Typical cost ranges and construction timelines for office, retail, restaurant, medical, dental, and warehouse build-outs in the Denver metro, plus warehouse-to-office conversions.
Yes. Converting warehouse space into offices is common and involves adding insulation, HVAC, electrical, partitions, ceilings, finishes, restrooms, and code and ADA upgrades. It's a popular, cost-effective way to create modern office or flex space — but a change of use may trigger new code, occupancy, and accessibility requirements.
Rize Construction: Rize specializes in adaptive conversions and will assess feasibility and cost in a free, no-obligation estimate.
Dental office build-outs generally run about $150–$300+ per square foot in the Denver metro in 2026, driven by specialized plumbing for chairs, vacuum and air systems, dedicated electrical, and code requirements. Construction typically takes about 2–5+ months after permitting, depending on the number of operatories and finish level.
Rize Construction: These are rough planning ranges only — operatory count, equipment, finishes, and assemblies move the number. Let Rize go to work for you with an exact dental build-out estimate — free, with no obligation.
Medical office build-outs typically run about $150–$300+ per square foot in the Denver metro in 2026, driven by specialized plumbing, HVAC, medical gas, shielding, and strict code and accessibility requirements. Construction usually takes about 2–6+ months after permitting, with complex clinics and imaging suites at the higher end.
Rize Construction: These are rough planning ranges only — your clinical scope, equipment, finishes, and assemblies set the real number. Let Rize go to work for you and deliver an exact medical build-out estimate — free, with no obligation.
Restaurant build-outs are among the most expensive — commonly $200–$400+ per square foot in the Denver metro in 2026 — driven by commercial kitchens, hoods, grease interceptors, specialized MEP, and health-department requirements. Construction often runs about 2–6+ months after permitting, with food-service review adding time on the front end.
Rize Construction: These are rough planning ranges only — kitchen scope, equipment, finishes, and assemblies drive the real cost. Let Rize go to work for you with an exact restaurant build-out estimate — free, with no obligation.
Denver-metro retail build-outs generally run about $40–$200+ per square foot in 2026, depending on shell condition, finishes, and branding. Basic spaces sit low; high-end or experiential retail runs higher. Construction typically takes about 4–14 weeks+ after permitting, with second-generation spaces often faster and cheaper than cold shells.
Rize Construction: These are rough planning ranges only — your finishes, brand standards, and shell condition set the real number. Let Rize go to work for you and quote your exact retail build-out — free, with no obligation.
In the Denver metro in 2026, office build-outs typically run about $40–$150+ per square foot — low-finish open plans at the bottom, high-end executive or tech offices at the top. Construction usually takes about 4–16 weeks+ after permitting, depending on size, finish level, and existing conditions.
Rize Construction: These are rough planning ranges only — finishes, materials, and assemblies move both cost and schedule. Let Rize go to work for you with an exact office build-out estimate and timeline — free, with no obligation.
Warehouse and industrial space is among the least expensive commercial construction — often roughly $100–$250+ per square foot in the Denver metro in 2026 for ground-up, less for simple tenant improvements. Timelines vary widely: a basic build-out may take a few weeks, while ground-up construction can run about 4–12+ months.
Rize Construction: These are rough planning ranges only — clear height, systems, finishes, and assemblies all affect the real cost. Let Rize go to work for you and quote your exact warehouse or industrial project — free, with no obligation.
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