Home Improvement Contractors in Colorado Springs, CO

The median home in the city of Colorado Springs was built in 1986, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and about the same as the Colorado median of 1988.¹ Colorado Springs's housing is newer than the national mix: 39% of units predate 1980 against 50% nationally, and 16% date from 2010 or later.¹ Owner-occupied and rented homes in Colorado Springs are of similar age: median build years 1987 and 1986.¹ Housing in Colorado Springs is mostly detached single-family: 60% of units, with 23% in buildings of five or more units.¹ A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

61% of occupied homes in Colorado Springs are owner-occupied (66% statewide).¹ The median owner-occupied home in Colorado Springs is valued at $452,600 (ACS), below the Colorado median of $539,400.¹ With values below the state median, phased scopes - the essential work first - are a common way to keep a project sensible. Winters are long: the Colorado Springs Muni Ap station averages 160 nights a year at or below 32°F and 68 at or below 20°F.^2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Summer heat is moderate: about 23 days a year reach 90°F.^2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 16 inches.^2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Snowfall averages about 32 inches a year.^2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope.

Heating dominates the year: about 5,888 heating degree days against 608 cooling degree days (base 65°F).^2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Colorado Springs sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).⁴ Building permits in Colorado Springs are normally issued by the city building department.^5,6