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About Denver Geothermal

We arrange ground-source heat pump systems for Denver-metro properties, from site evaluation to written scope.

A geothermal heat pump installation job seen in full

How We Work

A geothermal enquiry service built around your site, not a default template

Ground-source heat pump systems are not a plug-and-play product. Getting one right in the Denver metro takes careful groundwork.

Denver Geothermal is a Denver-metro enquiry service for ground-source heat pump systems. We handle new installation requests, loop field design, and repair or replacement of existing systems. We connect you with vetted independent local tradespeople who carry out the on-site work, we do not perform installations ourselves. What we do is make sure the right information is gathered, the right questions are asked, and a written, itemised scope is in your hands before any work is scheduled or any money changes hands.

At Denver’s altitude, equipment sizing is not a copy-paste exercise. Efficiency derating, wide day-to-night temperature swings, and dry soil conditions all affect how a ground-source system performs on the coldest nights of the year. Every enquiry we handle starts with an altitude-adjusted load calculation. Loop field type, vertical, horizontal, or pond-lake, is selected based on your actual lot dimensions and soil conditions. Freeze protection requirements for outdoor lines are identified at the same stage, not added as an afterthought.

Permitting across the Denver metro varies by county and municipality. Jefferson County requirements differ from those in Arapahoe or Douglas County, and city-specific rules add another layer. We identify the applicable permits at the scoping stage so there are no mid-project surprises. The installer we arrange will not begin work until the scope is written, the permit path is clear, and you have approved the itemised estimate covering equipment, loop field, and timeline.

After installation, a performance check confirms the system output matches the specified BTU capacity before the job is signed off. That check is part of every project, not an optional add-on. Our mission is straightforward: make ground-source heat pump systems accessible for Denver-area property owners by handling every step from site evaluation to written scope, so the installer arrives prepared and the project runs to plan.

Our Mission

We exist to make ground-source heat pump systems accessible for Denver-area property owners by handling every step from site evaluation to written scope before any work is booked.

  1. Specificity

    Every estimate names equipment, loop type, and timeline, no open-ended line items.

  2. Sequencing

    Site evaluation and load calculation happen before any scope is written or installer booked.

  3. Verification

    A post-install check confirms system output matches the specified BTU capacity.

  4. Precision

    Altitude-adjusted sizing is applied to every project, not just flagged as a footnote.

The Process

From your first enquiry to a signed-off system

Request an Evaluation

  1. 01

    Submit Your Enquiry

    Tell us the property address, approximate square footage, and whether you need a new system or repair of an existing one. That information shapes everything that follows.

  2. 02

    Arrange a Site Evaluation

    We arrange a licensed local geothermal installer to visit the property. They assess lot size, soil conditions, existing equipment, and altitude-adjusted load requirements.

  3. 03

    Receive a Written Scope

    You get an itemised estimate listing equipment model, loop field type, installation timeline, and permit requirements. No open-ended line items, no undefined costs.

  4. 04

    Approve & Schedule Work

    Once you approve the scope, the installer is booked. Permitting is handled before the crew arrives, so the project starts on a clear footing.

  5. 05

    Confirm System Output

    A post-install performance check verifies the system delivers the specified BTU capacity before the job is signed off and closed.

Common Questions

What people ask before getting started

Do you carry out the installation work yourselves?

No. Denver Geothermal is an enquiry service. We arrange a local licensed geothermal installer to assess your site and carry out the work. The installer is an independent licensed HVAC contractor who performs all on-site tasks, from loop-field drilling through to commissioning.

Why does the load calculation need to be altitude-adjusted?

At Denver’s elevation, air density is lower, which reduces heat-pump efficiency compared to sea-level ratings. A calculation copied from a standard table will undersize the system. The installer we arrange adjusts BTU load figures for altitude and accounts for the metro’s wide day-to-night temperature swings.

What does the written estimate include?

The estimate itemises drilling or trenching, loop piping and fluid, the indoor heat pump unit, any electrical work, permitting fees identified for your county or municipality, and the projected installation timeline. You see the full scope before anything is scheduled.

What happens if I delay addressing a loop pressure fault?

A loop pressure fault causes the system to short-cycle, the heat pump turns on and off repeatedly without completing a full heating or cooling cycle. That raises energy consumption and puts mechanical stress on the compressor. Left unaddressed, compressor failure is a likely outcome, which costs significantly more to fix than a loop repair.

Does permitting vary across the Denver metro?

Yes. Requirements differ by county and municipality, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Douglas, and Denver proper each have their own permit processes for ground-loop drilling and HVAC installation. The installer we arrange identifies the applicable requirements during the initial site assessment and includes them in the written scope.

Arrange Your Geothermal System Evaluation

Tell us about the property and we’ll arrange a licensed installer to assess the site and deliver a written scope before anything is booked.

Request an Evaluation