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Official Government Resources

Direct links to Colorado agencies for complaints, verification, and consumer protection

Colorado DORA (Department of Regulatory Agencies)

License Verification

Verify any plumber's license status, check for disciplinary actions, and confirm credentials:

DORA License Lookup (Visit official website)

What to verify: License status (Active), expiration date, disciplinary actions, and that the license type matches your job requirements.

File Complaints Against Contractors

Report unlicensed contractors, poor workmanship, or other violations:

Online Complaint Form:

DORA Complaint Form (Visit official website)

Use for licensed contractors who violated regulations or unlicensed individuals performing work requiring a license.

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (303) 894-7855
  • Email: dora_enforcement@state.co.us
  • Address: 1560 Broadway, Suite 1350
    Denver, CO 80202

What to Include in Your Complaint:

  • • Contractor's name, business name, and license number (if any)
  • • Detailed description of the problem
  • • Copies of contracts, receipts, and correspondence
  • • Photos of poor workmanship or damage
  • • Timeline of events and communications

Colorado Attorney General - Consumer Protection

Consumer Protection Unit

File complaints about fraudulent business practices, scams, and consumer fraud:

Online Resources:

Contact Information:

  • Consumer Protection Hotline: (720) 508-6002
  • Email: consumer.protection@coag.gov
  • Address: 1300 Broadway, 10th Floor
    Denver, CO 80203

When to Contact Attorney General:

  • • Fraudulent or deceptive business practices
  • • Door-to-door scams or high-pressure sales
  • • Contractors who take money and disappear
  • • Identity theft or financial fraud
  • • Violations of Colorado Consumer Protection Act

Better Business Bureau

BBB Serving Denver/Boulder

Check business ratings, file complaints, and access dispute resolution services:

Online Services:

  • BBB Denver/Boulder (Visit official website)
  • File BBB Complaint (Visit official website)

Contact Information:

  • Phone: (303) 758-2100
  • Address: 1020 Cherokee Street
    Denver, CO 80204

BBB Services:

  • • Business reliability reports and ratings
  • • Complaint filing and mediation
  • • Dispute resolution services
  • • Consumer education and alerts
  • • Scam tracking and reporting

City of Lakewood Resources

Building Department

Permits, inspections, and code compliance:

  • Phone: (303) 987-7705
  • Address: 480 S Allison Pkwy
    Lakewood, CO 80226
Visit lakewood.org for building permits and inspections

Utilities Department

Water service, billing, and emergencies:

  • Phone: (303) 987-7800
  • Emergency: (303) 987-7825
  • Address: 12845 W Alameda Pkwy
    Lakewood, CO 80228
Lakewood Water Utility

Emergency Contacts

Important Emergency Numbers

Life-Threatening Emergencies:

  • Fire, Police, Medical: 911
  • Gas Leak Emergency: (800) 895-2999
  • Colorado 811 (Utility Locates): 811

Non-Emergency:

  • Lakewood Police: (303) 987-7111
  • Jefferson County Health: (303) 232-6301
  • Xcel Energy Service: (800) 895-4999

Additional Consumer Resources

Federal Trade Commission

Report fraud and get consumer protection information:

Colorado Secretary of State

Verify business registration and corporate status:

Important Disclaimer

The Lakewood Plumbing Guide is an independent public service resource and is not affiliated with any government agency, plumbing business, or regulatory body.

All external links are provided for informational purposes only. We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, or availability of external websites.

For the most current information, always verify details directly with the appropriate government agencies or regulatory bodies.

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