Residential Electrical Contractors in Des Moines, Iowa

When the lights flicker or the power goes out, you need more than just a quick fix. You need a trusted expert who understands your home’s electrical system and can repair it safely.


Action Electric’s team of experienced electricians work with homeowners across the Des Moines metro area. Have an issue? Get a free project quote today!

From new home construction to everyday repairs, Action Electric is your go-to source for efficient electrical work. We perform a wide range of services for homeowners across the metro, including the following:

When electrical issues strike, you’re not alone. Our team of experts provides comprehensive residential electrical repair services in every room of the home.

  • Electrical Troubleshooting, Repairs & Rewiring
  • Circuit Breakers, New & Discontinued
  • Home Inspection & Code Violation Repairs
  • Storm Damage Repair

Whether you’re building a new home or adding on to your current one, our skilled team will give you a solid electrical foundation for the future. Explore our services for installations and home additions.

  • Room Additions
  • Basements & Garages
  • Swimming Pools & Hot Tubs
  • Ceiling, Exhaust & Attic Fans

Enhance your home’s safety, efficiency, and capacity with expert panel and wiring upgrades from our team.

  • Panel Replacements, Updates & Rewires
  • Knob & Tube Wiring Testing & Repair
  • New Circuits
  • CSST Gas Line Bonding

Customizing your lighting and outlets will enhance your home’s aesthetics and its safety. Our team will bring your vision to life.

  • LED & Under-Cabinet Lighting
  • Recessed Lighting
  • Childproof Outlets
  • Stove & Dryer Outlets

Protect your family and your property with essential electrical safety services, including:

  • Smoke Detectors
  • GFCI & Arc Fault Circuits
  • Surge Protection
  • Whole Home Generac Generators

Our family-owned business has provided trusted, relationship-based customer care throughout the Des Moines metro since 1988. When you work with us, you know you’ll receive:

We’re the only home electrician you need. Whether you’re building a new home, installing a pool, or fixing a light switch, we can handle it all.

No surprise sticker shock here. We treat our customers like family and provide fair, transparent quotes on every project. We offer competitive pricing and senior citizen discounts.

We stand behind our work with a one-year warranty on all parts and labor. Need something fixed after the fact? Our warranty service is quick and hassle-free.

Our team has unparalleled expertise in whole-home generator installation and maintenance. Our Generac-certified technicians will ensure you have reliable backup power.

Getting high-quality electrical work from Action Electric is easy. Just follow our simple, four-step process.

You may be wondering, “Do I really need to hire an electrician for this job?” Give us a call and tell us about your electrical needs. We’re happy to talk with you, no matter how large or small.

We’re able to provide immediate quotes for most projects. If your project requires an on-site assessment, we’ll schedule one with a team member.

Once you approve the estimate, our licensed and experienced electricians will set a time for service. Our team will complete the work safely and efficiently, keeping you informed throughout the process.

Once the job is done, you’ll get peace of mind long after we leave thanks to our one-year warranty for parts and labor. Did we miss something? Just contact us, and we’ll fix it.

What Our Clients Are Saying

“They were prompt, professional, and found the problem in a timely manner. The technician at our house was very good at explaining what he found and what needed to be done and also how he arrived at our bill. The bill was reasonable for the amount of time the technician was here. I would not hesitate to call again.”

“Actions Electric is always my go to when I need any electrical work done. The service is always great, the people are friendly and get the job done quickly every time. Highly recommend.”

“We had lighting put throughout our house and we were completely satisfied with everything including the customer service. We will definitely be using them again soon for future projects!”