Outdoor structures like sheds and detached garages aren’t just for storage anymore—they’re workshops, home gyms, offices, and fully functional extensions of your living space. But to use them year-round and for more than just daylight hours, you’ll need more than an extension cord. You need a safe, permanent electrical circuit installed by a licensed professional.
At Done Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, we specialize in running electric to sheds, gates, and outdoor structures for homeowners across Aurora and Greater Denver. Our licensed electricians design and install code-compliant circuits that power your equipment, lighting, security systems, and more—all while protecting your home, family, and investment.
Why You Shouldn’t Use Extension Cords
Temporary solutions aren’t built for permanent needs
We get it—dragging a heavy-duty extension cord from the house to the shed might feel like a shortcut. But outdoor extension cords are not a long-term or safe solution for powering a detached structure. They’re prone to wear, weather damage, and overloading. Worse, they often violate local code and present fire and shock risks.
Our team installs dedicated outdoor electrical circuits that safely deliver the power you need, with proper trenching, conduit, grounding, and GFCI protection. It’s not just about compliance—it’s about building something that works every day, rain or shine.
What We Power in Outdoor Structures
Practical electricity for projects, security, and convenience
If you’re asking how to run electricity to a shed, it probably means you have plans for the space—tools, lighting, a workbench, or even a backup freezer. With the right electrical setup, a backyard structure can power:
- Interior and exterior lighting
- Standard and GFCI outlets
- Small HVAC units or heaters
- Power tools, compressors, and battery chargers
- Security systems and cameras
- Automatic gate motors
- Garage door openers
Whether you’re creating a functional workspace or just want to open your gate remotely at night, Done! builds systems that handle it all—without tripping breakers or risking damage.
How Electricity Gets to the Structure
Designed for distance, durability, and code compliance
When we run electric to an outdoor structure, it starts with understanding what you need—how far the power has to travel, what you’ll be running, and how often. We assess your main electrical panel’s capacity, plan the safest route for conduit (usually underground), and determine if you’ll need a subpanel inside the structure for multiple circuits.
Our process includes:
- Electrical load calculations
- Trenching and outdoor-rated conduit installation
- Weatherproof GFCI outlets and enclosures
- Grounding and bonding
- Dedicated breakers or subpanels
- Permit coordination and code inspections
Every job is handled by licensed electricians who understand both the National Electrical Code (NEC) and local Aurora/Denver requirements. You’ll have permanent, reliable power—without cutting corners.
We Power More Than Just Sheds
Gates, garages, workshops, and more
Running electric to a detached garage or gate motor system involves similar planning and protection. Our team wires automatic driveway gates, installs outlets and lights in workshops, and even sets up power for garden rooms or studio sheds. These spaces deserve the same level of quality as your main home—and Done! delivers that standard on every job.
If you’re converting a storage space into something more useful, we’ll walk you through what’s needed for power, lighting, and safety. Our goal is to make your whole property work better, not just your house.
Why Homeowners Trust Done!
Licensed. Local. Dependable.
When you call Done!, you’re not getting a handyman with a shovel and wire. You’re getting a licensed, insured electrician who knows how to design and install outdoor electrical circuits correctly the first time. We treat your home—and every outbuilding on your property—with care and professionalism.
We also back every job with our Home Comfort Guarantee, and we offer 24/7 emergency service if anything ever goes wrong with your power. You won’t be left waiting in the dark.
One Call… It’s Done!
Ready to add reliable power to your shed, detached garage, or backyard structure? Whether you’re lighting up your workspace or powering a gate, Done Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric will get the job done safely and up to code.
Call now to schedule service for your outdoor electrical project—and bring smart, permanent power to every part of your property.