Updated: Jun 09, 2026
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1908 MACKINAC ST, Fort Collins, CO, 80524
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A Better Electrician
A Better Electrician, 1908 Mackinac St, Fort Collins, CO (Owned by: Huenik Tim) holds a Electrician license and 11 other licenses according to the Colorado license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 110 ranks in the top 4% of 55,949 Colorado licensed contractors.
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A Better Electrician Contact Information
Phone Number: (970) 214-5150
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Address: 1908 MACKINAC ST, Fort Collins, CO 80524
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A Better Electrician Fort Collins
Quality
110
96th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
A Better Electrician has a BuildZoom score of 110, which places them above 96% of 55,949 contractors in Colorado.
Activity
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27 projects
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2025 |
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34 projects
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2024 |
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21 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that A Better Electrician has worked on at least
82.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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11 projects
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Home Additions |
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82 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that A Better Electrician mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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12 projects
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< $5k |
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53 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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7 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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1 project
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $8,458. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Run approximately 35 ft. of gas line with shut off from furnace room thru ceiling to crawlspace. continue thru crawlspace to new fireplace location. install new gas fireplace up and out wall and connect to gas line
Valuation:
$5,479
Permit #:
B2504814
Status:
complete
Fee:
$206
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residential remodel to include a laundry room and powder room and master bathroom. building a small laundry room off of the master bathroom move washer and dryer from the main level to the new laundry room on the second floor. turn the current laundry area into a drop zone and remove part of a wall between the current laundry room and the hallway and move the door to the garage. move ... see more
Valuation:
$114,000
Permit #:
B2401202
Status:
complete
Fee:
$4,105
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial basement finish of 1010 sq ft to include (2) bedrooms (1) full bathroom and family room with wet bar. plumbing rough-ins existing. **no range or combination of cooktop/oven allowed. 247 sq ft to remain unfinished. valuation raised to meet minimum. homeowner affidavit on file
Valuation:
$36,724
Permit #:
B2302434
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,009
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Partial basement finish of 283 square feet to include installing 95) energy efficient windows and creating a hobby room. homeowner affidavit on file
Valuation:
$10,290
Permit #:
B2501493
Status:
complete
Fee:
$445
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition a new fireplace to living room and vent thru the roof with direct vent pipe. fireplace will have thin stone around face and wood top. run approximately 40 feet of gas line from meter thru attic to new fireplace. gas work done by: the gas connection electric work done by: a better electrician tim huenink
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
MEC2024-00079
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Other electrical alterations: repair service entrance conduits into meter sockets repair service entrance conduits into meter sockets for units e i k n o p q r s t y. no service upgrade
Valuation:
$4,300
Permit #:
B2505469
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$176
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gas fireplace - replacement remove existing gas fireplace and install new gas fireplace and hook up to existing gas and electric. a better electrician tim huenink
Valuation:
$16,524
Permit #:
B2505287
Status:
complete
Fee:
$491
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New installation gas fireplace. fyrepro will be installing a new electric fireplace. tim huenink/a better electrician
Valuation:
$5,817
Permit #:
B2502724
Status:
complete
Fee:
$215
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new gas insert into a masonry fireplace with 50ft of primed steel gas pipe exposed around patio to fireplace from basement line in mechanical room. jobsite contact: jeff reynolds 970-213-7962
Valuation:
$7,707
Permit #:
B2409160
Status:
canceled
Fee:
$263
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
After the fact: basement finish of 387 sq ft to include rec room with 2 interior walls and doors installed 3/4 bathroom fan 2 light fixtures to basement rec room electrical outlets and overhead lights. job contact: victoria winters (408) 391 - 0000 homeowner affidavit on file
Valuation:
$5,000
Permit #:
B2308658
Status:
complete
Fee:
$155
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of built in fireplace- #bay-36-g w 15 ft of gas line to an existing brick enclosure that was mean for a freestanding stove. brick opening will be filled in with framing up to new unit- new tile installed over framing to finish look
Valuation:
$10,171
Permit #:
B2208606
Status:
complete
Fee:
$681
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
No service upgrade installing copper to aluminum connections at switches and outlets. panel change out
Valuation:
$2,500
Permit #:
B2501441
Status:
complete
Fee:
$129
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Convert existing wood fired to gas fired appliance. install gas insert into firebox with 75 feet of gas line. include electric and reline chimney. job contact: jeff reynolds 970-213-7962
Valuation:
$7,928
Permit #:
B2402966
Status:
approved
Fee:
$402
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Construction of outdoor kitchen to include 60 ft. of gas line through basement mechanical room to outdoor kitchen and customer provided grill and adding electrical outlets to kitchen island. job contact: jeff reynolds 970-213-7962
Valuation:
$13,100
Permit #:
B2208316
Status:
complete
Fee:
$596
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing gas log set and install new kozy heat chaska gas log insert. a better electrician tim hueniek 970-214-5284 me-1470
Valuation:
$7,219
Permit #:
B2507606
Status:
complete
Fee:
$251
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Other electrical alterations: zinslo main breaker failed - replacing with square d exterior breaker & enclosure no service upgrade
Valuation:
$800
Permit #:
B2504845
Status:
complete
Fee:
$86
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Gas fireplace replacement. reline chimney and connect to unit. tim huenick a better electrician to do electrical
Valuation:
$6,644
Permit #:
B2408937
Status:
complete
Fee:
$236
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition a new fireplace to living room on existing wall. vent new fireplace through the roof. gas line will come from crawlspace line to meter. ~ 15. job contact: jeff reynolds 970-227-1889
Valuation:
$9,529
Permit #:
B2308053
Status:
complete
Fee:
$287
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Basement finish of 652 sq. ft. to include open space and a 3/4 bathroom. mechanical room to remain unfinished. homeowner affidavit on file. job contact: louis sisemore 307-221-4540
Valuation:
$10,000
Permit #:
B2203738
Status:
complete
Fee:
$388
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install new gas fireplace with flex kit. interior non-structural framing for decorative purposes inside the room. no exterior work
Valuation:
$9,200
Permit #:
B2302868
Status:
complete
Fee:
$443
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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A Better Electrician License info
License Not Verified
| License # | 28035 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Electrician |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2017. Check the current license status of A Better Electrician with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
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License Not Verified
| License # | 6202 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2023. Check the current license status of A Better Electrician with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
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Verified License
| License # | 6202 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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License Not Verified
| License # | EL3190 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Larimer County, Co |
| Type | Electrical Registration |
| Class | Electrical |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2023. Check the current license status of A Better Electrician with the Larimer County
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Verified License
| License # | 28035 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Electrician |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| City | Denver |
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License Not Verified
| License # | ME.0028035 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Master Electrician |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2017. Check the current license status of A Better Electrician with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
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License Not Verified
| License # | ME-28035 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Master Electrician |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of September, 2014. Check the current license status of A Better Electrician with the Colorado Division of Professions and Occupations
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Denver |
| Type | Electrical |
- According to the City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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Inactive License
| License # | 600537 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Residential Wireman |
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Inactive License
| License # | E04092 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | ME-1470 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Fort Collins |
| Type | Sub Contractor |
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110
BuildZoom Score
Insured
| Insurer | Sentinel Ins Co Ltd |
203
Permits
- Building permit records show that A Better Electrician has worked on 203 permitted projects.
A Better Electrician Employees
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A Better Electrician
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Forrest Gavin Huenink
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Goldrie Huenink
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Huenik Tim
Owner
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Tim & Goldrie Huenink
Owner
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Tim D Huenink
Owner
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Tim Huenink
TH
Timothy D Huenink