​Deb and Arn live in a beautiful home in one of the most picturesque areas of Boulder. Unfortunately, one of the things they inherited when buying this lovely home was a long standing, but undiscovered, water leak in an exterior wall. Upon further inspection, it was discovered that the water damage had rotted several structural members in a load bearing wall and was causing major problems with the stone veneer on several adjacent walls. Given that we also discovered some sub-par construction techniques used in that portion of the house, they made the decision to expand demolition and discover all the potential damage. In the end we conducted structural repairs, installed new windows, installed new water management systems, installed a large portion of stone veneer, and to cap it off reapplied stucco to the entire home. Along the way, these great clients turned into great friends. We love how this one turned out and it was a wonderful opportunity for Bunn and Sons to complete exterior work that we don’t come across every day. We also love that Deb invites us and the kids back every year to pick apples! 
 
Scope of work included:
-Demolition and discovery of water damage on 3 exterior walls. Removal of all stone veneer and architectural components was necessary for this.
-Replacement and repair of structural framing.
-Replacement of large, custom windows on the South wall.
-Installation of a proper water management system under the stone veneer on the South, West, and East walls. 
-Sourcing and installing new stone veneer to match the existing finishes on the rest of the home. (Luckily a quarry in MI had a few pallets of the stone on a back lot!)
-Applying new stucco to all existing stucco surfaces on exterior walls.
-Interior trim and paint as necessary in the space affected by water damage.

Teddy and Bridget have a wonderful home and a great family. They’ve done a couple large projects in the last several years, but the kitchen and some other areas of the main level were still in need of a makeover. With lots of great client input, we came up with a new kitchen layout that increased the size and usability of their island while keeping the overall footprint of the kitchen similar to original construction. This meant we didn't need to implement structural modifications to the house and was a big help to the budget. Now they enjoy a large island along with the rest of their new space. Our team really enjoyed working with Teddy and Bridget and we hope their family can make memories in this space for decades to come!
 
Updates include:
-A completely new kitchen including frameless cabinetry, quartz countertops, appliances, plumbing and lighting fixtures, and a really neat range hood
-Updated island configuration to create much more usable island top space
-In cabinet as well as under cabinet lighting for a very elegant lighting solution
-Refinished hardwood flooring throughout the kitchen and main level (approximately 1400 square feet)
-New balusters and handrails on main level and second level hallway above the kitchen
-New paint on walls and trim in several areas on the main level

Products showcased in this project:
Cabinetry: @SOLLiDCabinetry in Envii Highland Dove White and Navla
Countertops: @pentalquartz Terreno
Hardware: @AmerockHardware Stature Pulls in Champagne Bronze

It's not surprising that we hear this question almost every day of the year. 

It's an important piece of the puzzle for anyone trying to budget for home renovations. The short answer to this question, however, is we don't know how much your project will cost....not right now, anyway.  

The longer, more nuanced answer to this question is that it depends on what you would like us to build. It's kind of like asking: "how much does a bag of groceries cost?" That, of course, depends on what you've put in the bag. Is it Ramen noodles, a dented can of chili, and Koolaid? Or filet mignon, lobster, and a bottle of nice red wine? Just like at the grocery store, the choices you make about your project drive the price. We're here to help you make those choices and build a project that fulfills your desires.

While we're on the subject of project pricing, let's address some of the less helpful methods of information gathering when it comes to remodeling budgets. Here's a few we hear about regularly:

1. What people pay on tv remodeling shows:  Don't get us wrong, we love Chip and JoJo as much as anyone else, but we are constantly scratching our heads when we see the prices they show for projects they've done.  Are those just materials costs?  Is it really that much cheaper to live in Waco, TX?  Is HGTV subsidizing these projects?  Maybe it's all of the above, but they are woefully underpriced for what things cost in the real world for such stunning work.
2. Internet price calculators: In our experience, these are notoriously inaccurate. We aren't sure where they are pulling data from, but it seems to always be on the low end for materials and labor.
3. Comparisons to large scale, new residential construction: Large scale residential builders build a lot of square footage, but it's not custom and it's on a scale of production far beyond most remodeling companies, including ours. Their model of operation is vastly different than a small remodeling company.   
4. A neighbor who did a project recently: Unless we built that job, it's someone else's pricing you'll be referencing. Even if we did build that project, yours is likely to be a different scope of work and will most likely be a different cost. 
5. A relative in the construction business: It's a sad fact that many contractors are not pricing their jobs correctly and they spend a lifetime going broke or they go out of business within their first 5 years of operation like 80% of other contractors. 
6. Contractors who give "back of the napkin" price estimates without understanding exactly what you want: There's a lot of work that goes into figuring out your project. It's impossible for anyone to give you an accurate estimate from a phone call or a single site visit. Don't believe it. What this kind of "estimate" often does is create a need for change orders during your project that will increase your cost instead of having a clear understanding of your budget ahead of time.
7. Architects or designers who don't actually build projects or run a construction company:  We love architects and designers, but they might not have accurate knowledge about the true costs of building. The good ones will tell you the same, that's where the builder comes in. 
8. What you paid for projects in the past: Things simply cost much more than they did even a year ago. Keep in mind that the hot market driving your home's incredible value is the same one that we now have to work in to build your project.  

Now that we have covered some of what doesn't get you accurate pricing, let's talk about what does: 

1. A dedicated remodel specific team that collaborates with you through a defined process to design, develop, price, and then build your project.

That's it. There's no magic to it. The only way to really understand what a project will cost is to undertake a planning effort which will equip you with the right information to make choices and prioritize aspects of your project. When we gather information about what a client wants, it is possible to determine the costs of the project and offer alternative solutions to fit a budget if necessary. Every aspect of the project needs to be dreamed up and then specified with input from the client, design staff, builder, and the tradesmen that will bring it to life.  

All the information about building your project needs to be determined at some point and it's much more efficient to gather that information before we build. Otherwise it's a reactive situation that will "cause confusion and delay!", as Sir Topham Hatt would say.

If you think it sounds like a great idea to plan your project well so that you fully understand what it will cost as well as how it will be scheduled, etc., we would love to work with you.  Please reach out on our contact page. 

All our best,
Tom and the Bunn & Sons team

Greg and Inez have a charming home in an older part of Boulder, situated on a large lot but with bathrooms that needed some major TLC. With three growing kids, it was essential that we provide upgrades that make their space beautiful AND functional. We worked within their budget and space constraints to demo the old spaces and create a new master bath for them and a new hall bath for the kids. We had to address numerous issues created by the former owner's DIY remodel including, rotted framing, subfloor, and poorly routed plumbing. We incorporated several small (but key) changes to increase the usability (especially the hall bath) and the new construction created fresh and durable spaces that should provide years of trouble-free service for their family.

Updates Include:
-A new master suite including cabinetry, counters, flooring, stand up shower, and a new master closet
-A new hall bath including cabinetry, counters, flooring, and a new shower/tub combo
-New paint throughout
-New interior doors and trim throughout 

Products showcased in this project:
Cabinetry: @SOLLiDCabinetry in Metro Slate and Truffle Maple
Countertops: @pentalquartz Super White
Hardware: @AmerockHardware Riva Pulls and Radius Knobs in Satin Nickle 

​Eric and Nora are Florida and Georgia natives who came to us looking to build a sunroom where they could enjoy the Colorado sunshine. After weighing the pro’s and con’s of a sunroom, they opted to add a proper stick built addition that allowed them to utilize the space for relaxing and working from home. We helped them develop the entire project to include architecture, engineering, and permitting with the local jurisdiction. They now have a properly built addition which added about 200 square feet of habitable living space. We really enjoyed helping them transform their home to better suit their needs. We also got the opportunity to integrate a nice dog door for their pets which will make trips to the yard so much easier for everyone! Thanks Eric and Nora for trusting us with your project, we hope you enjoy it for many years to come! 

Scope of work included: 
-Demolition of existing patio slab and cover
-Earthwork and grading for new foundation
-Ground up build of new foundation and structure
-Exterior finishes to include siding and roofing to match existing 
-Interior finishes and trim out
-Relocation of door between house and garage

Aaron and Amanda may be the most patient clients we have worked with to date! They decided to remodel their Kitchen way back in early 2020 when no one could have predicted that a pandemic would lead their family to working and schooling from home for the following year. They requested to hit the pause button temporarily, but we are happy that they are finally enjoying their gorgeous new Kitchen!
 
Updates include:
-Opening up their main floor by removing a wall between the kitchen and living room
-New cabinetry, countertops and backsplash
-New appliances
-New flooring throughout their main floor
-A new beverage station

Products showcased in this project:
Cabinetry: @SOLLiDCabinetry in Shaker White and Stone
Countertops: @MSISurfaces Soapstone Mist and Calcatta Leon
Hardware: @AmerockHardware Stature Pulls in Champagne Bronze

Every day we know we are helping people improve their homes and their lives with the work we do.  However, it’s a rare treat to see so many wonderful clients, employees, subcontractors, family and friends in one spot and we don’t celebrate our milestones nearly enough!  Seeing so many people made us feel proud of what we’ve built and so excited for the future of our business.  We simply cannot wait to help more people and to meet more clients who truly become friends through our process.  
 
A huge thank you to everyone who came out to celebrate with us.  Thank you for all you have done for our business and cheers to many more projects and events to come!
 
- Tom, Brook and the whole Bunn & Sons team

We are so excited to announce that this beautiful Louisville long-distance renovation is complete! While Cara and Walt were living out of state we renovated their entire home here in Colorado. They were absolutely wonderful clients to work for and we enjoyed keeping them abreast of their project progress via daily job logs in CoConstruct. Now our clients have a beautiful Colorado home to visit enjoy time with their family. 
 
Updates included:

• A fully updated kitchen
• Two new full bathrooms
• A new laundry area
• New baluster railing
• Updated fireplace with built in cabinetry
• New flooring, trim and paint throughout

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Hi friends,
 
When we started this business, Tom was hauling around tools in the back of our old Tacoma and I was working in our basement home office.  It’s crazy how far we’ve come and we are so delighted to debut our new Design Center.  
 
It comes complete with cabinetry, flooring, countertop, paint and hardware samples and its goal is to make client materials selections a breeze!  Before we were sending clients all over town to pick out their selections. Not only that but we were purchasing cabinets from another showroom which meant less quality control and higher prices.  
 
Some of our amazing vendors include: SOLLiD Cabinetry, Amerock Hardware, MSI Surfaces, and The Flooring Group.  
 
Another goal was to create a beautiful and functional space for our employees, clients and vendors to visit. We’ve greatly enjoyed having a place fit to host our team meetings and clients’ design presentations/materials selections meetings.  
 
This space really is a dream come true for us and we can’t wait to share it with clients and friends!  
 
Best,
Brook Bunn

The island features SOLLiD Shaker Naval cabinetry with Amerock Revitalize pulls and MSI Calacatta Arno Quartz Countertops

Upper Cabinetry features SOLLid Tahoe Ash Knotty Birch with Amerock Surpass Knobs, Lower Cabinetry features SOLLiD Shaker White with Amerock Blackrock pulls.

Amerock Hardware Samples

MSI Sample Tower

SOLLiD Cabinetry Samples and a few photos from our favorite projects

Lisa and Paul love where they live.  I mean who wouldn't?  They have a little space and room for their pony and goats whom our kids delighted in during this project.  Our kids also delighted in the endless supply of Pringles and LaCroix left by Lisa.  We really are lucky to work for such lovely people!  

​Lisa and Paul want to stay put.  And they also wanted an updated space.  And boy, did they ever get one, including:

• a new master suite including a brand new master bath with steam shower and freestanding tub
• a new master closet
• a new hall bath
• a new powder room
• new carpet, refinished hardwoods and newly tiled entryways
• new paint throughout
• new interior doors and trim throughout
• new exterior doors
• new baluster
• a new fireplace and fireplace surround and mantle
• and even some new windows

This was a huge project.  Paul and Lisa were troopers through COVID and all.  We are grateful for them and hope that we can come back and visit the animals someday soon!

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Bunn & Sons Home Renovations is a full service general contracting business specializing in design/build kitchen and bath remodels in Broomfield, Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Arvada and Westminster, Colorado.  Give us a call today at 303.625.4045 or hello@bunnandsons.com.

It has been such a delight to work with Gina and Ryun.  Gina is a mover and shaker in our community.  She works hard to serve many, many people and we are so happy to be able to give her a space of her own to retreat and relax.  

Updates include:

• A brand new five piece master bath with claw foot tub, new tiled shower, his and hers vanities
• Luxury vinyl plank throughout the upstairs
• An expanded master closet
• A custom barn door 
• Replacement of a baluster wall with a baluster rail
• And the rest of the works - new paint, base and case, lighting fixtures, plumbing, etc.

​This project was also a fun one for us because it is one of the first with our new cabinetry line and it's one of our first that we were able to see through from design to completion with our new designer, Lori!  She did beautiful work here.  
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We are grateful for Gina and Ryun's patience through these crazy COVID times and hope they enjoy their new space for years to come!

Dave & Brenda are troopers.  They stuck with us through all the COVID craziness and have been wonderful to work with.  They wanted to open up their kitchen from the day they moved in 17 years ago.  They also wanted to add cabinetry in their laundry room.  They finally decided to take the plunge and update so they could enjoy the updates while they still live there!  They also updated the rest of the laundry room, refinished their hardwood floors and updated the fireplace surround.

We asked them what their favorite part of their new space is and they said, "Hmmm...it's hard to decide which is our favorite updated space as we love it all!  The renovations have updated our living spaces and we love the look and functionality."

The most satisfying aspect of our work is seeing people happy in their new spaces!  Thank you, Dave & Brenda for trusting us with your project.  We hope you enjoy it for years to come!!

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Bunn & Sons Home Renovations is a full service general contracting business specializing in design/build kitchen and bath remodels in Broomfield, Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette, Superior, Arvada and Westminster, Colorado.  Give us a call today at 303.625.4045 or hello@bunnandsons.com.