Contractors in Fort Collins, CO

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Fort Collins by the numbers

The Fort Collins file in our Colorado data runs to 1,761 contractor profiles, 8th among all cities in the state, based on state and city license records. City license lists add the non-state trades: Aurora (42), Arvada (38) and Thornton (32) list Fort Collins-based contractors, which gives us 27 roofing licenses, 13 general contractor licenses and 16 HVAC/mechanical licenses. State licensing boards are the main source here: we count 1,054 electrical licenses (144 masters, 499 journeymen, 158 residential wiremen) and 650 plumbing licenses (141 masters, 298 journeymen) in Fort Collins. That is the 8th-largest electrical workforce in our Colorado data.

Companies are a minority: 109 active electrical contractor and 61 active plumbing contractor registrations, against 1,339 individual tradespeople. Board discipline: 51 Fort Collins records have a DORA discipline flag (31 plumbing, 20 electrical). 30 belong to licenses that are still active, so a current license alone doesn't rule out past discipline. About 49% are active, in line with the 54% we see statewide, and 880 records have lapsed.

We matched 38 Fort Collins companies to Colorado Secretary of State filings: 26 in good standing and 12 delinquent or dissolved. A dissolved entity can't back a warranty, so check the status before you sign. Experience runs deep: half of the licensed pros here were first licensed in 2004 or earlier, and 113 active licenses date from before 2000. 163 are new since 2024. Profiles cluster in ZIP codes 80524 (457), 80526 (420), 80525 (415), out of 10 ZIPs on file.

Permit history: 12 Fort Collins-based contractors have 181 permits on file from City of Boulder open data, and at least 44 of the listed permits were issued in the last 12 months (latest 2026-09-28). Most permitted: Sandbox Solar LLC (70), Allen Plumbing and Heating, LLC (69), Kesterson Electric (13). Common types: electrical permit (102), mechanical permit (35), plumbing permit (18). These are jobs these firms did in Boulder or Denver. Fort Collins doesn't publish permits in a portal we cover yet, so no permits shown doesn't mean no permits pulled.

HomeProFax profiles with a Fort Collins address, built from DORA electrical and plumbing rosters, the Aurora, Arvada and Thornton contractor license lists, Colorado Secretary of State filings and Boulder/Denver open permit data. Counts as of Oct 24, 2026.

Shortcut: before you hire, ask any Fort Collins contractor for their verified HomeProFax report. A contractor with a clean record can share it in a minute.

Fort Collins licensing rules, with sources

Local authority: City of Fort Collins Building Services. What we verified on official pages (Oct 2026):

• Fort Collins licenses general contractors in classes A, B, C1/C2, D1/D2, E and MM, and separately licenses specialized trades such as roofing (ICC G14) and HVAC (ICC G29). (source)
• New applicants document three project verifications, and licenses run on a two-year term. (source)
• Fort Collins contractor licensing can be reached at 970.224.6165. (source)

Electricians and plumbers are also licensed statewide by the DORA State Electrical Board and the DORA State Plumbing Board. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the department before you sign.

Storm season in Fort Collins

Per the RMIIA, Colorado's Front Range gets the highest frequency of large hail in North America, with three or four storms a year causing at least $25 million in insured damage. If a roofer knocks on your door after hail, two state rules apply: you can rescind an insurance-funded roofing contract within 72 hours of a written denial (C.R.S. 6-22-104), and promising to cover your deductible is illegal (C.R.S. 6-22-105).

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Fort Collins contractor FAQ

How many contractors are listed in Fort Collins, CO?

HomeProFax lists 1,761 contractor profiles with a Fort Collins business address. 869 (49%) show an active license on file and 880 show an expired one. 1,054 hold electrical licenses and 650 hold plumbing licenses.

Who licenses contractors in Fort Collins, Colorado?

City of Fort Collins Building Services handles contractor licensing for Fort Collins. Fort Collins licenses general contractors in classes A, B, C1/C2, D1/D2, E and MM, and separately licenses specialized trades such as roofing (ICC G14) and HVAC (ICC G29). Electricians and plumbers also need Colorado DORA licenses.

Have any Fort Collins contractors been disciplined?

51 Fort Collins profiles carry a Colorado state board discipline flag, and 30 of those licenses are still active. Open the profile and read the board record before you hire.

Which Fort Collins contractors have the most permits on file?

Sandbox Solar LLC leads with 70 permits. In total, 12 Fort Collins-based contractors have 181 permits on file from the Boulder and Denver open-data portals HomeProFax covers.

Can I find licensed roofers based in Fort Collins?

Colorado has no state roofing license, so roofers come from city license lists. 27 roofing licenses (27 active) belong to Fort Collins-based contractors on the Aurora, Arvada and Thornton lists HomeProFax holds.

What's the fastest way to check a Fort Collins contractor?

Ask the contractor for their verified HomeProFax report. It puts their license status, any board discipline, permits on file and Secretary of State standing on one page with sources. You can also search any business free on HomeProFax.com.