21 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Charleston: Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 318 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dwayne Quast Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 21.
Most-reviewed: Luke's Electric, 85 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 21 ranked after Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical; ranked #2.
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21 Charleston electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 21 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mattex Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, Drain and Electrical | 89 | 4.9★ (318) | Mattoon, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Luke's Electric | 85 | 4.8★ (85) | Charleston | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Dwayne Quast Electric | 85 | 4.8★ (20) | Mattoon, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Swango Electric Inc | 80 | 3.5★ (11) | Charleston | — | — |
| 5 | Cash Electrical | 79 | 4.9★ (23) | Douglas, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Showalter Electric | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Douglas, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Anderson Electric | 78 | 4.5★ (4) | Mattoon, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | VIK’S HVAC, INC. & HANDYMAN | 77 | 4.6★ (10) | East Peoria, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Nichols Electric | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Douglas, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Nash Electric | 76 | 4.0★ (4) | Douglas, 17 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Charleston
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 318 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (318).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in East Peoria, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Electric, LLC | 17 mi | |
| Electric Substation | 13 mi | |
| ESC Services Company | 3 mi | |
| Express Electric Service | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Genesis Electric & HVAC | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Home Electrical Services | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Kincaid Electric LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Lazarick Williams-Yancy all Electric service | 17 mi | |
| Speedy Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Stills Electric LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| Sudkamp Plumbing Heating & Electric | 20 mi | |
| Temples Electric Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Charleston |
| Waggle & Company Electric LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Webb Electric Co Inc | 10 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Charleston. 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 |
We scored 21 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 |