Contractors in Rifle, CO

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What the records show in Rifle

With 352 profiles, Rifle is the 35th-largest contractor base in our Colorado data, and electrical licenses are the largest group. 61% of them show an active license on file, above the Colorado-wide figure of 54% for the profiles we hold. Electricians make up the biggest group, with 240 electrical licenses (32 masters, 100 journeymen, 40 residential wiremen) and 112 plumbing licenses (30 masters, 37 journeymen).

Companies are a minority: 33 active electrical contractor and 22 active plumbing contractor registrations, against 254 individual tradespeople. Board discipline: 8 Rifle records have a DORA discipline flag (4 plumbing, 4 electrical). 7 belong to licenses that are still active, so a current license alone doesn't rule out past discipline.

Experience runs deep: half of the licensed pros here were first licensed in 2008 or earlier, and 28 active licenses date from before 2000. 37 are new since 2024.

HomeProFax profiles with a Rifle 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 Rifle contractor for their verified HomeProFax report. A contractor with a clean record can share it in a minute.

Rifle licensing rules, with sources

Local authority: City of Rifle Building Department. What we verified on official pages (Oct 2026):

• Rifle requires contractors, subcontractors and specialty contractors to be licensed before they work or receive permits. Applications go through the City's CloudPermit portal. (source)
• Rifle applicants provide liability and workers' compensation insurance (or an exemption). Building Department: 970-665-6461. (source)

Electricians and plumbers are also licensed statewide by the DORA State Electrical Board and the DORA State Plumbing Board. Rules and fees change, so confirm with the department before you sign.

Rifle contractor list

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Rifle contractor FAQ

How many Rifle contractors does HomeProFax track?

HomeProFax lists 352 contractor profiles with a Rifle business address. 213 (61%) show an active license on file and 138 show an expired one. 240 hold electrical licenses and 112 hold plumbing licenses.

Do contractors need a license in Rifle?

City of Rifle Building Department handles contractor licensing for Rifle. Rifle requires contractors, subcontractors and specialty contractors to be licensed before they work or receive permits. Applications go through the City's CloudPermit portal. Electricians and plumbers also need Colorado DORA licenses.

Have any Rifle contractors been disciplined?

8 Rifle profiles carry a Colorado state board discipline flag, and 7 of those licenses are still active. Open the profile and read the board record before you hire.

How do I verify a contractor in Rifle quickly?

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.