Gilcrest building inspections
VerifiedInspection sequence, scheduling, and re-inspection fees for building permits in Gilcrest, Colorado.
Verified 2026-07-06 · Source
How to schedule
Inspections are requested through the building department below.
- Address
- 304 8th Street, Gilcrest, CO 80623
- Phone
- 970-737-2426
- Office hours
- Monday-Friday 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM; Saturday 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM (Town Hall, 304 8th Street). Building inspection services are provided under contract by SAFEbuilt, Inc. (3755 Precision Drive, Suite 140, Loveland, CO 80538; main line 866-977-4111); inspection scheduling is handled via the inspection line printed on the issued permit card, not the Town's general office line.
- Website
- Official site
Published scheduling rules
- Because building inspection is contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc., make sure to call the specific inspection line printed on your issued permit card (not the Town's general office line) to schedule any inspection. (Residential Building Permit (New Construction))
- Gilcrest is a small statutory (non-home-rule) town of roughly 1,000-1,400 residents that nonetheless runs a genuine, independent building permit program — it is NOT folded into Weld County's unincorporated permitting process. Building inspection and plan review are contracted to SAFEbuilt, Inc., a private building-department-services firm also used by other Front Range Colorado jurisdictions; always call the inspection line printed on your specific permit card, not the Town's general office line, to schedule inspections. (General)
Inspection sequence
Applies to: Residential Addition / Home Improvement Permit
- 1
Foundation & Foundation Wall
After trenches excavated, reinforcement steel placed, forms erected, prior to concrete pour
- 2
Underground
Prior to covering piping or wiring and prior to placing concrete
- 3
Rough Trade
Plumbing, mechanical, and electrical rough-in complete prior to cover; may combine with rough framing
- 4
Rough Frame
After roof, framing, fire stopping, sheathing, draft stopping, bracing, and fasteners are in place
- 5
Insulation
After insulation placed, prior to covering walls
- 6
Final
After the addition is completed
Applies to: Residential Building Permit (New Construction)
- 1
Foundation
After trenches excavated, reinforcement steel placed, forms erected, prior to concrete pour
- 2
Underground
Prior to covering any piping or wiring and prior to placing concrete
- 3
Rough Trade (electrical/plumbing/mechanical)
Performed once rough trade installation is complete, prior to covering; may be combined with rough framing
- 4
Rough Framing
After roof, framing, fire stopping, sheathing, draft stopping, bracing, and fasteners are in place
- 5
Insulation
After insulation is in place, prior to covering walls
- 6
Final Inspection
After construction is complete per approved plans
Applies to: Accessory Dwelling Unit / Accessory Structure Permit
- 1
Footings
After trenches excavated, forms erected, prior to placing concrete
- 2
Slab
Prior to placing concrete
- 3
Frame/Rough Inspection
After roof, framing, bracing, and fasteners are in place; includes utility inspections if installed
- 4
Final Inspection
After the structure is completed
Applies to: Deck / Patio Cover / Carport Permit
- 1
Footings
After holes dug, reinforcing steel placed/forms erected, prior to placing concrete
- 2
Framing Inspection
Roof, truss/ledger attachment, rafters/joists, beams, and hangers prior to any finished ceiling; if electric is installed, a rough electric inspection should be called concurrently
- 3
Final
After the patio cover/carport/deck is completed, including any final electrical
Applies to: Electrical Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Wiring and panel installed before concealment; wire splices and equipment grounding conductor make-up must be complete prior to this inspection
- 2
Final Inspection
All devices/fixtures installed, service equipment complete and labeled, wiring free from shorts/ground faults/open circuits with correct polarity
Applies to: EV Charger / EVSE Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
EVSE circuit wiring and disconnect installed before concealment; wire splices and equipment grounding conductor make-up must be complete prior to this inspection
- 2
Final Inspection
EVSE unit connections complete, service equipment labeled, wiring free from shorts/ground faults/open circuits with correct polarity
Applies to: Mechanical / HVAC Permit (Furnace, Air Conditioner)
- 1
Rough Mechanical
Ductwork, flues, and equipment placement before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Equipment operational, combustion air and venting verified
Applies to: Plumbing Permit
- 1
Rough Plumbing
Pipe, drain, waste, and vent installation before concealment
- 2
Final Inspection
Fixtures connected, no leaks, proper venting verified
Applies to: Re-Roof Permit
- 1
Mid-Roof Inspection (if required)
Required for some scopes at Building Department discretion; consult the department when the permit is issued
- 2
Final Roof Inspection
Required for all re-roof permits; the permit holder must call for this inspection
Applies to: Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Permit
- 1
Rough Electrical
Conduit runs, wire sizing, and disconnect placement verified before energizing
- 2
Final Inspection
Racking/roof-penetration attachment, electrical connections, and interconnection point verified
Final inspection only: Demolition Permit
Sources & verification
Verified against official sources. Last reviewed 2026-07-06.
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