Troubleshooting & Repair
Something is not working and nobody can tell you why. I find the cause and fix that.
Or call or text 303-747-7321
What you get
A proper search for the cause
I trace the circuit to find where it fails, instead of guessing at the symptom.
The repair done properly
Fixed with good parts so it stays fixed.
A check that nothing else is wrong
Once it is repaired I check the rest of that circuit. No callback for the thing sitting next to it.
What I get called for
Dead outlets along one wall. A breaker that trips when the microwave and toaster run together. Lights that dim when the heat kicks in. A burning smell nobody can find. Half the basement out after a storm.
Different symptoms, same approach. Find what is wrong, then fix that.
Why I don't guess
Swapping a part because it might be the problem is how people pay three times for one repair.
I trace the circuit, find where it fails, and tell you what it is and what it costs before I touch it.
Sometimes the answer is a seventy dollar part. Sometimes it is a panel that should have gone years ago. I tell you which one you have, including when it is the cheap one.
What I won't do
I do not chase a symptom, call it fixed, and leave the cause in your wall.
And I do not leave something dangerous switched on because it was not what you called about. If I find it, I show you and tell you what the fix takes.
Common questions
Do you do emergency calls?
No. I work Tuesday to Friday, 5:00 AM to 4:00 PM. For an emergency, call someone who runs a 24-hour service. That is a straight answer, not a brush-off.
How do you charge for finding the fault?
Flat rate, quoted before I start, same as everything else. You know the number before I open anything up.
What if you can't find it?
Rare, but it happens with faults that come and go. I tell you what I have ruled out and what it takes to keep going, instead of billing you to keep poking.
My breaker keeps tripping. Can I just fit a bigger one?
No. The breaker protects the wire behind it. A bigger one just lets the wire get hot. The tripping is the safety system working. Something else is wrong.
You found something the last electrician missed. Now what?
I show you what it is, explain how it got there, and quote the fix. No lecture about the last guy.
Why most people dread hiring an electrician
Everyone has a story about a contractor. Here's what usually goes wrong, and what I do instead.
They show up late (or not at all).
I show up on time.
They buy cheap materials.
I buy materials built to last.
They cut corners.
I think things through.
They leave a mess.
I clean up after myself.
They might be underinsured or unlicensed.
I carry proper insurance and licensing.
They may have a criminal history.
I'm background checked.
They charge by the hour, so you don't know what you'll actually pay.
I quote a flat price, and I stick to it.
They send whoever's available - often an apprentice.
I do every job myself.
They sell you as much as they can, even if you don't need it.
I'll tell you what you actually need.
They vanish when something fails.
I guarantee my work for life. Parts get two years.
They leave the permit to you.
I handle the permit and the inspection, so you don't have to.
I take pride in doing it right, the first time.
Where I work
Erie, Longmont, Boulder, Frederick, Firestone, Arvada, Broomfield, Golden, Westminster, Thornton, Mead.
Within about an hour of Erie? Get in touch - there's a good chance I can help.
Every job is done by me - no crews, no subcontractors. More about how I work
What my customers say
★★★★★ 5.0 from 21 Google reviews
“Adam of Form Electric was the second quote I obtained for work needed in my attic, and he saved me nearly $1000.00…”
Floyd K. · 6/24/26
“I'm very happy with the work that Adam of form electric performed for me. Adam was knowledgeable, courteous, on time and friendly. I highly recommend Form Electric to do any electrical work, tou may need.”
Nancy B. · 8/6/26
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