Dr. Electric is encouraging Colorado Springs homeowners planning winter remodels to follow Colorado State Electrical Board permit and inspection requirements.
Colorado Springs, CO (PRUnderground) November 10th, 2026
As Colorado Springs homeowners turn to indoor projects for the winter, from finishing basements to adding circuits and upgrading lighting, Dr. Electric is encouraging residents to make sure electrical work is permitted and inspected before walls are closed up.
Dr. Electric, one of the Colorado Springs Electricians serving homeowners from Monument to the south side of the city, said winter remodeling season is when much of the hidden wiring in a home gets installed, often behind new drywall and insulation.
According to the Colorado State Electrical Board, a valid electrical permit must be obtained before installing electrical wiring, and permits are valid for one year from the date they are issued. The board notes that local jurisdictions may handle their own permits and inspections, while the state board issues permits in areas not inspected by a local authority.
The board states that all electrical work is inspected before it is covered by insulation, drywall or other materials, with a final inspection at completion before occupancy and permanent power release.
Homeowners may perform electrical work at their own residence after obtaining a permit, according to the board, but only when the work is personally performed by the homeowner, the property is not for sale, resale or rent, and the work complies with the National Electrical Code. Electrical contractors are required to obtain permits for the work their companies perform and may not use a homeowner's permit.
"Once the drywall goes up, nobody can see what's behind it, and that's exactly why the inspection happens first," said Rick Rost, owner of Dr. Electric. "If someone offers to skip the permit to save a little money, that's the moment to ask more questions, not fewer."
Winter is a common time for homeowners to address capacity before adding new circuits. An electrical panel upgrade colorado springs project is permitted and inspected like other electrical work, and planning it before a remodel helps make sure the new space has the power it needs, the company said.
Lighting is often part of the same projects. For basement finishes and kitchen updates, lighting installation colorado springs co work such as recessed fixtures and new switch locations is typically roughed in and inspected before ceilings are closed.
Homeowners planning for an electric vehicle can include that circuit in the same permit cycle. Adding ev charger installation colorado springs co to an existing project can be simpler than opening walls again later, the company said.
"Ask your electrician who's pulling the permit and when the inspection is scheduled," Rost said. "A good contractor will have that answer before the job starts."
Dr. Electric offers complimentary estimates and can be reached at (719) 232-3047.
About Dr. Electric
Dr. Electric is an electrical contractor serving Colorado Springs, Monument and surrounding communities. The company provides residential electrical service, electrical panel upgrades, lighting installation and EV charger installation.
Media contact: Rick Rost, Dr. Electric, (719) 232-3047, drelectricllc@gmail.com
