BRET'S ELECTRIC LLC

What BRET'S ELECTRIC LLC does

Bret's Electric, LLC is a family-owned and operated commercial electrical contractor headquartered in Frederick, Colorado, established in 1993 and serving Northern Colorado markets including Fort Collins, Longmont, and Boulder. The company delivers end-to-end electrical services for auto dealerships, healthcare facilities, industrial sites, schools, multi-family residences, and commercial properties, spanning project planning, electrical consulting, system design, installation, fire alarm systems, generator installation, and ongoing maintenance through a Service Department. Its core technical capabilities include Building Information Modeling (BIM) for electrical system design on large-scale commercial projects, integration of smart electrical systems and energy-efficient solutions such as LED lighting and tankless water heaters, and NFPA-compliant safety protocols supported by a dedicated Safety Committee and weekly safety meetings.

The company operates a project-based professional services revenue model with tailored quote-based pricing and an ongoing service maintenance stream. Go-to-market is executed through direct field sales targeting enterprise commercial customers and general contractors, supplemented by an educational blog and SEO-optimized website for top-of-funnel lead generation. Notable enterprise references include Adams Bank, Harmony Corporate, La-Z-Boy, Spinal Center, and Oncology Center, indicating a diversified multi-vertical project portfolio. Bret's Electric maintains an apprenticeship pipeline through the Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC) program, holds BBB accreditation and NFPA membership, and has earned the 2025 IEC Award Winner recognition and the 2013 National Independent Electrical Contractors Safety Award, along with annual Cost Containment Certification from the State of Colorado governor. With 24 employees, no disclosed funding history, and no institutional investors, the firm remains a privately-held family business concentrated in a single regional market.

Name

BRET'S ELECTRIC LLC

Legal name

Bret's Electric, LLC

Website

https://bretselectric.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1993

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Bret's Electric is a family-owned commercial electrical contractor founded in 1993 and based in Frederick, Colorado, serving Northern Colorado with design, installation, fire alarm, generator, and maintenance services across healthcare, retail, industrial, and multi-family sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Electrical Contracting Services

NAICS

Electrical Contractors and Other Wiring Installation Contractors (238210)

SIC

Electrical Work (1731)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Contracting & Wiring (IMAFALAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Electrical Contracting (Commercial/Industrial) (IMAIABAC)

Keywords

• Commercial electrical contracting
• Electrical system design
• Fire alarm installation
• Industrial electrical services
• Backup power generators

Headquarters

HQ city

Frederick

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Electrical Contracting Services: Revenue generated from electrical installation, repair, and maintenance services for commercial and residential properties. Services include project planning, electrical consulting, electrical system design, commercial electrical work, fire alarm systems, generators, and service department work. Primarily project-based with both one-time installation revenue and ongoing maintenance contracts.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels2 records

Core offering

Bret's Electric LLC is a family-owned electrical contracting company that designs, installs, maintains, and repairs commercial and residential electrical systems across Northern Colorado. Core service offerings include commercial electrical installation, fire alarm systems, generator and backup power, electrical system design using BIM, project planning and construction management, electrical consulting, medical/healthcare facility electrical work, and multi-family residential services.

Product overview

Bret's Electric LLC is a family-owned electrical contracting company established in 1993, serving Northern Colorado. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of electrical services organized around a core service model, including fire alarm systems, project planning and construction management, electrical consulting, electrical system design, commercial electrical services, generators, medical center electrical services, and a service department. The company's services are delivered through distinct product offerings including residential and multi-family property services, electrical panel upgrades, lighting fixtures and controls (including LED solutions), data and telecommunications wiring, fire alarm and sprinkler systems, and power generation/backup systems. Additional offerings include tankless water heater installation and smart electrical systems. The product portfolio integrates specialized services for diverse industries including auto dealerships, healthcare facilities, schools, retail centers, and restaurants, supported by warranty and safety programs.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Commercial Electrical Services
• Electrical System Design
• Project Planning and Construction Management
• Electrical Consulting
• Fire Alarm System Service
• Generators
• Medical Centers Electrical Services
• Service Department
• Warranty Program
• Residential Electrical Services
• Multi-Family Property Services

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Independent Electrical Contractors (IEC)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBret's Electric participates in the certified apprenticeship program with Independent Electrical Contractors, providing continuous education and training for their licensed journeyman and senior personnel. This partnership ensures ongoing professional development and adherence to industry standards.
• Independent Electrical Contractors of Rocky Mountains (IECRM)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional chapter membership providing access to training resources, industry networking, and apprenticeship certification programs for Bret's Electric employees.
• Better Business Bureau (BBB)minorOthersBBB accredited business demonstrating ethical standards and commitment to customer satisfaction.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Encore Electric: Colorado-based commercial electrical contractor of comparable regional scale serving the Front Range, directly competing for the same healthcare, industrial, and commercial project work in Northern Colorado.
• Bergelectric: National specialty electrical contractor with significant commercial and healthcare facility work across the western U.S., directly competing on large-scale commercial electrical installations.
• Sturgeon Electric: Regional electrical contractor (a subsidiary of MYR Group) operating across Colorado and the Rocky Mountain region, directly competing on commercial and industrial electrical construction projects.
• Helix Electric: National commercial and industrial electrical contractor with strong presence in Colorado, directly competing on mid-to-large commercial electrical and healthcare projects.

Others

• ME Engineers: Specialty MEP engineering firm with strong Colorado presence focused on electrical and systems design for complex buildings, comparable as an upstream design peer in the same project ecosystem.

Broad incumbents

• Rosendin Electric: One of the largest employee-owned electrical contractors in the U.S., with broad commercial, healthcare, and data center capabilities that overlap with Bret's Electric's service lines.
• MYR Group: Publicly traded specialty electrical construction services provider; parent of Sturgeon Electric, operating across transmission, distribution, and commercial markets across the U.S.
• Faith Technologies: Large national electrical and specialty systems contractor serving commercial, healthcare, and industrial clients, comparable on project types and customer mix but at much larger scale.
• IES Holdings: Publicly traded provider of electrical and communications services across commercial, industrial, and residential markets, a broader incumbent with overlapping electrical contracting capabilities.

Regional players

• Accent Electrical Services: Regional commercial and industrial electrical contractor serving the Mountain West with overlapping project types, comparable as a same-region competitor.

Market position

Strengths1 record

Weaknesses1 record

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/bret's-electric-llc

Compliance5 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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