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Electrical Planning and Design Coordination
New kitchens, EV chargers, heat pumps and solar all add or change electrical load. Planning the electrical side first tells you what your property can handle and what needs to be upgraded.
Service scope
What's included
Every project and service request starts with a written scope, so you know what is included before work begins.
- Existing service and panel capacity review
- Load calculations for new equipment
- Service upgrade and utility coordination planning
- EV charging, solar and battery readiness
- Lighting and power layouts
- Coordination with licensed electrical engineers where required
Start with what's already there
We look at the size and condition of the service, the panel and the wiring that feeds the area you are changing. Older equipment, full panels and outdated wiring are common surprises, and it is far better to find them during planning.
Plan for what's coming next
If an EV charger, heat pump or solar system is likely in the next few years, it costs less to plan capacity and conduit now than to open walls again later.
Coordinate with the utility early
Service upgrades and new meters depend on the utility's schedule. We identify that need early so it does not hold up the rest of the project.
Local knowledge
Electrical work in Denver homes and buildings
Many Denver bungalows, Tudors and mid-century homes still have small services or older panels that were never meant for today's loads. Most of the metro is served by Xcel Energy, and some areas by local cooperatives, each with its own process for upgrades and new connections.
Process
How design work runs
Discovery
We walk the property, learn your goals and gather drawings and records.
Plan and price
We define the scope, test it against a budget and outline the schedule.
Coordinate design
Designers, engineers and builders resolve the details together.
Permit and prepare
Submittals, approvals and ordering long-lead items.
Build and hand over
Construction, inspections and the documents you need afterward.
Questions
Questions and answers
How do I know if my panel needs to be upgraded?
A load calculation compares your current and planned use with the service size. We explain the result and the options.
Do I need an electrical engineer?
Most homes do not. Larger commercial projects often require engineered drawings, which a licensed electrical engineer provides.
Can you plan for an EV charger without installing it yet?
Yes. Capacity and conduit can be planned now and the charger added later.
Who performs the electrical work?
Electrical work is performed by appropriately licensed electricians, with permits and inspections as required.
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