About Pioneer Electric & Solar
Established in 2013, Pioneer Electric & Solar is a locally-owned well-respected electrician contractor focused on residential service work in Des Moines, IA and the surrounding suburbs. Specialties include panel upgrades, EV chargers, whole-home surge protection, generator installation, knob-and-tube and aluminum wiring repair, and smart-home / low-voltage wiring. The shop is known for explaining the work in plain English before quoting it, never running cash-only off-the-books jobs, and pulling proper permits on everything past a like-for-like outlet swap. Active state license and full liability insurance on every truck.
Pioneer Electric & Solar serves homeowners across Des Moines, IA and surrounding ZIP codes including 50309, 50311, 50312, 50315, 50320. Pricing is up-front and quoted in writing before any work begins, with no obligation if the estimate isn't right for your project.
Services offered
- EV charger install (Level 2)
- Recessed lighting
- Whole-home surge protection
- Knob-and-tube & aluminum rewire
- Solar disconnect & inverter install
- Smart-home wiring
Service area
Pioneer Electric & Solar covers Des Moines and the surrounding metro, typically responding to addresses within 25–35 miles of 50309. Same-day appointments are commonly available for non-emergency requests booked before noon, and 24/7 emergency dispatch is offered for active leaks, electrical hazards, no-heat/no-cool calls, and lockouts when applicable.
Licensing & insurance
FixNearMe verifies that Pioneer Electric & Solar holds an active IA contractor license (#IA-936889) and carries general liability insurance covering work at residential properties. We re-verify licensing annually and remove any pro whose status lapses or whose review pattern deteriorates.
How to request a quote
Use the free quote form on this page to send your job details directly to Pioneer Electric & Solar and up to two other nearby electricians in Des Moines. You'll receive up-front written quotes — usually within an hour during business hours — so you can compare apples to apples before booking.