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Best Electricians in Charlottesville, VA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charlottesville: Robertson Electric, CR Score 92/100; 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kennedy Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: W.E. Brown, Inc, 539 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 30 ranked after Robertson Electric; ranked #13.

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

30 Charlottesville electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 30 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Charlottesville at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Charlottesville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Robertson Electric924.8★ (1,118)Charlottesville24/7Overall
2Kennedy Electric874.9★ (50)Crozet, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Fitch Services874.8★ (350)Charlottesville24/7—
4Dunlap Electrical865.0★ (4)Charlottesville24/7—
5Prestige Electric 8 Corporation854.8★ (99)Waynesboro, 21 mi away24/7—
6B & B Electric834.5★ (8)Charlottesville——
7Quality Electric LLC793.4★ (5)Charlottesville——
8Edison Electricians of Charlottesville793.7★ (3)Charlottesville——
9Woodson's Electric LLC785.0★ (9)Crozet, 8 mi awaySat—
10Quantice Solar & Electric784.8★ (24)CharlottesvilleSat · Evenings—

The 30 best electricians in Charlottesville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Charlottesville

    #1 Robertson Electric

    Based in Charlottesville

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,118).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2131 Berkmar Dr, Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for Robertson Electric(434) 973-4348

  2. #2 Kennedy Electric

    Based in Crozet, 13 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5792 St George Ave, Crozet, VA 22932
    View profile for Kennedy Electric(434) 531-2108

  3. #3 Fitch Services

    Based in Charlottesville

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 350 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 350 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1325 E High St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Fitch Services(434) 296-9980

  4. #4 Dunlap Electrical

    Based in Charlottesville

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Dunlap Electrical(434) 305-5207

  6. #6 B & B Electric

    Based in Charlottesville

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1110 E Market St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for B & B Electric(434) 244-0977

  7. #7 Quality Electric LLC

    Based in Charlottesville

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    Charlottesville, VA 22901
    View profile for Quality Electric LLC(434) 906-2800

  9. #9 Woodson's Electric LLC

    Based in Crozet, 8 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Woodson's Electric LLC

  10. #10 Quantice Solar & Electric

    Based in Charlottesville

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Solar energy company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Quantice Solar & Electric(434) 270-8344

  13. #13 W.E. Brown, Inc

    Based in Charlottesville

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 539 Google reviews, 539 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 539 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    915 Monticello Rd, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for W.E. Brown, Inc(434) 202-4750

  15. #15 Double A Electric Inc.

    Based in Lake Monticello, 12 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 Landing Ct, Palmyra, VA 22963
    View profile for Double A Electric Inc.(434) 960-7567

  16. #16 Rose Electric, LLC

    Based in Lake Monticello, 12 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 Long Leaf Ln, Palmyra, VA 22963
    View profile for Rose Electric, LLC(434) 373-2198

  17. #17 Southern Air

    Based in Charlottesville

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews, 99 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3305 Lobban Pl, Charlottesville, VA 22903
    View profile for Southern Air(434) 975-2015

  18. #18 Electrical Innovations

    Based in Stuarts Draft, 20 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    670 Afton Mountain Rd, Afton, VA 22920
    View profile for Electrical Innovations(540) 456-7013

  19. #19 Design Electric, Inc.

    Based in Charlottesville

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1307 Carlton Ave, Charlottesville, VA 22902
    View profile for Design Electric, Inc.(434) 293-7740

  20. #20 CvilleFix

    Based in Charlottesville

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for CvilleFix(434) 249-3044

  23. #23 Day Electric

    Based in Lake Monticello, 20 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Day Electric(434) 333-0355

  24. #24 Seven Hills Electric

    Based in Crozet, 15 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1043 Greenwood Rd, Crozet, VA 22932
    View profile for Seven Hills Electric(434) 285-2000

  25. #25 SNB Services LLC

    Based in Crozet, 13 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6038 Railroad Ave, Crozet, VA 22932
    View profile for SNB Services LLC(434) 205-1990

All 30 electricians

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

electricians in Charlottesville, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Allen Yoho Electrical Inc.695.0★ (6)25 mi
27Myers & Whitesell Inc685.0★ (3)23 mi
28D & M Construction LLC674.8★ (38)18 mi
29Budget Electrical & Mechanical, LLC664.2★ (5)16 mi
30Absolute Energy625.0★ (7)22 mi

Also serving Charlottesville

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 Charlottesville
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005.0★ (1)In Charlottesville
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James Can Fix ItIn Charlottesville
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Jones Heating & Air4.9★ (462)In Charlottesville
JW Hawkins ElectricalIn Charlottesville
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Sun Tribe5.0★ (10)In Charlottesville
SunDay Solar4.9★ (40)In Charlottesville
Tiger Solar4.8★ (105)In Charlottesville
Virtue Solar5.0★ (72)In Charlottesville
Welch Works Handyman Services5.0★ (80)In Charlottesville

How much do electricians cost in Charlottesville?

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

How much do electricians cost in Charlottesville?
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 Virginia

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an electrical specialty; electricians hold tradesman licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Charlottesville electricians

We scored 30 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Charlottesville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Charlottesville, VA is Robertson Electric with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,118 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Kennedy Electric (#2) and Fitch Services (#3) follow. We ranked 30 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Charlottesville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 30 electricians serving Charlottesville, VA. 13 of them are based in Charlottesville; 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 Charlottesville are open 24/7?

5 ranked electricians in Charlottesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Robertson Electric (#1), Kennedy Electric (#2) and Fitch Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Charlottesville work on weekends?

9 of 30 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Robertson Electric (#1), Kennedy Electric (#2) and Fitch Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Virginia?

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) handles licensing and covers Contractor license with an electrical specialty; electricians hold tradesman licenses. Search the business or license number at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Charlottesville?

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

What Google rating do Charlottesville electricians have?

The median Google rating among 30 rated electricians in Charlottesville is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Robertson Electric has the most, 1,118 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 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 Charlottesville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 electricians serving Charlottesville.

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