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Blackhawk Electric and Generators Inc operates as a full-service electrical contractor with over 36 years of experience across Illinois and Iowa. We provide services to residential, commercial, and industrial clients, covering a broad range of electrical needs. Our work includes installation, maintenance, repair, new construction wiring, generator sales and service, emergency response, and structured cabling systems. All services are performed by licensed, bonded, and insured personnel in accordance with applicable standards. We deliver reliable and consistent electrical solutions.\n\nWe execute every project with a focus on efficiency, accuracy, and adherence to schedules and budgets. Our team ensures professional management from start to completion with clear communication throughout. We offer free consultations to assess requirements, outline solutions, and provide cost and timeline estimates. With thousands of completed projects and decades of experience, we maintain a strong record of dependable service. Our commitment remains centered on professionalism, integrity, and client-focused results.

Served areas
  • Silvis, IL, Galesburg, IL, Rock Island, IL, Geneseo, IL, Port Byron, IL, Clinton, IA, LeClaire, IA, Davenport, IA, Bettendorf, IA
Business details
  • Year established: 2000
  • Licensed
  • Insured
Highlights and features
  • Electrical repairs and troubleshooting
  • Panel upgrades and wiring
  • Lighting installation and upgrades
  • EV charger installations
  • Home safety inspections
  • New construction and system design
  • Lighting systems and LED conversions
  • Energy management solutions
  • Maintenance and emergency repairs
  • Generator sales and installation
  • Backup power solutions
  • Preventative maintenance and repairs
Payment methods
  • Cash, Debit cards, Credit cards, Mobile payments
Services
We provide dependable electrical service focused on safety, clear communication, and durable repairs. Whether handling a minor issue, a panel concern, or a larger improvement project, we approach each situation with professionalism. Customers are kept informed throughout the process. We complete all work efficiently without unnecessary disruption or extended timelines.
In Galesburg, Illinois, we provide scheduled electrical service through Blackhawk Electric & Generators Inc. Our offerings include troubleshooting, repairs, upgrades, and generator related work for a variety of needs. Licensed electricians on our team ensure clear communication and consistent workmanship. We address both urgent requests and planned electrical projects professionally.
Professional electrical service requires accurate assessment and timely response from the start. We prioritize identifying problems quickly while maintaining safety and efficiency throughout the job. Both minor repairs and larger electrical needs are managed with equal attention to detail. Clients receive straightforward communication and reliable completion of every assigned task.
Backed by many years in the industry, we take pride in providing consistent, high-quality electrical services. Our qualified professionals are fully licensed, bonded, and insured for your confidence. We support residential, commercial, and industrial projects, including generator installation and maintenance. Whether addressing urgent repairs or planning upgrades, we bring the expertise required to complete every project properly.
In LeClaire, IA, we provide electrical services such as system diagnostics, repairs, upgrades, and generator-related work. Each project is handled with precision and professionalism. We accommodate both urgent service requests and planned projects. With clear communication and skilled execution, our licensed electricians deliver results that property owners can trust.
We handle a wide range of electrical requirements, from quick troubleshooting to major upgrades connected to remodeling or expansion efforts. Our approach emphasizes responsiveness, clarity, and safety in every task we perform. Clients rely on us to manage both minor issues and complex projects without unnecessary delays or complications.
Blackhawk Electric and Generators Inc is dedicated to providing reliable electrical services with a professional approach. With decades of experience, we complete projects efficiently and to the highest standards. Our team handles everything from minor service calls to complex systems. We prioritize honest communication, accurate pricing, and respect for every customers time and property.
People
Brian Lindsey
Brian Lindsey
Founder
Brian Lindsey, founder and owner of Blackhawk Electric and Generators, holds a Masters Electrical License and brings more than 36 years of industry experience to the company. Brians passion for quality work and honest business practices inspired him to start Blackhawk Electric over 25 years ago, and his hands-on leadership continues to drive the companys success today. Brian believes every project deserves personal attention, expert workmanship, and a genuine commitment to customer satisfaction.
Reviews (30)
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William Holmquist
Apr 20, 2026
Technician arrived at appointment time and performed the service on my generator. He was professional and polite and performed the service quickly.
Jill Adkins
Feb 15, 2026
Showed up the same day I called and had it completed within 15 minutes. Excellent service.
Shane Kern
Jan 16, 2026
We had a new sub panel put into the garage for our growing electrical needs. The crew arrived o
time as scheduled, very courteous, very informative of all work being done and very clean. Not only did they install the sub panel, but they ran all the wire to that (approx 85 feet through basement and attic), installed an inline exhaust fan and new outlets for items, but they came in UNDER budget! Thank you Blackhawk Electric! Will hire again in the future!
Mike Heister
Jan 12, 2026
Extremely happy with then plan, the service, and the final installation. I highly recommend Blackhawk Electric.
Leo Elder
Dec 12, 2025
He replaced my three wall switches and the batteries in my smoke detectors. He completed the job and a friendly and professional manner. I would highly recommend them.
Jan Green
Dec 04, 2025
Brian performed maintenance on my whole house generator and replaced the battery. Quick and efficient.
Donald Franks
Nov 30, 2025
Excellent service, he was very knowledgeable and informative about what needed to be done. Thank You
Larry
Nov 03, 2025
We have a Kohler Generator, which I believe, is not a unit that Blackhawk or Steven (the technician) regularly service. They were here quickly and diagnosed our problem. It took about a week to get the part as Kohler is very selfish with their parts. It was installed very fast. We were operational except for a programming detail that fed the WiFi. Steven came out and tried quite a few ways, in the same trip, to conquer the problem, before he had success (it was impressive!). We and Blackhawk are lucky to have Steven as a technician. We are very happy with the outcome!
Harlan Mahlkuch
Oct 22, 2025
Electrical box on house pulled away and needed to be reattached. Easy phone call, evaluation, quote, and repair. They took care of everything, showed up on time, great service.
Jerry Patterson
Oct 11, 2025
Outstanding service today with Mark for generator maintenance! We highly recommend Blackhawk Electric!!
Nancy Mulholland
Oct 01, 2025
Blackhawk Electric are great to work with, friendly and on time. They came and did an annual maintenance on our generator. Very nice to work with.
Steve Purvis
Sep 19, 2025
They were so nice to work with brian and his crew did a outstanding job on the new service install on a pole barn from the quote to finish great communication thanks agian
Jan Tedell
Aug 28, 2025
Blackhawk Electric showed up right on time this morning and worked hard to complete our outdoor lighting project to our satisfaction. Price was fair and the lights look great! So much better than the solar lights they replaced.
Cindy Wetzel
Aug 20, 2025
Very happy with Blackhawk Electric. My house was a challenge to run wires in. They were on time, polite, worked hard, and completed the job on budget. A shout out to Trevor and Noah who came on a Sunday and stayed late to finish the job!
Gregg Humphreys
Aug 11, 2025
These guys were crazy good. They responded to me very promptly. Sent me periodic updates about when they would be arriving when they got here. They figured out the problem almost instantly everything was done within an hour, and the fee was extremely reasonable.
I cant recommend them high enough, and I will continue to do business with them.
Katherine Davis
Aug 02, 2025
Travis came out and did amazing work first time using them. And they definitely made me feel safe about my house and outlets after they left. He not only checked once but twice and talked me threw everything Will definitely use them again thank you
Eric Hernandez
Jul 31, 2025
Two Very nice technicians came out today. . I told Trevor all the issues we were having and he listened to everything I had to say. Very patient and understanding. Once everything was explained they got right to it. They inspected the panel and multiple outlets. located several issues quickly. Identified and replaced a burnt outlet behind our dishwasher, replaced several other bad outlets in our kitchen and fixed a few loose connections. Also replaced a bad gfci outlet in our bathroom and fixed an outlet box in our living room that was hanging out of the wall. Excellent work all around. Very professional. Highly recommend.
Rachel R.
May 20, 2025
Amazing service! Travis was absolutely fantastic! Friendly and very knowledgeable! (Travis didn't complain or get upset about our loud, annoying dogs...thank you!) We had a plug installed for our air conditioner and the process was super smooth! 100% recommend these guys for any of your electrical needs! Affordable, too!
Peter Sebastian
Apr 25, 2025
Blackhawk Electrics people did a great job in replacing the smoke/ carbon monoxide detectors in our condo. Cindy was most helpful with pricing and scheduling the installation. Travis and his helper installed everything on time and without any issues.
Very nice people to work with.
Dlkx Dlkx
Mar 23, 2025
I purchased my home generator from Blackhawk Electric and have been a long-time customer. Blackhawk Electric has always provided prompt, efficient and courteous service whenever I have needed help. I give them a 5 star rating.
Pam Kollar
Mar 16, 2025
Most outstanding contractor and team I have ever worked with. *****

Wanted to purchase a whole house generator. James promptly visited and the company followed up with a quote. I had questions and was able to speak with Brian. He clarified some things regarding the generator and we also talked about "what ifs???" He was kind and patient and took his time with me. Five stars for just that. *****

I went with Blackhawk Electric & Generators because they helped me understand what I was purchasing and the service I will be provided. I went with a 18kw generator and they supplied the EMP shields that I additionally wanted installed. I didn't have any doubts that I made the right decision with product and company.

Installation day was flawless. They arrived on time and went to work. These guys know what they are doing and know how to effectively communicate with each other and the homeowner. They are amazing and you will be a happy homeowner too.

P.K. - Quad Cities - Iowa
Beckie Combs
Mar 02, 2025
Thank you so much for helping my household be safe. After 1st fire in junction box wires were replaced but problem continued. Having a knowledgeable electrician check it out and fix problem correctly we know we are safe. Everyone was so helpful and came out right away. Will be using them for all electrical needs in our future.
Cliffside Cottage
Feb 20, 2025
Easiest five star rating ever! What a great experience! Dawson and Noah hung two fans and changed a wall switch to an outlet in record time and at a reasonable price. They were professional, courteous and competent. Thank you, Blackhawk Electric & Generators!
M. M.
Feb 04, 2025
Could not be happier! Brian was friendly, transparent, and easy to work with. Johann and Trevor were amazingnot only professionals but genuinely nice guys and a pleasure to have work on this job. Prices were reasonable, work was prompt, and these guys didnt wrap until they had the job done right. Went the extra mile and would highly recommend!
Stephen Dempsey
Feb 02, 2025
We had a power outage and generator didn't start, one phone call and they had a tech over to check it out. I had not got the gen serviced last fall and the battery failed. They replaced the battery and had it up and running. Great people to deal with.
Jon
Dec 05, 2024
I'm extremely happy with the work the two gentlemen who came out today did, they were friendly and hard working. They answered all my questions. The gentleman who serviced my whole house generator also did a great job. This will be my go to company in the future.
Caryn Unsicker
Nov 06, 2024
The guys showed up a little early and worked all day long. They were professional and personable. Also the price was fair and they even did some extra stuff that wasn't in the bed. I will definitely hire them again if I have future electrical needs. This is a very honest and good company.
Tracy Hancock
Oct 05, 2024
Johan and Travis installed electrical and 3 ceiling fans in our home. The quote was fair and they arrived on time and both were very pleasant and knowledgeable. It was a big job (crawling in the attic insulation) and despite this they took the time to repair an issue they found in the attic unrelated to the fan installation. I highly recommend Blackhawk and frankly I wouldnt call anyone else based on my positive
experience.
Amanda Frazer
Sep 16, 2024
My generator stopped working in the middle of a storm. I called at 7:30 am to see if someone could come out to LeClaire to help me. Luckily someone was in the area and by 8:30 am they had fixed the issue. They said a wire had gotten disconnected since they arent very tight coming from the factory. It was a simple fix so I was given a small discount on a price that was already less than I was expecting. The person who took my phone call and the technician were both incredibly nice and helpful. I will be using them for all future electrical work.
Reese
Aug 29, 2024
I called and spoke to Brian, who identified himself as the owner. He was very personable even though I probably explained my issue exactly like a first-time homeowner who has never had to think about electrical problems in my life. Despite my stumbling explanation, Brian said he believed my issue was likely something caused by the electricity going INTO my house, which MidAmerican would fix for free. He very plainly did not want to waste my time or money if he did not have to and said if they can't fix my problem, to call back and he'd come help me out. Well, he was right and I am so thankful for his kindness! I will definitely be calling Blackhawk when I DO need an electrician.