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Electricians in Des Moines, IA
Des Moines has early-1900s homes in Drake, Sherman Hill and Highland Park, the brick cottages of Beaverdale from the 1920s and 1930s, and post-war and newer suburbs to the west. Cold winters, severe thunderstorms and the occasional derecho shape most electrical work.
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Homes and wiring in Des Moines
Des Moines has early-1900s homes in Drake, Sherman Hill and Highland Park, the brick cottages of Beaverdale from the 1920s and 1930s, and post-war and newer suburbs to the west. Cold winters, severe thunderstorms and the occasional derecho shape most electrical work.
Older homes often have 60 or 100 amp services, few outlets and some knob-and-tube, and almost every home has a basement with the panel, sump pump and laundry. Basement finishes and EV chargers are common reasons to upgrade.
Weather, seasons and the utility
Des Moines winters bring deep cold, snow and ice, and losing power for heat is a real concern. Summers bring severe thunderstorms and occasional derechos; the August 2020 derecho caused widespread outages across Iowa, including in the Des Moines area. Heavy rain and river flooding also affect low-lying neighborhoods and basements. MidAmerican Energy serves Des Moines and handles meters, service drops and reconnection after upgrades. A sump pump on its own circuit, ideally with battery backup, is a common recommendation for basements here.
Local issues electricians see
- Knob-and-tube and small services in pre-1940 homes
- Storm and derecho outages
- Basement circuits and sump pumps
Common calls in Des Moines
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- Des Moines at a glance
- Polk County, Iowa
- ZIP codes covered
- 55
- Neighborhoods
- Beaverdale, Drake, Sherman Hill, Highland Park, South of Grand, Waterbury
- Permits
- Pulled by the electrician
- Electric utility
- MidAmerican Energy
The utility owns the meter and service drop, so service upgrades and storm reconnections are scheduled with it.
Des Moines FAQ
Who issues electrical permits in Des Moines?
Electrical permits in Des Moines come from the city's Permit and Development Center; West Des Moines, Ankeny and other suburbs run their own. Iowa licenses electricians through the state Electrical Examining Board.
Which Des Moines ZIP codes are covered?
Electricians in our network cover 55 ZIP codes in Des Moines, including 50301, 50302, 50303, 50304, 50305, 50306, 50307, 50308 and more.
What are the most common electrical problems in Des Moines?
Knob-and-tube and small services in pre-1940 homes; Storm and derecho outages; Basement circuits and sump pumps.
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Also covered in Polk County: Ankeny · West Des Moines · Urbandale · Johnston · Altoona · Clive · Grimes · Pleasant Hill · Bondurant · Polk City · Windsor Heights · Carlisle
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