Electricians in Denver, CO

Compare 100 electricians in Denver by HomeProFax Score v2 (license, discipline, permits, BBB + HomeProFax reviews). Always verify license status with the issuing board before hiring.

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Electricians in Denver: what the records show

Denver has 4,246 electrical license holders in our DORA data, and 1,878 are active. Only 402 are active electrical contractor registrations, the companies allowed to sell electrical work to the public. The rest are individual licenses: masters, journeymen and residential wiremen, who work for a registered company. 138 Denver electrical records carry a board discipline flag.

Shortcut: ask any Denver contractor for their verified HomeProFax report. See all Denver contractor data.

How to hire in Denver

Check the license is active, look at permit history for jobs like yours, read the BBB and HomeProFax review components in the score breakdown, and use the outbound Google/BBB links on each profile to cross-check external reviews (we link out — we do not store Angi, Yelp or Google ratings).

By the numbers

Counts are HomeProFax profiles whose address is in Denver, from the DORA license roster (refreshed Oct 21, 2026) and Denver and Boulder open permit data. Journeyman and master electricians are individuals; electrical contractors are companies.

How electrical licensing works in Denver

Electricians in Colorado are licensed by the state, not the city. The DORA State Electrical Board issues individual licenses (master, journeyman and residential wireman) and registers electrical contractors, the companies that sell electrical work to the public. That makes Denver different from roofers and general contractors, who are licensed by Denver Community Planning and Development.

What this means when you hire: the company on your contract should be a registered electrical contractor, and the person doing the work should hold an individual state license. Most Denver electrical jobs beyond minor repairs also need a permit, and the permit is what triggers an inspection.

Of the 3,764 Denver electrician profiles we hold, more than half show an expired license. That's normal for a roster that keeps old records (people retire, move or change trades), but it's the single most common gap between what a company says and what the record shows. Active licenses are listed first below.

What to ask for before you hire

You don't need to spend an evening on government lookup screens. Ask the electrician you're considering for their HomeProFax report. It puts the license record, any board discipline flag, permits on file and outside links on one page, with sources. A contractor with a clean record can share it in a minute. If one won't, that tells you something too.

Search any business name free on HomeProFax.com if they haven't shared it yet.

Red flags on Denver electrical jobs

• The company name on the bid doesn't match a registered electrical contractor.
• "We don't need a permit for this." Panel changes, new circuits, EV chargers and service upgrades usually do.
• A large cash deposit before any permit or materials.
• A license that expired and wasn't renewed, or a board discipline flag nobody mentions.

More Denver trades: plumbers in Denver, general contractors in Denver, or browse all Denver contractors. Nearby: Aurora electricians, Colorado Springs electricians. Statewide: Colorado.

Electricians in Denver — common questions

Do electricians need a license in Denver?

Yes. Electricians in Colorado are licensed by the state through the DORA State Electrical Board, and electrical contractors register with that board. Denver issues the permits and inspects the work.

What is the difference between a master and a journeyman electrician?

Both are individual state licenses. A master electrician can plan, lay out and supervise electrical work; a journeyman works under a master or an electrical contractor. A registered electrical contractor is the company that offers the work to the public.

How many licensed electricians are in Denver?

HomeProFax holds 3,764 electrician profiles with a Denver address. 1,576 show an active DORA license and 2,127 show an expired one.

How do I know if a Denver electrician pulls permits?

Ask the electrician for their HomeProFax report. It lists the permits we have matched to the company from Denver and Boulder open data, with dates and addresses.

How many active electrical contractors are based in Denver?

402 active electrical contractor registrations and 1,878 active electrical licenses in total have a Denver address in HomeProFax's DORA data.

How do I check if a Denver contractor is licensed?

Open any profile above to see its license status, issuing board and expiry date from public records, then verify it with the Colorado DORA State Electrical Board, which licenses electricians statewide, before you hire. You can also search a business name or license number on HomeProFax.

How many electricians are listed in Denver?

This page lists 100 electricians in Denver, ranked by HomeProFax Score v2.

What does the HomeProFax score mean?

The score (0-100) sums license status (35), discipline and legal flags (20), permit history (20), and BBB plus HomeProFax homeowner reviews (25). It is not a rating of workmanship. See how scores work.