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Denver/Boulder, CO, General Contractor for Custom Home Builds & Remodeling Projects

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!

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Creative Contemporary Renovation

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European Sophistication

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Modern Refresh

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Custom Contemporary

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1914 House

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Blissful Bathroom

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"I never thought that I would build a house... much less 2. I couldn't say enough about the quality, workmanship and most of all the integrity of Doug Ryder. Doug has such a way with working with people. Over the past 3 years I never met a sub contractor that didn't like working with him... which says a lot. I would do it a 3rd time!"

Barbie H., client

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Barbie H., client

"I never thought that I would build a house... much less 2. I couldn't say enough about the quality, workmanship and most of all the integrity of Doug Ryder. Doug has such a way with working with people. Over the past 3 years I never met a sub contractor that didn't like working with him... which says a lot. I would do it a 3rd time!"
"Doug Ryder takes personal pride in the projects he takes on and really cares about the end product. I truly enjoyed working with him!"

Renee B., client

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2021-02-15T23:12:52+00:00

Renee B., client

"Doug Ryder takes personal pride in the projects he takes on and really cares about the end product. I truly enjoyed working with him!"
"Doug Ryder is at the pinnacle of quality builders in the Denver metro area. I never hesitate to recommend Doug and Essex Developments to my clients. Doug cares deeply about both the quality of the workmanship and the long term maintenance costs of the home. He is always looking out for the homeowners best interests, and manages the schedule, the budget, and all of the subcontractors to get the best end possible end product. As an architect, I appreciate the way that Doug 'keeps me in the loop'. He knows when to ask for my involvement on a design issue, and solves problems in the field without compromising the design intent. It is always a pleasure to work together."

Anne Postle, A.I.A. - Osmosis Art and Architecture

Essex Developments, LLC
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2021-02-15T23:13:13+00:00

Anne Postle, A.I.A. - Osmosis Art and Architecture

"Doug Ryder is at the pinnacle of quality builders in the Denver metro area. I never hesitate to recommend Doug and Essex Developments to my clients. Doug cares deeply about both the quality of the workmanship and the long term maintenance costs of the home. He is always looking out for the homeowners best interests, and manages the schedule, the budget, and all of the subcontractors to get the best end possible end product. As an architect, I appreciate the way that Doug 'keeps me in the loop'. He knows when to ask for my involvement on a design issue, and solves problems in the field without compromising the design intent. It is always a pleasure to work together."
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