Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Superior, Colorado
Superior is about 20.9 miles 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 Superior
Superior is home to about 13,094 people, and Superior straddles Boulder and Jefferson counties. Superior sits along US-36 between Boulder and Broomfield, at about 5,500 feet.
Below is what Superior'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 Superior
Who issues building permits in Superior?
Town of Superior Building Department (operated by SAFEbuilt). Applications are filed online through Community Core. Building Department phone: 303-381-2028.
Source: superiorcolorado.gov
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Superior?
Any construction or excavation in the public right-of-way needs a Town right-of-way permit, and curbs, gutters, sidewalks and driveways there must meet the Town's standard street specifications (Sec. 11-2-30). Apply through Public Works & Utilities' 'Right-Of-Way & Utility Construction' form; the Town's design standards waive the letter of credit or cash deposit for residential sidewalk and driveway repairs and replacements.
Source: library.municode.com · superiorcolorado.gov
Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Superior?
Superior's 2026 residential code amendments (Sec. 18-8-20) change only the IRC permit exemptions for sheds, fences and decks, leaving the IRC exemption for sidewalks and driveways in place. The Town's list of projects that need permits doesn't include patios or driveways, but the Town says the list may not be complete.
Source: library.municode.com · superiorcolorado.gov
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Superior?
The Town's permit guidance says retaining walls over 4 feet tall need a building permit.
Source: superiorcolorado.gov
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Superior
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 Superior?
Town of Superior Public Works & Utilities - Water Division. Most raw water comes from the Upper Colorado River Basin through Northern Water. Reclaimed water irrigates parks and commercial areas.
Source: superiorcolorado.gov
What are the outdoor watering rules in Superior?
Superior is at Stage I (Watch) of its June 2026 Drought Mitigation Plan, which asks residents to voluntarily water 2 days a week: single-family even addresses on Saturday and Wednesday, odd addresses on Sunday and Thursday, and other residential properties such as multifamily and HOAs on Monday and Friday. On Oct. 2, 2026 the Town asked residents to voluntarily stop lawn watering for the rest of the year; these requests are not mandatory or enforced.
Source: superiorcolorado.gov
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Superior?
Under the Drought Mitigation Plan, residents at Stage I are encouraged to put off installing new sod, seed and landscaping until the drought ends. At Stages II-IV, residents are to forgo such installations.
Source: superiorcolorado.gov
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Superior?
The Town's backflow and cross-connection program covers non-single-family connections: those customers must test backflow devices every year and complete cross-connection surveys. The Town says this mainly affects business owners and property managers.
Source: superiorcolorado.gov
Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Superior?
- Water Efficiency Rebate Program (Town of Superior) — Homeowners upgrading an existing home get utility-bill credits: $3 per rotary or high-efficiency nozzle (10 to 50 nozzles, $30-$150), up to $100 for a WaterSense smart sprinkler controller, up to $50 for drip equipment, and up to $50 per rain barrel ($100 total). Credits are first-come, first-served while funds last. superiorcolorado.gov
- Lawn Replacement (Resource Central) — Up to $750 in incentives for removing at least 200 sq ft of lawn, through discounted removal or discounted xeric plants, first-come, first-served. superiorcolorado.gov
- Free sprinkler audits - Slow the Flow (Resource Central) — Free 75-minute outdoor sprinkler evaluation during irrigation season. superiorcolorado.gov
- Free smart controllers and rain sensors (Resource Central) — Free Rachio smart controllers and Rain Bird rain sensors, installation included, first-come, first-served. superiorcolorado.gov
- Garden In A Box (Resource Central) — Low-water garden kits, with a limited number of Town-funded discounts for residents. superiorcolorado.gov
Also worth knowing in Superior
- The adjacent owner must maintain the sidewalk and parkway, including the landscaping, and clear snow and ice from the sidewalk within 24 hours. The Town may repair a hazardous sidewalk and bill the owner (Sec. 11-1-20, 11-1-40). library.municode.com
- Superior began licensing contractors on Oct. 13, 2025. Specialty licenses require a Colorado certificate of good standing and insurance and cover trades including concrete, fencing and 'sprinklers'. superiorcolorado.gov
What we take on in Superior
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 Superior
Do you serve Superior?
Yes. Superior is about 20.9 miles west of our home base in Brighton, a routine drive we make regularly. Superior straddles Boulder and Jefferson counties, 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 Superior?
At about 5,500 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 Superior
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: Louisville (2.9 mi), Lafayette (5.5 mi), Broomfield (5.8 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Superior? Let's take a look at it.
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