--- title: "Dohn Construction — General Contractors | Houzz" canonical_html_url: https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dohn-construction-pfvwus-pf~184793630 markdown_url: https://www.houzz.com/md/professionals/pf~184793630.md entity_type: LocalBusiness business_name: "Dohn Construction" category: ["General Contractors"] image: https://st.hzcdn.com/fimgs/2a83900d01279ad2_2468-w400-h400-b0-p0--.jpg address: "100 Kalamath St., Denver, Colorado 80223, United States" latitude: 39.7002 longitude: -105.0028 phone: "(970) 490-1855" website: http://www.dohnconstruction.com/ rating: 4.9 review_count: 28 best_of_houzz_awards: 8 followers: 417 last_updated: 2026-09-03 --- # Dohn Construction Original Houzz profile: [Dohn Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dohn-construction-pfvwus-pf~184793630) ## Professional summary - **Primary category:** General Contractors - **Location:** Denver, CO - **Serves:** Denver, Lakewood, Thornton, Arvada, Westminster, Littleton, Englewood, Wheat Ridge, Greenwood Village, Lone Tree, Berkley, Applewood, Cherry Hills Village, Edgewater, Bow Mar, Lakeside, Baker, City Park, Five Points, Rino, University of Denver, Washington Park - **Houzz rating:** 4.9 out of 5 (28 reviews) - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## About ### Houzz Badges - Star Houzzer - Houzz Influencer - Recommended on Houzz - 10,000 Ideabook Saves - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Published locally ### Business highlights - Best of Houzz winner - Locally owned - Published locally Dohn Construction operates from Northern Colorado to the Denver Metro Area, proudly serving the entire Colorado Front Range construction market. With a combined three decades of experience in the construction industry, our portfolio features over 10,000,000 square feet of varying projects. Dohn Construction, Inc. merged with Denver Design Build in November of 2019 to collective form Dohn Construction and a team of over 80 members. Dohn Construction is the premier Colorado general contractor for any residential construction project. ### Services Provided - General Contracting - Custom Homes - New Home Construction - Energy-Efficient Homes - Green Building - Demolition - Sustainable Design - Commercial Construction - Commercial Tenant Finishing - Multi-Family Construction ### Areas Served - Denver - Lakewood - Thornton - Arvada - Westminster - Littleton - Englewood - Wheat Ridge - Greenwood Village - Lone Tree - Berkley - Applewood - Cherry Hills Village - Edgewater - Bow Mar - Lakeside - Baker - City Park - Five Points - Rino - University of Denver - Washington Park ## Business Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Business Name | Dohn Construction | | Address | 100 Kalamath St., Denver, Colorado 80223, United States | | Phone | (970) 490-1855 | | Website | http://www.dohnconstruction.com/ | | Followers on Houzz | 417 | **Social profiles:** - Facebook — http://www.facebook.com/DenverBuild - X (Twitter) — https://twitter.com/Denver\_Design - Blog — www.denverbuild.com ## Contact - **Houzz profile:** [Dohn Construction](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dohn-construction-pfvwus-pf~184793630) - **Website:** http://www.dohnconstruction.com/ - **Phone:** (970) 490-1855 ## Credentials - **Best of Houzz:** 8 awards (2015–2022), for Design, Service. ## Reviews **Overall rating: 4.9 out of 5 — 28 reviews** ### Reviews **★★★★★ — sarahmahler, Aug. 2019** > We worked with Denver Design Build for our home addition. They were amazing to work with from start to finish. We loved working with their team on the design process and together we came up with plans and a design that met our needs, our style and our budget. We stayed in our house throughout the build. They were courteous, were always helpful in answering our questions and the best part was that they were on schedule!! We would recommend them to anyone and would use them again. **★★★★★ — Nancy L, June 2019** > Denver Design Build (DDB) built us a new home in Denver. The challenge of designing and building a new home and diligently managing the process / budget was made relatively easy with Denver Design Build. It was a very positive experience from initial contact and discussions with co-owner Jeff Gates, working plans and budget with Head of Residential Construction Josh Gubser, day to day details of construction and budget decisions with Project Manager Justin Luna, and addressing minor warranty issues with Spasko Popducev. Everyone we worked with (from demolition through design / build to warranty) at DDB was very professional, knowledgeable, creative and communicative. DDB made it a fun experience too! Thanks to everyone at Denver Design Build for building us a wonderful house and for being a pleasure to work with. > > Nancy L. and Bill T. **★★★★★ — Sara & Eddie M., May 2019** > Start to finish we had a great experience with Denver Design Build. From our first meeting with Josh & Tyler, to planning our addition via drawings with Carlie, to picking our finishes and decorations early on with Erika, to seeing it all come together with the hard work and expertise of Justin and Joe, we enjoyed our home remodeling process. Such a rewarding and worthwhile experience to make our dreams come true! > > DDB delivered on all their promises in a professional, smooth and honest manner, which meant no extra hassle or stress to us. We absolutely love the finished product and couldn’t be happier in our new old home! > > While we had a couple delays to deal with unforeseen issues, DDB gave us great recommendations and always had our best interests and safely in mind. They made up time where they could and kept as on schedule as possible, which is rare in construction. > > We have already recommended them to friends and will continue to do so. Thank you DDB!! **★★★★ — Cole Adam, Jan. 2019** > Overall, we are very pleased with the work DDB did on our home. There were some bumps, setbacks, and miscommunications along the way, as well as some change in personnel, which was frustrating at times, but if we were to do it all again, we would still choose DDB. The quality of work, attention to detail, and willingness to listen to our input was superb! The staff that we worked with, as a whole, were great! We love our new home! **★★★★★ — crfangan, May 2018** > Before we built our house we heard from many that it was incredibly stressful and would test any relationship, and while I wouldn’t say there weren’t any issues (we were constructing a house from the ground up!) —I would say that more often than not we really enjoyed the process and we love our new home! Justin Luna and Josh Gubser at Denver Design Build were great to work with—they paid attention to detail and helped us achieve a fantastic modern, energy efficient home with the perfect blend of professionalism and fun. I would highly recommend DDB for your next project. **Comment from Dohn Construction:** > Thanks so much! You guys were great to work with. We are very excited to hear that you guys are enjoying your place, and look forward to building you another one in the mountains in a few years. ;) **★★★★★ — Connor Martin, Nov. 2017** > Our remodel started on 11/1/16 and was completed mostly on time 3/1/17. With virtually no constructive criticism to offer, we are astonished with the result. The thing most obvious when working with DDB is their absolute passion for excellence. On numerous occasions, and with numerous staff, there were opportunities to for them to take short cuts, or to simply “do only what we asked”. Over and again, our team came back with ideas, revisions – both large and small to make our project exceed far beyond our dreams and expectations. They were from day one until the last constantly asking themselves what they could do better. Our original house was built in 1902, and while we wanted a major reorg, facelift and functional redesign, it was also important for us to keep the overall feel of the house (re: not too modern). We also wanted something one of a kind and unique to fit this awesome neighborhood (re: duplexes are no longer cool people). DDB build stayed true to this course, and managed our need for a contemporary, clean feel without being to over the top. This all started with our project leader Josh G. My wife and I went into this project as enthusiastic as can be with a bucket of ideas, a very specific and unchangeable budget, and a demand for extremely high-quality materials and craftsmanship. Josh took this (god bless him), and sculpted our shreds of ideas into a basic working theory for DDB’s lead architect Carly to mold into a cohesive set of plans. While we could spend the next 2000 words talking about her skillset, patience, attention to detail, sense of style, and commitment, she is simply an astounding person in and outside of the draft room. Our home would not be half of what it is today without Carly. > > The planning and budget stage was nearly painless. A few minor ups and downs and tough conversations on both sides, as to be expected, but DDB was always professional, upfront, and committed to our satisfaction and vision. Little did we know, this was the theme that would last throughout the entire project. We’ve learned a great deal about trust, managing expectations and working as a team with DDB. All that can be said about their handling of the normal day to day issues expected to come up in a project this large, is nothing but absolute professionalism, compassion and focus on doing the right thing by us. As enormously stressful as this process could have been, 99.9% of the time it was an extremely pleasurable experience. > > This was in large part due to our Project Manager Justin Luna. Justin is a man who we grew to respect so quickly, not only for his staggeringly proficient carpentry skills and attention to detail, but also who he is as a person. Justin is one of the most gentle, thoughtful, caring and genuine people we've come to know. For 5 months, we spent time nearly every day together (or at the least emailed/talked), and the entire house project aside, it was just nice to be around him. You could see in Justin's eyes, every single time he walked our jobsite, that he was looking at our house and the work being done, as if it was his own home. He cared deeply for things to be done right, and for our expectations to be exceeded at every step. As with Carly and Josh, we regularly think of Justin fondly. Our house would not be the home that it is without him. Justin is a serious asset to DDB, and you’d be lucky to work with him on your project. > > As far as the sub’s, 99% of them were perfect. Literally, only 1 was unworthy, and they addressed it immediately. In my book, that’s a phenomenal feat all on its own, and shows that DDB cares about those relationships as much as they do their clients. > > To date, we’ve had no significant workmanship issues, and don’t expect this to change. The fit, finish, and material is top notch, and we’ve never felt like a single shortcut was taken. There were several very customized design elements in our plan, which required a huge degree of precision and skill to execute. These elements were executed perfectly, and the entire team including former Lead Carpenter Matt deserves so much credit. > > We could go on with further details, but hopefully this review comes as a huge vote of confidence in hiring DDB for your project. I’d also add that from all appearances, it seems like DDB’s ownership has given the power and encouragement to their managers do what’s necessary to take care of the client. Trust is so underrated these days, and this autonomy is so important to run a successful company. They are as good as it gets. Please feel free to reach out to DDB if you’d like to speak with us further about our project. In our opinion, your search should stop with DDB. **★★★★★ — James, Oct. 2017** > From the initial consultation to the final wrap up, everyone at DDB has been very professional, timely, and diligent. On our initial consultation, Josh stayed for over an hour at our house to talk with us, listening to our ideas, and even made rough measurements so that he could provide sketches to us later that day. The other firms we invited were nowhere near as thoughtful in the beginning. We wanted to go with a design build firm to help ensure that the designs were cost conscious and feasible. > > Remodels are always tricky because you never really know what you're going to get until you start opening up walls, and there are always complications. Nonetheless, Tyler went above and beyond to make sure that the project went as smoothly as it could, ensuring that we were accommodated for while living through half of the interior remodel as best as possible (including not having heat during the winter due to work on relocating our boiler), and also making sure that any issues were resolved extremely quickly. > > The project finished right on budget even with our 6 or so change orders along the way. We're very happy with DDB in the end and have recommended them to others. **★★★★★ — Generator Real Estate, June 2017** > We're thrilled with the end product and communication throughout the process. Josh, Justin, and Carlie were there at every turn to help walk us through the design, timeline, scope, cost, etc. I've already committed to working with DDB on another project and would highly recommend to anyone else. **★★★★★ — Jake McCune, Feb. 2017** > Professional and knowledgable group that is always looking out for you. Working with Carlie was great. Our project manager, Tyler made the process smooth and provided excellent customer service throughout. Even though we lived in a construction zone for a few months, we felt like we were being taken care of. There were only a few short delays and issues, and all were handled professionally and courteously. Even with the delays, our project was completed well short of the amount of time we expected it to take. DDB gave us a great experience and we felt like they really cared about our project from the start. Highly recommended and would hire them again. **★★★★★ — Steve Wilson, Dec. 2016** > Building a house in this crazy hot market is tough! With DDB, it went about as well as I could imagine it possibly could. They always wanted us to be happy and have the house we wanted. We have a house that is the way we wanted it (and we knew what we wanted) with the best quality of build we have ever had. > Scott, our day to day building Superintendent was always fair and there for us. **★★★★★ — Karly & Jeanna Sissel, Dec. 2016** > We worked with Denver Design Build to add on a master bedroom, bathroom, closet and laundry room in our Park Hill home. DDB repeatedly exceeded our expectations; they were extremely knowledgeable, timely, up front and honest. When we encountered issues (which were rare) during the project, they were addressed promptly and satisfactorily. We finished before the scheduled completion date and under budget. We can't say enough how much of a pleasure it was to work with Tyler, Josh, and Carlie. We highly recommend. **★★★★★ — Ted Pitney, Aug. 2016** > Great design and execution on a large kitchen remodel. Josh, Carly and Justin were very professional, accommodating and excellent to work with. My wife and I are very happy clients. Highly recommend! ## Selected projects - [West Highlands Mid-Mod Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-highlands-mid-mod-addition-pj-vj~5494175) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 32 - [Modern West Denver Farmhouse](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-west-denver-farmhouse-pj-vj~4539769) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 22 - [Applewood Mid Mod Gut](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/applewood-mid-mod-gut-pj-vj~5679483) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 16 - Description: This mid century quad level was taken down to the studs, where we started from scratch, redoing all mechanical systems, framing, insulation, drywall, and finishes. The result is a classic gray, black and white scheme with some warm tones that will age extremely well. Black Anderson 100 series windows adorn the outside and create an energy efficient home, along with a large spray foam scope to improve the building envelope, and a high velocity heating system. Inside, white textured melamine cabin… - [Classic Kitchen in Park Hill](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/classic-kitchen-in-park-hill-pj-vj~2749211) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 11 - Description: This classic white kitchen gives some slight nods to the farmhouse trend, while staying firmly rooted in its craftsman aesthetic. - [Modern Breckenridge A-Frame](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-breckenridge-a-frame-pj-vj~2197503) - Location: Breckenridge, CO - Photos: 43 - [Highlands Modern New Build](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highlands-modern-new-build-pj-vj~4494029) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 25 - Description: Modern 2700 sf single family home in Highlands area. Whit oak floors, high gloss cabinetry, and clean finishes make this highly efficient home both beautiful and incredibly consistent. - [University Hills Master Suite Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/university-hills-master-suite-addition-pj-vj~5687602) - Location: Not specified - Photos: 10 - Description: This South Denver Addition added nearly 800 SF, creating a 2 bedroom, 2 bath addition by including 2 existing bedrooms into the space. By relying on a classic and timeless theme that was also appropriate for the age of the house, we incorporated a black, white, and gray theme, with hints of warm wood tones. Balanced with great furniture selections, and lots of natural light, this addition adds functionality, style, and much needed space to this 1940's home. - [Mid-Century Modern Ranch in Berkeley](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/mid-century-modern-ranch-in-berkeley-pj-vj~1452786) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 20 - [Large Modern Kitchen in Cherry Creek](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/large-modern-kitchen-in-cherry-creek-pj-vj~2682575) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 8 - Description: This kitchen required minimal layout changes in terms of appliance location, but did change the space in terms of utility and aesthetic, going from 90's raised panel high gloss to a mix of stained Birch wood and matte gray laminate. - [West Highlands Classic Pop Top](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/west-highlands-classic-pop-top-pj-vj~2682562) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 22 - [Highlands Modern Duplex](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/highlands-modern-duplex-pj-vj~5679610) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 14 - Description: This new modern duplex is 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms per side, boasting roughly 2350 SF above grade per side. The cladding is a mix of brick siding, and metalwork, with cedar soffits and fascia and with 2 walkout decks per unit! Inside you'll find a modern kitchen with contrasting uppers and base cabinets, 4 modern bathrooms, and a 3rd floor wet bar that opens up to the rooftop deck. Each side boasts a 2 car garage with vaulted shed roof ceilings and plenty of room for storage. - [Modern Farmhouse Kitchen in 5 Points](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-farmhouse-kitchen-in-5-points-pj-vj~1813629) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 9 - [East Colfax Modern Farmhouse Addition](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/east-colfax-modern-farmhouse-addition-pj-vj~2682546) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 14 - [City Park Modern Attic Conversion](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/city-park-modern-attic-conversion-pj-vj~2748963) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 11 - Description: This 750 square foot attic conversion went from a dusty attic to a beautiful oversized master retreat. With modern finishes, and high vaulted ceilings this beautifully finished space is just that--a wonderful space for parents to have a space all their own. - [Wheatridge Transitional Custom Home](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/wheatridge-transitional-custom-home-pj-vj~4540015) - Location: Wheat Ridge, CO - Photos: 20 - [Berkley Modern Main Floor Remodel](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/berkley-modern-main-floor-remodel-pj-vj~2749198) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 5 - Description: This modern remodel in Berkley involved opening up the main floor to create a seamless living space through the kitchen, dining room, and living room. A large island with a commercial hood becomes the focal point of the space, offset by colorful builts-ins, and a class modern sink wall with symmetrical lines. - [Potter Highlands - New Construction](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/potter-highlands-new-construction-pj-vj~485911) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 17 - [Modern Townhomes in Highlands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/modern-townhomes-in-highlands-pj-vj~1581914) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 15 - [Transitional Interior Remodel in Highlands](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/transitional-interior-remodel-in-highlands-pj-vj~438308) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 12 - Description: A bright modern interior remodel skillfully designed by Adam McCarty from Aesthetically Driven. A lot to attract the eye in a small amount of space. - [Industrial Garage and Porch in 5 Points](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/industrial-garage-and-porch-in-5-points-pj-vj~1799541) - Location: Denver, CO - Photos: 11 [See all 42 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/general-contractors/dohn-construction-pfvwus-pf~184793630) ## Video - [Company video](https://player.vimeo.com/external/840715494.m3u8?s=30cfa6ae2738d3a5d715124b40db8d76780c56bf&oauth2_token_id=1384357804) ## Ideabooks - [Wish List](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/127484958/list/wish-list) — 1 idea - [Blue Kitchens](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/59072313/list/blue-kitchens) — 1 idea - [KITCHENS](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/33824872/list/kitchens) — 7 ideas - [Winona Farmhouse Ideas](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/23273616/list/winona-farmhouse-ideas) — 10 ideas [See all 4 ideabooks](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/users/dohn-construction) ## Community Q&A **Q: wood and stain question** *(in Photo Questions)* The wood is gorgeous. Is it all from the stain? Could you share details? A: So the wood in question is actually beetle kill, which we used to make the cabinets and barn door. I do not recall the stain color, but I believe it was minwax dark walnut. **Q: Love these cabinets! Where can I find them?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Regina, thanks for the kind words! These are Cabinets by Karmen in Walnut. **Q: Wondering where to begin to find help creating a similar metal rail** *(in Photo Questions)* I live in NC and am wondering if this is something that I would need to find someone local to help with or could it be built and shipped and installed local? Thank you in advance A: Hi there. We'd recommend finding a local General Contractor to create a staircase like this for your home. The cost to ship the finished materials would be pretty significant and you may still need to find a local tradesman to assist in install. If you're only looking for a handrail, or only stair treads, you can probably get away with working with a welder or carpenter directly. Best of luck! **Q: What kind of wood are the floors? Also which color stain did you use.** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Lisa. These are a pre-finished Coastal Maple. You can find it here here: https://www.flooranddecor.com/solid-hardwood-wood/coastal-maple-solid-hardwood-942500230.html\#prefn1=productType&prefn2=species&prefv1=Solid&prefv2=Maple&sz=12&start=44 **Q: Where did the stair rail come from?** *(in Photo Questions)* Please provide details / sourcing for stair rail and handrail A: Hi Amy. We're glad you like the stairs. We crafted these stairs from scratch in-house. The wood on the railings is oak with a gray stain. Hope that helps! **Q: I love that stair!. May I ask how those treads are made? Solid piece?** *(in Photo Questions)* A: Hi Lisa. These are a pre-finished Coastal Maple. You can find it here here: https://www.flooranddecor.com/solid-hardwood-wood/coastal-maple-solid-hardwood-942500230.html\#prefn1=productType&prefn2=species&prefv1=Solid&prefv2=Maple&sz=12&start=44 --- *Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-03.*