Updated: Nov 17, 2025
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3221 W Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO, 80110
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From BuildZoom: Photon Brothers, 3221 W Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO (Owned by: Matthew Raichart) holds a New Roofing, Re Roofing license and 43 other licenses according to the Boulder County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 126 ranks in the top 1% of 55,949 Colorado licensed contractors.
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Phone Number: (720) 307-3344
Address: 3221 W Hampden Ave, Englewood, CO 80110
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Quality
126
99th percentile
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Photon Brothers has a BuildZoom score of 126, which places them above 99% of 55,949 contractors in Colorado.
Activity
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641 projects
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2025 |
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512 projects
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2024 |
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661 projects
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2023 |
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695 projects
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2022 |
Our building permit records indicate that Photon Brothers has worked on at least
2509.0 projects over the past 3 years.
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Experience
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227 projects
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Home Additions |
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48 projects
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New Constructions |
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8 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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1996 projects
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Solar installations |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Photon Brothers mostly works on
solar installation
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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300 projects
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< $5k |
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495 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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865 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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158 projects
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$50k-$100k |
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14 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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2 projects
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $23,225. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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4595 n eliot st-denver friends church-mod dwgs 25-elec-108 modification to existing permits 2025-elec-0000108 2024-elec-0006836 corrected sld to match install as built. - depicted 3/0al cwb on plan set - showed ocpd’s grouped with batteries as 70a breaker enclosures w 60a breakers instead of fused disconnects. - updated name of panels from main service panels to main loads panels
Valuation:
$78,794
Permit #:
2025-LOG-0002616
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Service upgrade. new utility meter and 150a service panel exterior. installation of 9- 420 watt roof mounted solar panels ( 3.780kw) with tesla ess storage and expansion pack. main service breaker upgrade to 150amps. job contact: joe lynch 651-361-0842
Valuation:
$20,300
Permit #:
B2500748
Status:
complete
Fee:
$608
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Detach and reset solar panels for reroof. 17 panels. no changes being made to system. 17-03045 (original photovoltaic permit) install all products per manufacturer?s specs and all applicable codes. all work is subject to field inspections
Valuation:
$6,800
Permit #:
BP-25-02156
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof mounted photovoltaic system with photovoltaic storage system (ess) and ev charger (alternate request submitted in attachments) with alternative request (see uploaded documents)
Valuation:
$26,998
Permit #:
RES-25-00635
Status:
complete
Fee:
$871
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Roof mount 114.81kw photovoltaic system
Valuation:
$299,500
Permit #:
2025-LOG-0004613
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
We are requesting a revision to permit 2024-elec-0014993. we are removing one ev charger from the scope of work to a total of one - previous plan set showed 2 ev chargers
Valuation:
$31,306
Permit #:
2025-LOG-0001809
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Structural review for carport
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
CACC25-00024
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
2025-log-0003471 2025-elec-0003945 revision for the above mentioned log and electrical permit installed 18/20 panels as-built revision approval needed for our final inspection
Valuation:
$1
Permit #:
2025-ELEC-0005625
Status:
final
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
2025-log-0003471 2025-elec-0003945 revision for the above mentioned log and electrical permit installed 18/20 panels as-built revision approval needed for our final inspection
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-LOG-0005156
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
We are requesting a revision to permit 2024-elec-0014993. we are removing one ev charger from the scope of work to a total of one - previous plan set showed 2 ev chargers
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2025-ELEC-0002042
Status:
issued
Fee:
$50
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Single family res...
New photovoltaic solar and energy storage system (32) 400w panels (1) tesla powerwall 3 energy storage arrays: (2) photovoltaic solar array 1: (12) silfab 400w panels - array 2: (20) silfab 400w panels mount type: roof mounted modifications: none
Valuation:
$50,000
Permit #:
24NGN-01185
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of 5.59 kw (13) modules roof mounted photovoltaic system (with 13 enphase micro inverters.) job contact: peter zaun 805-329-5216
Valuation:
$17,484
Permit #:
B2504408
Status:
issued
Fee:
$535
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Ground mount 63.8kw photovoltaic system
Valuation:
$216,000
Permit #:
BP-24-04572
Status:
issued
Fee:
$4,982
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of a tesla powerwall-3 battery system to an existing solar photovoltaic system. this application is supplementary to an existing permit (2024-elec-0008930). supplemented items include; a revised design set and narrative document
Valuation:
$17,050
Permit #:
2024-LOG-0009574
Status:
approved
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Install ev charger - tesla wall connector 1)the charger will be installed in the homeowners garage on in the back wall in the middle of their 2 car garage. 2)this will be a hardwired connection straight from the msp 3)we will be using #6 stranded wire (copper)
Valuation:
$2,200
Permit #:
BP-24-01729
Status:
complete
Fee:
$129
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
Residential singl...
Roof mounted 7.2kw photovoltaic system size of system 7.20 kw dc number of photovoltaic modules 18 brand & model of modules rec rec400aa pure black roof type asphalt shingle roof slope 37 degrees interconnection method 2 pole 40 amp breaker bus ampacity (sub panel) n/a bus ampacity (main panel) 200 amp sub panel breaker ampacity n/a main breaker ampacity 200 amp main breaker derate n/... see more
Valuation:
$21,600
Permit #:
BLD-2022-03402
Status:
expired
Fee:
$625
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Residence - solar photovoltaic - dc coupling powerwall 3 to existing photovoltaic system - powerwall to replace the existing inverter
Valuation:
$22,850
Permit #:
BDP25-0171
Status:
final
Fee:
$595
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Installation on a flat roof of a 10 degree tilt-up 9.92 kw photovoltaic system. array to preserve allow appropriate roof drainage to interior roof drains and the shadow of the array will not leave the section of roof on which it is located. see engineer’s letter and/or drawing(s) for specific information. no structural modifications approved under this permit. contractor to maintain m... see more
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELE2018-01100
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of a new (13) panel 4.68 kw photovoltaic system connecting to an existing (10) panel 3.6 kw photovoltaic system. existing system installed on permit #b1904766. no service upgrade. job contact: rich szymanski 303-847-2486
Valuation:
$13,755
Permit #:
B2401898
Status:
complete
Fee:
$439
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Detach and reset solar panels for re-roof. no changes to original system. 18 panels. two permits bp-22-04623 : b-add/alt solar panel/res and bp-24-01827 : b-add/alt solar panel/res. bk
Valuation:
$7,200
Permit #:
BP-25-02908
Status:
issued
Fee:
$70
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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| License # | CON-25-0247 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Boulder County |
| Type | New Roofing, Re Roofing |
| Date Issued | 10-23-2025 |
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| License # | CR25-0638 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Castle Rock |
| Type | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 09-03-2025 |
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| License # | 15-058672 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lafayette |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Date Issued | 05-02-2025 |
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| License # | CL-33953 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Centennial |
| Type | Trade |
| Class | Trade |
| Date Issued | 07-21-2025 |
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| License # | CL-33954 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Centennial |
| Type | Electrical |
| Class | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 07-21-2025 |
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| License # | 100231 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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| License # | 100231 |
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| State | Colorado |
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| License # | 100231 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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| License # | COM22-0096 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Clear Creek County |
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| License # | COM22-0084 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Clear Creek County |
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| Status | Active |
| City | Denver |
| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | CO20-0042 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Clear Creek County |
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| License # | ME-1741 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Collins |
| Type | Sub Contractor |
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| License # | EL3104 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Larimer County, Co |
| Type | Electrical Registration |
| Class | Electrical |
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| License # | 1701098 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Westminster |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Date Issued | 02-25-2025 |
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| License # | AEC846 |
| Status | Active |
| Town | Parker |
| Type | Contractor |
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| License # | LIC-0010639-ELEC |
| Status | Active |
| City | Boulder |
| Type | Electrical |
| Class | Electrical |
| Date Issued | 08-20-2025 |
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| License # | CL1387 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Larimer County, Co |
| Type | Solar |
| Class | Solar |
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| License # | 0012877 |
| Status | Active |
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| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | 0012877 |
| Status | Active |
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| Type | U Occupancy |
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| License # | E140141 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Douglas County |
| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | E00392 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Littleton |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 03-07-2025 |
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| License # | 140831021 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Westminster |
| Type | General Contractor |
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| License # | CON-14-0149 |
| Status | Active |
| County | Boulder County |
| Type | Miscellaneous |
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| License # | S-3640 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Fort Collins |
| Type | Sub Contractor |
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| License # | AEC865 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Arvada |
| Type | Contractor |
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| License # | 1003044 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | 907508 |
| Status | Active |
| State | California |
| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | ELC4358672 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lafayette |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
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| Status | Active |
| City | Denver |
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| License # | SPC6338452 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Lafayette |
| Type | Special Contractor |
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| License # | LIC-0010639 |
| Status | Active |
| City | Boulder |
| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | ME.0600059 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | Master Electrician |
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| License # | EC.0100231 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Colorado |
| Type | State Electrical Contractor |
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| Status | Active |
| City | Arvada |
| Type | Bid Contractor, Electrical |
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| Status | Active |
| Town | Parker |
| Type | Contractor, General |
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| License # | 14-0771 |
| Status | Unable To Verify |
| Town | Castle Rock |
| Type | Electrical |
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| License # | AEC846 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Arvada |
| Type | Contractor |
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| License # | D2000010 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Littleton |
| Type | Contractor |
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| Status | Inactive |
| City | Denver |
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| License # | XX-1586 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Fort Collins |
| Type | Other |
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| License # | LCC2015061726 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Thornton |
| Type | Class D Electrical |
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| License # | 0010639 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Boulder |
| Type | Electrical |
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Inactive License
| License # | 26984 |
| Status | Inactive |
| City | Thornton |
| Type | Electrical |
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Insured
| Insurer | American Contractors Ins Group |
Bonded
| Bonded Agent | Business Alliance Insurance Company |
| Bond Value | $15,000 |
Insured
| Workers Comp Provider | Ace American Insurance Company |
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Permits
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Chelsea Bours
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David Michael Raichart
Officer
DR
David Raichart
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IR
Itzia Marie Romero
Officer
JJ
John E. Johnson
Partner
MR
Matt Raichart
Partner
MR
Matthew Emerson Raichart
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MR
Matthew Raichart
Owner
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Nick Rodriguez
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