The construction industry is booming in Steamboat, with longer than usual lead times for sought after builders. General contractors in Colorado do not require a construction license, unless mandated by individual counties, of which Routt County is not one. This makes choosing a contractor with a proven record in this environment highly recommended. 

The rising cost of lumber and steel has had a significant impact on current building costs. On a high-end build clients can anticipate ~$100/sq. ft. for soft costs and ~$400/sq. ft. for hard costs. In a neighborhood with less custom and more mass production, the overall combined cost could be lower by ~$100/sq. ft. 

“Make sure you work with an agent to get the right amount of home insurance,” said Debbie Aragon, Insurance Agent for State Farm®. “People can get very confused between market rate and the cost of rebuilding – which has risen considerably over the years I’ve been here.”