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5 Best General Contractors in Denver, CO (2026)

TenBestFind ranks 5 general contractors in Denver, CO. Each company was checked against the criteria set out under How we chose. Lists name up to ten companies, and this one stops at 5 because only 5 met them. The list was last reviewed on October 31, 2026.

A2Z Builders, Faros Construction Services and Verified Builders lead our list of the 5 best general contractors in Denver, CO. All five have at least 4.6 stars from 57 or more Google reviews, a working website and a staffed street address inside the city. We checked each one on October 31, 2026 and list them in the order Google returned them. No company paid to be here.

Written by Priya Nathan5 companies reviewed5 rankedHow We Rank

The Ranking

Our top 5 general contractors in Denver

Hiring a general contractor in Denver usually means a job bigger than one room. Much of the city is a mix of brick bungalows, Denver Squares and post-war ranches in neighborhoods such as Park Hill, Jefferson Park, Cherry Creek and Highland, and owners are adding second stories, building rear additions, finishing basements and converting garages rather than moving. Older homes bring surprises behind the walls, so a contractor's process for change orders matters as much as the first quote. Two checks protect you. First, Colorado has no state general contractor licence. Contractors are licensed by the city or county where the work happens, and the City and County of Denver runs a contractor licence search through Community Planning and Development. Ask each company for its Denver licence number and check that the name on the record matches your contract. Electricians and plumbers are licensed separately through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Second, additions, structural changes, ADUs and most electrical and plumbing work need building permits from Denver Community Planning and Development. Ask who pulls the permit, who schedules the inspections and whether the fees are written into your quote. The five companies below all keep staffed offices inside Denver, from Cherry Creek and City Park West to Jefferson Park and the showroom on S Lipan St. Companies based in Centennial, Wheat Ridge, Littleton and other nearby cities were left out. Some are design and build firms with in-house designers, others specialize in additions and pop-tops, and one is an owner-led contractor that also pours concrete and builds decks. Each profile notes what the company publishes about its licence and warranty, because several print neither and one lists 22 licence numbers without saying who issued them.

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  1. 01

    Best for design, permits and remodeling from a showroom

    A2Z Builders

    4.6(134 Google reviews)
    Best forDesign, permits and remodeling under one roof
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 134 Google reviews, a Class A general contractor by its own description, with in-house designers and a showroom on S Lipan St.

    What we like

    • Reviewers name project managers Adam and Benjamin and designer Darya
    • Open seven days, including 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekends
    • Financing offered through GreenSky

    Things to consider

    • Lists 22 licence numbers without naming the issuing offices

    Services

    • Design-build
    • Whole-home renovation
    • Permitting and inspections
    Key details
    Best for
    Design, permits and remodeling under one roof
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    501 S Lipan St
    Financing
    Available
    Credentials
    Class A general contractor, licensed and insured (22 licence numbers listed)
  2. 02

    Best for owner-led work with bilingual service

    Faros Construction Services

    4.9(261 Google reviews)
    Best forCustom wood and composite decks managed by the owner
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyOne-year workmanship warranty on all projects, five years on roofs, per the company website.
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 260 Google reviews, the deepest pool on this list, with owner Ricardo Alfaro overseeing projects and a one-year workmanship warranty.

    What we like

    • Service in English and Spanish
    • Handles permits and HOA requirements, per its website
    • Leo, Carlos and Dominic named by clients

    Things to consider

    • The phone number on Google differs from the website and no licence number is printed

    Services

    • Kitchen remodeling
    • Bathroom remodeling
    • Basement remodeling
    • Home additions
    • Whole-home renovation
    • Permitting and inspections
    Key details
    Best for
    Custom wood and composite decks managed by the owner
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    3660 W 1st Ave
    Warranty
    One-year workmanship warranty on all projects, five years on roofs, per the company website.
    Credentials
    Licensed, bonded and insured in Colorado
  3. 03

    Best for older-home baths, basements and decks

    Verified Builders

    5.0(72 Google reviews)
    Best forDeck rebuilds and Trex decks with one point of contact
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    5.0 from 72 Google reviews, with licence LIC00253513 printed on its site and Solomon and Tomer named by reviewers.

    What we like

    • Services reach from baths to ADUs and custom homes
    • Open until 7 p.m. Monday to Thursday
    • Owner of a 1930s house called permit handling smooth

    Things to consider

    • No warranty, owners or team members published on the site

    Services

    • Design-build
    • Whole-home renovation
    Key details
    Best for
    Deck rebuilds and Trex decks with one point of contact
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    1660 Lafayette St unit 4
    Credentials
    Contractor licence number published on website
  4. 04

    Best for additions and pop-tops on older Denver homes

    Forest St. Builders LLC

    4.9(57 Google reviews)
    Best forAdditions, pop-tops and custom homes in older Denver neighborhoods
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyNot listed
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.9 from 57 Google reviews, a named team of six and a portfolio of Park Hill and Hilltop additions and pop-tops.

    What we like

    • Founder Ian Price named by clients
    • Specification and allowance sheet at the budget step
    • Daily progress updates with photos during construction

    Things to consider

    • No licence number or warranty published, and some reviews come from trade partners

    Services

    • Design-build
    • Whole-home renovation
    Key details
    Best for
    Additions, pop-tops and custom homes in older Denver neighborhoods
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    2460 W 26th Ave Ste C-025
  5. 05

    Best for engineered plans and permits on structural changes

    Arise Constructions & Remodels

    4.6(66 Google reviews)
    Best forStructural changes, pop-tops and additions with permits handled
    In businessNot listed
    WarrantyMinimum one-year warranty on all work, per the company website
    EmergencyNot listed

    Why we picked them

    4.6 from 66 Google reviews, with founder Victor Luviano, permit handling and a stated one-year warranty.

    What we like

    • Engineer-drawn structural plans, per the website
    • JobTread portal with time-stamped photos
    • Weekend hours, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.

    Things to consider

    • Two one-star reviews describe failed ADU inspections and change orders that nearly doubled a quote

    Services

    • Design-build
    • Whole-home renovation
    • Permitting and inspections
    Key details
    Best for
    Structural changes, pop-tops and additions with permits handled
    Service area
    Denver
    Address
    44 Cook St #100
    Warranty
    Minimum one-year warranty on all work, per the company website
    Credentials
    Minimum one-year warranty on all work

Side by Side

Compare the top general contractors in Denver

Ranking position reflects our editorial review, not customer ratings.

Editorial comparison of the 5 ranked companies. Customer ratings, where shown, come from the source named on each company profile.
RankCompanyBest forKey servicesService areaGoogle ratingEmergencyProfile
01A2Z BuildersDesign, permits and remodeling under one roofDesign-build, Whole-home renovation, Permitting and inspectionsDenver4.6(134)Not listedView
02Faros Construction ServicesCustom wood and composite decks managed by the ownerKitchen remodeling, Bathroom remodeling, Basement remodelingDenver4.9(261)Not listedView
03Verified BuildersDeck rebuilds and Trex decks with one point of contactDesign-build, Whole-home renovationDenver5.0(72)Not listedView
04Forest St. Builders LLCAdditions, pop-tops and custom homes in older Denver neighborhoodsDesign-build, Whole-home renovationDenver4.9(57)Not listedView
05Arise Constructions & RemodelsStructural changes, pop-tops and additions with permits handledDesign-build, Whole-home renovation, Permitting and inspectionsDenver4.6(66)Not listedView

Coverage

General contracting companies serving Denver and nearby areas

Most companies in this ranking work across Colorado and the surrounding suburbs. Coverage and travel fees vary, so confirm your address is inside the service area before scheduling.

  • Denver

Service coverage across Denver. Individual company areas are listed on each profile.

Methodology

How we chose the best general contractors in Denver

We searched Google Maps for general contractor in Denver, general contractor company Denver and design build contractor Denver, then ran extra searches for Cherry Creek, Highland, home additions and custom home builders. To be listed, a company needed a rating of 4.5 or higher from at least 50 Google reviews, an operational status, a working website, a logo, at least four real photos and a staffed street address inside Denver. We rejected addresses in Centennial, Wheat Ridge, Littleton, Highlands Ranch and Commerce City, companies under 50 reviews, roofing contractors and a metal building erector. We kept kitchen and bath remodelers in our home remodeling list when other companies fit, but Faros Construction Services does both kinds of work and appears in both lists. Only five companies cleared every minimum, so we list all five rather than pad the list. Companies are listed in the order Google returned them, merged across the searches. Ratings and review counts were read on October 31, 2026. No company paid for a place on this list, and we did not verify licence numbers ourselves, so check them with the City and County of Denver.

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Hiring

How to choose a general contractor in Denver

  1. Verify insurance and credentials

    Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm registration or licensing with the authority that issues it, not with the company.

  2. Ask for a written estimate

    Scope, materials, removal, disposal and who pulls the permit should all be named on the page rather than agreed on the doorstep.

  3. Compare multiple quotes

    Two or three bids on the same scope. A number far below the others usually means something has been left out of it.

  4. Understand the warranty

    Separate the manufacturer's warranty on materials from the company's own warranty on the work, and get both in writing.

  5. Ask who performs the work

    Find out whether the crew are employees or subcontractors, and who supervises them on the day.

  6. Check recent local projects

    Ask for addresses or photographs of comparable jobs finished nearby in the last year or two.

  7. Avoid high-pressure sales

    A discount that expires today, or a knock on the door after a storm, is a reason to slow down rather than sign.

  8. Get everything in writing

    Change orders, timeline and payment schedule included, before the first payment changes hands.

Questions to ask before hiring

0 of 10 asked

Red flags

  • No verifiable local business address or registration
  • Pressure to sign on the first visit
  • A demand for full payment up front
  • An offer to cover or waive your insurance deductible
  • Refusal to put warranty terms in writing
  • A quote that will not itemize scope

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FAQ

General contracting companies in Denver FAQs

How do I check a Denver general contractor's licence?

Ask the contractor for its City and County of Denver contractor licence number, then look it up in the city's contractor licence search run by Community Planning and Development. Colorado has no state general contractor licence, so the check is local. Confirm the status is active and the business name matches your contract. Electrical and plumbing work is licensed separately through the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA). Faros, Forest St. Builders and Arise do not print a licence number on their websites, and A2Z lists 22 numbers without naming who issued them, so ask each in writing.

How much does a general contractor charge in Denver?

Costs depend on the scope, the age of the house and the finishes, so the honest answer is to collect at least three written quotes for the same scope. Ask each company what is included, how change orders are priced and approved, whether permit fees are in the quote and which allowances cover cabinets, tile and fixtures. Verified Builders and A2Z offer free consultations, and Forest St. Builders provides a specification and allowance sheet at the budget step. We did not collect pricing from any company, so treat any figure you read elsewhere as a starting point.

Do I need a permit for a home addition or ADU in Denver?

Almost always yes. Additions, pop-tops, ADUs and structural changes need permits and inspections from Denver Community Planning and Development, and so does work that moves walls or changes plumbing or electrical lines. Ask the contractor who pulls the permit, who books the inspections and whether the fees are in your quote. Arise says an engineer draws structural plans and the company secures the permits, Faros says it handles permits and HOA requirements, and A2Z says its designers handle the permit process.

Editorial Record

About this ranking

Originally published
October 2026
Last reviewed
October 2026
Companies evaluated
5

Priya Nathan

Staff writer, remodeling and moving

Priya writes the remodeling, moving and cost guides. She spends most of her time reading contracts and estimates, which is where the differences between two apparently identical quotes usually turn up.

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