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Why Fort Collins Homeowners Can’t Afford to Wait

Colorado’s hail risk and rising construction costs make the case for acting now rather than later.

38

billion-dollar hailstorms hit Colorado from 1980–2024

Source: NOAA

$1.9B

damage from the May 2024 Front Range hailstorm — 2nd worst in state history

Source: NOAA

96%

ROI on a minor kitchen remodel — one of the highest-returning home investments

Source: 2025 Cost vs. Value Report

86%

of basement finishing costs recovered at resale on average

Source: NAR / NARI Remodeling Impact Report

“We’ve been serving Fort Collins and the surrounding area since 2014. Every project — whether it’s a storm damage claim, a basement finish, or a full kitchen remodel — gets the same level of attention: I’m on-site, I pull the permits, and I see it through to the final inspection. That’s what separates a licensed contractor from a crew that’s here today and gone tomorrow.”

Josh Brooks

Licensed General Contractor — License CON-24-0152 | Serving Fort Collins & Northern Colorado Since 2014

Data You Can Trust

Why Fort Collins Homeowners Can’t Afford to Wait

Colorado’s hail risk and rising construction costs make the case for acting now.

38

billion-dollar hailstorms in Colorado 1980–2024

Source: NOAA

$1.9B

damage from the May 2024 Front Range hailstorm

Source: NOAA

96%

ROI on a minor kitchen remodel at resale

Source: 2025 Cost vs. Value Report

86%

of basement finishing costs recovered at resale

Source: NAR / NARI Report

“We’ve been serving Fort Collins and the surrounding area since 2014. Every project gets the same level of attention: I’m on-site, I pull the permits, and I see it through to the final inspection. That’s what separates a licensed contractor from a crew that’s here today and gone tomorrow.”

Josh Brooks

Licensed General Contractor — License CON-24-0152 | Serving Fort Collins Since 2014

General Contractor — Fort Collins, CO

General Contractor Fort Collins, CO
Josh Brooks Construction & Renovation

Looking for trusted roofing contractors or siding contractors in Fort Collins, CO? We handle full-service general contracting across Fort Collins — basement finishing, custom deck construction, James Hardie siding, roof replacement, and hail damage insurance claims — all under one Class C license (CON-24-0152), with 30 years of Front Range field experience.

Full-service general contractor serving Fort Collins and all of Larimer County. Roofing, hail damage insurance claims, James Hardie siding, basement finishing, kitchen & bath remodeling, decks, additions, and new construction. 30 years experience. Boulder County Licensed CON-24-0152.

Services We Provide in Fort Collins, CO

Every trade. One contractor. One call.

⛈ Roofing & Hail Damage

Full roof replacement and insurance claim management in Fort Collins. We attend your adjuster meeting.

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🏛 James Hardie Siding

Authorized James Hardie installer serving Fort Collins. 30-year warranty. Insurance-covered upgrades.

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🏗 Basement Finishing

Full basement finishes in Fort Collins — bedrooms, bathrooms, theaters, wet bars. Fully permitted.

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🍲 Kitchen & Bath Remodeling

Complete kitchen and bath remodels in Fort Collins. All trades in-house, one contract.

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🌁 Decks & Additions

Custom decks, home additions, ADUs and new construction in Fort Collins. Fully permitted.

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🚫 Window Replacement

Energy-efficient window replacement in Fort Collins. Hail-damaged windows covered by insurance.

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No travel fees. Veteran & Senior discounts available, no paperwork required.

Trusted Sources & Further Reading

National Association of Home Builders — Remodeling Market Data — Cost benchmarks for renovations across the US.

Colorado DORA — Contractor License Lookup — Verify any contractor’s license before you hire.

OSHA Construction Safety Standards — Federal safety requirements for all job sites.

EPA Lead-Safe Certified Firm Program — Required practices for renovating homes built before 1978.

NOAA Hail Data for Colorado — Colorado ranks among the top hail-prone states nationally.

FTC — Home Improvement Contracts: What to Look For — Consumer guidance on hiring contractors.

BY THE NUMBERS

Why a Licensed General Contractor Matters

39%
Of homeowners exceeded their renovation budget in 2024 — most due to unlicensed or unvetted contractors. (Houzz & Home Study 2024)
80–100%
ROI on top-performing home improvement projects when work is properly permitted and inspected. (Remodeling Magazine 2025)
10+ yrs
Experience required before most Colorado counties issue a Class C general contractor license. Josh Brooks has been licensed since 2014.
46+
Cities across Northern Colorado and the Denver metro served by Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. since 2014.

“I started Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc. in 2014 with one goal: do the work right, pull the permits, and stand behind it. In Colorado, anyone can call themselves a contractor — but a licensed general contractor is accountable. My license number is CON-24-0152. You can verify it. That’s the kind of contractor you want on your project.”

— Josh Brooks, Owner — License CON-24-0152 — Josh Brooks Construction and Renovation Inc.


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