Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Arvada, Colorado
Arvada is about 26.2 miles west of our Brighton home base - a routine drive for us, and one we make regularly. Quote visits and scheduled work both fit our normal week here.
Working in Arvada
Arvada is one of the largest cities on the Front Range, with about 124,402 residents, and Arvada straddles Jefferson and Adams counties. Arvada sits in the north-west Denver metro, at about 5,350 feet.
Below is what Arvada's own offices and water provider publish about permits, watering and backflow testing for the kind of work we do, checked October 13, 2026, with a link to each source.
Permits for concrete, driveways and walls in Arvada
Who issues building permits in Arvada?
City of Arvada Building Services. Building Services (8101 Ralston Road, 720-898-7620) issues residential permits electronically through eTRAKiT (ArvadaPermits.org).
Source: arvadaco.gov
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Arvada?
Work in Arvada's right-of-way needs a Right of Way Permit from the Engineering Division, applied for online; flatwork replacement permits (curb and gutter, detached walks, crosspans, ADA ramps, chase drains) are issued only to contractors with a current Arvada Municipal General Contractor license. Applications need a Colorado 811 locate confirmation number plus site and traffic control plans, curb cuts require a pre-construction meeting, and concrete replacement carries a two-year warranty.
Source: arvadaco.gov
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Arvada?
Arvada requires a building permit for retaining walls over 4 feet measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, and for any wall supporting a surcharge regardless of height; applications need a soils report and engineer-stamped drawings. Walls over 4 feet also need a variance or minor modification approved by Planning before the permit is issued.
Source: arvadaco.gov
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Arvada
Watering rules change with drought stages and seasons. These are the rules the water provider published as of October 13, 2026; check the linked page before you seed, sod or change a sprinkler schedule.
Who supplies water in Arvada?
City of Arvada water utility. Most Arvada residents get water from the City; some areas are served by Ralston Valley Water & Sanitation District, Valley Water District, North Table Mountain Water, Consolidated Mutual Water Company or Denver Water.
Source: arvadaco.gov
What are the outdoor watering rules in Arvada?
Arvada has been in a Stage 1 drought since April 15, 2026 (following Denver Water's stages): lawn watering two days a week (single-family even addresses Sunday/Thursday, odd Wednesday/Saturday, all others Tuesday/Friday) and no outdoor watering 10 a.m.-6 p.m., with trees, shrubs, gardens and flowers allowed any day by hand or drip outside those hours. The rules apply to City of Arvada water customers, with fines of $100, $250 and $500 after a warning.
Source: arvadaco.gov
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Arvada?
Under Arvada's Stage 1 rules, new grass seed or sod is allowed but must follow the two-day schedule from June through August, and the City recommends avoiding new grass in those months. The 21-day establishment variance ended May 31, 2026 and will not be offered in fall 2026.
Source: arvadaco.gov
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Arvada?
Arvada notes that all backflow prevention assemblies must be inspected and tested annually; the City mails annual testing notices and registered testers submit results through its online platform, SAMS (backflow program: 720-898-7793).
Source: arvadaco.gov
Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Arvada?
- Garden In A Box (Resource Central) — City of Arvada water customers can buy discounted water-wise garden kits while supplies last; spring orders open in March and late-summer orders in June. arvadaco.gov
- Lawn Replacement (Resource Central) — Many City of Arvada water customers are eligible for discounts on having a section of lawn cut, removed and composted. arvadaco.gov
- Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluation — In-person sprinkler inspection by Resource Central with a customized watering schedule, for City of Arvada water customers (not HOAs). arvadaco.gov
Also worth knowing in Arvada
- Arvada property owners and occupants must maintain the area out to the street, including sidewalks, curbs and gutters, clear snow and ice from adjoining sidewalks within 24 hours after snowfall stops, and keep tree branches 10 feet above sidewalks and 14 feet above the street. arvadaco.gov
- Off-street parking spaces and driveways in Arvada must be asphalt or concrete, and new or replacement fences require a permit. arvadaco.gov
What we take on in Arvada
Concrete driveways, walkways, patios and repairs (concrete), new lawns and lawn repairs (sod installation), sprinkler repair and winterization (sprinkler repair), plus xeriscape and retaining walls, kitchen, bath and basement remodeling, flooring and interior painting. A job that spans more than one of those is still one crew and one point of contact.
Questions we get from Arvada
Do you serve Arvada?
Yes. Arvada is about 26.2 miles west of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Arvada straddles Jefferson and Adams counties, and the permit question for your specific job gets answered before work starts, not after.
When is the right time of year for this in Arvada?
At about 5,350 feet, the Front Range gives a reasonably long season for concrete and landscape work, though the shoulder months swing hard. Interior work - remodeling, flooring, painting - runs year round, and winter is usually the easiest time to get it scheduled.
Near Arvada
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: Superior (6.8 mi), Golden (7.1 mi), Wheat Ridge (8.3 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Arvada? Let's take a look at it.
Free quote, no obligation. Tell us what you are trying to get done and we will tell you straight whether we are the right crew for it.