Electrical · Des Moines, IA

Electrical Repair Costs

Panel upgrades, GFCIs, wiring, and outlets. Estimates below are localized to labor and material rates in the Des Moines, IA area (zip prefix 509). Enter your exact zip to refine.

Showing local estimates for Des Moines, IA (50947)

Major$2,873 – $14,363

Knob-and-tube wiring present

Rewire affected circuits

Major$1,436 – $9,576

Aluminum wiring (branch circuits)

Pigtail connections or rewire

Major$1,430 – $3,814

Electrical panel outdated (fuse box)

Upgrade to modern breaker panel

Major$1,430 – $3,814

Electrical panel - Federal Pacific/Zinsco

Replace hazardous panel brand

Major$477 – $1,910

Service entrance cable damaged

Replace service entrance cable

Moderate$144 – $479

Extension cords used as permanent wiring

Install additional outlets/circuits

Moderate$144 – $479

Subpanel bonding/grounding issue

Correct grounding/bonding

Moderate$96 – $384

Electrical panel - double-tapped breakers

Add breakers or tandem breakers

Minor$48 – $286

Light fixtures not working

Repair/replace light fixtures

Moderate$96 – $239

No AFCI protection (bedrooms)

Install AFCI breakers (per circuit)

Moderate$72 – $240

Ungrounded 3-prong outlets

Install ground or GFCI protection

Major$72 – $192

No GFCI protection (kitchen/bath/exterior)

Install GFCI outlets (per location)

Moderate$48 – $192

Open junction boxes/exposed wiring

Cover junction boxes, secure wiring

Minor$72 – $192

Ceiling fan loose/wobbling

Secure ceiling fan to rated box

Moderate$48 – $144

Reversed polarity outlets

Correct wiring on outlets

Minor$14 – $48

Exterior outlets not weatherproof

Install weatherproof covers (in-use)

Major$24 – $48

Smoke detectors missing/expired

Install/replace smoke detectors

Minor$10 – $48

Electrical panel - missing knockouts

Install knockout fillers

Major$24 – $48

Carbon monoxide detectors missing

Install CO detectors

Minor$5 – $24

Missing outlet/switch cover plates

Install cover plates

About These Estimates

These estimates are based on national averages adjusted for local labor and material costs using BLS and BEA data. Actual costs vary based on specific conditions, contractor availability, and project complexity. Always obtain multiple quotes from licensed local contractors.