Longmont, CO General Contractor
Longmont sits in the middle of our range, between Loveland to the north and Broomfield and Denver to the south. Radiant Homes takes on repairs, remodels, additions and new homes here, all with the same crew and scope.
A town built in layers
Longmont grew outward from its old downtown in waves, so one town holds several eras of housing. Close to the center are older frame houses and brick bungalows. Around them are the single-story ranches and split-levels of the postwar decades, and on the edges sit subdivisions from more recent years.
Each layer asks for a different conversation with a contractor, which is why the list below is organized by era instead of by service.
What each era usually needs
Older center
Houses that predate modern wiring and plumbing standards, with small rooms and small closets. The work tends to start as repairs and lead to a kitchen or bath once the bones are sorted.
Postwar ranches and split-levels
Solid single-level layouts with original kitchens, dated baths and lower levels that were never finished. Common projects are opening up walls and adding a bedroom or family room instead of moving.
Newer edges
Subdivisions where builder finishes are aging out and the yard was left bare. Expect calls about decks and patios, fences and the first round of touch-ups.
Longmont remembers its creek.
St. Vrain Creek runs through town, and the 2013 flood left a mark on how owners here think about water. Before anything is finished, it should be dry.
- Basement moisture and window wells
- Grading and downspout discharge
- Sump pumps and floor drains
- Flooring that tolerates a damp lower level
- Storage lifted off the slab
- Past water staining, checked before drywall goes up
Wind off the foothills and storm season
Longmont sits on the plains just east of the foothills, and warm months bring wind along with hail. Roofs, fences and siding take the first hit. A yearly look at flashing, shingles and fence posts costs little next to a repair after a storm.
If hail has just passed, the storm restoration page covers documentation, and roofing explains what replacement involves.
Getting started in Longmont
- One
Tell us the era
Give us a rough build date and the change you are after.
- Two
Walk it together
We go through the house in person and note what is original.
- Three
Scope on paper
The work and materials are written down before anything is scheduled.
Questions people ask first
Is it worth adding on to a Longmont ranch instead of moving?
Often, yes. Single-story ranches tend to sit on roomy lots, and there is usually space to extend sideways or toward the back. A new bedroom or family room keeps your neighborhood, your yard and your current mortgage terms.
What decides it is the lot and the local setback rules. We look at both before sketching anything. See home additions.
Can you finish a basement in a Longmont home with a flood history?
Possibly, once the source of any water is found and fixed. Groundwater, window wells and downspouts come first, because drywall over a damp wall only hides the problem.
After that, finishing follows the usual steps: egress for bedrooms, framing, electrical and a permit where required. The interior remodeling page explains the sequence.
Do Boulder County and Weld County rules both apply in Longmont?
Longmont is mostly in Boulder County, and its eastern edge reaches into Weld County. Homes inside city limits go through the city, while parcels outside can fall under county rules.
Tell us the address and we will work out the right office before the scope is written.
What should I check first on a 1970s Longmont house?
Start with the roof, the water heater and the windows, because those are the pieces most likely to be original and near the end of their life. Next look at the electrical panel and any dampness in the basement.
A short walkthrough can rank these for you, and anything that looks structural gets flagged plainly.
Do you build new homes in Longmont?
Yes. New construction is part of the full service list here, from lot review through the final walkthrough.
Infill lots near the old center and larger parcels toward the edge raise different questions, such as utility access and neighborhood character. Start with the custom home building page.
Tell us what era your house is from.
A few lines about the house and the change you want is enough to begin.
Longmont is the middle of the range, with Loveland to the north and Broomfield to the south. Also serving Fort Collins, Windsor, Loveland, Johnstown, Boulder, Broomfield, Westminster, Arvada, Golden, Lakewood and Denver.