Updated: Jun 23, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
1311 HIGHLAND CT, Iowa City, IA, 52240
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Merit Electric Ltd
Merit Electric Ltd, 1311 Highland Ct, Iowa City, IA (Owned by: Michael P Maher) holds a Electrical Contractor license and 2 other licenses according to the Iowa license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 106 ranks in the top 7% of 39,764 Iowa licensed contractors.
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Merit Electric Ltd Contact Information
Phone Number: (319) 354-5612
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Address: 1311 HIGHLAND CT, Iowa City, IA 52240
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Merit Electric Ltd Iowa City
Quality
106
93rd percentile
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We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Merit Electric Ltd has a BuildZoom score of 106, which places them above 93% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.
Activity
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18 projects
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2025 |
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10 projects
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2024 |
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1 project
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Merit Electric Ltd has worked on at least
29.0 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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4 projects
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Commercial Renovations |
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3 projects
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New Constructions |
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26 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Merit Electric Ltd mostly works on
electrical project
and home addition
projects.
Pricing
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6 projects
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< $5k |
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9 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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5 projects
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$20k-$50k |
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1 project
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$50k-$100k |
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3 projects
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$100k-$250k |
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2 projects
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$250k-$500k |
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1 project
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$500k-$1mil |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $23,000. This graph shows the distribution of these job values.
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For more details about their pricing, check out their recent activity to see how much they have charged for different types of work.
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
Demolition and replacement of city park swimming pool swimming pool deck & enclosure; swimming pool facilities (bathhouse building & filter building). site improvements include: site utilities replacement for new facilities new concrete walks & minor asphalt pavement replacement
Valuation:
$810,050
Permit #:
BLDC25-0014
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New electrical for city pool
Valuation:
$926,337
Permit #:
ELEC25-0030
Status:
complete
Fee:
$13,953
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Changing the layout of the existing kitchen by moving some internal doorways. install new exhaust hood. addition electrical circuits for new equipment and addition new serving windows (colonial lanes)
Valuation:
$18,405
Permit #:
BLDC25-0084
Status:
issued
Fee:
$289
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Upgrading buildings original hvac system and converting to geothermal ground system. removal and replacement of roof mounted energy recovery units and exhaust fans. replacement of ceilings and any electrical modifications to facilitate the hvac equipment upgrades (weber elementary)
Valuation:
$249,896
Permit #:
BLDC23-0149
Status:
issued
Fee:
$5,663
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of an existing two-story office building. building end use will remain the same
Valuation:
$345,325
Permit #:
BLDC24-0040
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,624
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A remodel of the existing high school art room and rework of (2) business wing offices into (1) larger room (regina catholic education center)
Valuation:
$26,577
Permit #:
BLDC25-0068
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,596
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior remodel 18, 000 s.f. of existing commercial building veteran's memorial stadium -- renovation of existing locker rooms-add additional occupiable space under bleachers at field tunnel -- this permit includes phase i & phase ii please call 286-5831 for framing-final inspections
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
ELEC-010756-2022
Status:
issued
Fee:
N/A
Permit Type:
Building permit
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial electrical - alterations remodels & repairs
2024-08-01
Removal of lights and re install for new hvac system
Valuation:
$249,896
Permit #:
ELEC24-0084
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,798
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family home
Valuation:
$450,000
Permit #:
20240280
Status:
issued
Fee:
$3,892
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Division 26 electrical
Valuation:
$345,325
Permit #:
ELEC24-0051
Status:
complete
Fee:
$5,238
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Replacing fire alarm panel and annunciators part for part replacement
Valuation:
$10,750
Permit #:
FIRE25-0020
Status:
issued
Fee:
$213
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Garner elementary school renovation
Valuation:
$1,119,000
Permit #:
20220769
Status:
complete
Fee:
$6,043
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial electrical - alterations remodels & repairs
2025-07-03
Electrical remodel of the can shed
Valuation:
$36,359
Permit #:
ELEC25-0035
Status:
complete
Fee:
$603
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of master bath/shower. new gfci receptacle outlet
Valuation:
$1,000
Permit #:
20250023
Status:
issued
Fee:
$39
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Commercial electrical - alterations remodels & repairs
2024-10-28
Renovation
Valuation:
$205,000
Permit #:
ELEC24-0116
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,123
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Addition to east side of house. addition 1 bedroom bathroom & dining area (hpc25-0006)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR25-0145
Status:
complete
Fee:
$902
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel of an existing tenant space into the new can shed facility. total sqft 4 954
Valuation:
$14,355
Permit #:
BLDC25-0066
Status:
complete
Fee:
$1,699
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Interior renovations and additions to the north and south sides of the existing house per the attached drawings. north side addition includes new primary closet primary bathroom & new storage room. south side addition includes a new garage. exterior work includes replace existing deck and stairs and addition accessible ramp
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR24-0238
Status:
expired
Fee:
$1,640
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
A 965 sf interior office renovation to existing 1-story medical clinic (ent medical services)
Valuation:
$23,000
Permit #:
BLDC24-0071
Status:
expired
Fee:
$810
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Adding one horn strobe to second floor remodel project
Valuation:
$4,400
Permit #:
FIRE25-0037
Status:
complete
Fee:
$123
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
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Merit Electric Ltd License info
Verified License
| License # | EL005046EC |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
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Verified License
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Electrical |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of June 2026.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
License Not Verified
| License # | C099151 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Corporation |
- When BuildZoom last verified this license, it had an expiration date of June, 2026. Check the current license status of Merit Electric Ltd with the Iowa Workforce Development Agency
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106
BuildZoom Score
42
Permits
- Building permit records show that Merit Electric Ltd has worked on 42 permitted projects.
Merit Electric Ltd Employees
RL
Richard F Lockhart
Owner
MM
Michael Maher
MM
Michael P Maher
Owner