Bluffs Electric serving Council Bluffs, IA

Trusted Electrician in Council Bluffs, IA

Our shop is right here in Council Bluffs. We've wired and upgraded homes across the area since 1977, from the older neighborhoods downtown to the newer builds out by Lake Manawa.

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(712) 325-1537

Electrician in Council Bluffs, IA

Your Hometown Electrical Contractor

Our shop sits at 1315 9th Avenue, and most of our crew lives right here in Pottawattamie County. Call us and you get an electrician who knows the local housing: the century-old homes around Fairmount Park, the postwar neighborhoods off Broadway, the new construction near Lake Manawa.

A lot of these homes still run on older fuse boxes, undersized 100-amp service, or aging wiring that can't keep up with modern loads. We bring those systems up to code, and since we're minutes away, we get there fast when something goes wrong.

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Bluffs Electric electrician working in Council Bluffs, IA

Residential & Commercial

Electrical Services in Council Bluffs, IA

From panel upgrades to backup generators and EV chargers, we handle the full range of electrical work for homes and businesses across the area.

Electrical Upgrades & Repairs

Generator Installation & Backup Power

Lighting Installation & Upgrades

EV Charger Installation

Remodel & Renovation Electrical

Commercial Electrical

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What We Handle

Common Electrical Work

The projects homeowners here call us for most — on older homes and new builds alike.

Repairs for Older Homes

Fixes for breakers that trip, warm panels, and outlets that run hot, all common in older homes around here.
Grounding and GFCI protection added where two-prong, ungrounded outlets remain.
Rewiring for brittle, cloth-insulated, or knob-and-tube runs left from a home's original build.

Whole-Home Standby Generators

Automatic backup that switches on within seconds when a storm takes out the grid.
Keeps the furnace, sump pump, refrigerator, and lights running through long outages.
Right-sized, professionally installed, and kept ready with service and maintenance.

Level 2 EV Charger Installation

A dedicated 240-volt circuit that charges several times faster than a standard outlet.
A panel-capacity check first, with an upgrade if your service needs the room.
Clean installs in an attached garage, detached garage, or outdoor parking area.

Panel & Service Upgrades

More capacity for central air, EV chargers, hot tubs, and today's appliance loads.
Modern breakers and grounding that replace outdated fuses and unsafe connections.
Whole-home surge protection to guard electronics and appliances.

What makes us different

Why Choose Bluffs Electric?

Since 1977, Bluffs Electric has been the trusted electrical contractor in Council Bluffs and surrounding areas. For over 46 years, we've been providing dependable service and dedicating ourselves to quality and customer satisfaction.

We offer professional electrical solutions for commercial, industrial, traffic signals, highway lighting, and residential projects. As a leading Council Bluffs electrical company, we're here to handle all your electrical needs.

We Show Up On Time

Upfront, Honest Pricing

Safety First, Always

Locally Owned & Operated

Guaranteed Satisfaction

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What Our Customers Say

Don't just take our word for it. Here's what homeowners across the Council Bluffs & Omaha metro are saying.

Emily Swinford

Bluffs Electric is quick to respond, professional & priced right. Hardworking employees and quality work. Would not hesitate to contact them!

Steven Sunquist

The fellas at Bluffs Electric were very knowledgeable, and courteous. They were on time, and organized.

Marshall Delavan

The service was outstanding first when speaking with Chase and then the vast experience by Cole on the ground keeping me and my dad updated throughout. Fantastic service and a wonderful overall experience!!!

Marcia Conn

Service was prompt and professional. They kept me informed on time of arrival.

Rebecca Smith

I am very pleased with the response & direct communication from your service tech, Al. He definitely has great customer service skills & kept me up to date with things. Thank you so much for getting my power up dated & on so quickly. I will be bragging about Bluffs Electric for a long time. 🙂

Roger Craig

I want to thank Bluffs Electric for making our request a painless job. They were professional, on time and did our electrical project keeping our home with needing very little follow up! I can highly recommend Bluffs Electric with all my confidence!!!!

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Council Bluffs, IA

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Bluffs Electric located?

Our shop is at 1315 9th Ave, Council Bluffs, IA 51501. We've served the city since 1977, so you're never far from a crew. Contact us or call (712) 325-1537 to schedule.

Do you pull permits for electrical work here?

Yes. We handle permitting and inspections through the City of Council Bluffs and Pottawattamie County on projects that require them, including panel upgrades, service changes, and generator installs, so every job is done to code.

What electrical services do you offer?

Most of what a home needs: panel upgrades and repairs, whole-home generators, EV charger installation, lighting, and remodel wiring.

How quickly can you get to my home?

We're based in town, so we can often get out same day for urgent problems. Call and we'll tell you the soonest we can be there.

My home still has a fuse box. Should I upgrade it?

In almost every case, yes. Fuse boxes and old 60- or 100-amp panels weren't built for today's loads and can be a fire risk. A panel upgrade is safer and adds capacity for central air, EV chargers, and more.

Do you install whole-home generators?

Yes, backup power is one of the things we do most. We size, install, and maintain whole-home standby generators that switch on automatically during outages, plus transfer switches and portable generator hookups.

Can you install an EV charger at my house?

Absolutely. We check your panel capacity, size the circuit, pull the permit, and install your Level 2 EV charger in the garage or outdoors so you can charge at home overnight.

Is Bluffs Electric licensed and insured?

Yes. We're a licensed and insured electrical contractor, family-owned and working in the area since 1977. Your home's protected and the work is done to code.

Do you work on commercial properties too?

We do. Along with residential work, we handle commercial electrical projects for local businesses, from lighting and circuits to larger installations.

Why are my lights flickering or breakers tripping?

Those are classic signs of an overloaded circuit, a failing breaker, loose connections, or an undersized panel. In older homes it often points to an aging electrical system. We can diagnose the cause and recommend the safest fix.

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