Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Lyons, Colorado
Lyons is about 30.3 miles north-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 Lyons
Lyons is a community of roughly 2,209 residents, and Lyons sits in Boulder County. Lyons sits where St. Vrain Creek comes out of the foothills, north of Boulder, at about 5,370 feet. On sloped lots, water heads for whatever is downhill, which makes it a grading and retaining question before it is a concrete question: a patio or driveway has to move water somewhere deliberate, and a wall holding a cut bank has to stay put through a wet spring.
Below is what Lyons'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 Lyons
Who issues building permits in Lyons?
Town of Lyons Building Department (contracted to SAFEbuilt). Permits are filed through Community Core, and a $50 Town of Lyons contractor license is required to pull one. The 2024 ICC codes took effect July 1, 2026.
Source: townoflyons.com
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Lyons?
Street cuts and access work in the Town right-of-way need a Town of Lyons Right of Way Permit ($100) with a traffic control plan, approved by the Director of Utilities and Engineering. Work must follow the Town Engineer's encroachment requirements, a bond may be held until the Town Engineer inspects it, and public improvements carry a one-year guarantee.
Source: townoflyons.com
Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Lyons?
Lyons' 2026 residential code amendments (LMC 18-3-40, Ord. 1211) delete the IRC permit exemption for sidewalks and driveways, along with the fence exemption, so that work is no longer listed as permit-exempt. Check with the Building Department before pouring.
Source: library.municode.com
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Lyons?
Lyons' 2026 amendments don't change the IRC retaining-wall exemption: walls no more than 4 feet tall, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, are exempt unless they support a surcharge. Taller or surcharged walls need a permit.
Source: library.municode.com
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Lyons
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 Lyons?
Town of Lyons Water Utility (water supplied and treated by the City of Longmont).
Source: townoflyons.com
What are the outdoor watering rules in Lyons?
The Town posts voluntary guidelines rather than a mandatory schedule: water lawns deeply twice a week in the early morning, and don't water between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Source: townoflyons.com
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Lyons?
Town guidance says to avoid installing landscaping during the hottest months, especially in dry years, and to use drought-resistant turf, xeric plants and drip irrigation where possible.
Source: townoflyons.com
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Lyons?
A backflow preventer on a commercial or multi-family connection must be tested every year by a State-certified tester (LMC 13-6-60). Passing results go to the Utilities Director or Town Hall by July 15, and late reports can bring fines or water disconnection (LMC 13-6-100).
Source: townoflyons.com
Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Lyons?
- Garden In A Box (Resource Central) — Pre-planned xeric garden kits. The Town's page says this year's discounts come from the St. Vrain and Left Hand Water Conservancy District. townoflyons.com
- Slow the Flow (Resource Central) — Free sprinkler consultation of about 90 minutes to improve irrigation efficiency. Book at 303-999-3824. townoflyons.com
- Lawn Replacement Program (Resource Central) — Cash incentives to remove turf and switch to water-wise landscaping. townoflyons.com
Also worth knowing in Lyons
- Owners must maintain the right-of-way next to their property. Sidewalks must stay passable, with vegetation trimmed to 7 feet and snow and ice removed within 24 hours after it has stopped falling for 4 hours, and grass and weeds, including in the strip between the property line and curb, must stay under 6 inches (LMC 7-2-140, 7-2-150). townoflyons.com
- It is unlawful to leave sod, earth, sand, gravel, concrete or other construction material on any street, alley or public place (LMC 7-2-80). townoflyons.com
- Permitted work on a property in the floodplain also needs a Town floodplain development permit. Fence permits are required as of July 1, 2026 under the Wildfire Resiliency Code. townoflyons.com
What we take on in Lyons
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 Lyons
Do you serve Lyons?
Yes. Lyons is about 30.3 miles north-west of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Lyons 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 Lyons?
At about 5,370 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 Lyons
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: Longmont (9.6 mi), Jamestown (10.1 mi), Berthoud (11.9 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Lyons? Let's take a look at it.
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