Bathroom and kitchen remodeling in Severance's newer neighborhoods
Severance was founded in 1906, incorporated in 1920 and named for pioneer David Severance; its motto is "Where the geese fly and the bulls cry". It stayed small for most of its history, then grew quickly after 2010, so many Severance houses are new, which shapes the remodel work toward finishing what the builder left unfinished and upgrading what they installed.
Common projects in newer Severance houses
- Finish the basement bathroom on the builder's capped drains.
- Replace a builder tub in the primary bath with a larger walk-in shower.
- Upgrade cultured-marble vanity tops and laminate kitchen counters to quartz.
- Add lighting: under-cabinet lights in the kitchen, layered vanity lighting in the bath.
What needs a permit in Severance
The Town's "What Needs a Permit" list covers any renovation and names basement finishes, kitchen remodels, plumbing and electrical modifications and water heaters. Plan reviews, contractor licenses and code questions go to the Building Department at 3 S Timber Ridge Parkway (970-692-7315), open Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm.
What Severance remodels cost
| Job | Typical cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Basement bath on an existing rough-in | $6,000 to $18,000 | Fixr 2026 |
| Ejector pump, if drains sit below the sewer | $600 to $1,800 | Fixr |
| Builder tub to walk-in shower | $5,000 to $11,000 | Fixr 2025 |
| Kitchen counters to quartz, 45 sq ft | $2,250 to $9,000 | Fixr 2026 |
National figures; no Severance-only series is published. Quotes vary by home.
See basement bathroom remodel, walk-in shower installation, kitchen countertops and bathroom remodeling in Fort Collins. Neighbors Windsor and Greeley run their own permit offices.
