.
Meet on site
Alex and Sergei come to the house or lot. For a remodel, the walkthrough usually runs 30-45 minutes.
Get it in writing
You receive a free line-item estimate. Any later change is priced in writing before that work starts.
Build and hand over
We get the permits, line up inspections and do the work, then walk through the result with you. A 2-year workmanship warranty backs it.
Before you start
What to plan for in Arvada
Building a new house
Permits for homes in the city go through City of Arvada Building Services. For a new house, its new single-family permit page asks for a document set that includes a soils report and stamped structural and foundation plans. The City lists 20 business days for the first review of a custom home permit and 10 for each later round, so leave room for that in your timeline. Its online application for new homes is open only to licensed contractors, so we file it for you once the plans are ready.
Remodeling an existing home
The City's building permits page names interior remodels as one kind of project that requires a permit, and notes that most permit types come with inspections. What yours needs depends on the scope, and we sort that out before work starts.
Living through the work
Decide early where you will cook or shower while a kitchen or bath is torn out, and pick cabinets, tile and fixtures in time for them to arrive. Our remodel planning guide covers selections, budgets and comparing estimates.
Client reviews
Average rating 5.0 · 12 client reviews
Clients on inspections and paperwork
Reviews on our site don't say which town the client lives in. These reviews describe how we handled inspections, a big part of any new home.
Rated 5 out of 5
We bought a 90s house that needed everything on the main floor updated. RSRT handled wall removals, new LVL beams, kitchen re-layout, flooring, and trim. We always knew what was happening the next week and any changes were written down with clear pricing. Inspections passed the first time and the crew was respectful of our neighbors. The house feels brand new without weird shortcuts hiding behind paint.
Rated 5 out of 5
RSRT finished our unfinished basement and turned it into the most used part of our house. Framing, bathroom, bar, and an office were all done exactly how we talked about during the walkthrough. Alex kept us updated around inspections so nothing was a surprise. Clean crew, no drama, and the end result looks like it was always part of the house
Rated 5 out of 5
From the first walkthrough it was obvious Alex knew basements. He flagged egress, head height, and mechanical issues before we signed anything. The finished space has a bedroom, a media room, and a small workout area. The inspections and paperwork were all handled, and they coordinated with our low-voltage guy without stepping on toes. The basement doesn’t feel like an afterthought - it feels like part of the original house.
Planning in Arvada
Arvada building & remodeling questions
Do you build new custom homes in Arvada?
Yes. We designed and built the Arvada custom home on this page, outside and in. Get in touch with your lot and whatever plans you have so far, even if they aren't finished. Our custom home building page explains each stage of a new build.
What does the City of Arvada need before a new home permit is issued?
The City's new single-family permit page says Planning, Engineering, stormwater and the Building Division must all approve before the permit is issued. A lot over 10,000 square feet also needs a site development permit. We handle the application as your licensed contractor.
Does an Arvada kitchen or bathroom remodel need a permit?
Often, yes. Interior remodels appear on the City of Arvada's list of projects that require a permit, and the City says most permit types include inspections. It depends on what changes in your room. We pull whatever permits the job calls for and schedule the inspections.
How much does a kitchen or bathroom remodel cost in Arvada?
No two houses are the same, so take these as ballpark figures we can't guarantee. A kitchen usually means 10-12 weeks of work and averages about $120,000 all-in, counting materials and labor. A hall bath is closer to $13,000 over about 2 weeks, and a primary bath around $29,000-38,000 including materials. Plan around your free written estimate.
Are you licensed and insured for work in Arvada?
Yes. RSRT is licensed in Arvada and also holds a commercial contractor license. Our liability coverage is $2 million per occurrence, and our work has a 2-year workmanship warranty. License numbers aren't posted on the site, but ask and we'll share them.
Nearby
Also near Arvada
Thornton is our base, and the links below go to other towns where we have finished work.
Free estimate
Building or remodeling in Arvada?
Send the address and a few lines about the house or lot. We will set up a visit with Alex and Sergei, then send you a written line-item estimate.