Direct Answer
Who is a building contractor in Longmont, CO?
Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. is a licensed building contractor based in Longmont. We build home additions, ADUs and garage apartments, basements, decks and covered porches, and commercial tenant finish — and handle permits, inspections and every trade under one contract. Business since 2014, 30 years in construction.
Building Contractor in Longmont, CO
A building contractor is the company that takes a project from drawings to a finished, inspected structure. In Longmont that means working through the city’s permit and inspection process, coordinating framers, electricians, plumbers, HVAC, drywall and finish trades, and keeping the job on budget. We are a Longmont-based general contractor, so this is local work for us, not a trip in from out of town.
30 yrs
in construction
Since 2014
based in Longmont
One contract
every trade
Permits
pulled and managed
What We Build in Longmont
- Home additions — bedroom, family room and primary suite additions tied into your existing structure, roofline and siding. Home additions in Longmont
- ADUs and garage apartments — detached and attached accessory dwelling units and apartments over garages. ADU and garage apartment builds
- Basement finishing — framing, egress windows, electrical, drywall, bathrooms and wet bars. Basement finishing
- Decks and covered porches — composite and wood decks, porches and patio covers built to code. Decks and additions
- Commercial build-outs — tenant finish and interior build-outs for Longmont offices, retail and service businesses. Tenant finish in Longmont
- Exterior envelope — Class 4 roofing, James Hardie siding and window replacement, so new and existing structures match. Roofing, James Hardie siding, windows
Building Permits and Inspections in Longmont
Additions, ADUs, structural changes, basements and most decks need a City of Longmont building permit, with inspections at footing, framing, rough electrical, plumbing and mechanical, insulation and final. We prepare the submittal, schedule each inspection and keep the job moving between them. Projects that skip permits cause problems at resale and with insurance claims — we do not build without them.
Building Contractor vs. General Contractor vs. Handyman
In practice, a building contractor and a general contractor are the same role: the licensed company responsible for the whole build. A handyman is fine for small repairs, but additions, ADUs and structural work need a licensed contractor who carries insurance, pulls permits and manages subcontractors. If you are comparing options, our general contractor Longmont page covers how we run remodels and smaller projects.
How a Longmont Building Project Works With Us
- Site visit and scope — we walk the property, talk through what you want to build and check setbacks, utilities and access.
- Design and fixed-price bid — drawings coordinated with an architect or engineer when the project needs one, then a written price.
- Permits — we submit to the City of Longmont and answer plan review comments.
- Construction — foundation through finishes, with one project lead as your contact.
- Inspections and closeout — final inspections, walkthrough and a punch list completed before we call it done.
Why Longmont Property Owners Choose Us
We are the only Longmont contractor covering roofing, siding, windows, basements, kitchens and additions under one contract. That matters on a building project: an addition is foundation, framing, roofing, siding, windows and interior finish, and we do not hand any of it off to a second company. Licensed. Local. Not a storm chaser.
Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. — licensed general contractor based in Longmont, in business since 2014, with 30 years in construction. Boulder County CON-24-0152 (Class C), Jefferson County (Class C), Douglas County (Class A).
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a building permit for an addition in Longmont?
Yes. Additions, ADUs, structural changes, finished basements and most decks require a City of Longmont building permit and inspections. We handle the submittal and schedule every inspection.
How long does a home addition take in Longmont?
Most additions take a few months from permit approval to final inspection, depending on size, design and plan review time. We give you a schedule with the bid and update it as the permit moves.
Can you build an ADU in Longmont?
Yes. We build attached and detached ADUs and garage apartments, and we check zoning, setbacks and utility connections for your lot before design.
Do you do commercial building work in Longmont?
Yes. We build tenant finish and interior build-outs for offices, retail and service businesses in Longmont and nearby cities.
Is a building contractor the same as a general contractor?
Generally yes. Both terms describe the licensed company responsible for the whole project, including permits, subcontractors, schedule and budget.
Get a free building estimate in Longmont, CO
Free on-site estimate. Fixed-price written bid. Licensed. Local. Not a storm chaser.
