Energy Nerds

They are my go to electrician. When I first bought my house, I was new to the area. I went…read morethrough the yellow pages and got a bunch of estimates for simple projects. They were middle of the road, but I like their professionalism. I don't even call anyone else for an estimate anymore, I go straight to them. They get you in timely, and do good work. I would give them 5 stars except last time, the guy forgot my appointment. I called the office 15 minutes past, and he apparently forgot to write it down and double booked. Unfortunately, my house was being painted the next day, so I had to get the exterior light changed that day. He made it before I left for work. I let him in, and he let himself out. I won't let one bad apple spoil the bunch for me on this one though. I'll continue to use them on all my projects. Their reasonably priced, and their quotes are always spot on. They're quick too, so you're not paying for extra time!

From the owner: Eastern Iowa's premier electrical contractor since 1950! Handling all of your electrical, solar,…read moregenerator, and electric vehicle charging needs under one roof.

Down The Road Electric

4.4

(7 reviews)

Be sure to ask for an estimate. I am writing this review for my 90 year old neighbors to whom I…read morerecommended Down the Road Electric. I was shocked when they told me that after the services were provided, they paid 1,000 dollars to fix one kitchen outlet! I should have told my neighbors to ask for a quote before scheduling so I take responsibility for that, but never did it occur to me that the price would be so high for one outlet! Is this the going rate for outlet repair or was this an opportunity to rip off the elderly?

Recently, the power went out in my garage. I called "Down the Road Electric," left a message and…read morereceived a call back within 70 minutes. Jeff said he would be there within the hour and sent me a text when he was 10 minutes away. Jeff determined the problem was a faulty circuit breaker within 2 minutes. He went to his truck to get a replacement and my power was restored to my garage within 10 minutes of his arrival (if not sooner.) He was personable, professional, very courteous, communicative, and efficient. Truly, Plato's idea of an electrician. The cost the service call was incredibly reasonable! Frankly, I was shocked at how low my bill was. You can bet that I will call "Down the Road Electric" the next time I need electrical services.

Iowa Solar Pros

2.0

Quit lying from the getgo! Keep to the time limit and to…read morealways be respectful. We have used the machines and I find the vacuum to be gross to clean. It has not cleaned the way it should!

From the owner: Iowa Solar Pros is a premier full-service solar energy system provider serving the Eastern Iowa…read moreregion. We offer top-quality solar energy solutions for residential, commercial, and agricultural clients. Our goal is to make solar energy accessible and hassle-free for our valued customers through first-class service and support. Our comprehensive services include residential and commercial solar installations, maintenance, energy efficiency consultations, and renewable energy solutions. We specialize in large-scale solar projects, including solar farms, and are equipped to handle commercial bids and Solar Energy RFPs, ensuring your business receives the best tailored solar energy system. Serving communities such as Iowa City, Cedar Rapids, Davenport, and beyond, Iowa Solar Pros is your trusted partner in sustainable energy.

Rabe Hardware

(4 reviews)

Rabe installed solar and a generator in Oct of 2022. They were professional and mitigated the…read morestress I was feeling with the project. They beat the other estimate we received and we are very happy.

We've used Rabe Hardware for plumbing, electrical, solar panels, and a standby generator. They also…read moreremoved and replaced the solar panels when the derecho damaged our roof (but not the panels.) With the complexity of the systems they installed, there was bound to be issues that came up. Including pricing. In every case, Rabe Hardware quickly solved the problem. They have been great to work with and communication has been great before, during and after projects. I've referred them to several friends that are as pleased as I am. I definitely recommend Rabe Hardware for plumbing, electrical, HVAC, solar and standby generators.

A-1 Insulation

A1 insulation is knowledgeable, explains the job clearly and has fair pricing. They stand by their…read morework.

Uncloggers To The Rescue

(12 reviews)

Absolutely, 100%, would recommend John with Uncloggers to anyone! I had an issue with my basement…read moreplumbing, that was resulting in small flooding in my laundry room. Called John and his wife and they were at my house first thing Monday morning. I brought John downstairs to show him what was going on, and where everything had happened and he gave me a very reasonable price if he were have to snake from my laundry room out to the street, UNLESS I had another drain somewhere in my basement. I recalled feeling a dip in one part of my carpet, so we cut a little hole and sure enough, there was the drain. John got to work, chiseling away at the concrete that was around the plug, and got it to open up. Then he had me flush all my toilets, and run my shower to make sure everything looked okay. He was very knowledgeable and very open to helping me in case something like this were to happen again and what to look for. John and his wife were the absolute sweetest and I would use them again and again. Thank you for coming by John! Really appreciate your help and wisdom!

John from Uncloggers to the Rescue is fantastic. When my basement flooded at 8PM on a Friday night,…read morehe was there within an hour and stopped the chaos. He returned early the next morning to finish up (another 4 hour job), explaining everything about my pipes in a way I could understand. As a semi-seasoned homeowner, I appreciated his friendly and informative approach. John's prompt and expert service turned a disaster into a manageable situation. Highly affordable. Highly recommend. Thanks, John. -Rich P.

Colony Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning

3.8

(15 reviews)

I called Sunday April 19, 2026 and the after hour person, Dane, took a thorough message, "What was…read morethe possibility of a service person coming between Monday or Tuesday to clean our fireplace gas insert as well as clean our Ac compressor. We were listing our home for sale much sooner than anticipated." I received a call Monday morning saying they received my message and they could schedule us that day as they had just had a cancellation that was actually for our area. By 11:00 Am that day the service person, TJ came out and cleaned the AC compressor and gas insert and glass. I was thrilled when I saw how fabulous the fireplace looked. Thank you Colony Heating and Ac and Thank you TJ!

2 years ago in the winter, I awoke to a cold house. I was new to the city, so I called around…read more Colony was the first available. The technician was efficient and the price reasonable. However, due to it being a Saturday, I was charged a $250 weekend service charge. The problem was that drifting snow had blocked the outflow pipe. While the technician was at my home, he received a call from my neighbor experiencing exactly the same thing. The technician advised him to clear his exhaust pipe. No charge. I did not object to the technician's service fee, but felt the weekend fee excessive, especially since my neighbor was treated fairly at NO CHARGE. Colony profited unreasonably and lost my business because of it. Dr. Sisson

All American Drain Cleaning & Camera Inspection

4.8

(8 reviews)

My toilet was leaking water in my bathroom and hallway. They had someone come over immediately…read more(within less than an hour). The plumber was extremely helpful and polite. The bill was very reasonable and fair!

I'd written a review about a toilet replacement on April 10th of 2026, for a replacement that was…read moredone a few days previous. They were pretty good, except an error in the toilet installed (wrong bowl type) was made, and they promised to replace it "as soon as their supplier restocked". It's now May 15th, more than a month later, and not a peep from them. Since they said that I'd gotten 'the most popular model', restocking shouldn't be any issue. After a time, they were good to their word; changed out the "wrong" toilet for the perfect model that fit my needs. The installer was fast, polite and friendly, and they waived the second installation fee, charging only the difference in cost between the two. (The new toilet is far surperior to what I'd had replaced, as well!)

Tomlinson Cannon

3.9

(10 reviews)

We called Tomlinson-Cannon to replace a failed skylight and repair roofing damaged by water. The…read morewindow and repair has held up beautifully. They communicated clearly, did excellent work, and followed up to check on things afterwards. They even sent a thank you card for trusting them with the work. Great people and top tier business!

The downspout came loose from the gutter and Tyler came out and fixed it for us. They also rerouted…read morea downspout a couple years ago. Very satisfied with their service.

AAA Pest Control

(5 reviews)

I've had Eric for over two years in two different locations. Whenever insects reappear after a…read moretreatment he returns at no cost to reapply the treatment. I'd recommend him.

The gentleman came to my house early, and gave me a call to let me know. Upon arrival he did a…read moregreat job explaining the possibilities and solutions for my particular situation. I walked with him all around the interior and exterior of the house to determine any possibly points of entry. Despite spending approximately an hour with me, he refused to charge me because there was no service required as my house was sealed very well, and no signs of any issues. It is rare that you would find a company that cares and treats customers with such integrity. I cannot thank them enough.

Henry's Roofing

Henry's Roofing is AMAZING! I called him today to come and take a look at our roof and he was able…read moreto come out just a few hours later. He was incredibly friendly and very knowledgeable. He was also very honest that our roof was alright and not in need of repair at this time. I will FOR SURE reach out to Tim with Henry's Roofing for any future shingle or siding work. He is THE BEST!

From the owner: Our industry-leading quality of service is the result of expert craftsmanship, old-school work…read moreethic, and superior knowledge of the roofing and insurance process.Henry's Roofing is the Gold Standard in roofing and construction services because we treat your property like it's our own! Licensed & Insured in the State of Iowa. License C140153

Powerup Electric

(5 reviews)

Excellent service, I had a broken light that had sparked and thrown the circuit breaker. They were…read morewilling to come out and resolved the issue in less than two and a half hours from when I first called, even though it was before 8 am on a Sunday. Turned out to be a broken ballast. 100 dollars for the repair and 200 because this was a Sunday issue before normal business times.

I had a PTAC unit installed to replace the old one that was no longer working properly. The…read moreprevious day Schaal sent their estimator to assess if the old unit was repairable. He determined that it would be expensive to fix the air conditioner function of the unit. I asked him what a new unit would cost. I wish that I would have decided to have the unit repaired instead. I paid $2900 for a PTAC unit that retailed under $1000. So I paid $1800 just to have the old unit taken out and the new one installed into the existing cutout and existing sleeve and grill. Then all they had to do was plug in the new unit into the existing outlet, test and calibrate the unit, and then they were done! I could have purchased the PTAC myself, swapped it with the same model,and saved myself $1800! The technicians that came were polite, courteous and very efficient. I realize that the price was all inclusive. But that is the price that would involve cutting a hole through the wall, installing a sleeve and panel, and putting in an electric plug to power the unit. Unfortunately, I didn't question the price since they don't provide itemized estimates. So I'm just going to have to suck it up. I do have to say that I feel that I was "taken to the cleaner"....

Dan's Affordable Electric

3.3

(7 reviews)

I called for some simple electrician service. 4 outlets changed along with a light fixture. I was…read moretold to text them with issues i needed resolved and I did. 3 weeks later and I still haven't heard any response. Horrible business model.

Wonderful work, done with care. Kind electricians who know what they are doing! Will definitely be…read moreusing them and recommending them in the future!

Acme Electric Company