Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Evans, Colorado
Evans is about 26.4 miles north 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 Evans
Evans is home to about 22,165 people, and Evans sits in Weld County. Evans sits just south of Greeley, at about 4,650 feet.
Below is what Evans'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 Evans
Who issues building permits in Evans?
City of Evans Building Division. The Building Division handles plan review, building permits and inspections; applications are submitted through the City's CitizenServe portal.
Source: evanscolorado.gov
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Evans?
Evans Engineering reviews and issues permits for all work in the public right-of-way (Code 12.04.040), and any new private driveway access to a public street needs an Access Permit from Public Works (Code 12.10.020). Residential curb cuts are limited to 24 ft with at least 10 ft between cuts (Code 12.08.050), and excavation permits must be pulled by a bonded contractor at least 48 hours before work.
Source: evanscolorado.gov · library.municode.com
Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Evans?
The City's Building FAQs list concrete flatwork as not requiring a building permit, but note that driveway expansions may require an Access Permit.
Source: evanscolorado.gov
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Evans?
Evans enforces the 2018 International Residential Code (Code 15.09.010); its local amendments to the IRC permit exemptions (R105.2) change only the shed, fence (6 ft) and shingle-repair items, leaving the IRC retaining-wall exemption (walls up to 4 ft, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, that do not support a surcharge) unchanged. City handouts do not restate the threshold.
Source: library.municode.com
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Evans
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 Evans?
City of Evans water utility (Public Works and Utilities). The City runs the water utility. Some developments get non-potable irrigation water from the Evans Ditch system or other ditch companies, with the City supplying potable water (at potable rates) until ditch water is available.
Source: evanscolorado.gov
What are the outdoor watering rules in Evans?
Under the drought emergency and Emergency Ordinance 860-26 adopted April 21, 2026, outdoor watering is allowed April 15 to October 15 only on assigned days and never 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.: even addresses Sun/Tue/Thu, odd addresses Mon/Wed/Sat, multifamily and commercial Sun/Tue/Fri.
Source: evanscolorado.gov
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Evans?
Evans Code 13.04.200(A)(3)(b) normally lets newly seeded or sodded lawns under three months old be watered any day at any time, but the code says drought-emergency restrictions supersede that section, and the City's 2026 drought pages do not mention a new-lawn exemption. Confirm with Evans Customer Service (970-475-1170) before relying on it.
Source: library.municode.com
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Evans?
Evans' cross-connection rules (Code ch. 13.24) cover commercial, industrial and multi-family connections and do not apply to single-family connections unless the City finds a cross connection there. Required assemblies are tested by a certified technician at installation and at least annually, and the tester uploads results to BSI Online (bsionline.com).
Source: library.municode.com
Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Evans?
- Slow the Flow sprinkler evaluations (Resource Central) — Free sprinkler evaluation with a custom watering schedule; some participants may be eligible for a new smart controller. Sign up on the 2026 waitlist at resourcecentral.org/sprinklers. evanscolorado.gov
- Garden in a Box (Resource Central) — $25 discounted water-wise garden kits for Evans residents; 2026 sales opened March 4 through resourcecentral.org/gardens. evanscolorado.gov
Also worth knowing in Evans
- State law requires a utility locate before digging: call 811 (or UNCC at 1-800-922-1987) and allow at least 48 hours before you dig. evanscolorado.gov
- Tree Assistance Program: the City may reimburse up to $275 for an approved tree purchase (one per household per year); 2026 applications run April 1 to October 1, and trees bought before approval don't qualify. evanscolorado.gov
- Evans does not issue contractor licenses, but anyone doing business in city limits needs a City business license. evanscolorado.gov
What we take on in Evans
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 Evans
Do you serve Evans?
Yes. Evans is about 26.4 miles north of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Evans sits in Weld 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 Evans?
At about 4,650 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 Evans
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: LaSalle (1.3 mi), Garden City (3 mi), Greeley (4.1 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Evans? Let's take a look at it.
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