Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Greeley, Colorado
Greeley is about 30.4 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 Greeley
Greeley is one of the largest cities on the Front Range, with about 108,795 residents, and Greeley sits in Weld County. Greeley sits on the Cache la Poudre River, near where it joins the South Platte, at about 4,670 feet.
Below is what Greeley'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 Greeley
Who issues building permits in Greeley?
City of Greeley Building Inspection Department. Residential building permits are issued by the City's building official through Building Inspection (1100 10th Street); applications and inspection requests go through the City's eTRAKiT portal.
Source: greeleyco.gov
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Greeley?
Greeley Code Sec. 18-2 requires a permit before building, altering or repairing any sidewalk, curb, gutter, driveway or curb cut in the public right-of-way; Public Works Permits issues these as Public Space permits through eTrakit, and the General Construction subtype covers driveways and concrete work. Applicants need a City business license and contractor's license (Code Sec. 18-3 calls for a public right-of-way contractor's license and liability insurance naming the City), and the permittee warrants the work for two years (Sec. 18-5).
Source: greeleyco.gov · library.municode.com
Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Greeley?
Greeley's amendment to the residential code's permit exemptions states that all flatwork requires a permit (Code Sec. 22-78). Code Sec. 22-99 requires nonbearing flatwork for patios, porches, stoops, walks, sidewalks and driveways to be at least 3.5 inches of concrete on undisturbed soil or compacted gravel fill.
Source: library.municode.com
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Greeley?
Retaining walls not over 4 ft tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, are exempt from a building permit unless they support a surcharge; taller or surcharged walls need a permit (Code Sec. 22-78, amending IRC R105.2 of the 2021 IRC).
Source: library.municode.com
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Greeley
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 Greeley?
Lawn watering is allowed April 15 to October 31 and never between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.; residential customers not on a water budget may water up to three days a week (even addresses Sun/Tue/Thu, odd addresses Mon/Wed/Sat), residential customers on a water budget may water any day, and commercial, multifamily and HOA customers water Tue/Fri/Sun. No lawn watering November 1 to April 14 without a variance; trees may be watered October through March.
Source: greeleyco.gov
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Greeley?
A free Lawn Installation Variance is required to install, replace, patch or renovate 250 sq ft or more of lawn (seed, sod or overseeding), and bluegrass-type turf needs 4 cubic yards of compost per 1,000 sq ft tilled 6 to 8 inches deep. The variance allows extra watering for 30 days with a raised water budget; the homeowner or landscape installer applies online with receipts for the seed or sod and compost plus proof of tilling.
Source: greeleyco.gov
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Greeley?
Greeley's cross-connection program (Code Sec. 20-191) requires backflow preventers on commercial, industrial and multi-unit residential connections to be tested by an ASSE- or ABPA-certified technician at installation and annually, with records submitted within five days; single-family connections are not among the connection types the section lists. Test reports are uploaded through the City's Spry Backflow portal (Backflow program 970-336-4012).
Source: greeleyco.gov · library.municode.com
Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Greeley?
- Irrigation rebates — 50% of cost for a professional-grade smart controller and required accessories (up to $300), ET/rain/wind/soil sensors, pressure-reducing heads, rotary nozzles on pressure-reducing heads, pressure-reducing valves and drip zone conversion kits. The homeowner (not the contractor) applies through utility-portal.greeleyco.gov within 90 days of purchase, subject to available funds. greeleyco.gov
- Free water efficiency (irrigation) assessments — The City offers free water efficiency assessments for homes and recommends one before changing an irrigation system; products recommended in the assessment report are eligible for the irrigation rebates. greeleyco.gov
- Garden In A Box (Resource Central) — Listed on Greeley's Save Water page as a yard revamp with climate-adapted plants, ordered through Resource Central (resourcecentral.org); the City page does not list prices. greeleyco.gov
Also worth knowing in Greeley
- Adjacent property owners pay for sidewalk, curb and gutter repairs; if repairs aren't made within 60 days of notice, the City can do the work and bill the owner the cost plus 10% (Code Secs. 18-6, 18-7). library.municode.com
- Starting January 1, 2027, general and specialty trade contractors need a City of Greeley contractor license before applying for Building Inspection permits (City notice dated August 10, 2026). greeleyco.gov
- A written City permit is required before planting any plant material other than lawn in the public right-of-way (tree lawn). greeleyco.gov
What we take on in Greeley
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 Greeley
Do you serve Greeley?
Yes. Greeley is about 30.4 miles north of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Greeley 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 Greeley?
At about 4,670 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 Greeley
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: Garden City (1.7 mi), Evans (4.1 mi), LaSalle (4.8 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Greeley? Let's take a look at it.
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