Serving Windsor — Northern Colorado's Fastest-Growing Town
GIMA Renovation is a Greeley-based home remodeling and restoration company, and Windsor is one of our closest, busiest service areas. About a 15-minute drive from our shop, Windsor has roughly doubled in population since 2015 (~21,000 to ~42,500 today) and averages 7.6% annual growth, with roughly 4,500 new homes still in the pipeline. That growth means two things for our work in Windsor: lots of brand-new homes that closed with builder-grade finishes and unfinished basements, and a steady flow of 1990s and 2000s homes ready for their first real upgrade.
Windsor is the only Northern Colorado town that straddles two counties — most of Windsor is in Weld County, with a smaller western portion in Larimer County. The Town of Windsor issues building permits regardless of which county your address sits in, through its Community Development office (200 N. 11th Street) and its contracted building agency, SAFEbuilt. We work both permit paths regularly.
Services We Deliver Across Windsor
Every service we offer is available in Windsor at the same price structure we quote across Northern Colorado:
- Kitchen Remodeling in Windsor — custom cabinets (including locally-made Milarc, headquartered in Windsor), quartz and granite counters, kitchen islands, open-concept conversions. Especially common in Windsor: builder-grade-to-custom upgrades on RainDance, Water Valley, and Highland Meadows homes 3 to 7 years post-closing.
- Bathroom Remodeling in Windsor — spa-style master baths for RainDance, Water Valley, and Highland Meadows resort communities. Walk-in showers, tub-to-shower conversions, freestanding tubs, custom tile, locally-made Milarc vanities, aging-in-place specs.
- Basement Finishing in Windsor — the dominant Windsor project type because 94% of homes close with unfinished pre-stubbed basements. Egress windows, basement bathrooms (via pre-stub), Milarc wet bars (Windsor-headquartered cabinet maker), home theaters, basement-to-ADU conversions under the 3-type Windsor ADU rules.
- Home Additions in Windsor — sunrooms, second-story builds, master suite expansions, and all 3 Town of Windsor ADU types (detached, attached locked-off, attached non-locked-off). 500-950 sq ft ADU rule, HOA approval coordination, surveyor/engineer-stamped site plans.
- Flooring Installation — hardwood, LVP, tile, laminate, carpet, refinishing. Common Windsor request: replacing builder-grade carpet on the main level with hardwood or LVP.
- Interior Painting — walls, ceilings, trim, doors, kitchen cabinet painting, drywall and texture repair. Most builder-grade Windsor homes have a single off-white throughout that homeowners eventually want to break up.
- Water Damage Restoration in Windsor — 24/7 emergency mitigation, structural drying, and full rebuild. On-site within an hour from Greeley. New-construction PEX failure specialty plus Poudre River floodplain experience.
- 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 spaces.
Windsor Neighborhoods We Cover
Windsor's subdivisions are distinct enough that they each have their own typical project profile. We work across all of them:
- RainDance. Newer agriculture-inspired master plan on the southwest side, with orchards, cornfields, and pumpkin patches woven into the landscape. Two main villages: Sugar Hills and Festival. Custom homesites starting from $450k. Common projects: builder-grade-to-custom kitchen and bath upgrades, basement finishing in homes that closed unfinished, outdoor living and concrete work to extend the agricultural aesthetic.
- Water Valley. One of Windsor's two largest neighborhoods, built around a golf course and multiple lakes with walking trails. Homes from late 1990s through new construction, $500k to $2M+. Common projects: full kitchen and bath renovations, master suite additions, basement finishing, premium outdoor living to capitalize on lake and fairway views.
- Highland Meadows. Luxury community built around Highland Meadows Golf Course. Common projects: high-end kitchen and bath remodels, wine cellars, home theaters, second-story additions.
- Greenspire. Newer family-oriented subdivision. Common projects: basement finishing, builder-grade-to-custom upgrades, deck and patio work.
- Hilltop & central Windsor. Older established neighborhoods with 1970s through 1990s housing stock. Common projects: open-concept kitchen conversions, tub-to-shower conversions, popcorn-ceiling removal, basement finishing, and whole-home interior repaint.
- Eastman Park & the Severance border. Newer eastside subdivisions on the Severance line. Common projects: basement finishing, deck and patio additions, kitchen and bath upgrades.
- West Windsor / Larimer County side. The smaller portion of Windsor that sits in Larimer County. Permit path is identical (Town of Windsor / SAFEbuilt), but property tax and school district differ. Common projects mirror the rest of the town.
New-Construction Upgrades: The Windsor Specialty
Because Windsor has been growing so fast for so long, a huge share of its housing stock is < 15 years old. New-construction homes typically close with:
- Builder-grade cabinets — particleboard boxes, basic doors, limited finishes.
- Laminate or low-tier quartz counters.
- Base-spec appliances from the builder's preferred brand.
- Contractor-grade paint in a single off-white throughout.
- Contractor-grade carpet on every soft-floor surface.
- An unfinished basement — the builder's most common deferred upgrade.
- Builder-grade bathroom fixtures — standard 60" alcove tub-shower combos, single vanities, prefab tile surrounds.
Three to seven years post-closing, Windsor owners typically come to us with a list: take the kitchen to custom, finish the basement, convert the master tub to a walk-in shower, and refresh the main-level flooring. We handle all of it under one written, line-item scope. The advantage of a one-contractor remodel on a newer home: the existing structure, wiring, and plumbing are all in good shape, so the work is finish-focused and the timeline is tight.
Permits in Windsor: Town of Windsor + SAFEbuilt
Windsor permits go through the Town's Community Development office at 200 N. 11th Street, with SAFEbuilt (Windsor's contracted building agency) handling the technical plan review and inspections. We work with both regularly. Typical timelines for Windsor projects:
- Minor permits (water heater swap, single-fixture replacement, simple re-roof) — days to one week.
- Plan-review permits (kitchen, bath, basement, additions) — 3 to 5 weeks per round. Most clean submittals clear in one round.
- Structural changes & additions require engineer-stamped drawings, which add 2 to 4 weeks to the design phase but generally don't extend the actual Town review.
One Windsor-specific detail worth knowing: the Town charges a 3% transaction fee on credit and debit card payments for permit fees. Paying by check avoids it. We coordinate payments and inspections directly with the Town.
Damage Restoration: Same-Hour Windsor Response
Windsor is one of our fastest-response service areas because of its proximity to Greeley. From the moment a pipe-burst, dishwasher leak, ice-dam, or basement-seepage call comes in, we're typically on-site in Windsor within an hour. Same-day extraction, structural drying with commercial equipment, mold-prevention treatment, and full rebuild under one contract with insurance-friendly documentation throughout.
Why Windsor Homeowners Choose GIMA Renovation
- One contractor for everything — design, permits, structural, MEP, drywall, paint, flooring, tile, concrete, and final finish.
- 15-minute response time from Greeley to Windsor — faster than most local Windsor contractors based further west.
- Town of Windsor & SAFEbuilt permit experience — we know what the reviewer looks for and time projects accordingly.
- Builder-grade to custom upgrade specialty — RainDance, Water Valley, Highland Meadows, and Greenspire homes are our most-served type of project.
- Written, line-item scope before any work begins.
- 24/7 damage response — pipe burst, fire, mold in Windsor, on-site within the hour.
- Weld & Larimer county experience — we handle both sides of the Windsor county line.
- Local Greeley phone number — same project manager from estimate through final inspection.
Frequently Asked Questions
What neighborhoods in Windsor do you serve?
All of them — RainDance (Sugar Hills and Festival), Water Valley, Highland Meadows, Greenspire, Hilltop, Eastman Park, the Severance border, and the west-Windsor Larimer County properties.
How much does home remodeling cost in Windsor?
Kitchen $25k–$50k+ (Water Valley and RainDance customs run higher); bathroom $14k–$30k (master bath $19k–$41k+); basement $40–$120/sq ft; additions $200–$500/sq ft; tub-to-shower $4k–$12k; interior painting $1.50–$5.75/sq ft.
Is my Windsor property in Weld or Larimer County?
Most of Windsor (including most of RainDance, Water Valley, and Highland Meadows) is in Weld County, while a smaller western portion is in Larimer County. For Town of Windsor permits this doesn't change anything — the Town handles permits regardless. We confirm which side your address is on at the walkthrough.
How long does the Town of Windsor permit take?
Most plan-review permits clear in 3 to 5 weeks per round. Minor permits (water heater, single fixture) clear in days to a week. Heads up: the Town charges a 3% credit/ debit card transaction fee — checks avoid it.
Can you upgrade a builder-grade kitchen or bath in RainDance or Water Valley?
Yes — one of our most common Windsor project types. Custom cabinets, premium counters, walk-in showers, finished basements, and main-level flooring upgrades on 3-to-7-year-old new- construction homes. One written, line-item scope.
Do you handle water damage in Windsor?
Yes — 24/7, typically on-site within an hour from our Greeley shop. Mitigation through rebuild under one contract.
Do you charge a travel fee for Windsor service?
No. Windsor is 15 minutes from our shop and is one of our most-served cities. Same price structure as Greeley, Loveland, or Fort Collins.
Ready to Start Your Windsor Project?
Call (970) 836-4334 to schedule a free on-site walkthrough, or send a message through our contact page with your address and project details. We'll confirm county jurisdiction, walk through builder-grade upgrade opportunities if applicable, and send a written, line-item estimate within a few business days — no pressure, no obligation.


