Backyard Finish-Out Crew in Erie, CO
Erie has been one of the fastest-growing zip codes in Colorado for a decade — Vista Ridge, Compass, Colliers Hill, Erie Highlands. The builders sell the house. They don't finish the backyard. Most of our Erie calls start the same way: bare dirt, a builder-grade fence already leaning, and a 4x6 concrete pad masquerading as a patio.
Erie also straddles the Boulder/Weld county line. Permits, inspectors and even the locator-ticket process change depending on which side of County Line Road you're on. We pull from both and know which inspector covers which subdivision.
Builder-grade fence tear-out and rebuild
The 4x4 PT posts the builder set are usually 18-24 inches deep — not the 36 they need to be. We pull them, dig fresh holes inboard of the property line, and reset on 8-foot centers in 50-lb concrete bags. New pickets attach to PT 2x4 stringers (not the bowed 2x3s the builder used) with ring-shank nails.
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Full backyard finish-out — one quote, one crew
The fence, the patio, the deck, the sod, the sprinklers, the trees. Bid as one project on one timeline so trades aren't tripping over each other. Most Erie new-build backyards finish in 3-4 weeks once permits clear. Price comes in lower than hiring four separate contractors because mobilization and disposal happen once.
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Paver patios that match the back-of-house grade
Builder grading in Erie typically runs 1-2% away from the house — fine for water, awkward for a level patio. We re-grade with a step-down or a low retaining course in dry-stack Belgard wall block, then build the patio level. Drainage is captured with a French drain or channel grate routed to daylight, not back at the foundation.
Get a Erie Installation QuoteWhat changes about a job inside Erie
- Two-county permittingBoulder west of County Line Rd, Weld east. We pull both.
- Builder-grade post depthMost production-builder fences are set 18-24 inches deep. Tear-out + reset is the call most of the time.
- HOA design review on every streetVista Ridge, Compass, Colliers Hill all require ARC. Submitted as one PDF; approval usually 7-14 days.
- Bare-dirt backyardsGrading, irrigation, sod and beds bid alongside the fence and deck so soil only gets opened once.
What moves the price on an Erie finish-out
Bundling matters. The number we quote depends on how much of the bare yard you want finished:
- Tear-out scopeBuilder fence, builder pad, junked-out builder turf — itemized for haul and dump.
- Hardscape footprintPatio square footage drives the bigger budget swing on most Erie jobs. Pavers vs stamped concrete vs broom-finish slab — we'll quote all three.
- Sod vs xeric bedsSod has higher install cost than seed but lower water cost long-term. We'll size the lawn footprint to your actual use.
- Sprinkler scopeNew mainline from the meter, manifold, controller, MP rotators in beds vs spray on lawn — broken out per zone.
- Two-county permit timeBoulder side runs longer. We'll tell you which inspector queue you're in before quoting a date.
Every Erie estimate is walked by the owner before we put a number on paper. No rule-of-thumb pricing.
How a typical Erie new-build backyard runs
Week one is design + permitting. Site walk with the owner, scaled drawing, ARC submittal, county permit application. While that's running through review we order long-lead items (composite decking, custom gates, specific wall block).
Week two is rough — fence tear-out, post-set, irrigation trench and mainline, hardscape excavation. By end of the week your backyard is open and the bones are in.
Weeks three to four are finish — pickets, gates, paver lay or concrete pour, deck framing and decking, sod, plantings, controller commissioning. Final inspection scheduled, walkthrough, punch list, invoice.
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Erie frequently asked questions
Can you start work before the builder warranty period ends?
Yes. We coordinate timing so any work outside the building envelope doesn't conflict with active warranty items inside the home.
Do you handle HOA approvals for Vista Ridge, Colliers Hill and Compass?
Yes — drawings, finish color and material spec submitted as a single PDF. Most packages clear in 7-14 days.
What's the typical cost range for a full Erie backyard finish-out?
Highly variable, but a typical 1/4-acre lot with a fence, paver patio, sod, sprinklers and a few beds runs $30k-$55k depending on hardscape footprint and material spec. We give a written number, not a range, after the site walk.
Do you re-use the builder fence if it's only a year or two old?
We try to. If posts are at proper depth and plumb, we re-stretch and re-fasten. If they're set shallow we recommend a tear-out — patching shallow posts has a one-year shelf life.
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
- ~9 km westWind-Rated Decks, Pergolas & Concrete in Broomfield, COView Broomfield
- ~10 km northeastAcreage Fence, Sprinkler & Landscape Crew in Brighton, COView Brighton
- ~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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One foreman, one written price, one schedule. Free in-yard estimate from the owner — usually within 48 hours of your call.