21 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Colchester: Call The Whale (Plumbing Heating Air Electrical), CR Score 89/100; 4.7★ from 372 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CB Electric, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
Most-reviewed: SunCommon, 266 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 21 ranked after Call The Whale (Plumbing Heating Air Electrical); ranked #10.
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21 Colchester electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Call The Whale (Plumbing Heating Air Electrical) | 89 | 4.7★ (372) | Williston, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CB Electric, LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (94) | Plattsburgh, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Meyer Electric LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (26) | Plattsburgh, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Hutchins Electric LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (5) | Colchester | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | TruBlue of Northern Vermont | 77 | 5.0★ (56) | Burlington, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Auto Electric Co | 77 | 4.8★ (22) | Williston, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | James Electric | 77 | 4.8★ (112) | Plattsburgh, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | M.J Electric | 76 | 4.8★ (11) | Colchester | — | — |
| 9 | Commonwealth Electrical Services | 76 | 4.5★ (6) | Plattsburgh, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | SunCommon | 75 | 4.6★ (266) | Colchester | — | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Colchester
Based in Williston, 5 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 372 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (372).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, 56 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williston, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto electrical service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 266 Google reviews, 266 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middlebury (village), 20 mi away
Ranked #11 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.
Based in Colchester
Ranked #12 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 South Burlington, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Colchester
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williston, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Colchester
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 3 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, 41 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Williston, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, 33 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plattsburgh, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews, 73 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Colchester. 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 |
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We scored 21 Colchester 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 Colchester 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 |