Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Denver, Colorado
Denver is about 20.3 miles south-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 Denver
Denver is one of the largest cities on the Front Range, with about 715,522 residents, and Denver is its own consolidated city and county. Denver sits at the center of the metro, at about 5,280 feet.
Below is what Denver'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 Denver
Who issues building permits in Denver?
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development (CPD), Development Services. CPD reviews and issues building and zoning permits for single-family and duplex projects; simple projects such as most porches, patios, decks, sheds and fences can get same-day review at the walk-through counter (questions: 720-865-2710).
Source: denvergov.org
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Denver?
Any construction in Denver's public right-of-way, such as changing curb and gutter, sidewalks, driveways or curb ramps, requires review and approval by DOTI Transportation Engineering, and DOTI's Encroachments group (720-865-3003, DOTI.ER@denvergov.org) issues permits for construction work in the right-of-way. ROW construction, street-cut and street-occupancy permits are filed online through E-Permits, and a Street Occupancy Permit is always required in addition to the construction or street-cut permit.
Source: denvergov.org
Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Denver?
Section 130.3 of the 2025 Denver Building Code exempts flatwork (hardscape) such as sidewalks, ramps and driveways from building permits when the walking surface is no more than 30 inches above grade, not over a basement or story below, and not part of an accessible route. Covered patios still need both a zoning and a building permit, and a new or modified driveway connection or curb cut is reviewed by city transportation engineers.
Source: denvergov.org
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Denver?
Denver requires a zoning permit for any wall over 12 inches high, including retaining walls, and the 2025 Denver Building Code exempts retaining walls from building permits only up to 4 feet total height (bottom of footing to top of wall, including any fence on top) and only if they do not support a surcharge. CPD's residential checklist requires structural calculations for retaining walls that retain more than 24 inches of soil or are over 4 feet from the bottom of the footing, and masonry or retaining walls over 6 feet get engineering plan review.
Source: denvergov.org
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Denver
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 Denver?
Denver Water. Denver Water serves the city of Denver and many surrounding suburbs.
Source: denverwater.org
What are the outdoor watering rules in Denver?
Under Denver Water's Stage 1 drought (declared March 25, 2026), lawns could be watered only two assigned days a week (single-family even addresses Sunday/Thursday, odd addresses Wednesday/Saturday, all other customers Tuesday/Friday) and only between 6 p.m. and 10 a.m. Since Oct. 1, 2026, all lawn watering and spray irrigation is prohibited until further Board action, while trees, shrubs, perennials and vegetables may be watered any day by hand-held hose with a shut-off nozzle or by drip.
Source: denverwater.org
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Denver?
During the 2026 drought, Denver Water's Watering Establishment Permit allowed watering of new bluegrass seed, sod, trees or plants for up to 3 weeks and new native grass seed for up to 8 weeks, with watering rules and drought pricing still applying. As of Oct. 1, 2026, Denver Water no longer issues these permits except for Lead Replacement Program, mainline pipe replacement and Certificate of Occupancy projects.
Source: denverwater.org
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Denver?
Denver Water requires backflow prevention assemblies to be tested by a certified tester at installation and every year after, with test reports sent to crossconnectioncontrol@denverwater.org. Irrigation systems must use a reduced-pressure assembly or pressure vacuum breaker, and irrigation assemblies are tested May through September when the water is turned on.
Source: denverwater.org
Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Denver?
- Denver Water rotary/high-efficiency sprinkler nozzle rebate — Customers who get a water bill from Denver Water or a qualifying provider can get up to $3 per nozzle for 10 to 100 eligible rotary nozzles (Hunter MP, Rain Bird, Toro Precision, K-Rain) that replace existing heads; one rebate per residence per 10 years, applied for online within 90 days of purchase and subject to available funds. denverwater.org
- Turfgrass removal discount (Denver Water with Resource Central) — Residential customers could get up to $750 off 2026 turfgrass removal services; all 2026 discounts were allocated by March 28, 2026 and Resource Central is no longer accepting applications. denverwater.org
- Garden In A Box discount — Eligible Denver Water residential customers get $25 off Resource Central water-wise plant kits during the spring and fall sales, while the limited discounts last. denverwater.org
Also worth knowing in Denver
- Since voters created the Sidewalk Enterprise Fund in 2022, DOTI builds and repairs sidewalks with a fee every Denver property owner pays (2026: $150 base charge plus $3.50 per foot of frontage over 230 feet); repairs are scheduled from 3-1-1 damage reports, not on demand. denvergov.org
- Sprinkler system damage caused by the city's sidewalk repair work can be reported through Denver's online service hub ('Damage Caused by Concrete Repair'), the sidewalk hotline 720-337-6380, or sidewalks@denvergov.org. denvergov.org
- CPD's permitting checklist says curb cuts and access on state highways such as Federal Blvd, Colfax Ave and Colorado Blvd need CDOT access permits, and lists Colorado 811 (1-800-922-1987) for marking underground utilities before digging. denvergov.org
What we take on in Denver
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 Denver
Do you serve Denver?
Yes. Denver is about 20.3 miles south-west of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Denver is its own consolidated city and 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 Denver?
At about 5,280 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 Denver
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: Glendale (3.8 mi), Edgewater (3.9 mi), Mountain View (4.3 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Denver? 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.