Campus West · Fort Collins, Colorado · Home remodeling
Home remodeling in Campus West. For owners and landlords near CSU.
Campus West is the area just west of Colorado State University, with a mix of single-family homes, duplexes and apartments built mostly from the 1950s through the 1970s. It has some of the highest population density in the city, and many houses here have been rentals for years.
We remodel for both kinds of owners: families who want an older house to feel like theirs, and landlords who need kitchens, baths and floors that stand up to tenants and hold their value.
Campus West, Fort Collins
What we see in Campus West homes
Houses here are often 50 to 70 years old, with original small kitchens, one or one-and-a-half baths, and basements that were partly finished long ago. Years of rental use usually show up in worn floors, tired cabinets and bathrooms that need more than a coat of paint.
For rental owners, we focus on finishes that are tough and easy to repair: luxury vinyl plank, solid-surface or quartz tops, tile showers and simple, standard fixtures. For owner-occupants, the same houses can open up into bright, modern homes a short walk from campus.
Basement bedrooms are common here, and any room used for sleeping needs a proper egress window. We check existing basement rooms and fix what is not up to code.
Permits in Campus West
Inside Fort Collins city limits, permits come from City of Fort Collins Building Services at 281 N. College Ave. Layout changes, basement finishes, new window or door openings, and new or moved outlets need one. Paint, flooring, tile, cabinets and counters on their own do not, and the contractor pulls the permit and books inspections. Fort Collins also asks for historic review on some exterior work, like siding, storm windows and awnings, when the building is 50 years or older, and full design review for most exterior projects on designated landmarks.
- Where
- West of the CSU main campus, around City Park Ave., Plum St. and Shields St.
- Homes
- Mostly 1950s to 1970s ranches, duplexes and apartments
- Nearby
- Rolland Moore Park, Avery Park, Red Fox Meadows Natural Area
- Permits
- City of Fort Collins Building Services
Campus West at a glance
Sources: Northern Colorado History: Studentlandia; City of Fort Collins Building Services.
Common Campus West projects
- Rental turnovers. Kitchen, bath and flooring updates between leases.
- Basement egress. Adding egress windows to make basement bedrooms safe and legal.
- Bathroom remodels. Tile showers and vanities that hold up to heavy use.
- Whole-home updates. Bringing a dated ranch up to date for an owner moving in.
Remodeling in Campus West, Fort Collins
Every room, one plan.
All of our remodeling services are available in Campus West, Fort Collins. Most homeowners here start with a kitchen, a bathroom or the basement, and many fold them into a whole-home remodel.
How a remodel runs
Four steps, all in writing
You see the plan, the price and the schedule before work starts, then a short update every week until the final walkthrough.
- 1
Walkthrough
We visit, measure, and listen to how you use the space now.
First visit - 2
Scope and options
A written scope with allowances and finish choices, plus the price.
Signed plan - 3
Build and updates
Permits pulled, trades scheduled, and photos and notes every week.
Weekly update - 4
Final review
A room-by-room punch list walk before the last payment.
Sign-off
FAQ
Remodeling in Campus West: your questions
Do you remodel rental properties?
Yes. We plan rental remodels around turnover dates and choose finishes that last with tenants.
Can a basement bedroom be made legal?
Usually, by adding an egress window and well sized to code, plus smoke and CO alarms. We check the room and pull the permit.
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Who does the work
Projects are completed by A&G Construction
Home Remodeling Fort Collins is a local remodeling referral site. When you call or send a form, a remodeling planner from A&G Construction, a Northern Colorado general contractor, sets up your walkthrough and runs the project from plan to final review. More about who does the work.
Ready to plan the remodel?
Walkthrough, written scope, then the build. Call or text (970) 555-0100.