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Best Electricians in Council Bluffs, IA (2026)

113 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Council Bluffs: PowerTech, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 113.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical, 4,715 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 113 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

113 Council Bluffs electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 39 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 113 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Council Bluffs at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Council Bluffs at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1PowerTech644.9★ (281)Council Bluffs24/7Overall
2Dennis Electric625.0★ (564)Omaha, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
3ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical614.8★ (4,715)Omaha, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies, Most reviews
4Mister Sparky Omaha604.7★ (350)Omaha, 15 mi away24/7—
5Bright Idea Electrical595.0★ (72)Papillion, 11 mi away24/7—
6Preston & Sons Electrical Service594.9★ (90)Omaha, 12 mi away24/7—
7Triple Check Electric594.9★ (90)Omaha, 13 mi away24/7—
8Mr. Electric of Omaha594.7★ (173)Omaha, 14 mi away24/7—
9Black Power Redevelopers594.9★ (71)Council BluffsSat—
10Randall & Sons Electricians594.8★ (68)Omaha, 11 mi away24/7—

The 113 best electricians in Council Bluffs, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Council Bluffs

    Based in Council Bluffs

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2614 Railroad Hwy, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  2. Based in Omaha, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 564 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 564 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8705 Franklin St, Omaha, NE 68114
  3. Based in Omaha, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13628 A St, Omaha, NE 68144
  4. Based in Omaha, 10 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 359 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 359 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4142 S 89th St, Omaha, NE 68127
  5. Based in Council Bluffs

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.3★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
  6. Based in Omaha, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,090 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,090 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18009 Trailridge Rd, Omaha, NE 68135
  7. Based in Council Bluffs

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  8. Based in Council Bluffs

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1315 9th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501
  9. Based in Omaha, 16 mi away

    56/100CR Score

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

    • 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16256 Saratoga St, Omaha, NE 68116
  10. Based in Council Bluffs

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
  11. Based in Council Bluffs

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1224 Wedgewood Dr, Council Bluffs, IA 51503
  12. Based in Omaha, 13 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4929 S 124th St, Omaha, NE 68137

Electricians ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 113 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Council Bluffs, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Andersen Electric Co545.0★ (5)15 mi
27Aksarben Electric544.6★ (16)13 mi
28Electrical PowerPros544.8★ (79)10 mi
29Paul Johnson Electric Inc545.0★ (3)In Council Bluffs
30D C Electric Inc.544.5★ (21)9 mi
31Skyline Electric LLC545.0★ (47)18 mi
32Urban Electric and Lighting, LLC544.7★ (13)In Council Bluffs
33Commonwealth Electric Company of the Midwest544.6★ (22)10 mi
34Baxter-Kenworthy Electric544.8★ (13)9 mi
35The One Man Gang Electrical Shop LLC544.9★ (19)11 mi
36Assured Electric LLc545.0★ (12)9 mi
37Universal Electric544.7★ (99)11 mi
38Full Circuit545.0★ (47)11 mi
39Orsi Electric Co Inc534.5★ (8)7 mi
40Gateway Electric535.0★ (123)19 mi
41Kimball electric535.0★ (7)In Council Bluffs
42Electric Express534.8★ (105)14 mi
43Paragon Electric Services LLC535.0★ (4)12 mi
44Proton Electric LLC535.0★ (32)11 mi
45Nienaber Electrical535.0★ (3)17 mi
46Vision Electrical Services535.0★ (62)15 mi
47Absolute Power Electrical Contracting535.0★ (10)11 mi
48Frontier Electrical Professionals, Inc.534.9★ (61)15 mi
49Hopkins Electric LLC535.0★ (12)13 mi
50Wiig Electrical Services Inc535.0★ (6)10 mi

Also serving Council Bluffs

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 Council Bluffs
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABC Electric Inc5.0★ (2)In Council Bluffs
Action ElectricIn Council Bluffs
Angelik Drywall4.6★ (19)In Council Bluffs
Ascension Electric5.0★ (2)11 mi
Broad Electric L.L.C.5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Copper & CurrentIn Council Bluffs
Council Bluffs Heating & Cooling3.7★ (25)In Council Bluffs
Edison Electricians of Omaha5.0★ (2)11 mi
Handyman4.6★ (18)9 mi
Hearty Electric5.0★ (2)In Council Bluffs
Iowa Electric Inc.5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Joe & Sons Electric Inc.3.7★ (3)10 mi
Keystone Electric5.0★ (4)10 mi
Koubek Electric4.5★ (2)11 mi
Loess Hills Handyman3.0★ (2)In Council Bluffs
Miller Prefab Shop5.0★ (2)In Council Bluffs
Muth Electric Inc.4.6★ (45)10 mi
NECA5.0★ (2)10 mi
Parrott Central Control Services5.0★ (1)In Council Bluffs
Walters Electrical Contractors Inc.In Council Bluffs

How much do electricians cost in Council Bluffs?

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

How much do electricians cost in Council Bluffs?
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 Council Bluffs electricians

We scored 113 Council Bluffs electricians on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Council Bluffs data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in Council Bluffs: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Council Bluffs?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Council Bluffs, IA is PowerTech with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 281 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dennis Electric (#2) and ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (#3) follow. We ranked 113 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Council Bluffs?

ContractorsRanked ranks 113 electricians serving Council Bluffs, IA. 10 of them are based in Council Bluffs; 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 Council Bluffs are open 24/7?

19 ranked electricians in Council Bluffs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are PowerTech (#1), ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical (#3) and Mister Sparky Omaha (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Council Bluffs work on weekends?

39 of 113 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are PowerTech (#1), Dennis Electric (#2) and ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and 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 Council Bluffs?

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 Council Bluffs. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Council Bluffs electricians have?

The median Google rating among 113 rated electricians in Council Bluffs is 4.8★, with a median of 15 reviews. ServiceOne Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, and Electrical has the most, 4,715 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Council Bluffs

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 113 electricians serving Council Bluffs.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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