Monument Electricians and Electrical Contractors

Flowers Electric sends licensed and insured Monument electricians to homes and businesses in the Town of Monument and the Tri-Lakes communities around it. We handle panel upgrades, backup power, outdoor and outbuilding circuits, repairs and new construction wiring.

Monument is about 50 miles south of our Aurora shop by way of I-225 and I-25. Because of that distance, a clear description of the job when you call helps us arrive with the right materials the first time, and we'll give you an honest arrival window, including for urgent calls.

Permits Go Through Pikes Peak Regional Building

Monument doesn't run its own building department. Permits and inspections for the town, for Palmer Lake and for El Paso County come from the Pikes Peak Regional Building Department (PPRBD), which enforces the 2023 National Electrical Code through the Pikes Peak Regional Building Code.

Two registrations sit on top of the Colorado state license here, and contractors from the Denver metro need both:

• PPRBD registration. State-licensed electrical contractors must register with the regional building department before working in its jurisdiction.
• A Town of Monument business license. The town requires every business working within its limits, out-of-town contractors included, to hold one before a permit application can be submitted.

It's reasonable to ask any electrician you're considering whether they hold both before you sign anything.

Weather on the Palmer Divide

Monument sits at about 7,000 feet on the southern slope of the Palmer Divide, and Monument Hill, just north of town, is the high point on I-25 between Denver and Colorado Springs. Spring storms hit the divide hard: CDOT has warned of blizzard conditions and road closures there in recent springs.

That has two practical effects. First, outages can last longer when repair crews can't get through, which is why backup generator connections are one of the most useful projects for a home here. A properly installed transfer switch or interlock lets a portable or standby generator run the furnace, the refrigerator and, on properties with a well, the pump. Our article on types of home generators compares the options. Second, a storm can close the road between our shop and your house, and when that happens we'll tell you straight away rather than promise a time we can't keep.

Larger Lots, Wells and Outbuildings

Beyond the town's newer subdivisions, nearby Black Forest is known for large-lot properties, and many rural homes in the area rely on private wells. That puts a few circuits at the top of the list:

• Well pump circuits. No power means no water, so we pay attention to the pump circuit, its protection and whether a generator can carry it.
• Detached garages, shops and barns. These need a properly sized underground feeder, often a long one. We dig those trenches with our own compact excavators.
• Surge protection. Well pumps, furnace controls and electronics are all worth protecting, and a whole-home surge protector at the panel covers every circuit at once.

Know Your Electric Provider

Mountain View Electric Association serves the Woodmoor area and keeps an office on Jackson Creek Parkway in Monument. Other parts of the Tri-Lakes area may be served by a different provider, so check your bill. It matters for a panel or service upgrade, because the utility schedules the disconnect, the reconnect and any meter work.

New Construction and Commercial Work

Monument has grown quickly, to an estimated 13,800 residents in 2025 from about 10,400 at the 2020 Census, and new homes and commercial buildings are part of that growth. We wire new construction and tenant finish and work as the electrical subcontractor for general contractors, including the underground conduit and site work that new buildings need. See our commercial electrical service for the full scope.

Setting Up Service in Monument

Call 720-390-2077 with your address and what you need. Estimates are free. For an electrical emergency, such as sparking, a burning smell or a hot panel, call any time; we answer 24/7 and will give you a realistic arrival time for the drive south. If there's smoke, fire or a downed line, call 911 first.