7 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Alpena: Northern Valley Electrical Service, Inc., CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Thunder Bay Electric Inc., 33 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #3.
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7 Alpena electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 7 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Northern Valley Electrical Service, Inc. | 88 | 5.0★ (3) | Alpena | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gator Electric | 85 | 4.7★ (6) | Alpena | — | — |
| 3 | Thunder Bay Electric Inc. | 84 | 4.6★ (33) | Alpena | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Werth Electric Inc | 82 | 2.0★ (3) | Alpena | — | — |
| 5 | Omega Electric & Sign Company, Inc | 80 | 4.7★ (27) | Alpena | — | — |
| 6 | Alpena Electric | 79 | 5.0★ (6) | Alpena | — | — |
| 7 | Alpena Auto Electric Inc | 76 | 4.8★ (13) | Alpena | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alpena
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alpena
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (33).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alpena
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alpena
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alpena
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alpena
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Alpena. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | $518 | $1,347 | $2,193 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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We scored 7 Alpena electricians on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Alpena data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |