A home energy audit, also known as a home energy assessment, is the first step to assess how much energy your home consumes and to evaluate what measures you can take to make your home more energy efficient. Boulder Builders can give your home an energy check up, this will show you problems that, when corrected, could save you significant amounts of money over time. If you are in the Boulder, CO area and are interested in a professional home energy audit, Boulder Builders is just a call away. Here are a few things you can expect and how to prepare for your home energy audit.

What To Expect From a Home Energy Audit

When the auditor comes to your home, they will inspect the heating and cooling systems as well as your water system. They will inspect your duct work, as well as insulation, ventilation, doors and windows. Generally, they will take a look at your appliances and lighting as part of the standard inspection, as well.

Preparing For A Home Energy Audit

Before Boulder Builders visits your home, it's a good idea to make a list of any existing problems. This may include, drafty rooms or condensation. If you don't have copies of your home's yearly energy bills, your utility company can get these, or a summary for you. We invite you to walk through the home and answer questions about your household's energy use.

What To Do After A Home Energy Audit

A home energy audit is a good way to find out where excess energy may be escaping from your home. It also highlights the areas of your home that are not energy-efficient. It's good to be prepared for the possibility that you might need to make extensive fixes and updates to your home, especially if you reside in an older home. In order to make your home more energy efficient, you may need to replace your insulation, update your windows or make changes to your home's heating and cooling or water systems. Even if upgrades are expensive now, consider it an investment. Upgrades have the potential to save money and energy in the long run.

Other Impacts Of A Home Energy Audit

From air sealing to improving ventilation to adding insulation, performing a home energy audit for winter helps you save money by saving energy. As the bills tend to increase during the coldest months of the year, Boulder Builders can help reduce the costs by installing any energy saving upgrades, the audit recommends.

Additionally, any renovations that we make to improve energy efficiency could increase the value of your home. If you've considered selling your home in the future, home improvements for the sake of energy efficiency have the potential to pay for themselves in the future.

Whether you're interested in saving money now, making money in the future, or conserving energy for the sake of the environment, consider contacting Boulder Builders. As professionals, we use a variety of techniques and have the necessary equipment to determine the energy efficiency in your home. A thorough audit can often reveal hard-to-detect areas of your home that may be costing you more than you realize. Boulder Builders are specially trained contractors that can recommend comprehensive improvements to help cost-effectively improve your home's energy efficiency. Once we've evaluated what measures you can take, we will happily install your homes energy upgrades. Contact us today and schedule your home energy audit, (303) 317-7080.

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If you're like so many others who have contemplated a bathroom makeover but find the idea overwhelming, don't worry. You can remodel your bathroom with confidence when you choose Boulder Builders! From the initial questions about cost and design to the actual remodel itself, our team is here to create an exceptional space and exceed your expectations from start to finish. If you're thinking of tackling a bathroom remodel project, consider a few of these tips to help you prepare. When you're ready to dig in and get started, call the best Colorado remodeling company, Boulder Builders, and we'll have you enjoying the bathroom of your dreams in no time!

Style And Quality

Before you begin your project, it's important to put things into perspective financially. How much you'll need to invest depends on the style and quality of the renovation. The size of your bathroom and the quality of materials you want to include are something to consider before you call your contractor.

Materials, Materials, Materials

Because bathrooms tend to be smaller spaces, splurging on a few higher-end materials and finishes can be a good investment. You want your space to feel incredibly luxurious, so as you plan your update, think about upgrading from the most basic materials to some higher-end materials. From wall and floor coverings, counter-tops and more, you might find by adding some of these finishes you can create an elegant, sophisticated look.

Choose The Right Vanity

The styles are limitless when it comes to vanities, but remember, they aren't just for looks. You want to make sure the size is just right. A vanity too big could make the traffic route congested and the room look crowded, however, a vanity too small will leave you scrambling for more counter-top space and storage. You want to consider the material as well. Think about maintenance not just aesthetics.

Where Can You Hide The Toilet?

If possible, try not to have the toilet on display from the point of entry. Oftentimes the bathroom door gets left open, meaning that any guest in your home walking by will get a good look at the toilet. To create a more spa-like feeling and look, you may not want the toilet to be the focal point in your bathroom. Our design team is happy to accommodate your design wishes and help you create that perfect space.

Light It Up

The best approach to a well-lit space is to incorporate layers of accent, ambient and decorative lighting. If you're installing a tub versus a shower think about what serves the area best, canned lighting versus a chandelier. It's always a good idea to have a plan in place before the electrician gets started.

Vintage Advantage

The point of your bathroom overhaul might be a completely new look, but sometimes you may find that vintage finishes can be incorporated in your new design. Depending on the style and condition, especially in older homes, you may want to consider leaving some of the labor intensive finishes like tile or molding. If that's not an option, adding vintage finishes such as tile can be a trendy, cool feature.

Of course, there are so many more things to consider when embarking on a bathroom renovation but these tips are a great place to start. When you're ready to begin your bathroom remodel, hire the professional building team at Boulder Builders. From design and space planning to choosing the materials and getting the project done our goal is always, customer satisfaction. For all your remodeling needs, Boulder Builders can get the job done - visit our website for further service information!

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Are you tired of all those to-do lists and home improvement projects piling up year after year? Boulder Builders can cross those big remodeling projects off your list to get your home guest-ready for the next years holidays. We may have missed the deadline to work your remodel in for 2016 but don't put your planned renovations off too late into next year. The holiday season brings many friends and families together and where do house guests typically gather? The kitchen! The experienced team at Boulder Builders wants you to host your next year's dinners and parties in the kitchen of your dreams.

 Leave A Great Impression On Your Guests 

Remodel Your Kitchen With  Time To Get Familiar With It

A Kitchen Remodel Can Be A Great Holiday Gift

Boulder Builders is proud of our story and we're excited to share it with you now. We are a general contracting company specializing in remodels, additions, and property repair and maintenance for residential as well as commercial customers. The vast majority of our work is in Boulder County and we are strongly committed to the community. Boulder Builders is dedicated to performing the best work with the best integrity and we look forward to bringing your vision to life through quality construction.

Our Team

Kevin Gregory

With over 20 years of construction experience, our owner, Kevin Gregory is dedicated to his work. Kevin is no stranger to large projects as he has managed millions of dollars of construction per year in the Boulder area. He has extensive experience as a General Contractor for new construction, as well as remodels and additions.

In addition to his dedication to construction, Kevin has a devotion to service. He has been involved in several charities, including serving as a Builder Captain for Volunteers of America, and has been to Haiti multiple times to help with rebuilding projects.

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