Updated: May 25, 2026
Location and Projects
Address
3704 CYNTHIA LANE, Fairfax, IA, 52228
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Universal Electric Co
Universal Electric Co, 3704 Cynthia Ln, Fairfax, IA (Owned by: Robert Grulkey) holds a Electrical Contractor license and 2 other licenses according to the Iowa license board.
Their BuildZoom score of 103 ranks in the top 10% of 39,764 Iowa licensed contractors.
Their license was verified as active when we last checked. If you are thinking of hiring Universal Electric Co, we recommend double-checking their license status with the license board and using our project planner to get competitive quotes.
Universal Electric Co Contact Information
Phone Number: (319) 533-2165
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Address: 3704 CYNTHIA LANE, Fairfax, IA 52228
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Universal Electric Co Fairfax
Quality
103
90th percentile
Pro tip:
We generally recommend hiring a contractor with a score higher than 95.
Universal Electric Co has a BuildZoom score of 103, which places them above 90% of 39,764 contractors in Iowa.
Activity
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3 projects
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2025 |
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3 projects
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2024 |
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4 projects
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2023 |
Our building permit records indicate that Universal Electric Co has worked on at least
10.0 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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4 projects
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New Constructions |
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10 projects
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Electrical projects |
Analyzing permits over the last 4 years shows that Universal Electric Co mostly works on
electrical project
and new construction
projects.
Pricing
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1 project
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< $5k |
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4 projects
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$5k-$20k |
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3 projects
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$250k-$500k |
The typical size of their permits is approximately $12,561. 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.
Universal Electric Co Reviews
5 out of 5 stars, based on
1
review
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By Lynn H.August 25, 2021Repair a service mast that was ripped off during a storm
Building Permits by Universal Electric Co
This is a sample of this contractor's permits. Click here to access their complete permit history.
New family dwelling
Valuation:
$438,876
Permit #:
20250608
Status:
filed
Fee:
$3,829
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Finish garage by hanging & finishing drywall on ceiling. demolish ceiling in bathroom and fir down to hang & finish new drywall
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
BLDR24-0072
Status:
expired
Fee:
$172
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New construction of a single family home
Valuation:
$380,000
Permit #:
20220643
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,459
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
New single family
Valuation:
$380,000
Permit #:
20230769
Status:
complete
Fee:
$3,500
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Remodel kitchen
Valuation:
$0
Permit #:
BLDR25-0028
Status:
issued
Fee:
$329
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-1505 electrical permit for gazebo remodel to include adding can lights
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE22-043
Status:
final
Fee:
$25
Permit Type:
Electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Remove existing bar and building a new bar closer to the back wall (pints)
Valuation:
$6,200
Permit #:
BLDC23-0158
Status:
complete
Fee:
$165
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Renovation of lower level restrooms. includes adding fixtures finish updates and new walls
Valuation:
$19,659
Permit #:
BLDC23-0151
Status:
complete
Fee:
$840
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Connected pb22-0132; wire new single family dwelling (1722 sq ft)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE22-144
Status:
issued
Fee:
$90
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
New single family dwelling with attached garage
Valuation:
$260,000
Permit #:
10300
Status:
complete
Fee:
$2,786
Permit Type:
N/A
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-1264 electrical permit to wire new single family dwelling w temp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-714
Status:
final
Fee:
$230
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-1264 electrical permit to wire new single family dwelling w temp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-713
Status:
final
Fee:
$230
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-1341 electrical permit to wire new single family dwelling w temp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-712
Status:
final
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-1340 electrical permit to wire new single family dwelling w temp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-711
Status:
final
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-0355 electrical permit to wire new single family dwelling and temp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-192
Status:
final
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-0140 electrical permit for remodel addition (derecho repair work) 1/19/22: call from robert grulkey
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-779
Status:
complete
Fee:
$40
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-0276 electrical permit to wire new home w temp service (both sides)
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-269
Status:
final
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-1336 electrical permit to wire new home and temp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-704
Status:
final
Fee:
$230
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-0839 electrical permit to wire new home and temp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-444
Status:
final
Fee:
$230
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
Connected to pb21-0388 electrical permit to wire new home and temp service
Valuation:
N/A
Permit #:
PE21-268
Status:
final
Fee:
$170
Permit Type:
08 electrical
Building Type:
N/A
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Universal Electric Co License info
Verified License
| License # | EL006803EC |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Electrical Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of May 2026.
Verify this license's status for Universal Electric Co at the Iowa Department of Public Safety.
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Verified License
| License # | C134954 |
| Status | Active |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Date Issued | 09-03-2025 |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- BuildZoom verified this license was active as of March 2026.
Verify this license's status for Universal Electric Co at the Iowa Workforce Development Agency.
This is a sample of licensing data; click here to access a complete history.
Inactive License
| License # | C117446 |
| Status | Inactive |
| State | Iowa |
| Type | Contractor |
| Business Type | Sole Proprietorship |
- According to the Iowa Workforce Development Agency, the status of this license was at one point cancelled. However, this information may have changed. If this is your business, please update your license status.
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103
BuildZoom Score
150
Permits
- Building permit records show that Universal Electric Co has worked on 150 permitted projects.
Universal Electric Co Employees
LG
Lisa L Grulkey
Owner/Officer
RG
Robert Grulkey
Owner
Quick response and quality work. Pleasant men to work with.