Fence, Deck & Concrete Crew in Federal Heights, CO
Federal Heights is mostly mid-century lots — 6,000 to 8,000 sq ft, alley access, mature cottonwoods on the back line and clay-filled side yards. The work here is less about scale and more about getting tight installs right: posts that miss the cottonwood roots, walks that match the original aggregate finish, decks framed under existing soffit overhangs.
Permit-wise Federal Heights uses the Adams County office. Setbacks here are stricter though — rear yard fences must sit 1 ft inside the property line, not on it, on most blocks east of Federal.
Right-sized scope for tighter budgets
We're happy to walk through swaps that bring the number down without cutting corners that matter. Picket grade can flex. Post depth and concrete cannot. Stain can wait a year. Galvanized fasteners can't. The written quote spells out where we're saving you money and where we're not.
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Alley gates with double-swing or single-leaf
Most Federal Heights properties have an alley. We build double-swing gates with sleeved drop rods, adjustable hinges, and a 6x6 gate-side post 42 inches deep. If the alley grade is rough we cut the gate bottom for clearance and add a sweep so debris doesn't catch.
Get a Federal Heights Installation QuoteConcrete walks matched to original aggregate
A lot of original 1960s walkways here were exposed-aggregate. We can match the look with a seeded wash finish — same Class 6 base, same 4-inch slab with rebar, but the finish gets a sugar wash and brush-back so the new walk reads as part of the house, not a patch.
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What changes about a job inside Federal Heights
- 1-ft rear yard setbackLayout off the survey pin, verified with the inspector before any pour.
- Mature cottonwoodsHand-dig inside the drip line. No root over a thumb is cut without homeowner sign-off.
- Alley grade variabilityGate sweeps and bottom cuts so the gate clears without scraping all winter.
- Tight side-yard accessWheelbarrow concrete on most jobs — no mixer truck access. We price the labor accordingly.
What moves the price on a Federal Heights install
Smaller scopes — but the same physics. Where the budget actually moves:
- Picket grade swap#1 grade vs #2 cedar is the easiest line item to flex when the budget is tight.
- Gate hardwareTru-Close vs surface-mount is a real spend difference but a real lifespan difference.
- Tree protectionHand-dig within drip lines is slower than auger work — priced into the job.
- Existing concrete tie-inMatching aggregate or broom finish on an old slab takes finish work the original pour didn't.
- Disposal routeNo alley access means dumpster bag in the front yard — itemized hauling cost.
Every Federal Heights estimate is walked by the owner before we put a number on paper. No rule-of-thumb pricing.
How a typical Federal Heights small-scope project runs
Day one is layout, locator confirmation and tear-out. Tight side yards, mature trees — most of day one is hand work, not machine work.
Day two is post-set or slab pour. Concrete by wheelbarrow on most lots. Cure overnight before any picket or finish work.
Day three is finish, gate hang, walkthrough. Punch list signed, debris hauled, final invoice.
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Federal Heights frequently asked questions
Can you work around mature cottonwoods and elms without killing them?
Yes. We hand-dig within the drip line, work post locations around major roots, and avoid cutting anything thicker than a thumb without consulting the homeowner.
Are you willing to bid smaller jobs — 50 ft of fence or a 200 sq ft patio?
Yes. Smaller scopes are most of our Federal Heights work. The minimum is honest scope, not a dollar number.
How do you handle the 1-foot rear setback?
Layout off the survey pin and verify with the inspector before pouring concrete. Anything tight gets the survey pin re-shot first.
Do you do small concrete steps and stoops?
Yes — front stoops, side-door steps, alley pads. Rebar tied to the existing slab where possible, broom or seeded-aggregate finish to match.
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 northNew-Build Backyard Finish-Outs in Erie, COView Erie
- ~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.