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What We Build

Remodeling and Construction Services in Salt Lake City

Every Salt Lake City project starts with a written scope, schedule, and estimate, then is built to one standard through closeout.

Remodel Bathroom Remodeling Demolition; layout and framing changes; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in; insulation; drywall and cement backer board; waterproofing; tile; cabinetry; countertops; finish carpentry; and fixtures.
Remodel Kitchen Remodeling Demolition; layout and framing changes; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in; drywall; flooring; cabinetry; countertops; backsplash tile; finish carpentry; and appliance and fixture installation.
Remodel Basement Remodeling Demolition of existing finishes; egress corrections where code requires them; layout and framing changes; updated plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems; insulation; drywall; hard flooring; finish carpentry; fixtures; and carpet.
Remodel Full Home Renovations Demolition; structural and layout changes; windows and doors; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical updates; insulation; drywall; and complete interior finish.
Add Space Basement Finishing Egress windows and window wells; framing and soffits; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in; insulation; drywall; tile and hard flooring; finish carpentry; paint; fixtures; and carpet.
Add Space Home Additions Excavation and foundation; framing; roof tie-in; windows and exterior envelope matched to the existing structure; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in; insulation; drywall; and interior finish.
Add Space Accessory Dwelling Units Zoning and feasibility review; a foundation for detached units; framing; a separate exterior entrance; full plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems; insulation; drywall; flooring; cabinetry and countertops; and finish.
Build Custom Homes Site work; foundation; framing; roofing; windows and exterior envelope; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems; insulation; drywall; and all interior and exterior finish.
Build Commercial and Tenant Improvements Demolition of existing improvements; layout and partition framing; plumbing, mechanical, and electrical modifications; fire protection adjustments; insulation; drywall; ceilings; paint; flooring; millwork; fixtures; and the final inspection.

Census Housing Data

45.0 Percent of Salt Lake City Homes Built before 1960

Of Salt Lake City's 101,188 housing units, 45.0 percent were built before 1960. Owners occupy 45.8 percent of Salt Lake City's occupied homes.

Housing units: 101,188
Median year built: 1965
Built before 1980: 65.4%
Built 2000 or later: 22.2%
Owner-occupied: 45.8%
Single-family detached: 42.8%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020 to 2024 5-year estimates for Salt Lake City, Tables B25001, B25003, B25024, B25034, and B25035, with the owner-occupied share measured against occupied homes and the other shares against all housing units.

Permits and Inspections

Building Permits in Salt Lake City

All Salt Lake City permit applications are submitted electronically through the Citizen Access Portal. Construction plans go through ProjectDox.

Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City Building Services

Permit processing and inspection scheduling have separate numbers. For a new structure, an addition, or exterior work in a historic district, the city names its Planning Counter as the first contact. The counter takes in-person appointments and walk-ins Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM, in Room 215 of the City and County Building. The city also publishes Accessory Dwelling Unit Standard Plans.

Permits: 801-535-7968
Inspections: 801-535-6000
Planning: 801-535-7700
Portal: Citizen Access Portal

Building Permits

Accessory Dwelling Units

ADU Rules in Salt Lake City

Salt Lake City's ADU Handbook describes rules that include these.

An ADU allowed on any property in a zoning district where residential uses are permitted
On a single-family property, the owner or a family member living in either the main building or the ADU
One ADU per lot, with the unit never sold separately from the main building
A Certificate of Appropriateness for a property in a historic district, where the Historic Landmark Commission can modify certain lot and bulk standards
No maximum size for an attached ADU, and a detached ADU no larger than the main building or 1,000 square feet, whichever is less
One parking space in addition to existing parking, a requirement that can be waived within a quarter mile of a transit stop or a half mile of a bike path
A licensed general contractor to take out the building permit for the second dwelling unit, under Utah Code 58-55-301 and 58-55-305
Fire department access within 150 feet of the public right-of-way to every wall of the new unit
A business license, with rentals of less than 30 days treated as hotel, motel, or bed-and-breakfast uses that are generally not permitted

Utah's ADU statutes apply in Salt Lake City as well, as our ADU page explains.

Source: Salt Lake City, ADU Handbook. Before design starts, we check the current handbook against your zoning district.

Utah ADU Law and Building Code

Relief: U.S. Geological Survey, The National Map. County lines: U.S. Census Bureau.

Where We Build

Salt Lake City and Salt Lake County

Beyond Salt Lake City, our Salt Lake County page explains which office issues the permit for an address and lists every community we serve there.

Salt Lake County Permits and Communities

What Homeowners Ask

Salt Lake City Remodeling and Permit Questions

Do you work throughout Salt Lake City?

Yes. We take projects anywhere inside Salt Lake City limits, as well as across the rest of Salt Lake County.

Do I have to live on the property to add an ADU in Salt Lake City?

Yes, on a single-family property. According to the ADU Handbook, the owner or a family member must occupy either the main building or the ADU.

How large can an ADU be in Salt Lake City?

The handbook sets no maximum size for an attached ADU and limits a detached unit to the size of the main building or 1,000 square feet, whichever is smaller.

Can a homeowner pull the permit for an ADU in Salt Lake City?

The city's ADU Handbook says a licensed general contractor must take out the building permit for a second dwelling unit, citing Utah Code 58-55-301 and 58-55-305. As a licensed Utah general contractor, we take out that permit for your project.

Which office issues building permits in Salt Lake City?

Applications go to Salt Lake City Building Services through the Citizen Access Portal. We prepare and submit them for your project.

What We Guarantee

Signature Guarantees

Our Signature Guarantees define a refined construction experience built on clarity, accountability, and disciplined execution from start to finish.

All four are written into every proposal we deliver.

Investment Certainty

The contractor's fee is fixed once the contract is signed and does not change through completion.

Schedule Certainty

Your project schedule is established upfront and actively managed through completion and closeout.

Same-Day Communication

Project-related messages receive a same-day response, keeping communication clear, timely, and accountable.

Progress Reports

Weekly reports, photos, and project updates are delivered directly to you throughout every phase of construction.

General Contractor in Salt Lake City, Utah