Custom Kitchens in Loveland
Castle Rock Kitchens provides kitchen design and remodeling in Loveland and nearby Berthoud, Johnstown and Windsor. Loveland was founded in 1877 along the Colorado Central Railroad and incorporated on April 30, 1881. Its downtown was listed on the National Register as a historic district in 2015, with 45 of its 58 buildings contributing.
Loveland sits at almost the same elevation as Longmont and Fort Collins, so the cooktop numbers barely change across Northern Colorado. What does change is the permit office, the water provider and the house itself.
A home near the historic downtown and a newer house out toward the lakes ask different questions of a kitchen. The older one usually needs its layout reconsidered around existing walls and windows. The newer one often has the space but not the storage, lighting or workflow that suits the people living in it. The design phase is where those questions get answered.
Elevation at the Range
The city lists its elevation as 4,982 feet. Gas input is derated roughly 12 percent there under the National Fuel Gas Code, so an 18,000 BTU burner delivers about 15,900 BTU. Water boils near 203°F per CSU Extension.
Loveland's Building Division
Residential permits come from the City of Loveland Building Division, part of Development Services. Homes outside city limits in Larimer County are permitted by the county, so confirm the jurisdiction from the address first.
Soft Water and Radon Testing
Loveland Water and Power says its water is considered soft and that softeners aren't necessary. That keeps fixtures cleaner and simplifies what goes under the sink.
Soft water doesn't change how stone behaves, though. Marble, limestone and travertine still etch when lemon juice, vinegar or wine sit on them, while true quartzite resists acids. The material library compares how each one wears, and the choice should follow how the kitchen is actually used.
The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment says about half of Colorado homes test above the EPA radon action level. A kitchen remodel isn't a radon project, but it's a convenient time to test while trades are already in the house.
Kitchen Design, Cabinetry and Construction in Loveland
Loveland projects range from full kitchen redesigns to cabinetry replacements in the existing footprint. Either way, the remodel follows a fixed sequence from protection to final inspection.
Loveland Kitchen Remodeling Questions
Do I need a water softener for a Loveland kitchen?
Loveland Water and Power says its water is considered soft and softeners aren't necessary.
Who handles kitchen remodel permits in Loveland?
The City of Loveland Building Division, for homes inside city limits. Properties in unincorporated Larimer County go through the county.
Is elevation a concern for gas ranges in Loveland?
Less than farther south. At about 4,982 feet, gas input is derated roughly 12 percent, so an 18,000 BTU burner delivers about 15,900 BTU.
Nearby Service Areas
Our Front Range service area runs from Colorado Springs to Fort Collins. We also work in Boulder and the rest of the corridor.