Building in Longmont
Longmont lies mostly in Boulder County, with its eastern edge in Weld County. It has a walkable historic Main Street, older neighborhoods near downtown, and newer subdivisions on the edges of town.
Remodels in the older neighborhoods often mean opening floor plans and updating systems, while newer homes on the edges of town are candidates for basement finishes and outdoor living projects.
The city runs its own electric utility and fiber network, and the St. Vrain River runs through town, which matters for drainage and floodplain questions on some properties.
Projects we take on in Longmont
- Siding, windows, and doorsExterior replacements with wind and hail ratings suited to the Front Range.
- Older-home remodelsKitchens, baths, and opened floor plans in the established neighborhoods near downtown.
- Basements and outdoor livingBasement finishes, decks, and patios in newer subdivisions on the edges of town.
What building in Longmont takes
- Properties near the St. Vrain River and its tributaries can fall in a mapped floodplain, which affects what can be built and how.
- Boulder County and Weld County have very different rules for unincorporated properties near Longmont.
- The city-owned electric utility handles service upgrades inside city limits.
Permits and jurisdiction in Longmont
Building permits are issued by the City of Longmont. Unincorporated properties nearby fall under Boulder County or Weld County depending on location, and the two counties have very different requirements. We confirm jurisdiction before pricing.
Construction cost planning in Longmont
Preliminary Front Range planning ranges, not fixed bids. These figures apply to Loveland-area budgeting only until SBC verifies local subcontractor and material costs.
- Basement finishing: $45–$110 per sq. ft.Economy: resilient sheet flooring and standard trim. Luxury: premium Italian tile, upgraded millwork, and specialty spaces. Bathrooms and egress can increase cost.
- Kitchen remodeling: $175–$450 per sq. ft.Economy: Formica-style laminate countertops, linoleum or sheet-vinyl floors, and stock cabinets. Luxury: granite countertops, Italian tile, and custom cabinetry.
- Bathroom remodeling: $250–$650 per sq. ft.Economy: standard fixtures and resilient flooring. Luxury: Italian tile, stone countertops, custom shower, and premium fixtures.
Economy finishes include laminate countertops and linoleum or sheet-vinyl flooring where suitable. Luxury finishes can include Italian tile and granite countertops. Structural work and mechanical systems affect costs separately.
Other home projects
Additions, garages, ADUs, decks, siding, concrete, and structural repairs require a custom scope and estimate. See pricing assumptions or request an estimate.
Basement finishing in Longmont
Planning a bedroom, family room, home office, or bathroom downstairs? Read our Longmont basement finishing guide for permitting considerations, planning steps, and pricing factors.
Services in Longmont
- Kitchen RemodelingCabinets, countertops, tile, lighting, and layout changes, managed by one contractor.
- Bathroom RemodelingCustom tile showers, tub conversions, vanities, and aging-in-place upgrades.
- Basement FinishingBedrooms, bathrooms, wet bars, and theaters, with egress and permits handled.
- Decks & Outdoor LivingComposite and wood decks, covered patios, pergolas, outdoor kitchens, and fences.
Standard Building Company works on homes only. For commercial, industrial, or public projects, contact Standard Development Company.
Longmont remodeling questions
Do you work in Longmont from Loveland?
Yes. Longmont is about 25 minutes south of our Loveland office on US 287, and it is part of our regular working area.
My Longmont property is near the river. Does that change anything?
It can. Properties in a mapped floodplain may need a floodplain permit and specific construction methods. We check the flood maps for your address before design starts.
Can you open up the floor plan in my older Longmont home?
Often, yes. Removing or moving walls usually means a structural engineer and a permit, and we coordinate both before the work starts.
Do you finish basements in Longmont?
Yes. Basement finishing, with bedrooms, bathrooms, egress windows, and permits, is one of our most common residential projects.