Iowa's Best Contractors

Electrical and Wiring Installation in Dubuque, Iowa

19 contractors registered with the State of Iowa for this trade in Dubuque. This is the complete registry — we do not rank anyone by quality. Paid Premiere placements appear first and are labelled; everyone else is alphabetical. How this list is built →

Also searched as: electric, electrical, electrician, wiring, panel, outlet, outlets.

  • Automation Technical Services LLC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Bechen Electric INC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Biechler Electric INC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Bob Arensdorf Electric

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Bob Backes Electric

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Boyle Electric

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Budget Electric

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Command Security Solutions

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Fitzgerald Electric

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Germaine Electric INC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Grobstick Electrical DBA A & G Electric

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Huseman Electric LLC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Ken Keller Enterprises

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Lewis Electric Of Dubuque LLC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Mb Electric LLC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Networx LLC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Power On LLC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Richard Biechler Electric LLC

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Ron Cook Electrical

    Dubuque, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
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More electrical and wiring installation nearby in Dubuque County

  • Mcallister Electrical Services INC

    Cascade, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Andy White Electrical LLC

    Cascade, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Bockenstedt Electric

    New Vienna, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Borgerding Electric

    Holy Cross, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Charlie Demmer Construction

    Farley, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Errthum Brothers

    Holy Cross, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Hi-Point Electric LLC

    Dyersville, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Kamp Service

    Epworth, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Kc Mcdermott L.L.C.

    Cascade, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2026

    REGISTEREDCall
  • Kleitsch Electric LLC

    Cascade, IA · Dubuque County

    Electrical and Wiring Installation

    On the State’s register since 2025

    REGISTEREDCall
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How many electrical and wiring installation are registered in Dubuque?

As of September 2026, 19 electrical and wiring installation based in Dubuque hold a construction contractor registration with the State of Iowa, 19 of them currently in Registered status. That is about 1% of the 1,716 electrical and wiring installation registered statewide. This is the complete State registry for Dubuque — not a paid or curated selection.

In Dubuque
19
registered in this trade
Currently registered
19
in active status
New in 12 months
19
first registered or renewed into the register
Median tenure
0.6 yrs
on the register (not a measure of experience)

Comparing beyond city limits? All 1,716 electrical and wiring installation registered in Iowa →

What to know before hiring electrical and wiring installation in Dubuque

Two different credentials — check both

A contractor registration under ch. 91C and an electrical license are separate things. The registration confirms insurance compliance; the license is the one backed by an exam. For electrical work you should confirm both, and the license is the stronger signal by a wide margin.

Permits and inspection

Most electrical work beyond simple like-for-like replacement requires a permit and an inspection. In much of Iowa that inspection runs through the State electrical inspection program rather than a city office. A contractor who suggests skipping the permit is proposing that you own an uninspected, undocumented alteration to your home.

Older Iowa housing stock

Iowa has a large share of pre-1950 housing, so panel upgrades, knob-and-tube remediation, and grounding retrofits are common. These jobs routinely uncover more than the original quote assumed. Ask specifically how the contractor handles discoveries behind the walls and what triggers a change order.

Planning electrical and wiring installation work in Dubuque

How to choose the best electrical and wiring installation in Dubuque

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, and neither do we — the 19 registered electrical and wiring installation listed on this page (current as of September 2026) are the complete State registry for Dubuque, shown without any quality ranking. “Best” is not a list you can look up; it is the contractor who is right for your job. Here is the method the pros’ own trade associations recommend for finding them:

  1. 1. Start from the complete list, not an ad. Every business above holds a current State registration — a legitimacy baseline the incumbents’ pay-to-play lists cannot promise. Shortlist three or four whose location and trade fit your project.
  2. 2. Confirm the registration is active. Check each one on the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing’s official portal (verify a registration ↗). Every profile here links to the State’s own record so you can check it in one click.
  3. 3. Verify the electrical license. Registration is not a skills license — but electrical work in Iowa is separately licensed by the Iowa Electrical Examining Board, which tests competence. Ask for the license number and confirm it there. This is the single strongest quality signal available for this trade.
  4. 4. Get current proof of insurance. Ask for a certificate of general liability and workers’ compensation. Never let uninsured work start on your property.
  5. 5. Get at least three written, itemized bids. Compare the same scope apples-to-apples. Be wary of a bid far below the rest — it usually hides missing scope or “surprise” costs later.
  6. 6. Check references and recent local work, then put the full scope, price, milestone payment schedule, and warranty in a written contract before anyone starts.

The full guide: finding the best contractor in Iowa →Questions to ask before you hire →How to verify a registration →

Frequently asked questions

Are electricians licensed in Iowa?

Yes. Electrical work is one of the few genuinely licensed construction trades in Iowa. The Iowa Electrical Examining Board licenses individual electricians and electrical contractors through examination. That license is separate from — and a stronger competence signal than — the State construction contractor registration that most trades hold.

Does an electrician in Iowa need a registration as well as a license?

Generally yes. The electrical license comes from the Iowa Electrical Examining Board and covers competence to do the work. The construction contractor registration under Iowa Code ch. 91C is a separate filing that confirms unemployment-insurance and workers’ compensation compliance. A contractor doing business in Iowa is typically expected to hold both.

Who are the best registered electrical and wiring installation in Dubuque, Iowa?

Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, so there is no official "best registered electrical and wiring installation" list — any site claiming one is guessing. Instead, this directory shows the complete field: all 19 registered electrical and wiring installation the State lists in Dubuque, Iowa, unranked, so you can compare them yourself. To find the best one for your project, confirm each contractor's registration is active, ask for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation (and, for a licensed trade, a current State trade license), and get at least three written itemized bids before you hire.

How many registered electrical and wiring installation are there in Dubuque, Iowa?

As of September 2026, the State of Iowa lists 19 registered electrical and wiring installation in Dubuque, Iowa. This directory shows all of them — it is the complete public registry, with no paid placement affecting who is listed.

Is a registered contractor the same as a licensed contractor?

No. Iowa requires most construction contractors to register with the State (Iowa Code ch. 91C), but registration is not a license, an endorsement, or a guarantee of quality, insurance, or bonding. It confirms only that the business filed a current registration with the State.

How do I verify a contractor's Iowa registration?

Look up the registration number on the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing's official portal (https://laborportal.iwd.iowa.gov/iwd_portal/). Every profile in this directory links to the State's own record so you can confirm it independently — see the step-by-step guide at https://contractiowa.com/verify.

Are these contractors insured or bonded?

Registration does not verify insurance or bonding. Always ask a contractor for current proof of liability insurance and workers' compensation, and get at least three written bids, before you hire.

Where does this data come from and how current is it?

It comes directly from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing's public "Active Iowa Construction Contractor Registrations" record, last exported September 2026. You can read how this directory is built and download the underlying dataset.

Data, sources & method →Verify a registration with the State ↗