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Best Electricians in Columbia, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: Easy Electric LLC, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mister Sparky of Columbia, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 109.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Cassell Brothers Home Services, 6,521 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 109 ranked; ranked #14.

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

109 Columbia electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 109 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Easy Electric LLC644.9★ (295)Columbia24/7Overall
2Mister Sparky of Columbia634.9★ (401)West Columbia, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Mr. Electric of Columbia634.9★ (747)Irmo, 10 mi away24/7—
4Love Plumbing Air & Electrical: Plumbing, Drains, HVAC and Electrical Experts624.8★ (4,309)West Columbia, 5 mi away24/7—
5Higginbotham's Electric LLC625.0★ (97)Lake Murray of Richland, 4 mi away24/7—
6Carolina Conditions Heating Cooling Plumbing Electrical614.9★ (4,075)Lexington, 10 mi away24/7—
7Palmetto Electric Group615.0★ (72)Cayce, 3 mi away24/7—
8The Electric Man614.9★ (140)West Columbia, 8 mi away24/7—
9Touchstone605.0★ (23)Columbia24/7—
10Kite and Key Electric605.0★ (24)Columbia24/7—

The 109 best electricians in Columbia, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Columbia

    #1 Easy Electric LLC

    Based in Columbia

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2237 Commerce Dr, Columbia, SC 29205
    View profile for Easy Electric LLC(803) 653-3983

  8. #8 The Electric Man

    Based in West Columbia, 8 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    104 Fox Path Ct, West Columbia, SC 29170
    View profile for The Electric Man(803) 989-3337

  9. #9 Touchstone

    Based in Columbia

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3827 Broad River Rd Unit I, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Touchstone(803) 702-5531

  11. #11 Overwatch Electric

    Based in Columbia

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5608 Pinestraw Rd Suite 1, Columbia, SC 29206
    View profile for Overwatch Electric(803) 784-8386

  12. #12 Sunrise Electric Co.

    Based in Columbia

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 637 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1404 St Andrews Rd #340, Columbia, SC 29210
    View profile for Sunrise Electric Co.(803) 408-4731

  22. #22 CDT Services

    Based in Lexington, 4 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for CDT Services

  23. #23 Rytec Electric

    Based in Lexington, 8 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    244 Two Notch Rd, Lexington, SC 29073
    View profile for Rytec Electric(803) 399-8879

  24. #24 Means

    Based in Cayce, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–3:30 PM
    View profile for Means(803) 238-5576

  25. #25 Russell

    Based in Columbia

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1338 Main St, Columbia, SC 29201
    View profile for Russell(843) 955-0654

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 109 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Columbia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of Columbia574.9★ (288)7 mi
27AAA Heating & Air, LLC574.8★ (767)7 mi
28Trusted Electrical Services, LLC575.0★ (44)8 mi
29Powerkiings Electrical LLC565.0★ (6)7 mi
30Hermitage Electrical Services LLC565.0★ (19)14 mi
31Lightning Fast Electrical Services565.0★ (11)In Columbia
32Goodwin Electric LLC564.8★ (86)2 mi
33MGC Electric565.0★ (12)7 mi
34Bates564.3★ (31)In Columbia
35Oneway Electrical Llc564.6★ (20)In Columbia
36Gregory Electric Company, Inc.564.6★ (24)In Columbia
37Wire Nutz LLC564.7★ (35)18 mi
38McCaw Electrical LLC565.0★ (17)5 mi
39A Plus Service564.5★ (16)In Columbia
40Hazle Electric554.9★ (35)1 mi
41Riptide Electric555.0★ (4)4 mi
42Cashion Electricians Inc555.0★ (5)In Columbia
43Go-Forth HVAC Plumbing and Electrical554.8★ (95)In Columbia
44Captain553.9★ (19)13 mi
45Royce Power and Electric LLC554.0★ (9)In Columbia
46AAA Tribble's Electric Service543.9★ (26)8 mi
47Electric Services Inc544.8★ (19)In Columbia
48Infinity Electrical Services544.5★ (33)In Columbia
49Punch List Pros544.8★ (384)In Columbia
50Generator Services Inc544.9★ (33)5 mi

Also serving Columbia

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 Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Air Waves Heating & Air4.7★ (78)In Columbia
All Day Electrician Columbia5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Ari Construction GroupIn Columbia
Cook Plumbing Company, LLC4.6★ (16)In Columbia
Dugan Electric Inc3.3★ (3)11 mi
Edison Electricians of Columbia5.0★ (2)In Columbia
Goodwin Electric LLCIn Columbia
Hamilton & Associates Electrical5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Herring Joe C Electric5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Leonard Electrical ContractorsIn Columbia
Little Electric5.0★ (3)11 mi
Meetze Electric5.0★ (2)In Columbia
Necessities4.7★ (138)In Columbia
Palmetto State3.0★ (4)18 mi
Seastrunk Electric Co5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Sew N Sew3.0★ (2)In Columbia
Snipes ElectricIn Columbia
Tindal Electric Services3.8★ (5)4 mi
William's Upscale, Landscaping, Electrical, Plumbing, and Renovations, LLC5.0★ (3)22 mi
Williams and Williams Electrical Service5.0★ (6)14 mi

How much do electricians cost in Columbia?

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

How much do electricians cost in Columbia?
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 Columbia electricians

We scored 109 Columbia 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 Columbia 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 Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Columbia, SC is Easy Electric LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mister Sparky of Columbia (#2) and Mr. Electric of Columbia (#3) follow. We ranked 109 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 109 electricians serving Columbia, SC. 22 of them are based in Columbia; 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 Columbia are open 24/7?

27 ranked electricians in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Easy Electric LLC (#1), Mister Sparky of Columbia (#2) and Mr. Electric of Columbia (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Columbia work on weekends?

47 of 109 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Easy Electric LLC (#1), Mister Sparky of Columbia (#2) and Mr. Electric of Columbia (#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 Columbia?

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

What Google rating do Columbia electricians have?

The median Google rating among 109 rated electricians in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Cassell Brothers Home Services has the most, 6,521 reviews, and ranks #14. 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.

Update log for Columbia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 109 electricians serving Columbia.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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