Design-build remodels, additions, and infill homes for Cherry Creek, Denver.
PrimeStone Construction Group is a licensed, insured, structural engineer-owned design-build contractor serving homeowners in Cherry Creek, a central Denver neighborhood southeast of downtown. We work with the mix of older homes, townhomes, and newer infill construction found here, where many owners pursue high-end remodels, additions, and custom builds on modest urban lots. One team handles structural engineering, design, permitting, and construction, so your Cherry Creek project moves from idea to finished space without handoffs between firms.
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Serving Cherry Creek, Denver, CO
The map below shows where PrimeStone works in and around Cherry Creek, within the City and County of Denver. If your property is near the Cherry Creek North district or on the surrounding residential blocks, we can serve you.
Why Cherry Creek, Denver Homeowners Choose PrimeStone
- Structural engineer on staff: Second stories and additions on Cherry Creek lots often require new load paths through an existing structure. Our owner is a structural engineer, so those calculations are done in-house rather than by an outside consultant.
- Design-build on tight lots: Setbacks and height limits shape what can be built on a modest Cherry Creek parcel. Because design and construction happen under one roof, we design to those limits from the first sketch instead of redrawing later.
- Expansive clay soils: Front Range expansive clay is common beneath Cherry Creek homes and affects foundations, basements, and additions. We account for soil conditions in foundation and slab design before pouring concrete.
- Zoning and design review checks: Some older Cherry Creek homes sit in areas with design review requirements. We confirm zoning and any review process for each property before design begins so the plan is approvable.
- Denver permitting handled: Building and zoning permits for Cherry Creek come from the City and County of Denver. We prepare the engineered drawings, submit the application, and coordinate inspections on your behalf.
Our Services in Cherry Creek, Denver
These are the services PrimeStone most often provides to Cherry Creek homeowners working with older houses, townhomes, and infill lots in central Denver.
- Kitchen & Bathroom Remodeling
- Basement Finishing
- Whole-Home Remodeling
- Room Additions
- Custom Home Construction
- ADU Construction
- Deck & Patio
- Egress Windows
Looking for something else in Cherry Creek, Denver, such as a deck, an ADU, or a custom home? We build throughout the Denver metro. Browse all of our remodeling services or call us to discuss your project.
Building Permits and Zoning in Cherry Creek, Denver
Cherry Creek is inside the City and County of Denver, so building and zoning permits for remodels, additions, and new homes here are issued by the City and County of Denver. PrimeStone prepares the plans and engineering, submits the application, and schedules the required inspections through completion.
- Zoning review: Setbacks, height limits, and lot coverage rules determine how far an addition or second story can extend on a Cherry Creek lot. We check the zoning that applies to your specific property before design starts.
- Design review areas: Some older homes in Cherry Creek fall within areas that have design review requirements. We confirm whether your property is affected and build that step into the schedule.
- Structural and foundation plans: Additions, basement work, and infill builds on expansive clay soils require engineered foundation and framing drawings. Our in-house structural engineer produces these for the permit submittal.
- Inspections: Permitted work in Denver is inspected at key stages such as foundation, framing, and final. We coordinate each inspection so the project is not delayed between phases.
Requirements, review paths, and fees change, so PrimeStone confirms the current rules with the City and County of Denver for every Cherry Creek project before work begins.
Cherry Creek, Denver Areas We Serve
PrimeStone serves homeowners throughout the Cherry Creek neighborhood and Cherry Creek North in central Denver. Across the area, the housing stock includes older homes, townhomes, and newer infill construction on lots that are often modest in size. Typical projects include high-end kitchen and bathroom remodels, finishing basements for added living space, whole-home remodels of older houses, and room additions or second stories where zoning allows. Infill custom homes on existing lots are also common, and these depend on setback and height rules that we verify for each parcel. In every case, Front Range expansive clay soils factor into how we design foundations and additions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I add a second story to my Cherry Creek home?
Often yes, but it depends on the height limits and setbacks that apply to your specific lot under City and County of Denver zoning. It also depends on whether the existing foundation and framing can carry the added load, which our structural engineer evaluates before design. We check both before recommending a second story over a ground-level addition.
Who issues building permits for a remodel in Cherry Creek?
Cherry Creek is within the City and County of Denver, so permits come from the City and County of Denver. PrimeStone prepares the drawings, submits the application, and coordinates inspections. We confirm current requirements with the city for each project rather than relying on past submittals.
Does my older Cherry Creek home have design review requirements?
Some older homes in Cherry Creek sit in areas with design review requirements, and others do not. We confirm whether your property is affected before design begins so the plan accounts for any review step. This avoids redesign after the fact.
How do expansive clay soils affect a basement finish or addition here?
Front Range expansive clay is common in Cherry Creek and can move with changes in moisture, which affects slabs, foundation walls, and new footings. For basement finishing, we look for signs of existing movement and moisture before closing up walls. For additions, our structural engineer designs the foundation with the soil conditions in mind.
Is a room addition realistic on a small Cherry Creek lot?
Many Cherry Creek lots are modest, so the available footprint is set by setbacks and lot coverage rules. We measure what the zoning allows for your parcel and design the addition to fit, or we look at building up instead of out. Because PrimeStone is design-build, this analysis happens before you commit to a plan.
What does whole-home remodeling of an older Cherry Creek house involve?
It typically means opening up floor plans, updating kitchens and bathrooms, and often addressing structure, systems, and insulation at the same time. Removing walls in an older home requires engineered beams, which our in-house structural engineer designs. The project is permitted through the City and County of Denver and inspected at each major stage.
Why choose a structural engineer-owned design-build firm for infill construction in Cherry Creek?
Infill custom homes on existing Cherry Creek lots must satisfy zoning limits, expansive soil conditions, and structural requirements at the same time. Having the structural engineer, designer, and builder on one team means those constraints are resolved together rather than passed between separate companies. It also means one point of accountability from permit through final inspection.
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Ready to Start Your Cherry Creek, Denver Project?
If you are planning a remodel, basement finish, addition, or infill home in Cherry Creek, contact PrimeStone Construction Group to schedule a site visit and discuss what your lot and zoning allow.
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