Stormwater Management in Colorado: What Property Owners Need to Know
Stormwater management is one of those things that rarely gets attention until it becomes a problem. Then it becomes everyone’s problem.
In Colorado, municipalities and state agencies are increasingly strict about stormwater compliance, especially along the Front Range. Whether you are developing a new site, expanding an existing facility, or maintaining commercial property, having a clear and compliant stormwater management plan is no longer optional.
At Hammers Construction, we help property owners and developers in Colorado Springs and Denver stay ahead of evolving stormwater regulations while protecting their investment, their schedule, and Colorado’s water supply.
What Is Stormwater Management and Why Does It Matter?
Stormwater is rain or snowmelt that flows across paved surfaces, rooftops, and disturbed ground. As it moves, it picks up sediment, debris, oil, chemicals, and other pollutants. Without proper controls, that runoff can enter local streams, lakes, and groundwater.
From a regulatory standpoint, unmanaged stormwater creates liability. From a practical standpoint, it creates erosion, flooding, and long-term maintenance issues that are expensive to fix later.
A well-designed stormwater management system helps you:
- Remain compliant with local, state, and federal regulations
- Reduce the risk of fines, violations, and lawsuits
- Protect Colorado’s water resources
- Improve the appearance and function of your site
- Avoid costly rework or emergency fixes after inspections
Stormwater Compliance Is Changing in Colorado
Many municipalities across Colorado Springs, Denver, and surrounding areas are tightening enforcement around stormwater runoff, inspections, and maintenance. Requirements don’t stop once construction ends either. Ongoing inspections, reporting, and maintenance are often required to remain compliant long-term.
That’s why stormwater should not be treated as a checkbox at the end of a project. It works best when it’s addressed early and managed consistently.
Hammers’ Approach to Stormwater Management
Hammers Construction provides full-service stormwater management solutions, from initial assessment through long-term maintenance. Our team works with owners, developers, and municipalities to ensure systems are designed correctly, built efficiently, and maintained properly.
We structure our stormwater services around four key phases.
Establish: Design, Build, and Permit
We design and build stormwater systems from the ground up, including permitting and coordination with local jurisdictions. Our experience with municipal requirements helps streamline approvals and avoid delays.
Common systems we establish include:
- Forebays
- Trickle channels
- Micro pools
- Extended detention basins
- Upper-stage stormwater features
Enhance: Repairs and Compliance Corrections
If an existing system is not functioning properly or has failed inspection, we step in to correct deficiencies and bring the site back into compliance.
This often includes:
- Repairing trickle channels, pads, and ponds
- Addressing retaining walls and structural elements
- Modifying inlets and outlets to improve performance
Ensure: Ongoing Maintenance
Stormwater systems require regular maintenance to remain effective and compliant. We handle the ongoing work so property owners don’t have to.
Maintenance services include:
- Landscaping and vegetation control
- Erosion and sediment control
- Algae control
- Mowing and trash removal
Evaluate: Monitoring and Reporting
Compliance does not end with installation. We provide hands-on monitoring, inspections, and periodic reporting to keep your property aligned with permit requirements and local agreements.
Our Stormwater Process
Every property and site is different, which is why we take a straightforward, step-by-step approach.
- Step 1: Assess Our team evaluates your existing stormwater system or proposed site conditions and identifies areas that need improvement or adjustment.
- Step 2: Plan We develop a cost-effective stormwater management plan designed to prevent runoff from entering local water supplies while meeting all regulatory requirements.
- Step 3: Execute Once the plan is approved, we build and implement the necessary stormwater structures and controls to keep your project compliant and functional.
Experience You Can Rely On
Hammers Construction has decades of experience delivering commercial and municipal projects throughout Colorado. We understand the additional requirements that come with public-sector work, complex permitting environments, and inspection-driven schedules.
Our clients rely on us not just to build, but to navigate regulations, coordinate with agencies, and solve problems before they become delays.
Protect Your Project and Your Business
Stormwater management is about more than compliance. It is about protecting your project, your reputation, and your long-term investment. Whether you need to update an existing system, address inspection concerns, or design stormwater controls for a new development, Hammers Construction is ready to help.
Contact us today to request a quote or to learn more about stormwater management solutions in Colorado Springs and Denver.
