Electrician in Lakewood, CO
Lakewood generates more panel-replacement enquiries than anywhere else we cover, and the housing stock explains why. Large parts of the city went up between the 1950s and 1970s, so the typical call involves an original or first-replacement panel that is now decades past its design life, a 100A service that was generous in 1962 and is not now, and ungrounded two-prong circuits throughout. The oldest homes add cloth-insulated conductors to that list. None of it is cause for alarm on its own, but it does mean the honest first step here is often an inspection rather than a quote, because what a realistic upgrade costs depends entirely on what is behind the panel cover and inside the walls. Newer infill around Belmar is straightforward capacity work by comparison. We are upfront about the drive: Lakewood is best booked as scheduled work, and we group jobs there into the same run where we can.
Lakewood at a glance
- County
- Jefferson County
- Coverage
- Full service area
- Permit authority
- City of Lakewood
- Electric utility
- Xcel Energy*
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- Years of experience serving the South Denver metro
- 20+Years of experience serving the South Denver metro
- Master ME.0601023
- LicensedMaster ME.0601023
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Electrical services we provide in Lakewood
What Lakewood homes are like electrically
Lakewood is one of the older suburbs on the Front Range and the housing splits sharply by era. The post-war neighborhoods, roughly 1950s through 1970s, carry the classic problems: original or first-replacement panels now well past their service life, 100A services that are undersized for modern use, ungrounded two-prong circuits, and cloth-insulated conductors in the oldest stock. Belmar and the newer infill developments are a different job entirely, mostly capacity work. The volume of older housing is why panel replacement is far and away the most common request we get from this area.
Permits and inspections in Lakewood
City of Lakewood
Lakewood runs its own building division, separate from Jefferson County. Because a large share of the housing predates 1980, service and panel replacements make up much of the permitted work here, and those need utility coordination for the disconnect and reconnect alongside the city inspection. Rewiring and grounding work is also permitted. We file with the City of Lakewood, coordinate Xcel, and meet the inspector.
Permit rules and fees change. We confirm current requirements with the jurisdiction before every permitted job. See our permit guides.
Who powers your home in Lakewood
Xcel EnergyVerify your address
Lakewood is Xcel Energy territory. Rebate programs differ from the CORE areas in Douglas County, so guidance written for Parker does not transfer.
Neighborhoods we work in
- Belmar
- Green Mountain
- Applewood
- Glennon Heights
- Eiber
- Union Square
Every service we offer in Lakewood
The work we get called for most in Lakewood is panel upgrades & repairs, safety inspections, outlets and emergency repairs. Everything else we do is available here too, at the same fixed pricing.
Our work around Lakewood
Real Allsafe Electric job photos. General work shots, not necessarily taken in Lakewood itself.
Reviews
What customers say
5.0155 reviews
“Judson was very responsive following a contractor at my house, taking out the power in front room and exterior lights. Judson was able to come out within 1 day to troubleshoot and fix the breaker, allowing for proper lighting in time for Halloween! I really appreciated the 30minute call ahead and his ability to alleviate my concerns by explaining to me the root cause of the issue. I will definitely be using Allsafe again!”Read the full review
4 days ago
“Jud has been phenomenal! He's attentive to detail, works fast and honest, and took the time to show and explain what needed to be done every step of the way. Will definitely have him out again when it's time for more electrical work. :)”
26 days ago
“I had several outlets that were not working. I called Allsafe and they were able to schedule me quickly. They were knowledgeable, kept me informed during the process, and did a thorough job. I would highly recommend them!”
a month ago
“Did a fantastic job on replacing my panel in my home !!!”
a month ago
“We were in need of a professional electrician to complete a small install in a short period of time. Jud, at Allsafe, was very accommodating and completed the work quickly and on time to complete the project! We really appreciate his availability. Thank you!”
a month ago
“Jud and team were excellent. They scheduled us quickly, worked fast and did outstanding work. Communication was very good throughout, and very fair pricing.”
a month ago
“We did not have power coming through a circuit in our garage. When I called on a Friday morning, I fully expected we would have to wait until after the weekend for an electrician to come out. But Jud was able to come diagnose the issue within just a few hours! I was very impressed, and so happy that he was also able to fix the problem very quickly. Jud was very professional, explained everything so well, and is very trustworthy.”Read the full review
a month ago
“I chose AllSafe Electric because their project proposal was the most detailed and comprehensive of those I received. Once the project began, I was thoroughly impressed by their expertise, workmanship, and attention to detail. An excellent experience. Most highly recommended.”
a month ago
Questions from Lakewood homeowners
Is Lakewood too far for you?
No, but we are straight about what the distance means. Scheduled work is easy to arrange and we group Lakewood jobs into one run where possible. For a genuine same-day emergency we will tell you honestly whether we can get there or whether someone closer serves you better.
My Lakewood home still has a fuse box. Does it have to be replaced?
In practical terms, yes. Fuse boxes are not inherently unsafe when intact, but they cannot support modern loads, most insurers now ask about them, and replacement parts are increasingly hard to source. A panel replacement also gets you grounding and AFCI or GFCI protection that a fuse box cannot provide.
What does an upgrade cost in an older Lakewood home?
It depends on what is found once the cover is off, which is why we recommend starting with an inspection. Service length, meter position, grounding condition and whether the circuits themselves need attention all move the number. You get a fixed written price before any work begins.
Are two-prong outlets a problem?
They indicate ungrounded circuits, which is common in this housing stock. Running a proper ground is best where feasible; a GFCI-protected replacement labeled "no equipment ground" is a code-compliant middle path. Swapping in a three-prong outlet with no actual ground is the one thing to avoid, and it is unfortunately common in homes that have changed hands a few times.
Does Lakewood permit through Jefferson County?
No. The City of Lakewood has its own building division. Only unincorporated addresses nearby go through the county, and we confirm which applies before filing.
We also cover these nearby areas
Allsafe Electric works across Parker, Douglas County and the south metro. If your town is on this list, the same licensed electricians and the same pricing apply.
- Parker
- Castle Rock
- Highlands Ranch
- Lone Tree
- Centennial
- The Pinery
- Stonegate
- Castle Pines
- Franktown
- Elizabeth
- Elbert
- Foxfield
- Dove Valley
- Aurora
- Englewood
- Littleton
- Acres Green
- Greenwood Village
- Edgewater
- Denver
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