Concrete, Landscaping & Remodeling in Wellington, Colorado
Wellington is about 51.1 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 Wellington
Wellington is home to about 11,047 people, and Wellington sits in Larimer County. Wellington sits along I-25 north of Fort Collins, at about 5,210 feet.
Below is what Wellington'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 Wellington
Who issues building permits in Wellington?
Town of Wellington Building Department (Building & Planning). Permits are applied for online through Community Core; SAFEbuilt, the Building Department's partner, conducts plan review, issues permits and schedules inspections. All contractors and subcontractors need a Town contractor license before applying.
Source: wellingtoncolorado.gov
What permit does driveway approach, curb or sidewalk work need in Wellington?
A Right of Way Permit (street cut permit) from Public Works is required any time work or cutting is done in the Town right-of-way, including sidewalk work. It requires a liability insurance certificate, traffic control plan and current contractor/business license, costs $100 plus a $1,000 refundable deposit, and takes about 72 hours to review.
Source: wellingtoncolorado.gov
Does a patio or driveway on private property need a building permit in Wellington?
The Town's 'Do I Need a Permit?' guide lists flatwork as needing a permit only when it is part of the egress system, such as steps, landings and ramps.
Source: wellingtoncolorado.gov
When does a retaining wall need a permit in Wellington?
A permit is required for retaining walls 4 ft or higher, measured from the bottom of the footings; it is a one-stop permit with no plan review.
Source: wellingtoncolorado.gov
Water, sod and sprinkler rules in Wellington
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 Wellington?
Town of Wellington Municipal Utilities. The Town's Municipal Utilities provides metered water, wastewater and stormwater service.
Source: wellingtoncolorado.gov
What are the outdoor watering rules in Wellington?
Voluntary Irrigation and Water Conservation Guidelines (Resolution 15-2025) are in effect April 15 to October 15, 2026: water outdoors only between 7 p.m. and 8 a.m. and water turf no more than two days a week. Suggested days are Tuesday and Saturday for odd street numbers and Wednesday and Sunday for even street numbers.
Source: wellingtoncolorado.gov
Can new sod or seed get extra water in Wellington?
The guidelines allow extra watering for new grass seed, sod and landscape vegetation during the first 30 days after planting.
Source: wellingtoncolorado.gov
Does a sprinkler backflow preventer need testing in Wellington?
Backflow protection for a lawn sprinkler system requires a Town permit. The Town's Standard Design Criteria (2015, revised 2017) say required backflow assemblies must be tested at installation and re-tested every year.
Source: wellingtoncolorado.gov
Are there lawn replacement or sprinkler rebates in Wellington?
- Free irrigation audits (Slow the Flow) — Free sprinkler evaluations from Resource Central irrigation technicians for residential, commercial and HOA potable-water users, first come, first served. wellingtoncolorado.gov
- Garden In A Box discount — A limited number of Resource Central Garden In A Box kits are discounted $25 each year for Wellington Water Utility customers. wellingtoncolorado.gov
Also worth knowing in Wellington
- Town watering guidelines take precedence over HOA landscape enforcement; the Town notes Colorado law bars an HOA from fining a homeowner who follows local watering restrictions or guidelines, even if the lawn goes dormant. wellingtoncolorado.gov
- Call 811 or 800-922-1987 before digging; the Town notes it is free and required by law. wellingtoncolorado.gov
What we take on in Wellington
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 Wellington
Do you serve Wellington?
Yes. Wellington is about 51.1 miles north of our home base in Brighton, within the radius we schedule work in blocks for. Wellington sits in Larimer 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 Wellington?
At about 5,210 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 Wellington
We work throughout these neighbouring communities as well: Fort Collins (11 mi), Nunn (11.1 mi), Timnath (11.6 mi). The full list is on our service area page.
In Wellington? 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.