Yes, Done provides electrical services for tenant improvements and commercial build-outs in the Denver metro area. Whether you’re finishing out a new office suite, reconfiguring an existing retail space, or upgrading the electrical infrastructure of a leased commercial property, our licensed electricians handle the work from planning through final inspection. We coordinate with property managers, general contractors, and building departments to keep your project on schedule.

What Tenant Improvement Electrical Work Typically Involves

Tenant improvement (TI) projects vary widely depending on the space and intended use, but electrical work is almost always part of the scope. Common items our team handles include:

  • New circuits and subpanels to support increased electrical loads from equipment or lighting
  • Outlet and switch installation or relocation to match new floor plans
  • Lighting upgrades, including LED retrofits, task lighting, and occupancy sensors
  • Data and low-voltage rough-in coordination
  • GFCI and AFCI protection where code requires it
  • Panel upgrades when the existing service capacity isn’t sufficient for the new tenant’s needs

Every project starts with understanding what the space needs to become — not just running wire. A medical office has different electrical demands than a restaurant or a co-working space, and the design has to reflect that from the beginning.

Permitting and Code Compliance in Colorado

Commercial electrical work in Colorado requires licensed contractors and, in most jurisdictions, permits and inspections. Done handles the permitting process as part of the job — we pull the permits, schedule inspections, and make sure the work passes. This protects you, the property owner, and your future occupants. Skipping permits on tenant improvement work can create serious liability issues down the road, especially during a sale or re-lease of the property.

Colorado also enforces the National Electrical Code (NEC), which gets updated on a regular adoption cycle. Our electricians stay current on code requirements so your build-out isn’t flagged during inspection for something that changed in the latest adopted edition.

Working Within Landlord and Building Requirements

Commercial leases often include specific requirements about how tenant improvement work must be performed — approved contractor lists, insurance minimums, coordination with property management for access to electrical rooms and rooftop equipment. Done is accustomed to working within these frameworks. We communicate directly with building management when needed, provide certificates of insurance, and schedule work to minimize disruption to neighboring tenants.

If your lease requires restoring the space to its original condition at termination, we can also help plan the electrical scope with that eventual restoration in mind — so you’re not paying twice for work that will need to be undone.

Coordinating With Your General Contractor

On larger TI projects, Done often works as the electrical subcontractor alongside a general contractor managing the overall build. We’re experienced with that workflow — attending pre-construction meetings, working off architectural drawings, meeting rough-in milestones so other trades can follow behind us, and returning for trim-out once walls are closed. If you’re the GC on a project and need a reliable electrical sub in the Denver area, we’re a straightforward call.

For smaller build-outs where you’re managing the project yourself, we can also serve as the primary point of contact for the electrical scope, coordinating directly with inspectors and the building department on your behalf.

Getting Started on Your Project

The earlier you bring in your electrician on a TI project, the better. Electrical rough-in happens before walls close, and changes after that point get expensive. Getting us involved during the planning phase — even just to review the drawings and flag anything that might affect the electrical scope — can save real time and money. Reach out to Done to discuss your project, and ask about financing options if you’re managing project costs across multiple trades.