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Best Electricians in Charleston, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charleston: Charleston Electric & Air, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 2,473 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mister Sparky of Charleston, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 171.

  3. 24

    Most-reviewed: Preferred Home Services, 7,337 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 171 ranked; ranked #24.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

171 Charleston electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 75 open Saturdays and 55 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 171 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Charleston at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Charleston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Charleston Electric & Air954.9★ (2,473)Charleston24/7Overall
2Mister Sparky of Charleston954.9★ (2,084)Charleston24/7Emergencies
35 Star Electrical Solutions915.0★ (152)Charleston24/7—
4Mr. Electric of Charleston, SC915.0★ (155)Charleston24/7—
5LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air904.9★ (6,571)North Charleston, 7 mi away24/7—
6Veterans Electrical SC905.0★ (81)Charleston24/7—
7C&C Myers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical904.8★ (2,810)Charleston24/7—
8Powerful Electrical LLC904.7★ (296)Charleston24/7—
9Principle Electric LLC904.9★ (86)Charleston24/7—
10Bates Electric894.8★ (79)Charleston24/7—

The 171 best electricians in Charleston, 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.

  11. #11 Legacy Lights

    Based in North Charleston, 7 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3959 Four Poles Park Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405
    View profile for Legacy Lights(843) 853-1778

  24. #24 Preferred Home Services

    Based in North Charleston, 6 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 7,337 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (7,337).

    • 4.8★ from 7,337 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    4214 Domino Ave Suite A, North Charleston, SC 29405
    View profile for Preferred Home Services(843) 380-8165

Electricians ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 171 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Charleston, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26South Carolina Electrical Services, LLC835.0★ (11)13 mi
27Pleasant Air and Electric834.9★ (170)In Charleston
28Fresh Bins835.0★ (4)8 mi
29Amped Electric, LLC834.8★ (79)10 mi
30Degree Home Services835.0★ (57)In Charleston
31Total Plumbing and Electric824.5★ (24)In Charleston
32Your Electric Guy825.0★ (16)19 mi
33Shocking Electrical Services, LLC825.0★ (4)11 mi
34Rudd Plumbing Heating Air & Electrical814.9★ (2,212)23 mi
35Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Charleston815.0★ (274)In Charleston
36RipCurrent Electric LLC815.0★ (8)7 mi
37Gloudeman Electric815.0★ (252)In Charleston
38Neptune Marine LLC.815.0★ (5)5 mi
39Efficient Electric LLC815.0★ (17)In Charleston
40Brown Electrical LLC803.7★ (12)In Charleston
41Blue Water Electric805.0★ (166)In Charleston
42Coastal Electricians805.0★ (17)11 mi
43goose creek property maintenance804.7★ (77)In Charleston
44Clear2Close Services805.0★ (82)In Charleston
45Pico Electric LLC805.0★ (44)7 mi
46Arc Angel Electric804.9★ (202)In Charleston
47Ashley River Wired805.0★ (114)In Charleston
48Stripped Electrical805.0★ (7)11 mi
49Pleasant Air Conditioning and Electric804.9★ (156)In Charleston
50Transworld Electric804.9★ (159)In Charleston

Also serving Charleston

20 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.

Unranked electricians serving Charleston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
5 Star Charleston4.9★ (276)In Charleston
AUES Electrical ContractorsIn Charleston
Boss Energy4.9★ (139)In Charleston
Charleston Lanehart Electric3.9★ (23)10 mi
CJs Renovations LLCIn Charleston
Current Solutions Electric Inc4.0★ (4)6 mi
Feyen ZylstraIn Charleston
H.D. Electric4.7★ (10)21 mi
JJ Construction Now LLC3.0★ (2)In Charleston
Mario's Painting & Handyman Service, LLC5.0★ (1)In Charleston
Murphy Family Electric5.0★ (2)3 mi
P M Woods Electric LLC5.0★ (2)8 mi
Reliable Electrician Network5.0★ (5)15 mi
Robert Anderson Electrical5.0★ (1)In Charleston
Service Group LLC2.5★ (2)7 mi
Star Electric Co5.0★ (11)20 mi
Superior Electric Co Inc4.2★ (5)20 mi
Tactical Electrical5.0★ (12)11 mi
Trident Electric LLC5.0★ (32)22 mi
W D Robinson Electric5.0★ (2)In Charleston

How much do electricians cost in Charleston?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Charleston. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Charleston?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in South Carolina

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Charleston electricians

We scored 171 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Charleston data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in Charleston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Charleston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Charleston, SC is Charleston Electric & Air with a CR Score of 95/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,473 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mister Sparky of Charleston (#2) and 5 Star Electrical Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 171 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Charleston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 171 electricians serving Charleston, SC. 32 of them are based in Charleston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Charleston are open 24/7?

36 ranked electricians in Charleston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Charleston Electric & Air (#1), Mister Sparky of Charleston (#2) and 5 Star Electrical Solutions (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Charleston work on weekends?

75 of 171 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 55 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Charleston Electric & Air (#1), Mister Sparky of Charleston (#2) and 5 Star Electrical Solutions (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in South Carolina?

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Charleston?

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 Charleston. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Charleston electricians have?

The median Google rating among 171 rated electricians in Charleston is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Preferred Home Services has the most, 7,337 reviews, and ranks #24. 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 Charleston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 171 electricians serving Charleston.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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