Colorado Springs remodeling with published prices and no guesswork.
Here's what residential remodeling actually costs in Colorado Springs. These are real ranges from real projects, not national averages and not bait numbers. Your final cost depends on scope, materials, structural conditions, and the decisions you make. The Renovation Peace Plan breaks down every cost driver in detail.
Kitchen Refresh
A kitchen refresh updates the surfaces and features that define how your kitchen looks and functions, without a full gut renovation.
Typically included
- New countertops (laminate to mid-grade quartz)
- Cabinet refacing or painting
- New backsplash
- Updated hardware and fixtures
- New lighting
- Fresh paint
What drives the cost up
- Full cabinet replacement (add $8,000 to $15,000 depending on material)
- Quartz or granite countertops at the higher end of the spectrum
- Appliance upgrades (not included in the base range)
- Electrical work for additional outlets or under-cabinet lighting
- Plumbing relocation
What drives the cost down
- Keeping the existing layout (no plumbing or electrical moves)
- Refacing cabinets instead of replacing them
- Choosing laminate or butcher block over stone countertops
Bathroom Refresh
A bathroom refresh replaces the surfaces and fixtures that define the space without moving plumbing or changing the layout.
Typically included
- New tile (floor and shower surround)
- New vanity and countertop
- Updated fixtures (faucet, showerhead, towel bars)
- New lighting
- Fresh paint
- New mirror
What drives the cost up
- Moving plumbing lines (add $5,000 to $15,000)
- Converting a tub to a walk-in shower
- Heated flooring
- Custom tile work or large-format tile
- Adding a second vanity
What drives the cost down
- Keeping plumbing in its current location
- Standard tile sizes and patterns
- Refinishing the tub instead of replacing it
- Using a prefab vanity instead of custom
Basement Finish
A basement finish turns unfinished square footage into usable living space. In Colorado Springs, this is one of the highest-ROI improvements you can make.
Typically included
- Framing and drywall
- Electrical (lighting, outlets, switches)
- Flooring (LVP or carpet)
- A basic bathroom (toilet, vanity, shower)
- Egress window (required by code for bedrooms)
- Paint and trim
What drives the cost up
- Wet bar or kitchenette (add $8,000 to $15,000)
- Home theater with dedicated wiring and acoustic treatment
- Additional bedrooms (each requiring an egress window)
- Upgrading the HVAC system to serve the new space
- Custom built-ins or millwork
What drives the cost down
- Open floor plan (fewer walls = less framing and drywall)
- Skipping the bathroom (if code and layout allow)
- Standard finishes instead of premium
- Using existing HVAC capacity
Whole-Home Addition
An addition adds square footage to your home. This is the most variable project type because scope ranges from a single-room bump-out to a full second story.
Typically included
- Foundation work
- Framing and structural integration with the existing home
- Roofing tie-in
- Full electrical and plumbing
- HVAC extension
- Interior finish (drywall, flooring, trim, paint)
What drives the cost up
- Second-story additions (structural reinforcement of the existing foundation)
- Kitchen or bathroom within the addition
- Matching existing exterior materials (stone, stucco, custom siding)
- Complex roof lines
- Extensive site work or grading
What determines the final number
Additions are the project type where the gap between "starting range" and "final cost" is widest. A 200-square-foot sunroom is a different project than a 1,000-square-foot second story. The Project Clarity Session is where we define the real scope and the real number.
Download the Renovation Peace PlanCustom Home Building
Mountain Property Builders has been building custom homes along the Front Range since 2007. Jeff Carter's engineering background means MPB builds with a level of structural understanding that most production builders and most remodelers don't bring to the table.
Custom home projects are fully scoped on a case-by-case basis. If you're considering a custom build in Colorado Springs or the surrounding Front Range communities, contact us directly to discuss your project.
Why we publish these numbers.
Zero out of twelve Colorado Springs remodeling contractors publish starting price ranges on their website. Every one of them tells you to "call for a free estimate."
We publish because:
- You should be able to budget before you call anyone. If your number and our number are far apart, we both save time.
- Published pricing keeps us honest. When the starting ranges are public, there's no room for bait pricing.
- It respects your intelligence. You're an adult making a major financial decision. You deserve data, not a sales pitch.
These prices reflect real Colorado Springs market conditions as of 2026. Material costs, labor rates, and permit fees in El Paso County all factor in. National averages don't apply here.