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Average Electrician Cost in Aurora, CO

A electrician in Aurora charges roughly $87/hour — driven by the BLS OEWS national mean hourly wage of $34.40 for SOC 47-2111, the CO cost-of-living index of 105.0, and the standard 2.4× contractor markup. Below: project-by-project pricing, then 7 licensed local pros.

Electrician prices in Aurora, CO

ProjectTimeTypical costRange
Standard service call (diagnosis + minor repair) 1–2 hours $183 $150 – $219
Add a new outlet (15–20 amp, dedicated) 1–3 hours $210 $172 – $252
Ceiling fan install (existing wiring) 1–2 hours $200 $164 – $240
Panel upgrade (100A → 200A, includes permit) 1 day $2,022 $1,658 – $2,426
Level 2 EV charger install (50A circuit, hardwired) 4–6 hours $801 $657 – $961
Single room rewire (avg ~3 outlets + 1 fixture) 1 day $751 $616 – $901
Whole-house rewire (1500–2000 sq ft) 5–10 days $6,959 $5,707 – $8,351

Local rate = BLS national mean × 2.4 markup × (CO COL 105.0/100). Materials adjusted by the same factor.

What a electrician in Aurora actually does

A licensed electrician handles anything attached to the breaker panel or carrying line voltage (120V/240V). A standard residential service call begins with the panel: the electrician verifies the main breaker rating, looks for double-tapped breakers, checks for AFCI/GFCI compliance in the right rooms, and tests for proper grounding at the service drop. Outlet, switch, and fixture work is straightforward. Panel upgrades, sub-panel adds, EV-charger installs, and whole-house rewires require a permit, a load calculation (NEC Article 220), and an inspection by the local AHJ before the panel is energized.

Questions to ask before you hire in CO

  1. What is your master or journeyman license number, and is it active in this state?
  2. Will the work be done by a licensed electrician or by a helper with the licensee on call?
  3. Are you pulling the permit and scheduling inspection?
  4. Does the quote include any required panel-load calculations or breaker upgrades?
  5. What's the warranty on labor — and on the equipment you're installing?
  6. Are AFCI and GFCI breakers included where code now requires them?
Cash-only quotes, "I can do it without a permit so it's cheaper," and any pressure to upsize a panel without a written load calculation explaining why.

7 licensed electricians in Aurora

Aurora Electric

📍 8780 Hickory Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045
★ 4.5 / 5 · 381 reviews · 36 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 36 yrs
Specialties: EV charger install, Outlet install, Knob-and-tube replacement, Whole-house rewire, Recessed lighting

Aurora Sparks

📍 9206 Garden Ct, Aurora, CO 80012
★ 4.8 / 5 · 72 reviews · 3 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 24/7 Emergency 3 yrs
Specialties: Outlet install, Smoke detector, Surge protection

Moore Electrical

📍 132 Sunset Blvd, Aurora, CO 80010
★ 4.4 / 5 · 196 reviews · 30 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured 24/7 Emergency 30 yrs
Specialties: Outlet install, Knob-and-tube replacement, Generator install

Cornerstone Voltage

📍 6223 Highland Pkwy, Aurora, CO 80045
★ 4.6 / 5 · 301 reviews · 28 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 28 yrs
Specialties: Outlet install, EV charger install, Surge protection, Smoke detector, Panel upgrade

Gonzalez Current

📍 6196 Hill St, Aurora, CO 80012
★ 4.2 / 5 · 405 reviews · 3 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A+ 24/7 Emergency 3 yrs
Specialties: Recessed lighting, Knob-and-tube replacement, Smoke detector, Outlet install, Surge protection

Perry Current

📍 8734 Aspen Ter, Aurora, CO 80010
★ 3.6 / 5 · 336 reviews · 12 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A 24/7 Emergency 12 yrs
Specialties: Outlet install, EV charger install, Whole-house rewire, Knob-and-tube replacement, Generator install

Patterson Current

📍 6114 Cherry Way, Aurora, CO 80045
★ 4.7 / 5 · 330 reviews · 23 years in business
✓ Licensed ✓ Insured BBB A- 24/7 Emergency 23 yrs
Specialties: Whole-house rewire, Smoke detector, Ceiling fan

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Seasonal electrical checklist for Aurora homeowners

Spring

  • Test every GFCI outlet (kitchen, baths, garage, exterior) using the on-device test/reset button.
  • Test smoke and CO detectors; replace batteries on any unit older than 10 years.
  • Inspect outdoor lighting and replace bulbs and weatherproof gaskets that have degraded over winter.
  • Walk the panel: look for rust, scorch marks, or warm breakers — any of these is a service call.

Summer

  • Inspect the exterior service drop and the meter base for storm damage; never touch the wires yourself.
  • If you run multiple high-draw appliances (window AC, EV charger, pool pump), have an electrician verify your panel can handle the simultaneous load.

Fall

  • Test the whole-home surge protector (or have one installed before winter storms).
  • Inspect generator transfer switch and run the generator under load for 20 minutes.
  • Replace outdoor incandescent bulbs with LEDs before holiday-light season.
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