Outdoor-Living Specialists in Broomfield, CO
Broomfield is its own city and county, which means one permit office and inspectors that turn around faster than the surrounding metros. We've built enough decks and pergolas in Anthem Highlands, Anthem Ranch and McKay Landing to know what passes structural review on the first walk-through.
What Broomfield does to a poorly built outdoor space is wind. The Anthem ridge catches sustained 50-60mph gusts every winter, with documented downbursts above 90mph. Anything we frame here is wind-rated, not just code-minimum.
Wind-rated pergolas — cedar or aluminum
Cedar pergolas in Broomfield get 6x6 posts on poured 24-inch concrete piers with Simpson ABU66 standoff bases — never wet-set. Aluminum systems get the louver upgrade with 110mph wind ratings and concealed cross-bracing. We don't quote stick-built pergolas under 4x6 framing here, regardless of price.
Get a Broomfield Installation QuoteMulti-level decks framed for hail and snow
Snow load is 30 PSF, but Broomfield wants engineering on anything elevated above 8 ft. We frame to 40 PSF dead+live, ledger with continuous flashing under DrySpace, and use Trex Transcend or TimberTech AZEK Vintage decking — both rated against the May hail belt that runs east of the city.
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Concrete flatwork on Broomfield's expansive shale
A lot of new builds in Anthem and Wildgrass sit on Pierre Shale that swells when wet. We over-excavate 6 inches, install a moistened compacted Class 6 cushion, then pour 4-inch slabs with #4 rebar on 18-inch grid and saw-cut control joints inside 12 hours. Skipping the cushion is how those hairline cracks become quarter-inch heaves by year two.
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What changes about a job inside Broomfield
- Anthem ridge windSustained 50-60mph gusts, documented downbursts above 90. Pergolas and pickets framed for it from the start.
- Pierre Shale soilExpansive clay swells with moisture. Slabs need a 6-inch compacted Class 6 cushion or they'll heave.
- Broomfield permittingOne permit office, fast turnaround. We pull and meet the inspector on site.
- ARC submittals in Anthem and McKay LandingDrawings, color samples, material datasheets and stain spec submitted as one PDF — usually approved on first review.
What moves the price on a Broomfield install
Wind exposure and soil set the structural baseline. From there, finish drives the swing:
- Footing depth and bigfoot bells42 inches with bells on Pierre Shale lots — non-negotiable, priced upfront.
- Composite vs PT deckingTrex Transcend or TimberTech AZEK Vintage are 2-3x PT pine but won't ding from May hail.
- Pergola materialCedar versus aluminum louvered — aluminum runs higher upfront but carries 25-yr finish warranty at altitude.
- Engineered drawingsAnything elevated above 8 ft needs engineering stamp; included for jobs where the city requires it.
- Flashing and ledger detailContinuous flashing under DrySpace tape, structural through-bolts. Cheap ledger details are the #1 cause of failed Broomfield deck inspections.
Every Broomfield estimate is walked by the owner before we put a number on paper. No rule-of-thumb pricing.
How a typical Broomfield deck + pergola build runs
Pre-build is permit + ARC submittal as a single PDF. Anthem and McKay Landing usually clear inside two weeks. Engineered drawings if the elevation triggers them — included in the quote, not a change order.
Footings go first. 42-inch holes with bigfoot bells, ABU66 standoff bases set in the wet pour. Cure 48 hours minimum. Framing is PT southern yellow pine on 16-inch centers, ledger with continuous flashing.
Decking and rail go down with hidden composite fasteners — no exposed screw heads. Pergola posts get notched for wind bracing. Final inspection scheduled and met. Punch list signed before final invoice.
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Broomfield frequently asked questions
Do you handle HOA approvals in Anthem and McKay Landing?
Yes — full ARC submittal prep and submit on your behalf. Most packages clear on the first review.
What wind rating do you build pergolas to in Broomfield?
Cedar pergolas framed for 110mph 3-second-gust loads. Aluminum systems carry manufacturer ratings of 110-130mph depending on louver pitch.
Can you do composite decking in Broomfield?
Yes — Trex Transcend, Trex Enhance, TimberTech AZEK. Composite is the better long-term play in the hail belt.
Do you pour stamped or colored concrete patios?
Yes. Stamped slabs get the same 4-inch rebar build plus release agent and integrated color hardener, sealed with a non-yellowing acrylic after 28 days.
Related Services & Areas
Other Service Areas We Cover
We work throughout the north Denver metro. If you have friends or family in a nearby city, here's where else our crews are active:
- Home baseCedar Fence, Decks & Concrete in Thornton, COView Thornton
- ~5 km southTight-Lot Fence, Deck & Sprinkler Work in Northglenn, COView Northglenn
- ~9 km southwestTwo-County Fence, Gate & Deck Builder in Westminster, COView Westminster
- ~10 km northeastAcreage Fence, Sprinkler & Landscape Crew in Brighton, COView Brighton
- ~10 km northNew-Build Backyard Finish-Outs in Erie, COView Erie
- ~10 km southRight-Sized Fence, Deck & Concrete in Federal Heights, COView Federal Heights
- ~6 km eastAcreage Fence, Pasture & Sprinkler Work in Henderson, COView Henderson
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