Downs Electric: Trusted Omaha Electrical Contractors Since 1993

Downs Electric is a trusted electrical contractor based in Omaha, Nebraska. The company has been solving electrical needs for homes and businesses across the region for over 30 years. They are a full-service company ready to handle everything from emergency repairs to large-scale construction projects.

The team is made up of licensed electricians who are background-checked and drug-tested for your peace of mind. They understand the unique electrical needs of both local homes and large commercial buildings in the Midwest. If you have an urgent electrical problem, they provide reliable emergency troubleshooting services to get things back on track quickly.

Key Electrical Services for Omaha & Beyond

Downs Electric offers a wide range of services to keep your property safe and powered. They focus on what local homeowners and business owners need most.

• Electrical Inspections: Thorough checks for homes and buildings to ensure safety and code compliance.
• Fire Alarm Systems: Expert design, installation, and maintenance of life-safety systems.
• Design-Build Projects: Planning and building electrical systems for new construction or major renovations.
• Cellular Construction & Maintenance: Specialized work for modern communication and utility infrastructure.
• General Electrical Repairs & Installations: Fixing problems and upgrading systems for better performance.

Areas We Serve in Nebraska

Downs Electric proudly serves a wide area from its home in Omaha. They have extensive working knowledge of local homes, older buildings, and commercial structures throughout these communities.

Their service area includes Omaha, Lincoln, Bellevue, Fremont, Papillion, La Vista, Chalco, Elkhorn, Blair, Nebraska City, and many more towns like Ralston, Seward, Crete, Plattsmouth, Gretna, Wahoo, Waverly, Fairbury, Ashland, and Valley. They also work in Geneva, Hickman, Milford, Syracuse, Superior, Pierce, Woodland Park, Tekamah, Union, Bennington, Springfield, Hebron, Neligh, Wakefield, Yutan, Louisville, Sutton, Oakland, Wymore, Arlington, Eagle, Plainview, North Bend, Fullerton, Stromsburg, Fort Calhoun, Henderson, Bennet, Weeping Water, and Ceresco.

Our History & Family Legacy

The company was founded in 1993 by Dan and Cheryl Downs as electrical contractors to serve the Midwest, primarily Nebraska and Iowa. Starting as a small family operation, they built their reputation one project at a time.

Over decades, they have successfully completed thousands of electrical projects across both public and private sectors. Their focus has always been on building strong relationships with commercial, industrial, and government clients.

Leadership & Community Commitment

As a family-owned business, Downs Electric treats its team like family and its customers like neighbors. Founders Dan and Cheryl are now passing the torch to the next generation.

Their son, Danny, and his wife Ruth are taking on leadership roles. They bring fresh energy while upholding the company's long-standing values of quality and integrity. The leadership team is deeply rooted in the Omaha community and understands the local business landscape.

What Makes Downs Electric Stand Out

• Deep Local Expertise: Over 30 years of experience with Nebraska's specific electrical codes, climate challenges, and building types.
• Specialty Systems Mastery: Recognized experts in complex systems like fire alarms for schools, hospitals, and government buildings.
• Trusted by Major Institutions: A proven track record working with office buildings, schools, hospitals, utilities, sports venues, and municipalities.
• Family-Owned Reliability: A personal commitment to every job, backed by the stability of a long-standing local business.
• Comprehensive Service Range: From a single inspection to a multi-year construction project, they have the skills and crew to handle it.

Why Locals Choose Downs Electric

People in Omaha and across Nebraska choose Downs Electric for simple reasons. They are a reliable partner you can count on. Their long history in the area means they've seen and solved almost every electrical challenge a local property can face.

They combine the personal care of a family business with the professional standards required for major commercial and government projects. Whether you're a homeowner in Papillion, a school administrator in Lincoln, or a facility manager in Bellevue, you get the same honest service and quality workmanship. For electrical work done right, Downs Electric in Omaha, Nebraska, is a name generations have trusted.

Hours of Operation:
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM
Saturday - Sunday: Closed

Call today to discuss your electrical project.