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Wickham's Workbench We are a Veteran owned and operated family business. We specialize in general construction.

Wickham's Workbench does everything home remodel and repair, big and small.

☀️ A basement bedroom doesn't have to feel like a cave.When you add an egress window, the style matters:🔹 Casement — the...
10/21/2026

☀️ A basement bedroom doesn't have to feel like a cave.

When you add an egress window, the style matters:

🔹 Casement — the whole sash swings out on a crank. Most clear opening (needs swing room in the well).
🔹 Slider — one sash slides sideways. Needs a wider unit.
🔹 Single / double-hung — one sash slides up. Needs a taller unit, which is tough on short basement walls.

Cost depends on your home: new vs. enlarged opening, wall type, dig depth, structural work, well size, window style, drainage and interior finish. We'll walk you through all of it — no guessing.

🏡 Family-owned since 2003 · Licensed 📞 (719) 632-5117

🪟 Ever wondered what it takes to cut a window into a basement wall? Here are the 7 stages:1️⃣ Layout and marking2️⃣ Exca...
10/19/2026

🪟 Ever wondered what it takes to cut a window into a basement wall? Here are the 7 stages:

1️⃣ Layout and marking
2️⃣ Excavation below the planned sill
3️⃣ Cutting the foundation — with dust control
4️⃣ Framing, with a buck and lintel where needed
5️⃣ Installing the window with flashing and low-expansion foam
6️⃣ Window well, gravel, drainage and backfill
7️⃣ Interior finish and trim

🏛️ In Colorado Springs, the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department issues the permits and does the inspections — it also covers El Paso County, Fountain, Woodland Park, Manitou Springs, Monument and Palmer Lake.

Turning the basement into livable space this winter?
❄️ Egress is step one. 📞 (719) 632-5117

🧽 The faucet-care routine that actually works:✅ Mild dish soap✅ Warm water✅ A soft cloth✅ A dry towel to finish — this i...
10/15/2026

🧽 The faucet-care routine that actually works:

✅ Mild dish soap
✅ Warm water
✅ A soft cloth
✅ A dry towel to finish — this is what keeps minerals from settling

🚫 Scouring pads 🚫 Bleach 🚫 Ammonia 🚫 Acidic or gritty cleaners

Always check the manufacturer's care sheet before trying specialty products. 📄

Holiday guests will be using that powder room soon 🦃 — if your fixtures are past saving, we can help you upgrade.

📞 Wickham's Workbench · (719) 632-5117

🚰 Your faucet finish says a lot about how much you'll be cleaning. 👀Quick cheat sheet:✨ Brushed nickel — hides spots and...
10/12/2026

🚰 Your faucet finish says a lot about how much you'll be cleaning. 👀

Quick cheat sheet:

✨ Brushed nickel — hides spots and prints. Low cleaning effort. Best for most households.
🪞 Polished chrome — classic, rarely dates… but shows spots and prints readily (wipes clean fast).
🖤 Matte black — hides prints, shows mineral spots. Needs gentle products; the look may date sooner.
🟡 Brass — hides prints fairly well. Unlacquered brass darkens over time.
🟤 Oil-rubbed bronze — hides spots well. Traditional, with a patina that shifts.

💡 Pro tip: match your shower valve, faucet and accessories in the same finish and brand — and allow just one contrast piece, like lighting or a mirror frame.

Planning a bathroom refresh this fall? Let's pick finishes that fit your routine. 📞 (719) 632-5117

💰 Wondering why bathroom addition quotes vary so much?Here's what moves the number — ranked from biggest impact down:1️⃣...
10/08/2026

💰 Wondering why bathroom addition quotes vary so much?

Here's what moves the number — ranked from biggest impact down:

1️⃣ Distance to existing drain and vent lines
2️⃣ Structural changes required
3️⃣ Electrical and plumbing work
4️⃣ Permits and inspections
5️⃣ Fixtures, tile and finish selections

Surprised tile is last? In most bathroom additions, the plumbing rough-in is the most expensive part of the job. Drains need proper slope, and every fixture needs venting.

⏳ Timeline: several weeks to a few months, depending on scope and permits. Permits are required — this work touches plumbing, electrical, mechanical and sometimes structure.

📞 Get a clear, honest scope: (719) 632-5117 🛠️ Licensed contractor · family-owned since 2003

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 🏠🏠 Same bathroom. Four very different price tags.Where you put a new bathro...
10/05/2026

𝗪𝗵𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂 𝗔𝗱𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘁𝗵𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗿𝗶𝗰𝗲 🏠

🏠 Same bathroom. Four very different price tags.

Where you put a new bathroom decides how hard (and how pricey) the job gets:

✅ Converted interior space — easiest plumbing when it's beside or above an existing bathroom or kitchen
⛏️ Basement bathroom — may need concrete trenching, plus a pump system if it sits below the sewer line
🧱 Bump-out addition — needs foundation, framing, roof and exterior work
🏗️ Pop-top / second story — the biggest structural job; drains and vents route through finished rooms

Overall, bathroom additions in Colorado Springs typically land between $25,000 and $75,000+. And the #1 cost driver? Distance to your existing drain and vent lines — so location matters.

With the cold months ahead, it's a great time to plan an indoor project. 🍂

👉 Call Wickham's Workbench at (719) 632-5117 and let's walk your home together.

🚿 The best aging-in-place remodels don't look "accessible." They just look good.That's universal design — features that ...
09/25/2026

🚿 The best aging-in-place remodels don't look "accessible." They just look good.

That's universal design — features that work for a 30-year-old and an 80-year-old, and keep their resale appeal for everyone in between.

The upgrades we prioritize:

1️⃣ Curbless (roll-in) shower
2️⃣ Grab bars
3️⃣ Comfort-height toilet
4️⃣ No-step entry
5️⃣ Single-level living — main-floor bedroom and bath
6️⃣ Wider doorways (32–36 inches)
7️⃣ Lever handles and better lighting

Colorado Springs homes are full of split-levels and multi-story layouts, which is exactly why a no-step entry matters so much here — especially once the ice arrives. 🧊

Structural, electrical or plumbing changes need Pikes Peak Regional Building Department permits. We handle that part.

👉 FREE consult → (719) 632-5117

🏡 77% of adults 50+ want to age in place. Almost none of them know what it costs. Here it is:🔩 Grab bars, installed → $1...
09/24/2026

🏡 77% of adults 50+ want to age in place. Almost none of them know what it costs. Here it is:

🔩 Grab bars, installed → $100–$350 each
💡 Lever handles / lighting → $200–$2,000
🚪 No-step entry ramp → $1,500–$4,000
🪜 Stair lift → $2,500–$8,000 (curved: $7,500–$15,000+)
🚿 Curbless walk-in shower → $6,000–$12,000
🛁 Full accessible bathroom → $8,000–$25,000
🏠 Whole-home retrofit → $18,000–$75,000

Most projects land between $3,000 and $25,000 — and the average accessibility retrofit is about $4,500.

Why now? 1 in 4 adults 65+ falls each year, and most falls happen at home — usually in the bathroom. Winter doesn't make that easier. ❄️

👉 Comment "SAFE" or call (719) 632-5117 for a FREE consult.

🤔 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿:🏠 Buying is usually faster and often cheaper up front. 🔨 Building cust...
09/18/2026

🤔 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗰𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗺 𝗼𝗿 𝗯𝘂𝘆 𝗲𝘅𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴? 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗵𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿:

🏠 Buying is usually faster and often cheaper up front. 🔨 Building custom costs more and takes longer — but you get exactly what you want, on the lot you want, with nothing you'd rip out later.

Neither answer is wrong. The wrong move is picking one without knowing the real numbers behind both — $250–$400 per sq ft for custom, versus $150–$250 for production/builder-grade.

Fall is when serious buyers and builders start planning for spring. If you're weighing the two, let's put your options side by side before the market decides for you. 🍂

👉 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 → (719) 632-5117

🧾 That "$X per square foot" number? It does not include these:📍 Land🚜 Site work and grading📝 Permits → $3,500–$4,500🚰 Ut...
09/16/2026

🧾 That "$X per square foot" number? It does not include these:

📍 Land
🚜 Site work and grading
📝 Permits → $3,500–$4,500
🚰 Utility tap fees → $20,000–$25,000

And in our region, the ground itself has opinions:
⚠️ Expansive clay soils that require engineered foundations
⛰️ Sloped or rural lots that need specialized grading
❄️ Snow-load requirements affecting roof and structure
💧 Well and septic costs on rural properties

This is exactly why budgets blow up — that, plus finish selections and mid-build changes. Lock your selections before the build starts and you protect your number. 🔒

👉 Want a line-by-line breakdown for your lot? 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁 → (719) 632-5117

Address

3604 Galley Road , Ste. 100
Colorado Springs, CO
80909

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 4:30pm
Thursday 8am - 4:30pm
Friday 8am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17196325117

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