Serving Laporte, Colorado
Drywall Contractor in Laporte, CO
Laporte is older than Fort Collins. The town site on the Cache la Poudre River was settled in 1860, and the army camp that became Fort Collins started here before a flood moved it downstream. Fort Collins Drywall Pros serves Laporte from our shop just 15 minutes away, and we have worked on Laporte homes, cabins and shops since 2011.
Laporte's houses are a mix you do not see in the subdivisions: old farmhouses, 1960s and 1970s ranches on acreage, cabins, shops and newer custom homes near the foothills. Owners call us for ceiling repairs, water damage, plaster and popcorn removal. They also call for new drywall in additions, outbuildings and accessory dwelling units, where a shop or barn becomes living space and needs fire separation, insulation and finished walls that feel like the rest of the house.
Laporte is unincorporated, so there is no town hall. Permits and contractor licensing run through Larimer County, and we hold the Larimer County contractor license that County-permitted work in Laporte and Bellvue requires. More than 1,300 completed jobs back every written quote, and we will tell you up front whether your project needs a County permit and which inspections come before the drywall goes up.
Service area
Laporte, Bellvue and the mouth of the canyon
Laporte sits northwest of Fort Collins along Laporte Avenue and Overland Trail, about 15 minutes from our midtown office. We also cover Bellvue, the Rist Canyon and Poudre Canyon mouth areas, and the properties along Bingham Hill Road and County Road 54G.
- Drive from our shop
- About 15 min
- Jurisdiction
- Unincorporated Larimer
- Contractor license
- Larimer County
- Settled
- 1860
Local regulations
Larimer County permits and licensing in Laporte
Because Laporte is not an incorporated town, building permits come from the Larimer County Building Division instead of a city. Larimer County has required contractor licenses for work under County building permits since September 1, 2009, and the license class depends on the scope of work.
We hold a Larimer County contractor license, so drywall in permitted work such as additions, basement finishes and shop conversions is covered. Small repairs usually do not need a permit at all.
Many Laporte homes are on wells and septic, and some sit in the Poudre floodplain. Neither changes how drywall is hung, but floodplain properties can have extra County review for substantial improvements, which is worth checking before a large remodel.
Local housing
Older Laporte homes and their drywall
Farmhouses and early homes
Laporte's oldest houses have plaster walls, board ceilings and a century of additions. We match old plaster rather than force new drywall into it. See plaster repair.
Ranch homes on acreage
Many Laporte ranches date from the 1960s and 1970s, when popcorn ceilings were standard. Popcorn ceiling removal here starts with testing, as Colorado requires for texture from that era.
Shops, barns and ADUs
Converted outbuildings need new walls and ceilings, often with Type X separation where a garage or shop meets living space. We handle drywall installation for these conversions.
Foothill custom homes
Newer homes toward the foothills have tall walls and big glass. Low sun off the hogback shows every seam, so we lean toward smoother finishes.
Local history
Living by the Poudre: water is the recurring theme
The Poudre has flooded Laporte before. An 1864 flood wiped out Camp Collins and pushed the army to relocate to what became Fort Collins, and the September 2013 floods hit properties along the river again.
Most Laporte water damage we see today is less dramatic: high groundwater in spring, roof leaks on older homes, frozen pipes in drafty additions and failed swamp coolers. We treat each one the same way, dry first and then rebuild, with drywall repair that matches what is there.
Laporte project? We are 15 minutes away.
Call or send photos. We will quote it in writing and tell you if it needs a County permit.
Laporte pages
Drywall services in Laporte
Water Damage Drywall Repair in Laporte
Water damage drywall repair in Laporte, CO after leaks, frozen pipes and high groundwater near the Poudre.
Ceiling Repair in Laporte
Ceiling drywall repair in Laporte, CO for sagging board, leak stains, smoke stains and cracks in older homes and cabins.
Drywall Repair
Holes, cracks, nail pops, torn paper and corner bead, patched and textured to disappear under paint.
Plaster Repair
Lath-and-plaster walls, ceilings and crown moulding in older homes, re-secured and patched with lead-safe practices.
Popcorn Ceiling Removal
Asbestos testing first, then contained wet scraping, skim coating and a smooth or textured ceiling ready for paint.
Drywall Installation
New construction, additions, remodels and garages, hung, taped and finished by one crew.
FAQ
Laporte drywall questions
Straight answers to what people ask us most. Have a different question? Call or send a photo with the quote form.
Who issues building permits in Laporte?
Larimer County. Laporte is unincorporated, so permits and inspections go through the Larimer County Building Division.
Are you licensed for Larimer County work?
Yes. We hold a Larimer County contractor license, which the County has required for work under County building permits since 2009.
Do you work in Bellvue and the canyons?
Yes. We cover Bellvue, the lower Poudre Canyon and Rist Canyon areas, and properties along Bingham Hill Road.
Can you fix water-damaged ceilings in older Laporte homes?
Yes. See Laporte ceiling repair and Laporte water damage drywall repair for how we handle them.