Done’s licensed electricians handle the full range of residential electrical issues — from the everyday (a dead outlet, a light fixture that won’t work) to the serious (panel failures, outdated wiring, whole-home rewires). If it’s electrical and it’s in a home on the Front Range, there’s a strong chance we’ve dealt with it and can fix it properly, safely, and to current code.

Panel and Wiring Issues

The electrical panel is the nerve center of your home’s electrical system, and problems there can affect everything downstream. Done handles panel replacement and upgrades (including the 100-amp to 200-amp upgrades that older Denver-area homes commonly need), breaker replacement, double-tap corrections, subpanel additions, and whole-home rewires for homes with outdated knob-and-tube or aluminum branch wiring. We also address grounding and bonding deficiencies — a common finding in homes built before the mid-1960s.

If your panel is a recalled brand (Zinsco and Federal Pacific panels are the most common examples in older Colorado homes) or if it’s simply undersized for your current electrical load, a panel replacement is a safety upgrade, not just a convenience — and it’s work that must be done by a licensed electrician and inspected by the local authority.

Outlets, Switches, and Fixtures

Dead outlets, faulty switches, flickering lights, and non-functioning fixtures are among the most common residential electrical calls Done receives. These can range from simple fixes (a tripped GFCI outlet upstream that needs to be reset) to more involved repairs (a loose connection in a junction box, a failed switch, or a circuit that needs diagnosis). Done’s electricians identify the root cause rather than just replacing the obvious component, which prevents the same issue from recurring.

GFCI and AFCI protection upgrades are also frequently needed in older homes. GFCI outlets are required by current code in bathrooms, kitchens, garages, exterior locations, and anywhere near water — and many older homes have none of these. AFCI breakers, which protect against arc faults that can cause electrical fires, are required on most circuits in newer construction and are a valuable retrofit in older homes.

Lighting, Ceiling Fans, and New Circuits

Done handles lighting installations — from replacing a single fixture to installing recessed lighting throughout a room or home — as well as ceiling fan installations and dimmer switch upgrades. If you’re adding a new appliance, a hot tub, a home office with significant power needs, or an EV charger, we run the dedicated circuits those loads require. Colorado’s intense high-altitude UV also means exterior lighting fixtures wear faster than in lower-altitude climates, so exterior fixture replacement is a routine request as well.

Electrical Issues That Are Urgent

Some electrical problems should be treated as emergencies rather than items to schedule for next week:

  • Burning smell or scorched smell from outlets, switches, or the panel
  • Sparking when plugging in or unplugging a device
  • Breakers that trip repeatedly under normal loads — or won’t reset
  • Outlets or switches that are warm or hot to the touch
  • Flickering or dimming that affects multiple rooms simultaneously
  • Any known or suspected water intrusion near electrical components

These symptoms point to problems that can escalate to electrical fire. Done offers emergency electrical service for situations that can’t safely wait.

Smart Home, Safety Devices, and Specialty Installations

Done also handles smart home device installation and integration — smart switches, dimmers, thermostats, doorbells, and security systems that need to be hardwired. We install and replace smoke detectors and carbon monoxide detectors (critical in any Colorado home with gas appliances or an attached garage), whole-home surge protectors, and backup power systems including generators and battery backup units. If you’re adding an EV charger or a home addition with new electrical needs, we handle that as well.

For a full overview of Done’s electrical capabilities, visit our electrical services page. Specific areas include panels and wiring, outlets and switches, lighting, smart home and safety, and backup power. For urgent electrical problems, our emergency electricians are available when you need them. Contact Done to schedule electrical service today.