Wilkinson Engineering

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Wilkinson Engineering is a one stop solution for all of your residential engineering needs. We are here to solve your problems through the sometimes long and winding road to a completed project. We will help with your personal design and engineering challenges, and then facilitate interfacing with county or city requirements to get the home of your dreams. We enjoy working relationships with our individual clients, and with construction professionals. If this is your first house, or your fiftieth, let Wilkinson Engineering help you to move smoothly through your project from start to finish. Read More

We are a full service engineering company that offers complete residential services for both new construction and remodeling projects throughout the Colorado Front Range. We work with residential clients as a one stop service provider for all residential construction plans and engineering services.
We offer complete plans with elevations from your input from pencil drawn sketches, or we can collaborate with you and together design the exact house of your dreams.Read More.

We are here to help architects, builders, and developers to provide the engineering support you require starting at purchase, through site plan review, and throughout construction. Our prices are always competitive, and we work in all areas of the Front Range, from the mountains to the plains. We are here to provide the service you need, when you need it.
A builder himself for over 30 years, Bill understands the challenges and nuances of a building project. Read More.

“In the past 25 years, energy-efficient building practices have changed drastically. From higher-quality materials to more-stringent building codes, Bill Wilkinson, owner of Boulder-based Wilkinson Engineering has experienced it all

Wilkinson has been building environmentally friendly, energy-efficient homes since he started his firm in 1982.”
Boulder CountyBusinessReport Vol 28 Issue 9 April, 2009Read More.

Choosing A Solar Compatible Lot
One of the most effective ways to make a house energy efficient is to pick a Southern exposure or an East or West exposure that has a Southern component. The heat from sunshine is absolutely free, and can significantly reduce energy expenses over the life of a house. The simple act of making Southern windows [...]
Choosing The Best Rural Lot
There are many choices that must be made before buying a rural lot. Most choices are governed by economics, but a persons lifestyle and background have an influence as well. Do you want a house that is secluded and private, or one that is spectacular with a view of the plains? Maybe your dream is [...]
Locating Your House On Your Land Part 2. Rural Lots: Part 1
Many people want to escape from the city to enjoy the rural lifestyle, and often they find less restrictions on what they can build. When considering a rural subdivision it is always a good idea to drive around to see if you like the types of houses being built there. There are new subdivisions all [...]
Building Your Home. Part One:City and Subdivision Lots
When you buy a lot in the city, most of the decisions on locating your home have been decided by the developer, the subdivision covenants, and the city land use regulations. Read all these documents carefully before you purchase a lot to make sure if it will accommodate the house you plan to build. The [...]
Why is My House Cracking Up?
In some parts of the U.S. buildings need to be modified because they are in earthquake zones, or they make concessions for hurricanes and tumultuous weather. Here in Colorado we rarely have earthquakes, and never worry about hurricanes, but we do have our own specific building challenges, and one of them is expansive soils. Everyone [...]
Welcome to Wilkinson Engineering.
Welcome to Wilkinson Engineering. If you are visiting our site, odds are good that you are building a new home or adding on to your current residence and someone has said, You need an engineer for that. But perhaps youre still wondering, Why do I need an engineer? Here are some answers: New Home: If [...]