Des Moines’ Trusted Electrical Contractor

Action Electric: Your Neighborhood Electrician Since 1988

Family owned and operated for nearly 40 years, Action Electric has been trusted by homeowners and businesses across the metro for decades. From small residential repairs to large commercial builds, our skilled Des Moines electricians are just a phone call away. Call today for a free estimate!

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Our Electrical Contracting Services

Action Electric provides a full range of expert electrical contracting services throughout the Des Moines area. Whether you need a reliable electrician for your home or skilled contractors for your business, our team is ready to help.

Home Electrical
Services

No job is too small for our residential electricians. If your home needs electrical work, we can take care of it.

Our residential Services

Commercial Electrical Services

From small retail stores to large manufacturing plants, our full-service commercial crews handle commercial projects large and small.

Our commercial Services

Generator Installation, Maintenance & Repair

Our certified technicians specialize in installing and maintaining whole-home generators. We’re an official Generac warranty provider.

Our generator Services

Used & Obsolete Breakers

Need to replace an outdated circuit breaker? There’s a good chance we’ve got it! Explore our wide selection of used and obsolete breakers.

Our used breakers

Built on Quality Service & Customer Satisfaction

Our family-owned and operated electrical repair and installation company has been serving Des Moines and central Iowa for nearly 40 years. Over that time, our focus on customer service and fair prices has remained the same.  

We proudly provide residential and commercial electrical contracting services throughout Des Moines, Iowa, and all cities within a 45-mile radius. We supply generator installation and maintenance services to the entire state of Iowa.

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Why Choose Action Electric?

Decades of Expertise

We’ve been working with homes and businesses in Des Moines for nearly 40 years. Our team brings the experience and the local knowledge to complete any project.

Fair, Affordable Prices

Quality electrical services don’t need to cost an arm and a leg. Compare our quotes with those around the metro and you’ll find there’s no competition.

One-Year Warranty

We’re focused on your satisfaction. If something doesn’t work quite right, we’ll come back and fix it. We guarantee all parts and labor for a full year.

Generac Certified

Quality electrical services don’t need to cost an arm and a leg. Compare our quotes with those around the metro and you’ll find there’s no competition.

“We have worked with Action Electric for the past 17 years on 20+ projects all over Iowa. They have also been an invaluable resource for project planning/budgeting. Their team always gets the job done on time and within budget.”

Jeff Thomas

Construction Project Manager
West Des Moines, Iowa

“I have worked with Action Electric for the last twelve years on a personal and business level. These guys are great. The work they do is always top quality and done at a fair price. If one of my customers needs electrical work done, I always refer them to Action Electric.”

Jeff Goreham

Bell Brothers Heating and Air Conditioning
Des Moines, Iowa

“Called in the morning with a circuit breaker issue. They came out same day and had it fixed. Very professional and great to work with. They also wired our basement when we had it finished years ago and was very pleased then as well! I would definitely recommend.”

Shawna G.

“Adventureland Park has utilized Action Electric for many years, most recently in helping to build our Adventure Bay water park. This was a multi-year, 25 million dollar project, and Action Electric consistently came to us with competitive pricing and solid service. We will not hesitate to include Action Electric in our next expansion project and we would recommend their services to others without reservation.”

Molly Vincent

Adventureland Park
Altoona, Iowa

“Reese Builders has used Action Electric for over a year now. We have used them on 20+ jobs of various sizes, from a basic bathroom remodel, full kitchen remodel, basement finish, or for a full power swap / upgrade. I would highly recommend Chad and his team for your home or remodeling project needs. I can vouch for fair pricing for their services. Action will show up and do what they say they will do. If you need a electrician, call Action Electric and they will take care of you. Luke – Reese Builders.”

Luke Reese

Reese Builders
Des Moines, Iowa

“I have worked with Action Electric as a customer for 20 years. They are very knowledgeable, offer fair pricing; their field electricians are skilled and always very pleasant. I have worked on residential, multifamily, and commercial projects all with positive results delivering outstanding finished projects for their customers.”

Ron Reidburn

C&O Sales
Des Moines, Iowa

Work With Iowa’s Generac-Certified Technicians

When the power goes out, you want to depend on the best. That’s why Action Electric’s generator technicians have been Generac-trained and certified for more than 25 years. We provide the best service and pricing in the state of Iowa for whole home generator installation, maintenance, and warranty services.

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See How Our Des Moines Electrical Contractors Can Help You. Contact Us for a Free Quote Today!