58/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, the most in Antigonish.
- 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 20 Haley Rd, Antigonish, NS B2G 2E8
Best Electricians in Antigonish, NS (2026)
6 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Antigonish: KVS Electrical Inc, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chester Electrical Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 6.
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Most-reviewed: Air Energy Solutions, 31 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after KVS Electrical Inc; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Antigonish electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 6 rated businesses.
Top 6 electricians in Antigonish at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KVS Electrical Inc | 58 | 4.6★ (37) | Antigonish | — | Overall |
| 2 | Air Energy Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (31) | Antigonish | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Shamrock Electric | 54 | 3.3★ (4) | Antigonish | — | — |
| 4 | Dave Mackenzie's Electric | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Antigonish | — | — |
| 5 | Suburban Electric Company Ltd. | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Antigonish | — | — |
| 6 | Chester Electrical Services | 51 | 4.8★ (4) | Chester, 36 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
The 6 best electricians in Antigonish, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Antigonish
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 42 James St, Antigonish, NS B2G 1R7
Based in Antigonish
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4N, Shamrock N, Antigonish, NS B2G 1C9
Based in Antigonish
54/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Antigonish
54/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 51 Trinity Ln, Antigonish, NS B2G 2V8
Based in Chester, 36 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
How much do electricians cost in Antigonish?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Antigonish. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | CA$730 | CA$1,890 | CA$3,080 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Antigonish electricians
We scored 6 Antigonish electricians on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Antigonish data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Electricians in Antigonish: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Antigonish?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Antigonish, NS is KVS Electrical Inc with a CR Score of 58/100. It has 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews. Air Energy Solutions (#2) and Shamrock Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 6 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Antigonish?
ContractorsRanked ranks 6 electricians serving Antigonish, NS. 5 of them are based in Antigonish; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which electricians in Antigonish are open 24/7?
1 ranked electrician in Antigonish posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Chester Electrical Services (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Antigonish work on weekends?
1 of 6 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Chester Electrical Services (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Antigonish?
Electrical panel upgrade typically costs CA$730 to CA$3,080, with CA$1,890 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Antigonish. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Antigonish electricians have?
The median Google rating among 6 rated electricians in Antigonish is 4.9★, with a median of 4 reviews. KVS Electrical Inc has the most, 37 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?
Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do electricians outside Antigonish count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Antigonish city centre, our service radius for electricians. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Antigonish
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 6 electricians serving Antigonish.