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Waterproofing Services in Broomfield, Colorado
Autotelic provides professional waterproofing services throughout Broomfield and the surrounding Broomfield County area. Foundation waterproofing, basement sealing, drain tile systems, and sump pump installation for dry, protected spaces. Whether you're in Broomfield (city and county between Denver and Boulder) or nearby communities, our team delivers quality workmanship backed by Colorado licensing and full insurance coverage.
Permit Thresholds
Broomfield permit thresholds
- Code reference
- Permits and inspections verify compliance with adopted codes (primarily the 2024 International Residential Code and related codes via Ordinance 2295, effective April 15, 2026, under Title 15 / Chapter 15-03 of the Broomfield Municipal Code).Ordinance 2295
- Use tax (not collapsed into a single rate)
- Broomfield collects use tax of 4.15% applied to 50% of the total project valuation (assumed materials portion) at permit issuance for building materials.
- Code reference
- Use tax of 4.15% is also charged on 50% of site work valuation (e.g., landscaping, patios) per BMC §§ 3-08-040 and 3-08-060; exemptions are in BMC § 3-08-050.§ 3-08-040
- Code reference
- All information derives from Broomfield’s official Building Division resources and municipal code references (Title 15, Chapter 15-03, and use tax chapter 3-08).
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City and County of Broomfield (specifically its Building Division in the Community Development Department) issues residential building permits.
Energy Code
Broomfield energy code quick facts
- Code reference
- Broomfield, Colorado (climate zone 5B), has adopted the 2024 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) as amended by the Colorado Model Low Energy and Carbon Code (MLECC/LECC), via Ordinance 2295 (effective April 15, 2026, for permits issued on or after that date).Ordinance 2295
- Code reference
- This replaces the prior 2021 IECC cycle.
- Key prescriptive or related requirements relevant to remodels/additions (drawn f
- Key prescriptive or related requirements relevant to remodels/additions (drawn from the adopted 2024 IECC + MLECC framework; specific numeric envelope values like R-values or U-factors follow the base 2024 IECC tables for zone 5B unless further amended locally, with emphasis on performance/credits,
- Air leakage/ testing thresholds (R402.5.1.3 or equivalent in MLECC amendments)
- Maximum air leakage rates vary by climate zone and compliance path (e.g., prescriptive or ERI); testing required for many additions/alterations affecting the envelope.
- Electric-ready requirements (new Section R409/C410 in MLECC, integrated with pri
- Dedicated branch circuits, appropriately sized panel space, labeling, and condensate drainage provisions for future electrification of space heating, water heating, cooking, and clothes drying where combustion equipment is present (applies to alterations adding or replacing such systems).Section R409
- Solar-ready zone (R409/C410 in MLECC)
- Designated solar-ready roof zone with construction document specifications for single-family, townhomes, and certain multifamily (applies to new roofs or major roof work in remodels/additions).
- EV-ready spaces (R409/C410 in MLECC, with local amendment)
- Conduit/raceway, panel capacity, wiring, and overcurrent protection for future EV charging; local amendment adjusts thresholds (e.g., for smaller lots) and requires at least 20% or a minimum of 2 spaces EV-ready in certain commercial contexts.
- Energy efficiency credits (R408/C406 in MLECC)
- Additional credits required based on conditioned floor area, occupancy, climate zone (5B), and combustion vs.
Codes are amended regularly — verify current requirements with **The City and County of Broomfield (specifically its Building Division in the Community Development Department) issues residential building permits.
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What waterproofing work covers
Waterproofing in the Denver metro usually means below-grade work: exterior membrane and drainage after excavation, or interior drain tile and a sump. Grading and downspout discharge matter as much as the membrane. This is not roofing. A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades. Cost is project-specific and depends on interior versus exterior access, depth, and groundwater.
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Excavation, groundwater, and floodplain
Exterior work is an excavation. Denver DOTI reviews Sewer Use and Drainage (SUDP) for excavations, storm grading, floodplain, and groundwater. Groundwater dewatering has its own SUDP path. Check floodplain status at denvergov.org/flood before drawing. If the work includes underpinning, a basement dig-out, or foundation repair beyond IRC prescriptive limits, City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development requires structural drawings and calculations (DBCA 133.2).
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Permits and who coordinates the work
CPD building permits apply when structure or occupancy is affected. DOTI SUDP applies to the excavation and drainage. Cities and counties license general contractors. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license. Autotelic acts as a municipally licensed Denver general contractor and coordinates licensed specialty trades for waterproofing scopes.
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What buyers should prepare
Where water enters, interior versus exterior access, existing sump yes or no, and neighboring foundation proximity.
FAQ
Common questions
Does foundation waterproofing need a Denver permit?
Exterior excavation typically needs SUDP and often a building permit. Interior drain tile may still need permits if plumbing or structure changes.
Who handles waterproofing permits and licensing?
A municipally licensed Denver general contractor coordinates the project and licensed specialty trades. Colorado has no statewide general contractor license.
Interior drain or exterior membrane?
Exterior treats the wall from outside when there is room to excavate. Interior drain tile collects water that already reaches the slab. Site conditions decide.
When is structural review required?
When underpinning, basement dig-outs, or foundation repair go beyond IRC prescriptive limits. CPD asks for sealed drawings and calculations.
What information helps define scope?
Water-entry photos, floodplain status, lot-line clearance, and city or county.
Service Area
Serving Broomfield and Broomfield County
We serve Broomfield, 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 Broomfield project.
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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.
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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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Ground-up residential and light commercial builds — foundations through finishes, including modular and steel construction. One accountable builder from dirt to keys.
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Kitchens, baths, basements, pop-tops, and whole-home renovations that respect the house you already have. We handle structure, permits, and the dust.
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Backyard cottages, garage conversions, and factory-built homes — zoning, design, permits, and set. Denver’s ADU rules are a specialty, not a surprise.
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Decks, pergolas, and dining patios engineered for Colorado sun, snow, and hail — structure, shade, and drainage done right the first time.
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Whole-home control of lighting, shades, climate, audio, and security from a single interface — Crestron, Lutron, Savant, and Control4 designed in, not bolted on.
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Theaters, distributed audio, video walls, and commercial sound — designed, installed, and tuned by the same team for over 20 years.
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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.
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Enterprise-grade Wi-Fi, structured cabling, racks, and on-premise compute — the backbone that makes everything else reliable, including our own Barbot platform.
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