What You Need to Know About Power, Water, Septic, Gas, and Internet

Utilities for Modular Homes in Colorado
How Power, Water, Septic, Propane, Gas, and Internet Are Installed

Utilities are one of the most important parts of preparing your property for a modular home. They determine how your home operates day to day, and they need to be in place or planned before your home is delivered and set.

Because Colorado has a wide range of land types and utility providers, every property will be a little different. This blog explains what to expect from each utility and how they are installed.

Electric

Electricity can be brought to the home through underground trenching or overhead lines. Your utility provider and contractor determine the best approach based on distance, access, and county requirements.

Electric installation includes:

• Trenching for conduit
  
• Meter placement
  
• Panel installation
  
• Connection to the utility provider
  
• Required inspections
  
• Backfill and grading after trenching

The cost depends on the distance from the nearest power source.

Water

Your water source depends on your location.

• If you are in a municipal area, you will connect to the city’s water system.
  
• If you are in a rural area, you will need a well.

Wells require:

• A well permit
  
• A licensed well driller
  
• Pump and pressure tank installation
  
• Trenching for water lines
  
• Water quality testing and approval

Municipal connections require approval from the local water district.

Septic

If your property is not connected to city sewer, you will need a septic system.

A licensed septic contractor will design an OWTS that meets county health department regulations.

Septic design includes:

• Soil testing
  
• Tank size
  
• Leach field placement
  
• Setback rules
  
• Drainage considerations

The septic system is usually installed during the site work stage.

Propane or Natural Gas

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If natural gas is available, your home can connect directly to the local gas utility. In rural areas where natural gas is not available, propane is the standard option.

Propane installation includes:

• Tank placement
  
• Trenching for gas lines
  
• Required distance setbacks
  
• Tank size selection based on the appliances in your home

Propane tanks may be placed above ground or buried depending on your preferences and county rules.

Internet

Internet availability varies significantly depending on your location.

Options may include:

• Fiber
  
• Cable
  
• Wireless broadband
  
• Satellite options like Starlink

We encourage homeowners to check availability early so conduit can be installed during utility trenching instead of retrofitting it later.

Why Utility Planning Matters

Proper utility planning ensures your home will function the way you expect from day one and helps avoid last minute surprises during delivery and set day.

In the next post, we will cover delivery and how your modular home is transported and staged before the crane set.