Ground-Loop Systems
One closed-loop system handles heating and cooling year-round, drawing on stable ground temperatures below the frost line.
What Goes Wrong
The loop design and sizing decisions made before a single trench is dug determine whether the system performs for 50 years or underdelivers from day one.
A loop sized only by square footage ignores soil conductivity, so the system runs short on capacity during Colorado’s coldest weeks.
A full load calculation accounts for soil type, lot dimensions, and local climate data before any loop length is specified.
Installing horizontal trenches on a compact Lakewood lot leaves too little pipe in the ground, cutting heat exchange efficiency year-round.
Vertical boreholes are specified for tighter lots; horizontal runs are reserved for parcels with enough open area to support the trench length.
A loop that is not pressure-tested before backfill can develop a slow leak, degrading antifreeze concentration and system output over time.
Every loop is pressure-tested and flow-checked before the indoor unit is connected, confirming the closed system is sealed and ready.
Assuming the 30% federal credit still applies in 2026 leads to a payback calculation that is off by thousands of dollars.
The sizing review includes an up-to-date incentive check so the financial comparison reflects what is actually available at the time of installation.
System Options
Lakewood lots range from compact suburban parcels to larger properties, the right loop configuration depends on what the site can support.
HDPE pipe laid in trenches 6 to 8 feet deep suits larger lots where open land is available for the required run length.
Boreholes drilled 150 to 400 feet deep fit compact lots where horizontal trenching is not practical, with minimal surface disruption.
Where a pond or lake is accessible, a submerged closed loop uses the water body as the heat exchange medium instead of soil.
A desuperheater captures waste heat from the refrigerant circuit to pre-heat domestic hot water alongside space conditioning.
Altitude-adjusted sizing before any equipment is specified.
Sealed-loop verification before backfill or commissioning.
Existing duct system assessed for geothermal airflow requirements.
Output confirmed against rated specs at handover.
Why Choose Us
Geothermal is a long-term investment, the process behind every enquiry is built to protect that investment from the first call to the final check.
Every enquiry produces an itemised written estimate covering equipment, installation scope, and timeline before booking.
Denver-metro elevation affects system output, so sizing is adjusted for altitude before a configuration is recommended.
We connect Lakewood homeowners with vetted independent local partners who carry the right credentials for ground-loop work.
A post-install check confirms the system hits its rated output before the job is closed and the file is signed off.
The current federal and state incentive picture is reviewed during sizing so your payback estimate reflects what is actually available.
The Process
01
Describe your home, lot size, and current setup so we can arrange the right local installer for your property type.
02
A local installer visits to run a load calculation, assess loop options, and deliver a written scope covering equipment and timeline.
03
The loop is installed, pressure-tested, and the indoor unit is commissioned with an output check before the job is closed.
Pricing Estimates
| Job | Typical cost | Typical duration |
|---|---|---|
| Geothermal heat pump system | $20,000-$40,000 | Several days |
| Ground loop installation | $10,000-$25,000 | Several days |
| Geothermal replacement | $25,000-$45,000 | Several days |
Describe your setup and we’ll arrange a local installer to assess the property and put the full scope in writing before anything is booked.