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Best Electricians in Fort Dodge, IA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fort Dodge: Ty Wyatt Electric, CR Score 63/100; 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shagens Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 10.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Bemrich Electric & Telephone, 38 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.

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

10 Fort Dodge electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 10 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Fort Dodge at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Fort Dodge at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ty Wyatt Electric634.0★ (19)Fort Dodge24/7Overall
2Bemrich Electric & Telephone614.6★ (38)Fort Dodge—Most reviews
3Shagens Electric595.0★ (4)Fort Dodge24/7Emergencies
4Baker Electric of Fort Dodge594.2★ (24)Fort Dodge——
5Archibald Electric LLC585.0★ (5)Fort Dodge24/7—
6P & P Electric574.6★ (10)Webster City, 18 mi away24/7—
7CEC Electric564.6★ (8)Fort Dodge——
8Kaderabek Electric Services Inc553.7★ (3)Fort Dodge——
9A & A Electric533.3★ (4)Fort Dodge——
10Peterson Construction455.0★ (4)Webster City, 16 mi away——

The 10 best electricians in Fort Dodge, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Fort Dodge

    Based in Fort Dodge

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    207 Ave O W, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  2. Based in Fort Dodge

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1620 Crestview Heights, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  3. Based in Fort Dodge

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1896 Kountry Ln, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  4. Based in Fort Dodge

    58/100CR Score

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

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    22 S 3rd St, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  5. Based in Webster City, 18 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    120 E 2nd St, Webster City, IA 50595
  6. Based in Fort Dodge

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 4th St NW, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  7. Based in Fort Dodge

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2749 20th Ave N, Fort Dodge, IA 50501
  8. Based in Webster City, 16 mi away

    45/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Apartment building”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1929 2nd St, Webster City, IA 50595

Also serving Fort Dodge

14 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.

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Adams Electrical Contracting5.0★ (2)In Fort Dodge
Adams Electrical ContractingIn Fort Dodge
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Cardinal ElectricIn Fort Dodge
CEU SolutionIn Fort Dodge
Chris McNiel5.0★ (2)12 mi
Chris McNiel5.0★ (1)18 mi
InterstatesIn Fort Dodge
North Iowa ElectricIn Fort Dodge
Orres & Gailey Plumbing Heating & AC4.8★ (50)In Fort Dodge
Ron Holst Electric19 mi
Rouse Electric Inc.18 mi
Vosberg Electric LLC12 mi
Woodman Controls CoIn Fort Dodge

How much do electricians cost in Fort Dodge?

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

How much do electricians cost in Fort Dodge?
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 Fort Dodge electricians

We scored 10 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Fort Dodge?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Fort Dodge, IA is Ty Wyatt Electric with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.0★ from 19 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Bemrich Electric & Telephone (#2) and Shagens Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 10 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Fort Dodge?

ContractorsRanked ranks 10 electricians serving Fort Dodge, IA. 8 of them are based in Fort Dodge; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 14 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Fort Dodge are open 24/7?

4 ranked electricians in Fort Dodge post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ty Wyatt Electric (#1), Shagens Electric (#3) and Archibald Electric LLC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Fort Dodge work on weekends?

4 of 10 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ty Wyatt Electric (#1), Shagens Electric (#3) and Archibald Electric LLC (#5). 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 Fort Dodge?

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

What Google rating do Fort Dodge electricians have?

The median Google rating among 10 rated electricians in Fort Dodge is 4.6★, with a median of 7 reviews. Bemrich Electric & Telephone has the most, 38 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 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 Fort Dodge

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 electricians serving Fort Dodge.