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Best Electricians in Ames, IA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Ames: Williamson Electric, Inc., CR Score 86/100; 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 33.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical, 5,373 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #2.

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33 Ames electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 33 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Ames at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Ames at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Williamson Electric, Inc.864.6★ (11)Nevada, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical864.9★ (5,373)Des Moines, 25 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
372 Degrees Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical834.9★ (670)Ankeny, 22 mi away24/7—
4NAI Electrical Contractors824.2★ (9)Ames24/7—
5Baldus Electric824.2★ (10)Ames——
6Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Des Moines815.0★ (78)Clive, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Bugle Electric815.0★ (13)Ankeny, 24 mi away24/7—
8Bella Electric805.0★ (9)Clive, 24 mi away24/7—
9Greg Wirth Electric794.6★ (9)Ames——
10Summit Electric775.0★ (11)Ankeny, 25 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 33 best electricians in Ames, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical

    Based in Des Moines, 25 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,373 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (5,373).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 5,373 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6365 NE 14th St BLDG B, Des Moines, IA 50313
    View profile for Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical(515) 657-6634

  5. #5 Baldus Electric

    Based in Ames

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    55591 265th St, Ames, IA 50010
    View profile for Baldus Electric(515) 232-5096

  7. #7 Bugle Electric

    Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Bugle Electric(515) 420-9519

  8. #8 Bella Electric

    Based in Clive, 24 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Bella Electric(515) 867-8319

  9. #9 Greg Wirth Electric

    Based in Ames

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    52576 160th St, Gilbert, IA 50105
    View profile for Greg Wirth Electric(515) 232-0352

  10. #10 Summit Electric

    Based in Ankeny, 25 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7 AM–5 PM · Tue–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Summit Electric(515) 208-5844

  11. #11 Solar Direct

    Based in Clive, 14 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for Solar Direct(515) 206-2224

  12. #12 Burns Electric

    Based in Des Moines, 25 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1467 NE 66th Ave, Des Moines, IA 50313
    View profile for Burns Electric(515) 289-2725

  13. #13 Kurrent Electric Inc

    Based in Ames

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2242 229th Pl, Ames, IA 50014
    View profile for Kurrent Electric Inc(515) 292-1155

  16. #16 Nelson Electric Company

    Based in Ames

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    239 S Bell Ave, Ames, IA 50010
    View profile for Nelson Electric Company(515) 232-2445

  17. #17 Moeller Electric

    Based in Boone, 12 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    203 Co Hwy R 27, Boone, IA 50036
    View profile for Moeller Electric(515) 432-2505

  18. #18 Halbrook Electric

    Based in Ankeny, 20 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Halbrook Electric(515) 783-0518

  19. #19 Cruiser Electric

    Based in Ankeny, 17 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    268 Railroad Ave, Elkhart, IA 50073
    View profile for Cruiser Electric(515) 202-1524

  20. #20 Jones Electric Company

    Based in Waterloo, 14 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Jones Electric Company(319) 296-2029

  21. #21 Armor Electric

    Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    807 SW Des Moines St Suite 101, Ankeny, IA 50023
    View profile for Armor Electric(515) 963-3355

  22. #22 Cobra Electric

    Based in Coralville, 14 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Cobra Electric(319) 530-6078

  23. #23 Enterprise Electric Inc.

    Based in Boone, 14 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    825 Harrison St, Boone, IA 50036
    View profile for Enterprise Electric Inc.(515) 432-7162

  24. #24 Tesdell Electric

    Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1514 NE 69th Pl, Ankeny, IA 50021
    View profile for Tesdell Electric(515) 289-4000

  25. #25 RBW Electric

    Based in Boone, 14 mi away

    69/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for RBW Electric(515) 230-0856

All 33 electricians

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

electricians in Ames, ranks 26 to 33
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Brown Electric, Inc.692.9★ (14)13 mi
27Accurate Electric LLC693.7★ (3)14 mi
288x8 Electrical Contracting675.0★ (4)23 mi
29NextGen Electrical Solutions675.0★ (5)25 mi
30The Solar Guys675.0★ (11)23 mi
31Team Kline654.7★ (169)25 mi
32ABC Electrical Services652.9★ (8)25 mi
33Source One Heating and Cooling602.3★ (3)14 mi

Also serving Ames

20 more electricians within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked electricians serving Ames
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AKD Plumbing, Boilers & HVAC4.9★ (124)In Ames
Brice Electric Inc9 mi
Cook Electric24 mi
CRS Electrical5.0★ (2)19 mi
Dave Fitz ElectricIn Ames
Frankly Teaching14 mi
Generators For Sale14 mi
Gurnsey Electric LLC5.0★ (2)21 mi
Iowa Power Electric23 mi
Kaas Electric Inc5.0★ (2)23 mi
Mechanical Comfort Inc4.6★ (9)In Ames
MillTech Electric5.0★ (1)In Ames
Moeller Electric14 mi
Newport Electrial Services LLC5.0★ (2)In Ames
Nikkel & Associates Inc.In Ames
P1 Service, LLC24 mi
Sundall Electric LLC.4.0★ (1)14 mi
Terry's Electric5.0★ (2)In Ames
Whitlatch Electric5.0★ (1)20 mi
Woodford Power and Light Co.25 mi

How much do electricians cost in Ames?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ames. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Ames?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in Iowa

In Iowa, Iowa Electrical Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Ames electricians

We scored 33 Ames electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Ames data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in Ames: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Ames?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Ames, IA is Williamson Electric, Inc. with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and 72 Degrees Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 33 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Ames?

ContractorsRanked ranks 33 electricians serving Ames, IA. 5 of them are based in Ames; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Ames are open 24/7?

7 ranked electricians in Ames post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Williamson Electric, Inc. (#1), Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and 72 Degrees Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Ames work on weekends?

12 of 33 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Williamson Electric, Inc. (#1), Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#2) and 72 Degrees Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Iowa?

In Iowa, Iowa Electrical Examining Board (Department of Inspections, Appeals and Licensing) handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Ames?

Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Ames. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Ames electricians have?

The median Google rating among 33 rated electricians in Ames is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 5,373 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?

Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Ames

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 33 electricians serving Ames.

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