Nelson Electric Company

(3 reviews)

a great company with above excellent service. Very happy with the quick response to our problem. a…read morevery ethical company. Doesn't jack up the price on each item and only fixes exactly what needs to be fixed. Don't hesitate to give them a call if you want the best service you can find anywhere. they were very reasonable which is a plus in this day and age when many companies just try to get you to fix things that really don't need fixed. Our estimate went from 20,000 with a company that wanted to rewire the whole house to less than 300.00 to fix our problem. Thanks for being there for people that appreciate dealing with an a company that cares.

Great work and customer service! There was a minor hiccup with the initial quote being sent to the…read morewrong email address, but a quick phone call cleared that up. Once the work was scheduled, the electricians arrived on time and did a great job! We had our old knob & tube replaced, new service outside the house, a new breaker box put in to replace the fuse boxes, and they also cleaned up the cloth covered wiring and ran new gfci outlets to our first floor. Their price was very reasonable compared to the local competition, and they actually came in lower than I thought when I received my invoice. I highly recommend this company if you need any electrical work done, major or minor,

Black Dog Electric

I requested 3 new home runs ran from a flush mount breaker panel box into my workshop. I…read morespecifically requested surface mount in conduit for ease of expansion later. Not only did Chad and his team provide a prompt, fairly priced, throughout estimate, but considered my current and future needs, exceeding expectations. The install was extremely clean and was exactly what I described needing (and more)!

From the owner: Black Dog Electric is based out of Collins, Iowa and services all of Iowa. From small residential…read moreprojects to large AG or commercial projects, Black Dog Electric is who you should call! With 20+ years of experience, we know how to get the job done right. We look forward to hearing from you when you’re ready to start your next project.

Coffin Electric

Christian Laverty diagnosed & repaired a tricky electrical issue at our home. He did a great job…read morewith determining the cause & implementation of the remedy. Coffin Electric provides great service & with reasonable pricing.

From the owner: Des Moines' Electrician Since Des Moines' Had Electricity Coffin Electric is a multigenerational,…read morefamily-owned, Des Moines electrician that you can trust to get the job done right, on time, and for an honest rate. All our techs are vetted, drug tested, & background certified professionals.

Upfront Electrical

I had a serious issue with my home electrical panel that was in dire need of repair. After three…read moreestimates I went with Upfront Electrical and let me tell you I am glad I did. He was super nice and listened to what my concerns were before he gave me a couple quotes to decide just how much I wanted done and how much he was willing to do. We came up with a great plan for my needs and he got everything done in a very timely manner. Granted we had to wait for Mid American to do some of the work and the city inspector to make sure it was done correctly before we could move on. He made sure to keep me in the loop of where we stood and when he would be able to do more. The whole process went very smoothly and I could not be happier. Unless the job was free but we all know that was not happening. I would highly recommend Upfront for any electrical work you need done. I will not hesitate to call him for any other electrical work I need done

From the owner: Call now to experience top notch service from a family owned and opperated company. We take care of…read moreour clients as one of our own. We guarantee 100% satisfaction. No one stands behind their work like the Upfront electrical family!

B & L Electric

(6 reviews)

Needed to add a few outlets to the new house. B&L has come out to help a couple times since we…read moremoved in. Their estimate was always on point and their work was exceptional! Their customer service is great too. Highly recommend B&L! Quality service at a reasonable rate!

great company. fast, reliable. showed up when they said and came back when a switch was broken…read moreand swapped it out at no charge and the very next day.

Capital Electric

Very impressed. The work is NEAT, looks great (and I'm picky on electric). Elliot is friendly. Free…read moreestimate, arrived exactly when he said he would. I would definitely hire him again. He did exactly what was needed and made the cords going to the door openers secure. I'm sure it wasn't totally easy tying into an already existing complex set of conduits and boxes way up in the air - 15 feet high, but it looks like it was all done together, nothing patchy or cobbled in. I feel the price was right for the work done. He did exactly what was asked and even swapped out an extension cord I had elsewhere which was a bit too short for the job. He installed my cord and secured it perfectly.

I needed an electrician to come check out a breaker since my oven kept tripping it. Elliott came…read moreout and looked into and found that the contacts just needed to be tightened. I appreciate how quick he came out and the effective repair!

Rewired Iowa Electrician Des Moines

3.0

At 3:30 in the morning on July 11, 2025, lightning struck our house. The fire department told us to…read morecall an electrician. We called Rewired right away and they sent Jeremy to the house by 9. He had to completely rewire our entire circuit breaker panel, to install a whole home surge protector and to replace one of our GFI outlets that blew. He got right to work and had to order a new panel to be delivered from Des Moines to Iowa City. Frank rushed here and got right to work helping Jeremy finish the job. We were so impressed with their knowledge, hard work, kindness and support during a very difficult time. We will be calling them for future needs. Thank you for making a very hard day so much less stressful.

They send out a sales guy to try to scare you into replacing a whole bunch of stuff . They tell you…read morethe estimate is free but if they look at your electrical problem it's $390 and then they give you the free estimate to fix it . This is like the oil change place that tells you you need new shocks , new brakes , a new muffler belt and a whole bunch of other stuff . Don't call these guys unless you got a big bank account and want to spend it

Jensen Electric

1.0

Jensen Electric was to take care of my Home Shield Warranty issue. They have not been able to do so…read morein over 2 months. After multiple calls by myself and my management company, we went to another contractor who did the repair. There are other unacceptable business practices that occurred during my (non) interaction with Jensen Electric. I would highly suggest you steer clear of them and if they are assigned to be your HSA electrical provider, call back and get someone else.

From the owner: Protect your home from the risks caused by sudden power outages with a generator from Generac, the…read moreindustry leader, installed by the experts at Jensen Electric LLC. In the event of a power failure, these reliable systems automatically start up, supplying electricity to your home until the local power utility restores service. Permanent installation of a standby generator is not a do-it-yourself project. Jensen Electric LLC has factory-trained technicians who meet Generac's high standards for service and customer satisfaction. Our service professionals meet warranty conditions, ensure safe and proper operation, and are always here to provide Emergency Assistance, 7 days a week. We dispatch technicians quickly, and our team is equipped to resolve most repairs right then and there.

Mr. Electric of Central Iowa

3.9

(15 reviews)

Had an electrical issue related to my refrigerator and called Mr. Electric for service. I was…read moreinformed that the service call would be $49. The technician was at my house for less than 30 minutes. They visually checked the circuit breaker in the garage and tested the outlet voltage, finding no issues. I was then billed $320 for about 30 minutes of diagnostics with no equipment, parts, or supplies used. After questioning the charge, there was no willingness to negotiate. Based on my experience, I highly do NOT recommend using them due to the extremely high pricing for minimal work.

Brandon Hayley and Cole Miller were both amazing. Very respectful of my home while they were here…read more Needed lights put up in our basement and a ceiling fan put in our living room. Brandon took the time to explain everything he was doing so you can visualize on how things were going to turn and would ask my opinion on where and how I wanted certain lights put up but of course i went his expert opinion and both areas came out better than expected..so if you're having any future projects done in your home you should really consider these 2 guys to come help you out with that.

Nikkel & Associates

After having a lot problems finding an electrician willing to show up to work on my home, I filled…read moreout a request for service on the Iowa Better Business Bureau website. I got a call within one business day, and a problem that was a problem for months was fixed in under 30 minutes. Very professional, did a good job of explaining what the problem was, and clearly explained what it would take to get the problem fixed. Showed up on time, the problem was quickly fixed. I can't comment on the bill as I have not received one yet, but will make amendments to this review if they are problematic. I will call on NAI for all of my future electrical needs at home.

Purple Cow Junk Removal and Home Services

3.8

(6 reviews)

Job was never finished because they didn't understand what was asked despite at length…read morewalk-throughs. Asked for weed removal, weed barrier installation, removal of yard rock and mulching. The owner (Kelly) walked around with me and took pictures of every area I specified. We discussed at length the volunteer trees that I wanted removed and he took photos and made notes on his phone. Their 'crew' showed up fairly late in the morning. A younger man asked for clarification on what was done and I did a second walk through with him explaining everything. Two of the four employees they sent were not very efficient. I took photos of them sitting on my front porch and not working (with times) and sent this to the owner. They also did not have loppers, I lent them mine. Unsure of why you wouldn't bring this on a landscaping job. Before they left for the day, they informed me of a paint spill on my driveway. Promised to return to clean it up but let it sit overnight. It's unclear as to why their employees are using paint cans as chalk blocks for trailers, but my driveway will never be the same. They 'completed' the job while I was not home so I was not able to speak to them about my concerns. Did not receive a call or message that they were done. They did not finish weeding the entire side of the fence or back part of the yard. I asked them to weed, place weed barrier, and mulch these sections. It was left weed whacked (but appears as if the operator has some vision issues... My 7-year old could have done a better job). When asked about why the job was not completed correctly, they claimed they did not know and would need to charge more money. Any invoices sent to us were not professionally done and did not outline individual line item costs so it's unclear how much they actually are charging for materials. Additionally, we tried to use them for snow removal service last winter. They did not show up once (and didn't call), and it took a poor Google review for them to show up any time after that. Considering their poor work ethic with my yard work, I won't be using them for snow removal or any other work around my property. Please be cautious when hiring this company!

We are grateful for the assistance that Purple Cow Junk Hauling did for us and would not hesitate…read moreto use their services again. Professional, punctual, and with quality responsiveness, we see this as a terrific value. So thankful that we located Purple Cow Junk Removal, as they were terrific, an outstanding combination of efficiency, kindness, personality, and hard work. They were responsive, highly communicative, and did their job well. We enjoyed meeting and working with their staffer Kelly, who made the whole experience of cleaning out a loved one's home tolerable and positive while emotional. Kelly worked his butt off, and could not have been better to work with. Purple Cow will price match another estimate, but for me, there is no doubt that we will use them again due to their overall performance on this challenging project. We are grateful.

Black Dog Electric

I requested 3 new home runs ran from a flush mount breaker panel box into my workshop. I…read morespecifically requested surface mount in conduit for ease of expansion later. Not only did Chad and his team provide a prompt, fairly priced, throughout estimate, but considered my current and future needs, exceeding expectations. The install was extremely clean and was exactly what I described needing (and more)!

From the owner: Black Dog Electric is based out of Collins, Iowa and services all of Iowa. From small residential…read moreprojects to large AG or commercial projects, Black Dog Electric is who you should call! With 20+ years of experience, we know how to get the job done right. We look forward to hearing from you when you’re ready to start your next project.

AKD Plumbing And Boilers

4.0

I called in advance to ask about how much it might be to fix a leaky faucet. Said I thought it was…read morea minor problem and didn't want to be over-charged for something minor. The person on the phone told me the minimum, and when he came to fix it, that was all we were charged. I wasn't actually home when they came to fix our faucet, by my fiance was, and he said the service was fine. They did not require payment before the service, rather sent a bill. We will use this plumbing service again if needed (though hopefully it's not)!

From the owner: plumbing, Remodelers, Tankless Water Heaters, Water Softener, Backflow Repair, Water Heater, Water…read moreHeater & Boiler Services Services: Backflow Repair, Backflow Testing, Bathroom Remodeling, Boilers, Heat, Infloor Heat, Installation, ONYX Showers, Remodels, Repair, Tankless Water Heaters, Water Heaters, Water Softeners. Brands: Navien, Rheem, NorthStar, IBC Boilers, IBC, PHCC Sump Pumps

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