What we do most in Palmer Lake and Larkspur
Foothill living is quiet until a storm hits. These are the projects Palmer Lake, Larkspur and Perry Park homeowners ask us for most.
Reviews from Palmer Lake and Larkspur
Neighborhoods we serve
Palmer Lake, Larkspur, Perry Park and the Glen Park area.
ZIP codes: 80118 80133
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Palmer Lake and Larkspur homeowners trust us with generators and panel upgrades.
Read our reviews →Homes in Palmer Lake, Larkspur and Perry Park
Palmer Lake and Larkspur sit right where the plains meet the foothills, on either side of the El Paso and Douglas county line. The homes are as varied as the land, and so are their electrical systems.
Older homes here were often built as weekend or summer places and added onto over the years. Before we add anything new, we look at the panel, the service and the wiring together so the new load does not overload an old system.
Winter storms and outages along the foothills
Close to the mountains and up on the Palmer Divide, this area gets heavy snow, strong wind and fast summer storms. Trees and long rural lines mean outages can last longer here than in town, and homes on wells lose water when they lose power.
A standby generator is one of the most common upgrades we make here. It starts on its own within seconds and runs what you choose, from the essentials to the whole house. Pair it with whole-home surge protection, since surges often hit when the power comes back on.
Wood stoves, propane and gas appliances are common, which makes working smoke and carbon monoxide alarms important. We install interconnected combo alarms so when one sounds, they all do. See our smoke and CO detector page for more.
Permits on both sides of the county line
Palmer Lake is in El Paso County. Larkspur and Perry Park are in Douglas County. That means a different building department depending on your address.
You do not need to sort that out. We check which office covers your home, pull the permit, schedule the inspection and coordinate any utility disconnect. You just let the inspector in.
Electricians near Palmer Lake and Larkspur
Same crew, same standards, a short drive away. See every ZIP code we cover on the service areas map.
Palmer Lake and Larkspur electrician questions
Do you really work in Larkspur and Palmer Lake?+
Yes. Larkspur, Palmer Lake and Perry Park are part of our regular service area, and the walkthrough and your written options are free.
Who handles permits in Larkspur versus Palmer Lake?+
We do. Palmer Lake is in El Paso County and Larkspur and Perry Park are in Douglas County, so the building department depends on your address. We pull the right permit and schedule the inspection.
How fast does a standby generator kick on?+
Within seconds of an outage, automatically, even when you are not home.
Do I need CO alarms with a wood stove?+
Yes. Any fuel-burning appliance or attached garage calls for CO protection. We install interconnected combo alarms.
Can a generator run my well and heat?+
Yes, if it is sized for it. We size the generator for your well pump, furnace or boiler, fridge and lights, or for the whole house if you want.
My older cabin has a small panel. Can it be upgraded?+
Yes. We look at the panel, the service and the wiring together, then give you written options, ordered from Best to Good.
Is whole-home surge protection worth it here?+
For most homes, yes. Lightning near the foothills and long rural lines bring more surges, and modern appliances, furnaces and well controls are sensitive to them.
Palmer Lake's electrician, one trade mastered.
A licensed electrician comes out and gives you clear written options.