Chapter 01 · Panels & Service Entrance
Electrical Meter Loop Installation by Licensed Electricians
Permitted, code-compliant meter loop work for residential and commercial properties, backed by a 1-year labor warranty.
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Electrical Meter Loop Work That Passes Inspection
The meter loop is where the utility's power ends and your electrical system begins. It's one of the most inspected components on any property, and it has to be installed exactly right. Not approximately right. All Electric has been handling meter loop installations for 9 years under CO License #ME.0600978, fully insured, with a 1-year warranty on all labor. If you've got a failed utility inspection, a service upgrade in progress, or a new structure that needs its first meter loop, call (720) 951-4619 and we'll sort out the scope before you book anything.
Meter loop work involves the service entrance conductors, weatherhead, conduit, meter socket, and the connection point to your main panel. Every one of those components has to meet NEC code and pass inspection by the local authority having jurisdiction, plus the utility company's own requirements before they'll connect. What drives cost is straightforward: the service size you're working with (100A, 200A, 400A), whether the conduit run is exposed or requires going through a finished wall, the height of the weatherhead, and whether any existing components are salvageable or need full replacement. We don't quote ranges that mean nothing. Every job is different, contact All Electric for an accurate estimate.
The Work
What a Meter Loop Installation Covers
Every component from the weatherhead down to the meter socket, installed to utility specs and local code.
Service Entrance Conductors
The wires running from the utility drop to your meter socket. Sized to match the amperage of your service, with proper weatherproofing at every penetration point.
Weatherhead and Conduit
The mast and conduit protect conductors from weather and physical damage. Height clearances above rooflines and driveways are code-specific, we confirm these before we pull the permit.
Meter Socket Installation
The socket must match the utility's form factor and be mounted plumb, at the correct height, and with appropriate clearances. A misaligned socket can delay your connection by days.
Permit and Utility Coordination
We pull the permit, schedule the inspection, and coordinate with the utility on connection timing. You don't have to manage that back-and-forth. We do.
When You Actually Need a New Meter Loop
Service Upgrade
Upgrading from 100A to 200A service almost always requires a new meter socket and reworked service entrance. The loop has to match the new panel capacity. We handle both, the panel and the loop, so the utility inspection covers everything at once.
Storm or Physical Damage
A tree limb, a vehicle, or a hard ice storm can damage the mast, conduit, or socket beyond what repair covers. Utilities won't reconnect to damaged service entrance equipment. Replacement is faster than you might expect when the permit is pulled same day.
Failed Utility Inspection
The utility company and the local AHJ each have their own requirements. A failed inspection means your power stays off until corrections are made and re-inspected. We've corrected a lot of other contractors' work. Honestly, most failures come from meter sockets that don't match the utility's approved form list.
New Construction or ADU
Every new structure needs its own meter loop before the utility will establish service. For new construction electrical systems, we design the service entrance alongside the panel and rough-in so everything's coordinated from the start.
Pre-Sale Code Correction
Home inspectors flag meter loop deficiencies regularly, corroded sockets, undersized conduit, missing weatherhead clearance. Getting these corrected before closing is faster and cheaper than negotiating a credit. We carry the paperwork from permit to final sign-off.
Our Process
How a Meter Loop Installation Goes
Three steps from your call to a utility-ready connection.
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Step 1: Assess and Permit
We confirm the service size, identify what existing equipment can stay, and pull the permit before any work starts. No permit, no inspection, and no inspection means the utility won't connect. We don't skip this step.
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Step 2: Install to Spec
Weatherhead height, conduit strapping, socket alignment, conductor sizing. Every measurement is confirmed against code and utility requirements. The install is done once and done to pass the first time.
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Step 3: Inspect and Coordinate
We schedule the inspection and coordinate the utility connection so you're not waiting longer than necessary. After the inspector signs off, we notify you and confirm the timeline with the utility. The 1-year labor warranty starts the day the work is complete.
Why homeowners trust us
Why 468 Customers Call All Electric
A meter loop job that fails inspection is a job that wasn't finished. We hold the work to a higher standard than 'close enough.'
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CO License #ME.0600978
Licensed electrical contractor, qualified by Master Electrician, verifiable with the state
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1-Year Labor Warranty
Every meter loop installation is backed by a full year on labor, in writing
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Fully Insured
General liability and workers' comp on every job, yours and ours
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Financing Available
Service entrance work can run higher than expected. Ask about financing options when you call
Meter Loop Work Across the Service Area
All Electric installs and replaces meter loops for residential and commercial properties throughout the Front Range. We're familiar with the utility requirements and permit processes in each jurisdiction, which matters more than most people realize when they're waiting for the lights to come back on. See our reviews from customers across the area.
32 communities across the metro
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Common Meter Loop Questions
Not answered here? Call (720) 951-4619 and ask the electrician.
Does a meter loop replacement require a permit?
What's the difference between a meter loop and a service entrance?
Can I upgrade my electrical service and replace the meter loop at the same time?
How long does a meter loop installation take?
What happens if the utility rejects my meter loop installation?
Is a meter loop the same thing as a meter base?
Ready to Schedule Your Meter Loop Installation?
We handle the permit, the inspection, and the utility coordination. You get a code-compliant installation backed by a 1-year labor warranty.