
Your Trusted General Contractor for Custom Home Builds & Remodeling in Denver & Boulder, CO
Essex Developments is a general contractor specializing in custom home builds, home remodels, and home additions throughout the Front Range of Colorado. Our founder, Doug Ryder, began as an electrical engineer and owned and managed an electrical and plumbing company in Essex, England. It was then, he began renovating historical barns into family homes that his love of building was born. Since coming to the United States 25 years ago, his primary focus is building custom homes and renovating existing homes; from additions to whole houses, basements to bathrooms. Essex Developments is a fully licensed general contractor in the state of Colorado. Check out our gallery to see the quality of our work or contact us for a home project consultation!
Built The Essex Way
At Essex Developments in Colorado, we make your visions come to life, creating functional and beautiful living spaces, all while meeting the needs of your budget. Need some inspiration before talking with a general contractor? Take a look at a few of our custom home and remodel projects!

Creative Contemporary Renovation

European Sophistication

Modern Refresh

Custom Contemporary

1914 House

Blissful Bathroom
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