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Best Electricians in Red Oak, IA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Red Oak: Volt Tech Electric, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: LePorte Electric, 17 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #5.

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

6 Red Oak electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 6 rated businesses.

Top 6 electricians in Red Oak at a glance

Top 6 electricians in Red Oak at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inBest for
1Volt Tech Electric595.0★ (13)Red OakOverall
2Haley's Electric LLC573.9★ (7)Red Oak—
3Smith Electric574.6★ (10)Red Oak—
4Van Houten Electric563.4★ (5)Red Oak—
5LePorte Electric544.1★ (17)Shenandoah, 18 mi awayMost reviews
6O'Neal Electric Company512.3★ (3)Red Oak—

The 6 best electricians in Red Oak, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Red Oak

    Based in Red Oak

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1509 N 5th St, Red Oak, IA 51566
  2. Based in Red Oak

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    500 E Market St, Red Oak, IA 51566
  3. Based in Red Oak

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    809 E Coolbaugh St, Red Oak, IA 51566
  4. Based in Red Oak

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    305 Ohio Ave, Red Oak, IA 51566
  5. Based in Shenandoah, 18 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, the most in Red Oak.

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

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    507 W Lowell Ave, Shenandoah, IA 51601
  6. Based in Red Oak

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1705 E Summit St, Red Oak, IA 51566

How much do electricians cost in Red Oak?

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

How much do electricians cost in Red Oak?
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 Red Oak electricians

We scored 6 Red Oak 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 Red Oak 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 Red Oak: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Red Oak?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Red Oak, IA is Volt Tech Electric with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews. Haley's Electric LLC (#2) and Smith Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 6 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Red Oak?

ContractorsRanked ranks 6 electricians serving Red Oak, IA. 5 of them are based in Red Oak; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

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 Red Oak?

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

What Google rating do Red Oak electricians have?

The median Google rating among 6 rated electricians in Red Oak is 4.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. LePorte Electric has the most, 17 reviews, and ranks #5. 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.

Do electricians outside Red Oak count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Red Oak city center, our service radius for electricians. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can electricians pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Red Oak

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 electricians serving Red Oak.