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Excavation in Federal Heights
Concrete Flatwork Visit, $99 visit fee — credited toward the work
Licensed excavation services for Federal Heights and Adams County. Groundwork done right.
What Federal Heights requires
Code reference: Federal Heights, CO (Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article II, as amended by Ordinance No. 21-01, adopting the 2018 International Codes with local amendments) requires building permits for most residential remodel/alteration work, with limited exemptions. Ord. No. 21-01
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Groundwork done right
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Concrete Flatwork Visit
$99 visit fee — credited toward the work
We evaluate cracked or settled driveways, walks, patios, and steps and quote repair, mudjacking referral, or replacement.
Pay when you book · morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4)
What's included
We evaluate cracked or settled driveways, walks, patios, and steps and quote repair, mudjacking referral, or replacement. The $99 trip fee applies toward approved work.
FREE PLANNING TOOLS
Both tools are free and take a couple of minutes — start in either one.
EVERY PROJECT STARTS WITH DESIGN
Local Service
Excavation Services in Federal Heights, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional excavation services throughout Federal Heights and the surrounding Adams County area. Foundation excavation, utility trenching, grading, and backfill services for residential and commercial construction. Whether you're in Federal Heights (north central Denver metro) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship, licensed and insured.
The build sequence for a Excavation project
Every project starts with a feasibility study; this trade is priced from the same assemblies.
Permit Thresholds
Federal Heights permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Federal Heights, CO (Municipal Code Chapter 10, Article II, as amended by Ordinance No. 21-01, adopting the 2018 International Codes with local amendments) requires building permits for most residential remodel/alteration work, with limited exemptions.Ord. No. 21-01
- Code reference
- The city adopts the 2018 IBC, IRC (for residential), IEBC, and related codes (with amendments in Sec. 10-16 and 10-18).§10-16
- Exempt work list (amended Sec. 105.2 of the codes)
- Standard IRC/IBC exemptions are significantly restricted.§105.2
- Code reference
- The exemption for fences less than 7 feet high.
- Code reference
- The city uses the 2018 codes’ general framework for when work requires permitting.
- Code reference
- Fees (per city Building Permit Fees page and Municipal Code Sec. 10-17):§10-17
- Building permit fee
- Based on total project valuation (labor + materials); tiered schedule applies (examples): $1–$500 = $23.50; $501–$2,000 = $23.50 + $3.05 per additional $100 (or fraction) up to $2,000; higher tiers up to $1M+ with decreasing per-$1,000 rates.
- Plan review fee
- 65% of the building permit fee (waived for certain simple projects like water heaters/furnaces/roofing without plan review; collected upfront for valuations > $25,000).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Federal Heights Building Department issues residential building permits.
Energy Code
Federal Heights energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- 2018 IECC (no local amendments noted; kept as the 2018 edition when the city adopted the 2021 ICC codes effective April 15, 2023).
- Code reference
- Federal Heights explicitly retained the 2018 International Energy Conservation Code for energy requirements rather than updating it alongside other 2021 ICC codes (per city website and related ordinances such as those referenced in the 2023 adoption process, e.g., Ordinance No. 23-02 context).Ord. No. 23-02
- Code reference
- Federal Heights is in Climate Zone 5B.
- Code reference
- Key prescriptive requirements (from 2018 IECC, applicable to remodels/additions/alterations where triggered; no local amendments identified):
- Ceiling/attic insulation
- R-49 (Table R402.1.2).
- Wood-frame wall insulation
- R-20 cavity or R-13 cavity + R-5 continuous insulation (Table R402.1.2).
- Floors over unconditioned space
- R-30 (Table R402.1.2).
- Air leakage
- Building or dwelling unit tested and verified to ≤ 3 ACH50 (or per applicable table/zone provision in R402.4.1.2; exact threshold follows 2018 base code for CZ 3–8).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City of Federal Heights Building Department issues residential building permits.
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What excavation work covers
Excavation in the Denver metro includes foundation cut, site grading, utility trenches, benching, sloping, and shoring when soils or lot-line conditions require it. Neighboring structures, utilities, and the public right-of-way often drive method. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates earthwork and licensed specialty trades. Cost is project-specific and depends on depth, soils, and protection of adjacent property.
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What buyers should prepare
Proposed depth, distance to lot lines, any soils report, photos of neighboring structures, and whether the dig will touch the alley or street.
FAQ
Common questions
How much does Concrete Flatwork Visit cost in Federal Heights?
$99 visit fee — credited toward the work.
How do I book?
Press Book next to the job, pick a date and a morning (8–12) or afternoon (12–4) window, and pay in full. We confirm within 24 hours or refund you in full.
Do I need a separate excavation permit in Denver?
Often yes when the cut is over 4 feet deep, close to a lot line, or steeper than 1.5 to 1. Houses may include excavation details with the building permit, with excavation issued before construction.
Who handles excavation permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
What is SUDP doing on a dig?
DOTI reviews sewer, storm grading, floodplain, groundwater, and ROW impacts for excavations. It is a separate review that typically runs with the building package.
When is shoring required?
When slopes cannot be laid back to the allowed ratio, when the cut is near a lot line or structure, or when the soils report requires it. Design professionals seal those packages.
What information helps define scope?
Depth, lot-line clearance, floodplain status, existing utilities, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Federal Heights and Adams County
We serve Federal Heights, CO and all surrounding Denver metro communities. Our team is based in Denver and operates throughout the Front Range, from Castle Rock to Longmont and everywhere in between. Contact us for a free estimate on your Federal Heights project.
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DESIGN SERVICES
Discovery & Site Analysis
Needs + preference programming, site survey, as-built documentation, feasibility.
We walk, measure, and photograph your property — existing conditions, utilities, structure, and constraints. You get the as-built documentation and feasibility read that every later decision rests on.
Learn more →Concept Design & Space Planning
Schematic design, floor plan studies, layout options.
Your scope becomes schematic floor plans you can compare side by side — circulation, daylight, adjacencies, and what each option does to the budget. Layout decisions happen on paper, where changes are cheap.
Learn more →Architectural Design & 3D Renderings
Design development, materials + finishes, photorealistic visualization.
The chosen concept resolves into materials, finishes, fixtures, and lighting — with the automation layer drawn in. Photorealistic renderings let you walk the space and adjust before anything is priced.
Learn more →Construction Documents & Permitting
Full CD sets, structural + MEP engineering coordination, permit-ready drawings.
Approved designs become coordinated architectural, structural, and MEP sheets — the set your jurisdiction permits from and trades build from. We submit, track, and answer review comments.
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New Construction & Custom Homes
Ground-up homes and light commercial, dirt to keys.
Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.
Learn more →Remodels & Additions
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, whole-home.
Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.
Learn more →Commercial Tenant Finish & Build-Outs
Shells to working spaces — retail, office, restaurant, school.
Raw shells become working spaces — showrooms, offices, restaurants, schools. Dealer-spec finishes, code compliance, and opening dates held.
Learn more →ADUs & Modular Construction
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, factory-built homes.
Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.
Learn more →Outdoor Living & Patio Structures
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios built for Colorado weather.
Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.
Learn more →TECHNOLOGY
Smart Home Automation
Lighting, shades, climate, audio, security — one interface.
Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.
Learn more →A/V Systems
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, commercial sound.
Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.
Learn more →Control Systems
Custom programming — scenes and schedules that fit the space.
Every subsystem brought into one elegant interface — custom programming for homes and venues, with scenes and schedules that match how the space is actually used.
Learn more →Networking & Edge Compute
Enterprise Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, on-prem compute.
Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.
Learn more →Solar & Energy Storage
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, EV charging — certified install.
Solar arrays, Tesla Powerwall, and EV charging designed and installed by a Tesla Energy Certified team — roof, electrical, and app in one scope.
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