Fence, Gate & Deck Crew in Westminster, CO
Westminster sits across two counties — Adams east of Sheridan, Jefferson on the west — and the permit process is different on each side. We pull from both. Most fence projects west of Sheridan also fall inside the Standley Lake watershed, so what stain we use isn't a catalog choice — it's a regulation.
Wind off the foothills hits Legacy Ridge, Hyland Greens and the ridgeline east of the lake harder than the rest of the metro. Posts here go 42 inches deep, not 36, and gate posts get bumped to 6x6 with bracing.
Custom cedar gates that don't sag
We build gates in the shop, not on site. Z-bracing across the back from the latch corner up to the hinge corner, mortise hinges (not surface-mount), and a 6x6 gate-side post in concrete with rebar through the post bottom. Backwards Z-bracing kills a gate inside a season — we see it on every other tear-out we quote.
Get a Westminster Installation QuotePaver patios sized to the slope
A lot of Westminster lots from the early 90s grade hard toward the house. Before any pavers go down we re-grade for a 2% slope away from the foundation, install a French drain where needed, then build up a 6-inch Class 6 base with geotextile underneath. Edge restraint is spiked aluminum — never plastic.
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Standley Lake watershed-friendly stains
We use Penofin water-based or Defy Extreme on every cedar fence within the watershed boundary. Both are spec'd for Tier-2 watersheds and don't require any setback from drainage. Color match samples in your yard before we order.
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What changes about a job inside Westminster
- Standley Lake Tier-2 watershed restrictionsStain and treatment products restricted within 100 ft of any drainage. We default to compliant water-based stains city-wide.
- Legacy Ridge wind exposureSustained 50mph chinook gusts hit the ridge — posts to 42 inches, 8-ft on-center max, 6x6 on gates.
- Two permit officesAdams east of Sheridan, Jefferson west. We pull both.
- UV at 5,400 ftBox-store vinyl chalks in three summers. We install Bufftech and CertainTeed with co-extruded UV inhibitor and aluminum-reinforced rails.
What moves the price on a Westminster install
Slope, soil and material spec drive the swing here:
- Re-grading for drainageIf the existing yard slopes toward the house, the patio price includes re-grade and a French drain — not optional.
- Gate post sizing6x6 gate-side posts, hardware-rated for the gate weight. The hardware bill alone on a custom 6-ft cedar gate runs $200-400.
- Vinyl fence gradeBufftech and CertainTeed with aluminum-reinforced rails versus residential vinyl. We won't quote box-store vinyl at altitude.
- Pull from two countiesAdams permits come back faster; Jeffco runs longer. The schedule (not the price) varies.
- Watershed-compliant stainPenofin water-based or Defy Extreme are slightly more per gallon than oil-based — built into the per-foot finish line.
Every Westminster estimate is walked by the owner before we put a number on paper. No rule-of-thumb pricing.
How a typical Westminster custom-gate + fence project runs
Pre-build week is shop time. We mill cedar, build the gate frames with proper Z-bracing, prep hardware, and stage materials. By the time the trailer rolls, every panel is cut and labeled.
Install day one is tear-out and post-set. 42-inch holes on the windy side of the property, 6x6 on gate-side posts, bagged concrete tamped in lifts. Cure overnight.
Day two-three is pickets, gates, hardware and final stain in your yard so the color reads against your house, not under shop lights. Walkthrough and punch list before final invoice.
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Westminster frequently asked questions
Do you serve all of Westminster including the Jefferson County side?
Yes — Standley Lake, Legacy Ridge, Hyland Greens, Walnut Grove, Bradburn. Permits pulled in both counties and from the city directly.
Are there restrictions on what stains you can use near Standley Lake?
Yes — within the watershed boundary we use water-based stains spec'd for Tier-2 protection. We default to those city-wide so it's a non-issue.
How do you handle gates wider than 6 feet?
Two-leaf swing with Tru-Close adjustable hinges, drop rod into a sleeved socket, and 6x6 gate-side posts set 42 inches deep. Wider than 12 ft we frame with steel.
Do you do paver driveways or just patios?
Both. Driveway pavers sit on 8-10 inches of compacted Class 6 with a heavier 60mm minimum paver and full-perimeter spiked edge restraint.
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 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
- ~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.