Custom home builder in Colorado Springs.

Custom homes across Colorado Springs and El Paso County, from the foothills beneath Pikes Peak to acreage in the north and east.

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Building in the Pikes Peak region

Under Pikes Peak, every side of town builds differently.

Colorado Custom Home Builder plans and builds custom homes in Colorado Springs and the surrounding El Paso County communities. The city sits at the foot of Pikes Peak, and elevation, slope and wildfire history change a great deal from the west-side foothills to the plains on the east.

Permits
The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department handles building permits for Colorado Springs, Manitou Springs and unincorporated El Paso County.
Utilities
Colorado Springs Utilities provides electric, natural gas, water and wastewater service across much of the city, all from one city-owned utility.
Wildfire
The 2012 Waldo Canyon Fire destroyed 347 homes on the city's west side, in neighborhoods where the foothills meet the streets.

Local conditions

What shapes a custom home in Colorado Springs.

  1. Hillside lots

    West-side sites can fall under the city's hillside overlay rules, which address grading, site disturbance and how a house sits on the slope.

  2. Wildfire on the west side

    Foothills neighborhoods sit in the wildland-urban interface. Ember-resistant construction and defensible space are part of any new home near the mountains.

  3. Expansive soils

    Clay soils and claystone that swell when wet are common across the region, so the foundation design should start from a site-specific soils report.

  4. North and east acreage

    Beyond the city, lots toward Black Forest and the eastern plains often mean wells, septic systems and long driveways, each with its own permits.

Before you buy a lot in Colorado Springs

  • Confirm permitting with the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department.
  • Check whether a hillside overlay applies to the lot.
  • Review wildfire exposure for west-side and foothills sites.
  • Confirm which utility serves the address.

Where we build around Colorado Springs

We plan custom homes across Colorado Springs, from the foothills neighborhoods on the west side to newer areas in the north.

  • Broadmoor
  • Cheyenne Mountain
  • Mountain Shadows
  • Peregrine
  • Flying Horse
  • Northgate
  • Manitou Springs

Local questions

Colorado Springs building questions.

Who issues building permits in Colorado Springs?

The Pikes Peak Regional Building Department. It permits homes in Colorado Springs, several nearby towns and unincorporated El Paso County.

Are there special rules for hillside lots in Colorado Springs?

Many west-side lots fall within the city's hillside overlay zone, which adds standards for grading, site disturbance and building placement. Check the zoning for the specific lot before design begins.

Does Colorado Springs Utilities serve every lot in the area?

No. It serves the city and some surrounding areas. Lots outside its territory may be served by other districts or rely on wells and septic systems, so confirm utility service early.

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Have a Colorado Springs lot in mind?

Share the address. We'll look at slope, zoning overlays and wildfire exposure with you before design begins.

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