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Best Electricians in Colonie, NY (2026)

120 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Colonie: Ungerman Electric Inc, CR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 295 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Johnson Electrical L.L.C, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 120.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc., 5,948 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 120 ranked; ranked #4.

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

120 Colonie electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 36 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 120 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Electricians in Cohoes ranking. See Electricians in Cohoes

Top 10 electricians in Colonie at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Colonie at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ungerman Electric Inc624.6★ (295)Albany, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Johnson Electrical L.L.C624.9★ (282)Troy, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Mel Carr Electric614.9★ (1,740)Albany, 2 mi away——
4Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc.604.8★ (5,948)Albany, 4 mi away24/7Most reviews
5Grasshopper Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical604.9★ (2,580)East Glenville, 13 mi away24/7—
6R&D Electrical605.0★ (187)East Glenville, 14 mi away24/7—
7Houghtaling Electrical604.9★ (158)Albany, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Labbie Electrical Contractors594.8★ (87)Albany, 10 mi away24/7—
9Coffey Electric & Generator594.7★ (54)Schenectady, 8 mi away24/7—
10Caruso Electrical Contracting584.8★ (78)Albany, 1 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 120 best electricians in Colonie, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Mel Carr Electric

    Based in Albany, 2 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 1,740 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 1,740 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6 Highland Ave, Albany, NY 12205
    View profile for Mel Carr Electric(518) 520-0448

  6. #6 R&D Electrical

    Based in East Glenville, 14 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 187 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for R&D Electrical(518) 810-2786

  12. #12 LTW ELECTRIC

    Based in Schenectady, 7 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1184 Outer Dr, Schenectady, NY 12303
    View profile for LTW ELECTRIC(518) 567-6264

  13. #13 Kasselman Solar

    Based in Albany, 6 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 259 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.6★ from 259 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    279 Broadway Building 2, Menands, NY 12204
    View profile for Kasselman Solar(518) 478-8365

  15. #15 All Seasons Equipment Inc

    Based in Schenectady, 10 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 349 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.7★ from 349 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    60 Freemans Bridge Rd, Schenectady, NY 12302
    View profile for All Seasons Equipment Inc(518) 372-5611

  16. #16 Choice Electric

    Based in Schenectady, 7 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1600 Altamont Ave Unit 2, Schenectady, NY 12303
    View profile for Choice Electric(518) 952-0228

  18. #18 O'Keefe Electric

    Based in Albany, 3 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1971 Western Ave, Albany, NY 12203
    View profile for O'Keefe Electric(518) 928-0303

  19. #19 Ambrose Electric

    Based in Latham, 2 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    790 Watervliet Shaker Rd, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for Ambrose Electric(518) 783-0741

  21. #21 Ace One Electrical

    Based in Schenectady, 9 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    Address
    251 State St #553, Schenectady, NY 12305
    View profile for Ace One Electrical(518) 759-7334

  23. #23 Goodbee Controls

    Based in Albany, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    414 Clinton Ave Suite 2R, Albany, NY 12206
    View profile for Goodbee Controls(518) 209-3826

Electricians ranked #28 to #48

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #28 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 48 of 120 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Colonie, ranks 28 to 48
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
28Erik Rossi555.0★ (3)10 mi
29Labbie Electrical Contractors555.0★ (3)10 mi
32Hogan Electrical Installations545.0★ (18)21 mi
38OBrien Electrical545.0★ (12)21 mi
41Albany ABM Office543.0★ (6)1 mi
42CPSS Electric543.7★ (3)13 mi
43EFS Electrical LLC545.0★ (11)22 mi
45DRL Electric and Construction, LLC535.0★ (8)20 mi
48East Empire Electric INC.535.0★ (4)11 mi

Also serving Colonie

6 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 Colonie
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
American electrical llc5.0★ (3)18 mi
Apollo Brothers Contracting LLC4.8★ (23)8 mi
Dunn Right Maintenance5.0★ (5)17 mi
Executive Electric, LLC4.7★ (6)24 mi
Middleton Electric LLC5.0★ (4)11 mi
Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Greater Albany5.0★ (13)14 mi

How much do electricians cost in Colonie?

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

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

How we ranked Colonie electricians

We scored 120 Colonie electricians on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Colonie data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in Colonie: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Colonie?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Colonie, NY is Ungerman Electric Inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.6★ from 295 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Johnson Electrical L.L.C (#2) and Mel Carr Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 120 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Colonie?

ContractorsRanked ranks 120 electricians serving Colonie, NY. Another 6 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Colonie are open 24/7?

24 ranked electricians in Colonie post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ungerman Electric Inc (#1), Johnson Electrical L.L.C (#2) and Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Colonie work on weekends?

50 of 120 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 36 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ungerman Electric Inc (#1), Johnson Electrical L.L.C (#2) and Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Colonie?

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

What Google rating do Colonie electricians have?

The median Google rating among 120 rated electricians in Colonie is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Crisafulli Bros. Plumbing & Heating Contractors, Inc. has the most, 5,948 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do electricians outside Colonie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Colonie city center, our service radius for electricians. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Colonie

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 120 electricians serving Colonie.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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