Home Remodeling in Severance, CO

Serving Severance — Weld County's Fastest-Growing Small Town

GIMA Renovation is a Greeley-based home remodeling and restoration company that serves Severance regularly across every service we offer. Severance has grown faster than almost any other Northern Colorado town — from 8,001 residents in 2020 to about 13,330 in 2026 (a 66% jump) — with roughly 7.14% annual growth and 119 active new communities and subdivisions across the area. That growth has a specific shape: the housing stock is overwhelmingly new. About 94% of Severance homes are less than 25 years old, with 44.6% built between 2010 and 2019 and another 24.6% built since 2020. National builders like LGI Homes have multiple active projects in Severance and the surrounding subdivisions.

What that means for our work: Severance owners almost always come to us about upgrading a new-construction home — finishing the basement that closed unfinished, taking the builder-grade kitchen to custom, converting the master tub to a walk-in shower, replacing main-level carpet with LVP or hardwood. Less often do we see the full open-concept conversions and historic-home remodels that dominate other NoCo cities.

Services We Deliver Across Severance

Every service we offer is available in Severance at the same price structure we quote across Northern Colorado:

• Kitchen Remodeling in Severance — the 3-to-7-year builder-grade-to-custom upgrade ($22k-$45k typical), peninsula-to-island conversion ($4k-$15k), 42-inch upper cabinet upgrades for tall great-room ceilings, walk-in pantry build-outs ($3k-$10k), dedicated range hood conversions (replacing microwave-over-range), gas line runs for cooktop conversion, and full custom $75k-$125k+ kitchens for Saddler Ridge and Highpointe Estates. Milarc (Windsor), Tharp (Loveland), plus full semi-custom catalog.
• Bathroom Remodeling in Severance — tub-to-shower conversions ($5k-$15k, the most-common Severance bath project), pony wall removal in builder-grade primary baths, dual-vanity upgrades, walk-in tile showers with Schluter Kerdi waterproofing, freestanding soaker tubs, basement bath finish-outs from builder rough-ins ($10k-$22k), and full primary remodels $20k-$80k+. Curbless/aging-in-place specialty.
• Basement Finishing in Severance — the single most-requested Severance project because most new homes close unfinished. 9-foot ceilings allow coffered/tray detail and main-floor feel; basement bathroom finish-outs from builder rough-ins, builder-installed sump pump replacement for 2012-2016 builds, wet bars ($4k-$40k+), dedicated home theater rooms ($15k-$45k+), home gyms, and basement-to-ADU conversions ($50k-$120k) under HB 24-1152. Tier ranges: $35-$55/sq ft basic, $55-$80/sq ft mid-range, $80-$120/sq ft premium.
• Home Additions in Severance — sunrooms ($25k-$80k), covered patios ($15k-$50k), bonus-room-above-garage finish-outs ($30k-$60k, common Severance ask where builders frame but don't finish), detached ADUs under HB 24-1152 ($150k-$300k+) on Steeplechase / Saddler Ridge / Highpointe Estates / rural-fringe acreage, 3rd-car-bay and RV garage additions ($25k-$80k), mudrooms, and master suite additions. Architectural matching obsession — siding, roofing, window grids, trim profiles matched so the addition doesn't look bolted on.
• Flooring Installation — hardwood, LVP, tile, laminate, carpet. The common Severance request: pulling builder-grade carpet off the main level and replacing with LVP or engineered hardwood.
• Interior Painting — walls, ceilings, trim, doors, kitchen cabinet painting. Most builder-grade Severance homes have a single off-white throughout that homeowners eventually break up with accent walls and a fresh palette.
• Water Damage Restoration in Severance — 24/7 emergency response, 45-60 minute on-site arrival from Greeley. New-construction water damage specialty: PEX manifold and fitting failures, water heater ruptures (Severance homes built 2012-2014 are hitting failure window), 2-story laundry cascades, sump pump failures in finished basements, HVAC condensate clogs. Cache la Poudre Zone AE flood rebuild with NFIP and SAFEbuilt floodplain documentation handled.
• Fire & Smoke Damage Restoration — 24/7 board-up through full rebuild.
• Mold Damage Restoration — inspection, containment, HEPA filtration, removal, and rebuild.
• Concrete — driveways, patios, sidewalks, stamped flatwork.
• Landscaping — design, sod, xeriscape, drainage, outdoor living. Common Severance ask: filling in unfinished backyards on new-construction homes that closed with rough grade and no landscaping.

Severance Neighborhoods & Subdivisions We Cover

Severance's housing is heavily clustered into post-2000 subdivisions, with a small original-town core. We work across all of them:

• Hidden Valley. Established Severance subdivision, mostly 2000s and 2010s construction. Common projects: basement finishing, kitchen and bath upgrades, deck and patio work.
• Tailholt. Newer family-oriented neighborhood. Common projects: basement finishing, builder-grade-to-custom kitchen upgrades, main-level flooring replacement.
• Severance Shores. Subdivision near the original Severance core. Common projects: full kitchen and bath remodels, basement finishing, outdoor living additions.
• LGI Homes communities & other national-builder subdivisions. Multiple active and recently completed projects across Severance. Common projects: post-closing finish upgrades, basement finishing, master suite upgrades, kitchen islands and pantry build-outs.
• The Severance Town Center / Town Hall area. Older established homes near 3 S Timber Ridge Parkway. Common projects: full kitchen and bath remodels, additions, damage restoration.
• Original Severance core (around Tracy Lane). Small cluster of older homes near the town's historic footprint. Common projects: full home remodels, popcorn-ceiling removal, full repaint, basement finishing.
• The Windsor-border subdivisions. Cluster of newer developments along the Severance-Windsor line. Common projects: identical to RainDance and Water Valley new-build upgrades — basement finishing, custom kitchen and bath upgrades, outdoor living.
• Agricultural-edge properties. Older farmhouses and ag-edge homes on the rural fringe outside the subdivisions. Common projects: full home remodels, septic-compatible additions, damage restoration on remote properties.

The Severance Specialty: Upgrading a New-Construction Home

Because so much of Severance is new construction, our most common project type here is the post-closing finish upgrade. What new-construction Severance homes typically close with:

• Builder-grade cabinets — particleboard boxes, basic doors, limited finishes.
• Laminate or low-tier quartz counters.
• Base-spec appliances — the builder's preferred brand at the lowest trim level.
• Contractor-grade paint in a single off-white throughout.
• Contractor-grade carpet on every soft-floor surface, often before the family has even moved in.
• An unfinished basement — the builder's most common deferred upgrade. Egress window may or may not be in.
• Standard 60-inch alcove tub-shower in the primary bath, with a prefab tile surround and a single vanity.
• Rough-graded backyard with no landscaping — just dirt or scratch grass.

Three to seven years post-closing, Severance owners typically come to us with a sequenced upgrade list. We handle it under one written, line-item scope — usually phased so the highest-impact work (kitchen and basement) goes first and lower- priority work (whole-house paint refresh, deck addition, landscaping fill-in) follows in later phases as budget allows.

Permits in Severance: Town of Severance + SAFEbuilt

Severance permits go through the Town of Severance Building Department at 3 S Timber Ridge Parkway, with SAFEbuilt Colorado handling all building inspections (the same agency Windsor uses). Typical Severance timeline:

• Minor permits (water heater, fixture swap, simple re-roof) clear in days to one week.
• Plan-review permits (kitchen, bath, basement, additions) run 3 to 5 weeks per round. Most clean submittals clear in one round.
• Structural additions require engineer-stamped drawings, which add 2 to 4 weeks to the design phase.

We submit clean plans the first time and coordinate every inspection directly with SAFEbuilt. Because Windsor uses the same building agency, our crew knows the SAFEbuilt inspector workflow well — permits and inspections in Severance run on a predictable schedule.

Built for Severance Commuters: How We Run a Job You're Not Home For

Severance is a bedroom community — most owners commute to Greeley, Fort Collins, Windsor, or Denver. That means you're generally not home during work hours, which would normally be a headache for an active remodel. We've built our Severance process around it:

• Daily end-of-day text update with photos — you see exactly what happened that day without having to be on-site.
• Site secured at end of every workday — tools stowed, dust contained, doors locked, alarms set.
• Daily cleanup — common areas stay usable when you get home.
• Decisions scheduled around your calendar — tile selections, fixture confirmations, and color sample reviews scheduled for evenings or weekends.
• Same project manager start to finish — one phone number to call when something comes up. No call-center handoffs.
• Lockbox or keypad access if you prefer the crew enter without you needing to be present.

Why Severance Homeowners Choose GIMA Renovation

• One contractor for everything — design, permits, structural, MEP, drywall, paint, flooring, tile, concrete, and final finish. No subs you have to chase.
• New-construction upgrade specialty — we run more builder-grade-to-custom Severance projects than any other category.
• Town of Severance & SAFEbuilt permit experience — we know the workflow and time projects accordingly.
• Daily updates & site security while you're commuting — we run the job so you don't need to be home.
• Written, line-item scope before any work begins. Phased projects on request.
• 24/7 damage response — pipe burst, fire, mold in Severance, on-site within the hour.
• Local Greeley phone number — the same project manager runs your job from estimate through final inspection.

Frequently Asked Questions

What neighborhoods in Severance do you serve?

All of them — Hidden Valley, Tailholt, Severance Shores, the LGI Homes communities, Severance Town Center, the original-town core around Tracy Lane, the Windsor-border subdivisions, and the agricultural-edge properties on the rural fringe.

How much does home remodeling cost in Severance?

Costs track the rest of NoCo. Kitchen $22k–$42k+ (builder-grade-to-custom upgrades typically run $25k–$40k); bathroom $14k–$30k; basement $40–$120/sq ft (the most common Severance project); additions $200–$500/sq ft; tub-to-shower $4k–$12k.

Can you upgrade my new-construction home?

Yes — this is our most common Severance project type. Custom cabinets, quartz counters, finished basements, kitchen islands, walk-in showers, and main-level flooring upgrades on 3-to-7-year-old new-construction homes. Phased projects available.

How long does the Town of Severance permit take?

Plan-review permits: 3 to 5 weeks per roundthrough SAFEbuilt (same agency Windsor uses). Minor permits clear in days. We coordinate inspections directly with SAFEbuilt.

I commute — can you run the job while I'm at work?

Yes. Daily end-of-day text update with photos, site secured at end of every workday, decisions scheduled for evenings/weekends, one project manager start to finish, optional lockbox or keypad access.

Do you handle water damage in Severance?

Yes — 24/7, on-site within an hour from our Greeley shop. Pipe bursts, appliance leaks, basement seepage, ice dams. Mitigation through rebuild under one contract.

Do you charge a travel fee for Severance?

No. Severance is 20 minutes from our shop. Same price structure as Greeley, Windsor, Loveland, Fort Collins, or Evans.

Ready to Start Your Severance Project?

Call (970) 836-4334 to schedule a free on-site walkthrough — evening or weekend if your weekday is full — or send a message through our contact page with your address and the upgrades you're considering. We'll measure, walk through the builder-grade upgrade list if applicable, and send a written, line-item estimate within a few business days — no pressure, no obligation.