Nelson Electric Company
Electrical
Serving Ames, IA
From Google Business Profile
4.0
42 Google reviews
Hours
| Monday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–5 PM |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Google categories: Electrician
View on Google Maps →Last checked October 3, 2026.
About this business
Nelson Electric provided full-service commercial, residential and industrial electrical work for the Ames, IA area
Services
- Commercial Electrical Services
- Residential Electrical Services
- Industrial Electrical Services
- Kohler Generator Dealer
- EV Charger Installation
- Design-build
- Lighting upgrades
- Electrical maintenance
- Full remodels
- Voice/data systems
- Equipment connections
Service area: Ames, IA, Waterloo, IA, Cedar Valley area, Carroll, IA, Western Iowa, Iowa
- In business since
- 1908
- Experience
- Since 1908
- Licensing
- licensed professional electricians, licensed and insured technicians
- Insurance
- insured
Brands and certifications: Kohler Generator Dealer
Elsewhere online: Facebook · LinkedIn
Source: the business's own website and its Google Business Profile description, read automatically on October 14, 2026. Not verified by EdgeLocal.
Iowa Contractor Registration
- Reg. #
- C107875
- Expires
- August 25, 2027
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About electricians in Ames
Electricians install, upgrade and repair wiring, panels, lighting and electrical safety devices. Electricians upgrade service panels, add circuits for kitchens and EV chargers, replace outdated knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, install lighting, ceiling fans and generators, and correct code violations found in home inspections.
Typical cost: $200–$2,800 for most service calls to panel upgrades. See the full cost guide
Typical U.S. ranges from industry sources (2024–25); not EdgeLocal data. Your quote will vary with scope, materials and location.
Questions to ask this contractor
- Verify the electrical license: Ask for a state or local license and check it with the licensing board.
- Confirm the permit plan: Ask who pulls the permit and schedules the inspection.
- Get a line-item quote: Each circuit, device and fixture should be listed separately.