Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Boulder, Colorado
Boulder is about 25.2 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 Boulder
Boulder is one of the largest cities on the Front Range, with about 108,250 residents, and Boulder sits in Boulder County. Boulder sits at the base of the Flatirons, at about 5,320 feet.
Below is what Boulder'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 Boulder
Who issues building permits in Boulder?
City of Boulder Planning & Development Services.
Source: bouldercolorado.gov
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Boulder?
Work in the public right-of-way, including curb cuts, street cuts and sidewalks, needs a Right-of-Way permit from Planning & Development Services. Only a right-of-way licensed contractor may apply, and licensing requires insurance, workers' compensation and a surety bond.
Source: bouldercolorado.gov
Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Boulder?
Private sidewalks, patios and driveways don't need a building permit if they are no more than 30 inches above grade, not over a basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route. Exempt work must still meet building, zoning and engineering rules, and sites in a floodplain, wetland or historic district may need other approvals.
Source: bouldercolorado.gov
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Boulder?
A retaining wall is exempt only if it is no more than 3 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall. Taller walls, and any wall supporting a surcharge, need a permit.
Source: bouldercolorado.gov
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Boulder
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.
What are the outdoor watering rules in Boulder?
Boulder remains in a voluntary Drought Watch with no mandatory restrictions. Lawns should be watered no more than 2 days a week: single-family even addresses on Sunday and Thursday, odd addresses on Wednesday and Saturday, and all others on Tuesday and Friday. A permanent rule bans watering landscaping with city water from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., May 1 through September 30; drip systems and hand watering with a shut-off nozzle are exempt.
Source: bouldercolorado.gov
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Boulder?
Under Drought Watch, new landscapes may still be installed and watered, and new plant material is exempt from the 10 a.m.-6 p.m. ban for 30 days after installation. Projects that require a landscape plan (new development or redevelopment) on lots with 3 or fewer units may have turf on no more than 25% of the lot or 1,000 sq ft, whichever is less, and Kentucky bluegrass, tall fescue and similar cool-season grasses are allowed only in functional turf areas.
Source: bouldercolorado.gov
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Boulder?
Single-unit homes and duplexes are generally exempt from annual backflow testing unless they have a dedicated irrigation or fire line off the main, an auxiliary water source, or another identified hazard. A home with a separate metered irrigation account must install an approved assembly and have it tested every year by an ABPA- or ASSE-certified tester, who submits the results through the city's Backflow Web Portal within 10 days.
Source: bouldercolorado.gov
Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Boulder?
- Slow the Flow irrigation audit (Resource Central) — Free sprinkler irrigation audits for City of Boulder water customers while supplies last. bouldercolorado.gov
- Lawn Replacement Program (Resource Central) — Up to $750 in discounts toward converting at least 200 sq ft of turf to water-wise gardens while supplies last, supported by HB-1151 funds. bouldercolorado.gov
- Garden-in-a-Box (Resource Central) — Residents enrolled in Boulder's Food Tax Rebate program get $100 off a Garden-in-a-Box kit. Other income-qualified residents can ask about it at bouldersaveswater@bouldercolorado.gov. bouldercolorado.gov
Also worth knowing in Boulder
- Owners must keep the sidewalk next to their property in good repair (B.R.C. 8-2-6). Under the city's annual sidewalk repair program, owners pay up to half the cost, capped at $450 per year for single-family homes. bouldercolorado.gov
- Owners are also responsible for some upkeep of the right-of-way next to their property, such as clearing snow from sidewalks and mowing grass. bouldercolorado.gov
What we take on in Boulder
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 Boulder
Do you serve Boulder?
Yes. Boulder is about 25.2 miles west of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Boulder sits in Boulder County, 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 Boulder?
At about 5,320 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 Boulder
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: Superior (6.1 mi), Louisville (6.3 mi), Lafayette (7.3 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Boulder? 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.