Home Improvement Contractors in Severance, CO

The median home in the town of Severance was built in 2014, newer than the U.S. median of 1980 and newer than the Colorado median of 1988. That is newer than the Weld County median of 2001.¹ A large share of newer homes means many systems are still inside a warranty; checking that comes before any repair quote. Owner-occupied and rented homes in Severance are of similar age: median build years 2014 and 2016.¹ Housing in Severance is mostly detached single-family: 97% of units, with 1% in buildings of five or more units.¹ A mostly detached stock means the full range of exterior work applies: roofs, garage doors, chimneys and backyard units.

Home ownership is the norm in Severance: 92% of occupied homes are owner-occupied, above the Colorado share of 66%.¹ The median owner-occupied home in Severance is valued at $528,500 (ACS), close to the Colorado median of $539,400. Within Weld County the median is $471,700, so Severance sits above it.¹ Winters are long: the Nunn 7 Nne station averages 183 nights a year at or below 32°F and 93 at or below 20°F.^2,3 Long winters put freeze-thaw, ice dams and snow load at the center of roofing and masonry decisions.

Summers bring about 34 days a year at or above 90°F.^2,3 Annual precipitation is low, about 13 inches.^2,3 Low rainfall shifts the wear to UV and heat, which age finishes and sealants. Snowfall averages about 48 inches a year.^2,3 Real snowfall means ice-and-water membrane, attic ventilation and roof load are standard parts of a roofing scope.

Heating dominates the year: about 6,845 heating degree days against 434 cooling degree days (base 65°F).^2,3 In a heating-led climate, insulation and air sealing carry most of the energy-code weight for any work that opens the envelope. Severance sits in IECC climate zone 5B (Cold).⁴ Building permits in Severance are normally issued by the town building department.^5,6