Updated: Jul 07, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
5377 State Rte N, Cottleville, MO, 63304
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First Choice Electric
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From BuildZoom: First Choice Electric, 5377 State Rte N, Cottleville, MO (Employees: Brody Dunsworth, Jessie Walter, and Kirkpatrick Howard "Butch") holds a Electrical license and 11 other licenses according to the St Louis County license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 105 ranks in the top 8% of 23,328 Missouri licensed contractors.
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First Choice Electric Contact Information
Phone Number: (636) 240-2966
Address: 5377 State Rte N, Cottleville, MO 63304
First Choice Electric Cottleville
Quality
105
92nd percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
First Choice Electric has a BuildZoom score of 105, which places them above 92% of 23,328 contractors in Missouri.
Activity
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6 projects
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2025 |
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2 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that First Choice Electric has worked on at least
12.0 projects over the past 3 years.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
This is an overview of this contractor's activity. Click here to access our complete licensing and building permit database.
Experience
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6 projects
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Home Additions |
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12 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that First Choice Electric mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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7 projects
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< $5k |
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3 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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1 project
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$20k-$50k |
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2 projects
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$100k-$250k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $4,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
Pro tip:
For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
Building Permits by First Choice Electric
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Building residential non-habitable (integrated/non-integrated)
2025-05-05
We will be installing an in-ground gunite swimming pool and spa at this residence along with pool equipment and concrete decking decking
Valuation:
$190,767
Permit #:
25BLD-02982
Status:
issued
Fee:
$911
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Building residential non-habitable (integrated/non-integrated)
2025-07-22
We will be installing an in. ground gunite swimming pool and spa along with pool equipment and concrete decking at this residence
Valuation:
$202,000
Permit #:
25BLD-05226
Status:
issued
Fee:
$1,017
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
First choice electric will install a complete electrical system to support the safe and code-compliant operation of an in-ground swimming pool and its associated equipment 100 amp sub-panel
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
25ELE-06023
Status:
complete
Fee:
$269
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
***if you are going to be touching the main service please provide a premise number for that service which you get from ameren. we also need the amps for the subpanels. please resubmit with that information thank you!!***first choice electric will install a complete electrical system to support the safe and code-compliant operation of an in-ground swimming pool and its associated equi... see more
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
25ELE-06004
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
***work is covered under integrated building permit 25bld-02982***installation of electrical wiring and equipment to support new in-ground pool including circuits for pool pump lighting and required grounding and bonding per code
Valuation:
$4,000
Permit #:
25ELE-09811
Status:
canceled
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Miscellaneous work
Building Type:
N/A
New owner darrin edwards had all utilities restored with exception to ameren who required an inspection due to electric being off for more than 6 months safety or meter out inspection is being requested for the power to be restored
Valuation:
$100
Permit #:
22ELE-15676
Status:
complete
Fee:
$79
Permit Type:
Miscellaneous work
Building Type:
N/A
Exsisting panel did not have an inspection or proper water line bond. inspector requested panel be pulled and replaced with new panel with proper permit 100amp siemens panel being replaced with 100 amp square d panel
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
22ELE-10992
Status:
complete
Fee:
$91
Permit Type:
Replacement
Building Type:
N/A
Install sub panel in unfinished side of basement. addition ev outlet in garage. addition smoke detector in garage
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
24ELE-00108
Status:
complete
Fee:
$108
Permit Type:
Miscellaneous work
Building Type:
N/A
Replace the existing 100a sub-panel with a new larger updated 100a sub-panel
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
25ELE-13035
Status:
complete
Fee:
$91
Permit Type:
Replacement
Building Type:
N/A
M & h inc - replace 100 amp 120/240 1 phase fed pac. panel per inspector request
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
23ELE-02063
Status:
complete
Fee:
$91
Permit Type:
Replacement
Building Type:
N/A
Master bathroom remodel- addition receptical in master bathroom move receptcale move light addition light fixture
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
22ELE-02988
Status:
complete
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Building 14'x14 room addition to rear of house
Valuation:
$40,000
Permit #:
23BLD-00231
Status:
complete
Fee:
$276
Permit Type:
Addition
Building Type:
N/A
Installation of pool electric for 16’ x 32’ gunite pool
Valuation:
$6,000
Permit #:
25ELE-08460
Status:
issued
Fee:
$200
Permit Type:
Other
Building Type:
N/A
Inspector noted mast head/connection below 10 feet to ground. requested mast extension
Valuation:
$400
Permit #:
22ELE-10724
Status:
complete
Fee:
$91
Permit Type:
Alteration
Building Type:
N/A
Half of basement being finished as one large room. bathroom (roughed in by builder) is being added off the large room. 14 receptacles 8 lights one cable for tv hookup
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
20ELE-10455
Status:
complete
Fee:
$153
Permit Type:
Interior finish
Building Type:
N/A
Federal pacific panel being changed to a new siemens panel
Valuation:
$1,500
Permit #:
24ELE-00461
Status:
complete
Fee:
$91
Permit Type:
Replacement
Building Type:
N/A
Undefined - e-permit
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
AMD-LP-001153
Status:
complete
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replace main breaker to apartment building 225 amps
Valuation:
$1,200
Permit #:
21ELE-17385
Status:
issued
Fee:
$97
Permit Type:
Repair
Building Type:
N/A
Mobile home hook-up
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-00000899
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
2022-00002047
Status:
applied
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Verified License
| License # | ES4501 |
| Status | Active |
| County | St Louis County |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| County | St. Charles County |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of July 2026.
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| City | Dardenne Prairie |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2024. Check the current license status of First Choice Electric with the City of Dardenne Prairie
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| County | St Louis County |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2020. Check the current license status of First Choice Electric with the Saint Louis County Department of Public Works
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License Not Verified
| Status | Active |
| City | Dardenne Prairie |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of December, 2020. Check the current license status of First Choice Electric with the City of Dardenne Prairie
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Inactive License
| License # | E0655 |
| Status | Inactive |
| County | St Louis County |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the Saint Louis County Department of Public Works, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
Check this license's status for First Choice Electric at the Saint Louis County Department of Public Works.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | St. Charles County |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the St. Charles County Department of Development & Business Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | St. Charles County |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the St. Charles County Department of Development & Business Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | St. Charles County |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the St. Charles County Department of Development & Business Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | St. Charles County |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the St. Charles County Department of Development & Business Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | St. Charles County |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the St. Charles County Department of Development & Business Services, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| Status | Inactive |
| County | St Louis County |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Limited Liability Company (Llc) |
- According to the Saint Louis County Department of Public Works, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed.
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105
BuildZoom Score
203
Permits
- Building permit records show that First Choice Electric has worked on 203 permitted projects.
First Choice Electric Employees
BD
Brody Dunsworth
Electricians Assistant
JW
Jessie Walter
Communications
K"
Kirkpatrick Howard "Butch"
Founder (Retired)
LK
Lynn Kirkpatrick
Limited Partner
SB
Sam Burris
Master Electrician
ZB
Zach Burris
Administration