Eastern Iowa’s Energy-Efficient Electricians

In 2002, electricians Pete and Christine McAllister knew they had a unique skill set that the town of Cascade and all of Eastern Iowa could greatly use. Together they created McAllister Electrical Services, providing customers with electrical wiring and servicing for agricultural, commercial and residential buildings.

Today the company employs five full-time journeymen electricians who are committed to energy-efficiency and electrical safety.  McAllister Electrical Services has the ability to lead lighting design in new constructions, retrofit existing structures with energy-efficient LED lighting systems, conduct home electrical inspections, plan and install solar and wind electricity-generating systems, and provide 24/7 electrical repair and service to our customers.

Providing “service that matters,” McAllister Electrical Services has the experience and resources to get the job done right the first time.

Member American Builders & Contractors (ABC), Better Business Bureau (BBB) & Cascade Area Chamber of Commerce.

Spark blog

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MES Featured Project: Cheryl's Flour Garden Bakery & Coffee Bar

Cheryl’s Flour Garden Bakery and Coffee Bar has filled a major void in the Cascade community since opening their doors in August 2019. The delicious baked goods, made-from-scratch lunch options, and variety of coffee and smoothies leaves every customer coming back for more. McAllister Electrical Services is proud to be the lead commercial electrician to help this small business make a big impact in Cascade, Iowa.

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Underground Boring

Underground boring, or directional boring, is a trenchless method of installing underground electrical lines along a predetermined path. The directional drilling system allows for the placement of underground pipes with minimal disruption along the ground surface. Read more in the newest edition of the MES Spark Blog!

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7 Tips (and 1 Bonus) for Maximizing Energy Efficiency at the Holidays

It’s nearly here! Holiday gatherings and New Year’s celebrations are marked on your calendar, your presents are purchased and (hopefully) wrapped, and the days are numbered before guests are in your home spreading Yuletide cheer. Even with the joy in the air, you can sometimes feel that cold breeze drift through from a door that …

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Meet the Team

McAllister Electrical Services has some of the best people in the business on our team.  Get to know our people by clicking on their photos below:

Peter J. McAllister, Owner and Journeyman Electrician
Christine McAllister, owner of MES and teacher at ABC of Iowa
Lee Kramer, Journeyman Electrician
Brad Conrad, Journeyman Electrican
Nick Roling, Journeyman Electrician
Marty McAllister, Journeyman Electrician
Cindy Trumm, Bookkeeper and Office Manager
Scott Tichy, Journeyman Electrician

 

About Us

Peter McAllister, owner of McAllister Electrical Services, always knew that Cascade was the place he would call home.

As a young boy, Pete (Bird) grew up north of Cascade on a small family farm with his parents, six brothers, and one sister, which taught him all about the value of a job well-done: “Growing up with all brothers and one sister on the farm was one of the greatest things in my life. There was always something to do, and we always had to get the work done. My dad was the most important part of my life, and the hardest working man I ever knew.”

Once he graduated high school, Pete left home to enlist in the Army. Though it was hard to leave the farm behind, going through basic training and spending time away showed Pete that he had what it took to take risks and succeed: “The Army was an eye-opening experience that I will never forget. You learn to grow up fast and take care of yourself. [I made] lots of good friends and good times, and I’m proud to have done it.”

Bird decided to become an electrician after his Army days while job shadowing his older brother: “My brother, Marty, was doing it, and he got me into the field. After I got going on it, I knew it was for me as it was very interesting and challenging. As I grew into it, I knew I wanted my own business, and I worked hard to get there.”

In 2002, Pete saw an opportunity to do just that back in his hometown of Cascade. Many electricians in the area had recently retired, and though the town was small, it housed several small businesses, industrial facilities, farms, and homes that would need someone they could trust to service their electrical needs. For the past 15 years, Bird and his wife, Chris, have grown their company to train and employ dozens of people with McAllister Electrical Services and provide “service that matters” to Cascade and the surrounding communities.

Projects

Click one of the links below to see some of our featured projects.

Beautifully remodeled kitchen
In this kitchen, McAllister Electric installed can lighting, fixtures above the island, receptacles for appliances, and more. Click the photo above to see more of our residential portfolio.
Interior of Hog Confinement Building
McAllister Electrical Services works closely with Eastern Iowa farmers on their agricultural electricity needs. Click the photo above to see even more of our ag projects.
Interior of Autozone Dubuque
Pictured is the interior of the Autozone store in Dubuque, Iowa.  Click the photo for more of the commercial projects McAllister Electrical Services has worked on.
Iowa Hawkeyes Basketball Court
McAllister Electrical Services was proud to work on this home gymnasium project. Click above for more fun projects McAllister Electrical Services has had the opportunity to wire.