23 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cullowhee: Metzger Electric, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rathbone Electric Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 23.
Most-reviewed: Catamount Electric Inc., 265 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #2.
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23 Cullowhee electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Metzger Electric | 88 | 4.8★ (44) | Waynesville, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Catamount Electric Inc. | 84 | 4.9★ (265) | Cullowhee | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rathbone Electric Inc. | 83 | 5.0★ (7) | Waynesville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | B.J.A. and Sons Electric | 82 | 4.5★ (15) | Lenoir, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A2B electric | 81 | 5.0★ (47) | Waynesville, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | J Creek Electric LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (228) | Waynesville, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Brighter Carolina Electric, LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (21) | Waynesville, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | L. Webb Electric | 80 | 4.9★ (37) | Cullowhee | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Valley Electrical and Generator | 78 | 4.0★ (8) | Waynesville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Henson Electric | 76 | 4.5★ (8) | Waynesville, 24 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cullowhee
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 265 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (265).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cullowhee
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Waynesville, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 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.
Based in Cullowhee
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brevard, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brevard, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Waynesville, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brigman Electric Service, Inc. | 15 mi | |
| Crawford Creek Electric | 17 mi | |
| Electric Bills Electrical Contracting LLC | 16 mi | |
| Farmer Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Fitzgerald Electric | 23 mi | |
| Geno Air Conditioning & Heating | 3.9★ (17) | In Cullowhee |
| Hughes Electrical Contracting | 17 mi | |
| K W Electric Group Inc | 16 mi | |
| Kelly Fleming Electric Co | 1.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Mark L Hooper Electrical Services | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Mehaffey Electric LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Star Electric | 16 mi | |
| Teaster Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Veteran Electric Innovations LLC | 14 mi | |
| W M Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cullowhee. 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 23 Cullowhee 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 Cullowhee 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 |