87/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Electricians in Athens, OH (2026)
10 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Athens: Wigal Electric, LLC., CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: David White Services, 240 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
10 Athens electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 10 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Athens at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wigal Electric, LLC. | 87 | 5.0★ (74) | Parkersburg, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dan Inman Electric Inc | 81 | 4.6★ (14) | Athens | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | David White Services | 77 | 4.7★ (240) | Athens | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | KAL Electric Inc | 77 | 5.0★ (10) | Athens | — | — |
| 5 | Rhododendron Electric, LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (35) | Belpre, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Ed Green Electric | 71 | 4.0★ (37) | Logan, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Kelly's Auto Electric | 70 | 4.9★ (36) | Logan, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Bill Ray Services, LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (23) | Nelsonville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Triple T's Construction | 65 | 4.0★ (4) | Wellston, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | MAG Electric | 64 | 3.7★ (9) | Logan, 22 mi away | — | — |
The 10 best electricians in Athens, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Athens
81/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 6246 Radford Rd, Athens, OH 45701
Based in Athens
77/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 240 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (240).
- 4.7★ from 240 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5315 Hebbardsville Rd, Athens, OH 45701
Based in Athens
77/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5265 Hebbardsville Rd, Athens, OH 45701
Based in Belpre, 24 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Logan, 22 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.0★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 406 W 2nd St, Logan, OH 43138
Based in Logan, 17 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto electrical service”.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 38461 Davis Chapel Rd, Logan, OH 43138
Based in Nelsonville, 10 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 18404 Modoc Rd, Glouster, OH 45732
Based in Wellston, 25 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6 PM.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#10 MAG Electric
Based in Logan, 22 mi away
64/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 15761 OH-93 S, Logan, OH 43138
Also serving Athens
9 more electricians within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A-Town Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Athens |
| Bail Electric | 12 mi | |
| Bright Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| E-Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Athens |
| Hardy Electrical | 10 mi | |
| Lancaster Sales Hardware Plumbing Electrical Camping | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| PAR Electrical Contractors Inc | 2.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Sturbois Enterprises | In Athens | |
| Weekend Electric | 21 mi |
How much do electricians cost in Athens?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Athens. 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 |
How to check an electrician's license in Ohio
In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial electrical contractor licenses.
- Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
How we ranked Athens electricians
We scored 10 Athens 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 Athens 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 |
Electricians in Athens: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Athens?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Athens, OH is Wigal Electric, LLC. with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Dan Inman Electric Inc (#2) and David White Services (#3) follow. We ranked 10 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Athens?
ContractorsRanked ranks 10 electricians serving Athens, OH. 3 of them are based in Athens; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which electricians in Athens are open 24/7?
1 ranked electrician in Athens posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Wigal Electric, LLC. (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Athens work on weekends?
2 of 10 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wigal Electric, LLC. (#1) and Triple T's Construction (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an electrician's license in Ohio?
In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial electrical contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Athens?
Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Athens. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Athens electricians have?
The median Google rating among 10 rated electricians in Athens is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. David White Services has the most, 240 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Athens
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 10 electricians serving Athens.
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