94/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 2,702 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 2,702 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6635 Singletree Dr, Columbus, OH 43229
Best Electricians in Columbus, OH (2026)
236 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbus: Safe Electric and Plumbing, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 2,702 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Electric of Columbus, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 236.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians, 19,870 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 236 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
236 Columbus electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 60 are open 24/7, 107 open Saturdays and 81 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 236 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Columbus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safe Electric and Plumbing | 94 | 4.9★ (2,702) | Columbus | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Electric of Columbus | 92 | 4.7★ (2,176) | Columbus | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians | 90 | 4.9★ (19,870) | Hilliard, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Apex Pros Plumbing, Electrical, Heating and Air | 89 | 4.7★ (5,825) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Care Electric LLC | 89 | 4.8★ (129) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Buckeye Electric of Upper Arlington | 88 | 4.6★ (328) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bassett Services: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical | 88 | 4.7★ (2,044) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ponder Electric | 87 | 4.9★ (90) | Gahanna, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mister Sparky of Greater Columbus | 87 | 4.9★ (174) | Worthington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Bassett Services: Heating, Cooling, Plumbing, & Electrical | 86 | 4.7★ (745) | Columbus | 24/7 | — |
The 236 best electricians in Columbus, 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.
Based in Columbus
92/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,176 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,176 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 425 Brice Rd N, Blacklick, OH 43004
Based in Hilliard, 9 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 19,870 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (19,870).
- 4.9★ from 19,870 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4691 Northwest Pkwy, Hilliard, OH 43026
Based in Columbus
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 5,825 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 5,825 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6663 Huntley Rd M, Columbus, OH 43229
Based in Columbus
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 129 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2681 Sawbury Blvd, Columbus, OH 43235
Based in Columbus
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 328 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 328 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1580 Fishinger Rd Suite 290, Columbus, OH 43221
Based in Columbus
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,044 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,044 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2582 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
Based in Gahanna, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Worthington, 11 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 174 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 174 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 670 Lakeview Plaza Blvd H, Worthington, OH 43085
Based in Columbus
86/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 745 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 745 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4171 Arlingate Plaza, Columbus, OH 43228
#11 Rescue Rooter
Based in Columbus
86/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 5,126 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 5,126 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7890 Corporate Blvd Suite A, Plain City, OH 43064
Based in Upper Arlington, 2 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 110 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
Based in Westerville, 7 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Westerville, 12 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,431 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,431 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 27 E Home St, Westerville, OH 43081
Based in Gahanna, 9 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 750 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 750 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 428 Beecher Rd Suite C, Gahanna, OH 43230
Based in Columbus
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1550 Old Henderson Rd #45, Columbus, OH 43220
#17 Electric Medic
Based in Gahanna, 10 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 625 Eastgate Pkwy STE 6533, Gahanna, OH 43230
Based in Gahanna, 8 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 809 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 809 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 834 Morrison Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230
Based in Columbus
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1298 N Grant Ave #105, Columbus, OH 43201
Based in Columbus
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 818 E Whittier St, Columbus, OH 43206
Based in Hilliard, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 673 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 673 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2490 Hilliard Rome Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026
Based in Dublin, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,159 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 1,159 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4300 Tuller Rd, Dublin, OH 43017
Based in Grove City, 6 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 617 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 617 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3945 Brookham Dr, Grove City, OH 43123
Based in Columbus
84/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3473 Derrer Hill Dr, Columbus, OH 43204
Based in Westerville, 11 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 348 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 348 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 924 Eastwind Dr #2, Westerville, OH 43081
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 236 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Columbus
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All America Handyman Service | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Brexton Construction LLC | 4.0★ (11) | In Columbus |
| Carpenter Mechanical, LLC | 4.7★ (57) | In Columbus |
| Central Ohio Construction Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Countryside Electric, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Industrial Technology Solutions, Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Master Electrics | 5.0★ (6) | In Columbus |
| Max Electric of Columbus | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Moore’s Electric, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Paige Electric | 4.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| Rail Products International Inc | 3.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Staley Technologies | 4.2★ (6) | In Columbus |
| Super Electrics | 5.0★ (6) | In Columbus |
| The Handyman | 4.7★ (44) | In Columbus |
| The Superior Group | 4.4★ (21) | In Columbus |
| Top Electrics | 5.0★ (6) | In Columbus |
| TradeSource, Inc | 2.6★ (8) | In Columbus |
| UNIVERSE ELECTRIC LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Veregy, LLC | 4.9★ (8) | In Columbus |
| Wesney Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Columbus |
How much do electricians cost in Columbus?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbus. 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 |
How to check an electrician's license in Ohio
In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board licenses Commercial electrical contractor licenses.
- Search the business name or license number on the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Columbus electricians
We scored 236 Columbus 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 Columbus 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 |
Electricians in Columbus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Columbus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Columbus, OH is Safe Electric and Plumbing with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,702 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Electric of Columbus (#2) and Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians (#3) follow. We ranked 236 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Columbus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 236 electricians serving Columbus, OH. 25 of them are based in Columbus; 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 Columbus are open 24/7?
60 ranked electricians in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Safe Electric and Plumbing (#1), Mr. Electric of Columbus (#2) and Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Columbus work on weekends?
107 of 236 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 81 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Safe Electric and Plumbing (#1), Mr. Electric of Columbus (#2) and Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an electrician's license in Ohio?
In Ohio, Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial electrical contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://elicense.ohio.gov/oh_verifylicense.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Columbus?
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 Columbus. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Columbus electricians have?
The median Google rating among 236 rated electricians in Columbus is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Eco Plumbers, Electricians, and HVAC Technicians has the most, 19,870 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Columbus
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 236 electricians serving Columbus.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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