Electrical and Wiring Installation in Iowa City, Iowa
16 contractors registered with the State of Iowa for this trade in Iowa City. 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.
- Donovan Electric LLC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
- Advanced Electrical Svs INC DBA Advanced Boretek
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Bg Electric
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Cullivan Electric INC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Down The Road Electric INC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - F & C Electrical Services
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Gerard Electric INC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Hellwig Electric LLC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Hermetic Electric
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Martell Electric Iowa INC.
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Merit Electric Ltd
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Miller Electric Company
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Rav Services LLC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Rush Electric INC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Shay Electric Svc INC
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Source Solar
Iowa City, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall
Premium — pays for placement, shown firstVerified — owner confirmed their details with the StateEvery registered contractor is listed either way — a badge moves a listing up, it never removes anyone, and neither is a judgement of anyone’s work.
← All contractors in Iowa CityMore electrical and wiring installation nearby in Johnson County
- 72 Electric LLC
North Liberty, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Ae Electric LLC
Coralville, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTERED - Asap Electric
North Liberty, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Baty Construction LLC
Tiffin, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - C & C Anderson Electric LLC
North Liberty, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2025
REGISTEREDCall - Chalupa Electric LLC
Solon, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Cobra Electric
Tiffin, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Cville Clean Power LLC DBA Cville Electric
Coralville, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - Drea Electric LLC DBA Dave Drea
Solon, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2026
REGISTEREDCall - E & J Electric INC
Solon, IA · Johnson County
Electrical and Wiring Installation
On the State’s register since 2025
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How many electrical and wiring installation are registered in Iowa City?
As of September 2026, 16 electrical and wiring installation based in Iowa City hold a construction contractor registration with the State of Iowa, 16 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 Iowa City — not a paid or curated selection.
- In Iowa City
- 16
- registered in this trade
- Currently registered
- 16
- in active status
- New in 12 months
- 16
- first registered or renewed into the register
- Median tenure
- 0.3 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 Iowa City
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 Iowa City
How to choose the best electrical and wiring installation in Iowa City
Iowa does not rate or rank contractors, and neither do we — the 16 registered electrical and wiring installation listed on this page (current as of September 2026) are the complete State registry for Iowa City, 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. 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. 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. 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. Get current proof of insurance. Ask for a certificate of general liability and workers’ compensation. Never let uninsured work start on your property.
- 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. 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 Iowa City, 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 16 registered electrical and wiring installation the State lists in Iowa City, 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 Iowa City, Iowa?
As of September 2026, the State of Iowa lists 16 registered electrical and wiring installation in Iowa City, 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 ↗