✦ HANK'S CUSTOM HOMES · LAKEWOOD, CO ✦
Lakewood
Mountain-Adjacent Living, Professionally Renovated
✦ ABOUT THIS AREA ✦
Lakewood sits at the foot of the Rockies — close enough to Green Mountain and Bear Creek Lake Park that outdoor living is a daily reality, yet dense enough to feel like a true urban suburb. The housing stock reflects that duality: mid-century ranches from the 1950s and 60s alongside contemporary infill builds near the W Line light rail corridor. What unites them is demand — Lakewood homes sell fast, and buyers expect updated kitchens, renovated bathrooms, and reliable systems. Hank's Custom Homes handles the renovations that make the difference between a home that lists and one that sells over asking. We work across Lakewood's distinct neighborhoods with an understanding of what Jefferson County permits require and what Lakewood's particular home styles demand.
Whether you're preparing a Green Mountain ranch for sale or updating a Belmar townhome for long-term living, we bring the same standard of finish quality.
Neighborhoods We Serve
County
Jefferson County
✦ WHAT WE OFFER ✦
Services in Lakewood
✦ MOST REQUESTED IN LAKEWOOD ✦
Kitchen & Bathroom
Lakewood's mid-century ranch homes consistently have original 1960s kitchens — galley layouts, outdated cabinetry, and laminate countertops — and single bathrooms tiled in colors that date the house immediately. A targeted kitchen and bath renovation in Lakewood delivers the highest ROI of any upgrade, particularly given the strength of the Jefferson County resale market.
View Full Service Details →✦ PROJECT SPOTLIGHT ✦
Green Mountain Ranch — Kitchen & Primary Bath Renovation
A 1962 ranch on the eastern slopes of Green Mountain had been in the same family for decades. The kitchen retained its original pine cabinetry and formica counters; the bathroom had pink tile and a pedestal sink. We reconfigured the kitchen to open it to the dining room, installed quartz countertops, shaker cabinetry, and under-cabinet lighting, then converted the bathroom to a full walk-in shower with a floating double vanity and heated tile floor. The home appraised $78,000 higher than the previous year. The renovation paid for itself before the owners reached retirement.
✦ FROM A LAKEWOOD HOMEOWNER ✦
“Our 1960s kitchen was embarrassing to show. Hank's came in, saw exactly what needed to happen, and three weeks later we had a kitchen that looked like it belonged in a magazine. The quality of the finish work is exceptional — nothing cheap, nothing rushed.”
Sandra K.
Green Mountain · Kitchen Renovation
✦ COMMON QUESTIONS ✦
Lakewood FAQ
Do you handle permits through Jefferson County for Lakewood projects?
Yes. Lakewood operates its own Building Division, separate from Jefferson County unincorporated areas. We submit permit applications directly through the City of Lakewood's permitting portal for all work that requires them — structural, electrical, plumbing, and mechanical.
What's the best renovation to do before selling a Lakewood home?
For most Lakewood ranch homes, kitchen and primary bathroom renovations deliver the strongest return. Buyers in the Jefferson County market are price-sensitive but expect modern finishes. A focused update — new cabinets, countertops, and a renovated bathroom — typically returns 75 to 90 cents on the dollar in added value.
Can you match the original character of mid-century homes?
Yes. We regularly work with homeowners who want modern function but mid-century aesthetics — flat-panel cabinetry, terrazzo-look tile, warm wood tones. We can source materials that complement original architectural details rather than overwriting them.
✦ SERVING LAKEWOOD, CO ✦