The Denver and Colorado Springs real estate markets have become increasingly competitive, with home prices soaring beyond what many families can afford. If you're looking for an alternative that offers both value and quality of life, Fremont County presents an exceptional opportunity. At Helton Construction, we specialize in building custom homes that provide everything you're looking for – at a fraction of the cost you'd pay in the city.
Our location in Fremont County offers the perfect balance: you're close enough to enjoy city amenities when needed, yet far enough away to experience the peace and beauty of Colorado's stunning landscape....
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Custom Homes in Beautiful Rural Colorado
2022-06-28Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Helton Construction's Decades Of Experience Will Benefit Your Custom Built Home
2022-02-17Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Building a custom home in Colorado requires expertise across multiple disciplines - from foundation work and framing to electrical systems and finish carpentry. At Helton Construction, Wendell Helton has spent over 55 years perfecting the systems and processes that bring all these elements together seamlessly.
When you choose us for your custom home project, you select every detail that matters to you while we handle the complex coordination and technical challenges that turn your vision into reality.
Our decades of experience in Colorado's unique building environment mean we understand exactly what needs to be done to create a quality home that will...
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Telling You What A Free Estimate Won't
2021-12-03Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Building a custom home is one of life's biggest investments, and it deserves more than guesswork. At Helton Construction, we offer Pre-Construction Services—a professional planning service that transforms your dream home from a vague idea into a detailed blueprint with guaranteed pricing. This smart investment typically saves homeowners 10-20% on their total project cost while eliminating the stress of budget surprises and change orders.
Think of Pre-Construction Services as hiring an architect and cost analyst combined. For a fraction of your total build cost, you get complete clarity on every aspect of your home before breaking ground. This isn't just another...
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Ensure Your Custom Home is On Time and Within Budget
2021-08-31Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Today's real estate market presents unique challenges for Colorado homebuyers. Limited inventory, bidding wars, and inflated prices often force buyers to overpay for homes that don't meet their needs. Many are discovering that building a custom home offers a smarter alternative—providing exactly what you want at a fair price. However, custom home construction comes with its own set of potential pitfalls that can derail your project if you're not properly prepared.
At Helton Construction, we've guided homeowners through successful custom builds for over 55 years. We've seen every challenge imaginable and developed proven strategies to prevent problems before they start. Whether...
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Millennials Have Finally Decided to Buy Homes
2021-05-07Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Millennials have long defied traditional homeownership patterns, frustrating economists and real estate professionals alike. Whether due to crushing student debt, stagnant wages, or simply different life priorities, this generation delayed homebuying far longer than their parents. But recent data reveals a dramatic shift: millennials are finally entering the housing market in force, creating unprecedented demand in an already tight Colorado market.
This surge couldn't come at a worse time for traditional homebuyers. Colorado's housing inventory sits at historic lows—there are literally more real estate agents than homes for sale. As the largest generation in history floods the market, bidding wars and...
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Helton Custom Homes Are The Answer
2021-05-05Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Colorado's appeal continues to draw newcomers seeking our 300 days of sunshine, outdoor lifestyle, and thriving economy. While housing inventory has improved from its critical lows in 2021, the market remains challenging for buyers. According to the Colorado Association of REALTORS®, active listings statewide rose 22.6% year-over-year as of June 2025, reaching 33,287 homes—the highest level in over a decade.
Yet despite this improvement, Colorado's inventory still trails pre-pandemic norms, and competition remains fierce for quality homes in desirable locations.
For those seeking to escape Denver's doubled inventory and still-elevated prices, Fremont County offers the perfect balance—mountain views, small-town charm, and a...
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Helton Construction Installs The Latest In Climate Control Technologies
2021-04-11Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Colorado's extreme weather swings—from subzero winters to blazing summers, often in the same week—demand homes built to handle anything nature throws at them. At Helton Construction, we've perfected the art of building homes that maintain perfect comfort while dramatically reducing energy costs. With over 55 years of experience, including decades building in Alaska's harsh climate, we know exactly how to create homes that work as hard as Colorado's weather.
Modern building science has revolutionized home comfort and efficiency. Gone are the days of drafty rooms, sky-high utility bills, and constantly adjusting thermostats. Today's custom homes feature intelligent climate control systems, advanced...
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Building Your Home Efficiently For Extreme Weather
2021-04-05Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Colorado's dramatic temperature swings and intense UV exposure at altitude create unique challenges for homeowners. Energy bills can skyrocket as HVAC systems struggle to maintain comfort, while harsh conditions take their toll on homes built with standard methods. At Helton Construction, we've mastered the art of building homes that thrive in extreme weather while dramatically reducing energy costs—saving homeowners up to $40,000 over 20 years.
Our approach combines 55+ years of extreme-weather building experience with cutting-edge technology and materials. From our roots in Alaska's harsh climate to Colorado's high-altitude challenges, we've learned exactly what it takes to create homes that maintain...
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Customizing Every Detail
2021-03-16Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Today's custom homes go far beyond traditional construction, integrating technology that transforms daily living while dramatically reducing energy costs. At Helton Construction, we've mastered the art of seamlessly incorporating high-tech features during the building process—ensuring everything works perfectly from day one. Our homes featuring smart systems, Heat Recovery Ventilation, and tankless water heaters achieve up to 25% better energy efficiency than standard construction.
Building a truly modern home in Colorado requires expertise beyond traditional construction skills. From structured wiring for whole-house connectivity to automated climate control that adapts to your lifestyle, we design and install technology that enhances comfort, convenience, and...
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Improving Indoor Air Quality and Energy Efficiency
2020-09-01Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
The COVID-19 pandemic transformed how we think about the air we breathe at home. With people now spending over 90% of their time indoors and remote work becoming permanent for many, indoor air quality has evolved from an afterthought to a critical health concern. Recent studies show two-thirds of homeowners worry about their home's air quality—and for good reason.
Beyond viruses, our homes trap mold, mildew, VOCs, cooking byproducts, and harmful gases that impact our family's health.
At Helton Construction, we've been building homes with superior indoor air quality for over 55 years, with the last 18 focused on advanced ventilation technology....
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Let's Build You a Ranch House
2020-07-06Updated: 2025-07-25 Helton Construction
Ranch-style homes have surged in popularity across Colorado, and for good reason. These single-story designs offer practical living solutions for every stage of life—from young families seeking easy supervision of children to active retirees wanting to age in place comfortably. At Helton Construction, we've perfected the art of building modern ranch homes that maximize space, efficiency, and comfort while adapting to Colorado's varied terrain.
Gone are the days when ranch homes required sprawling lots or sacrificed style for functionality. Today's ranch designs incorporate smart space planning, soaring ceilings, and abundant natural light to create homes that live larger than their footprint....
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No More Ugly White Grates
2020-05-01Updated: 2025-07-23 Helton Construction
Learn how to make your garden tub installation much more attractive with a magnetic tile trick over a standard white metal grate to unify the appearance of the tub front, while maintaining easy access to all of the plumbing components.
In this situation, the plumber had installed the hot and cold faucets backwards. In order to build an access panel that matched the rest of the tile, we used magnets affixed to the back of the tile. This way you can avoid ugly white metal grates, but still have the plumbing access that you need.
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