Estes Park building inspections

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Inspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Estes Park, Colorado.

Verified 2026-07-06 · Source

How to schedule

Inspections are requested through the building department below.

Address: 170 MacGregor Avenue, Room 230, PO Box 1200, Estes Park, CO 80517
Phone: (970) 577-3735
Email: building@estes.org
Office hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm, second floor of Town Hall
Website: Official site

Published scheduling rules

Schedule inspections through Community Connect by 4:00pm the day before — same-day inspection requests are refused outright, unlike some jurisdictions that allow morning-of scheduling with enough notice. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
Schedule inspections by 4:00pm the day before through Community Connect; no same-day inspections are available. (Plumbing Permit)
Have your complete gas line diagram ready BEFORE calling for inspection — the Town explicitly requires it filled out in full (line type/size/length/pressure/BTUs/gas type) prior to the inspection request. (Mechanical / HVAC Permit)
Inspections must be scheduled through Community Connect by 4:00pm the PREVIOUS business day; the Town explicitly refuses same-day inspection requests, which is stricter than many peer jurisdictions in this corpus. (General)

Inspection sequence

Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)

1
Underground Inspection
After trenches/ditches excavated and bedded, piping/tubing/ducts/electrical wiring installed, before backfill
2
Frame Inspection
After roof deck/sheathing, all framing, fireblocking, and bracing are in place and pipes/chimneys/vents/rough electrical/plumbing/heating to be concealed are complete
3
Rough-In Inspection
After roof, framing, fireblocking, firestopping, draftstopping, bracing in place and chimneys/vents/electrical/plumbing/heating/pipes/ducts roughed-in, prior to insulation or wall/ceiling membranes
4
Energy Efficiency Inspection
Footing, foundation, slab and thermal envelope insulation R/U-values, fenestration U-value, duct system R-value, HVAC/water-heating equipment efficiency, air sealing, lighting controls, and building commissioning documentation
5
Final Building Inspection / Certificate of Occupancy
Schedule at least two weeks in advance; CO issued if no code violations found; Temporary CO available for up to 90 days (extendable) if a portion can be safely occupied before full completion

Applies to: Residential Addition / Remodel Permit

1
Frame Inspection
Framing/structural modifications complete before cover
2
Rough-In Inspection
Plumbing/mechanical/gas roughed-in before concealment (if applicable to scope)
3
Final Building Inspection
Schedule at least two weeks ahead; Letter of Completion or Certificate of Occupancy issued upon passing

Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit

1
Rough Mechanical/Gas Inspection
Ductwork, gas lines, flues, and equipment installed but not concealed
2
Final Mechanical Inspection
Equipment operational; combustion air and venting verified

Applies to: Plumbing Permit

1
Underground/Rough Plumbing Inspection
Underground and rough-in plumbing installed before concealment
2
Final Plumbing Inspection
Fixtures connected, tested per Municipal Code Section 110.7 (testing requirements added by local amendment), no leaks, proper venting verified

Applies to: Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)

1
Underlayment/Ice Barrier Inspection
Underlayment and ice barrier verified before roof covering installation is completed; Mid Roof Inspection Affidavit may be used per the Town's forms library
2
Final Building Inspection
Completed roof — roof covering class, ice barrier, and Wildfire Hazard Area compliance (if applicable) verified; Height Certificate - Roof affidavit may be required

Applies to: Solar PV Permit

1
Structural/Mounting Inspection
Racking, roof penetrations, and structural modifications verified
2
Final Building Inspection
Contractor must call for final inspection when installation is complete; full-size color approved plans must remain on site through this inspection

Final inspection only: Demolition Permit, Electrical Permit, EV Charger / EVSE Permit (State-Issued — No Town Component)

Re-inspection fees

Plumbing PermitRe-inspection Fee · Table 1-B, Ordinance No. 03-16

$100.00/hour, minimum charge one hour

Mechanical / HVAC PermitRe-inspection Fee

$100.00/hour, minimum charge one hour

Roofing Permit (Re-Roof)Re-inspection Fee

$100.00/hour, minimum charge one hour

Sources & verification

Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.

Fees, timelines, and adopted codes are researched from each jurisdiction's published records — see how we verify. Requirements change and vary by project, so always confirm the current details with the Estes Park building department before you submit. PermitBase is an independent reference and is not affiliated with any government agency.

Estes Park building permits

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