Contractors in Olathe, CO

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Olathe contractors at a glance

In Olathe, HomeProFax tracks 124 contractor profiles, which is the 86th-highest count for any city in Colorado, 54 of them with a lapsed license. Most of the Olathe list is made up of DORA-licensed tradespeople, specifically 86 electrical licenses (14 masters, 22 journeymen, 27 residential wiremen) and 38 plumbing licenses (17 masters, 10 journeymen).

Companies are a minority: 13 active electrical contractor and 5 active plumbing contractor registrations, against 94 individual tradespeople. 2 profiles carry a state board discipline flag (1 electrical, 1 plumbing), and 2 of those licenses are still active. A flag can mean anything from a paperwork lapse to a serious finding, so read the board record behind it.

About 56% are active, in line with the 54% we see statewide, and 54 records have lapsed. Experience runs deep: half of the licensed pros here were first licensed in 2003 or earlier, and 15 active licenses date from before 2000. 15 are new since 2024.

Contractor profiles	124
Active license on file	69 (56%)
Expired license	54
Electrical licenses (active)	86 (52)
Plumbing licenses (active)	38 (17)
State board discipline flags	2
Median first-license year	2003
ZIP codes	2

HomeProFax profiles with an Olathe address, built from DORA electrical and plumbing rosters, the Aurora, Arvada and Thornton contractor license lists, Colorado Secretary of State filings and Boulder/Denver open permit data. Counts as of Oct 24, 2026.

Shortcut: before you hire, ask any Olathe contractor for their verified HomeProFax report. A contractor with a clean record can share it in a minute.

Licensing in Olathe

Colorado licenses electricians and plumbers statewide through the DORA State Electrical Board and the DORA State Plumbing Board. General contractors, roofers and HVAC contractors are licensed, if at all, by the local city or county. We haven't verified Olathe's local rules yet, so check with the building department before you hire. Most Olathe ZIP codes in our data are in Montrose County, so the city or Montrose County building department is where to ask.

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Olathe contractor FAQ

How many contractors are listed in Olathe, CO?

HomeProFax lists 124 contractor profiles with an Olathe business address. 69 (56%) show an active license on file and 54 show an expired one. 86 hold electrical licenses and 38 hold plumbing licenses.

Do contractors need a license in Olathe?

Electricians and plumbers need Colorado DORA licenses everywhere in the state. For general contractors, roofers and HVAC firms, check with the Olathe or Montrose County building department, because those trades are licensed locally.

Have any Olathe contractors been disciplined?

2 Olathe profiles carry a Colorado state board discipline flag, and 2 of those licenses are still active. Open the profile and read the board record before you hire.

What's the fastest way to check an Olathe contractor?

Ask the contractor for their verified HomeProFax report. It puts their license status, any board discipline, permits on file and Secretary of State standing on one page with sources. You can also search any business free on HomeProFax.com.