Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Severance, Colorado
Severance is about 37.8 miles north of Brighton. That is outside our day-to-day radius, so we schedule work here in blocks rather than one visit at a time, and we are straight with you about the calendar before anything is booked. Larger projects travel better than small ones.
Working in Severance
Severance is home to about 7,683 people, and Severance sits in Weld County. Severance sits north-west of Greeley, at about 4,890 feet.
Below is what Severance'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 Severance
Who issues building permits in Severance?
Town of Severance Building Department (inspections by SAFEbuilt Colorado). The Town accepts building permit applications online only through Community Core, and all inspections for the Town are done by SAFEbuilt Colorado.
Source: townofseverance.org
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Severance?
Severance lists a Right-of-Way (ROW) Permit for work in Town streets. Completed applications are emailed to rowpermits@townofseverance.org, and questions go to the Administration Department at 970-686-1218.
Source: townofseverance.org
Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Severance?
The Town's 'What Needs a Permit' list exempts platforms, walks and driveways not more than 30 in. above ground and not over a basement or story below. The exemption does not apply to platforms, decks or landings attached to or placed next to a building.
Source: townofseverance.org
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Severance?
Retaining walls over 4 ft high need a building permit; walls 4 ft or less, measured from the bottom of the footing to the top of the wall, are exempt unless they support a surcharge or impound flammable liquids.
Source: townofseverance.org
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Severance
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 Severance?
Town of Severance (Town water system); North Weld County Water District serves some subdivisions. The Town supplies water to Town water customers, while North Weld County Water District serves Belmont Farms, Bridal Hill/Saddler Ridge, Casa Loma, Golden Eagle Acres, Hidden Valley Farm and Soaring Eagle Ranch. Hunters Crossing, The Overlook, Severance Shores and Tailholt have approved non-potable irrigation systems.
Source: townofseverance.org
What are the outdoor watering rules in Severance?
For Town water customers, even-numbered addresses (last two digits) water Sunday, Tuesday and Thursday and odd-numbered addresses Monday, Wednesday and Saturday (HOA common areas, multifamily and non-residential properties Sunday, Wednesday and Friday), with no watering 11 a.m.-5 p.m. and no lawn watering Dec. 1-Mar. 31. Hand watering of flowers, shrubs and trees is allowed daily during permitted hours with a shut-off nozzle; the rules do not apply to approved non-potable systems or NWCWD-served subdivisions.
Source: townofseverance.org
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Severance?
The Town Administrator may grant a variance from the watering restrictions to establish new lawns or landscaping (variance permits are issued for newly seeded or sodded lawns); variance permits expire no more than 30 days after issuance.
Source: townofseverance.org
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Severance?
The Town's permit list requires a building permit, with a backflow preventer inspection, for lawn sprinkler systems connected to the water supply if a backflow preventer was not installed during the original build.
Source: townofseverance.org
Also worth knowing in Severance
- The Town's watering guidelines state that building permits are required for the installation of all sprinkler systems. townofseverance.org
- Contractors performing work within the Town must hold a Town of Severance contractor license. townofseverance.org
- In NWCWD-served subdivisions, North Weld County Water District's May 2026 newsletter asks customers to voluntarily water no more than three days a week and only before 10 a.m. or after 6 p.m. nwcwd.org
What we take on in Severance
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 Severance
Do you serve Severance?
Yes. Severance is about 37.8 miles north of our home base in Brighton, within the radius we schedule work in blocks for. Severance 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 Severance?
At about 4,890 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 Severance
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: Windsor (4.4 mi), Timnath (5.8 mi), Ault (7.3 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Severance? 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.