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Best Electricians in Darien, CT (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Darien: POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Santella Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 474.

  3. 19

    Most-reviewed: Apple Air Heating Cooling Electric and Plumbing, 4,690 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 474 ranked; ranked #19.

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

474 Darien electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 110 are open 24/7, 226 open Saturdays and 150 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 474 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 electricians in Darien at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Darien at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT645.0★ (237)Darien24/7Overall
2Santella Electric634.9★ (247)New Canaan, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3BQ Electric615.0★ (747)Hicksville, 22 mi away24/7—
4Nicholas Electric Corp.615.0★ (303)West Point, 16 mi away24/7—
5Red Star Electric604.9★ (374)White Plains, 16 mi away24/7—
6Astacio Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical604.8★ (1,998)Norwalk, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Lawson Brothers Electricians604.8★ (26)Norwalk, 1 mi away24/7—
8Blue Wave Electric LLC605.0★ (14)Darien24/7—
9Cavanagh Electric Inc.594.9★ (179)Elwood, 17 mi away24/7—
10Rella Electric595.0★ (328)Yonkers, 23 mi away24/7—

The 474 best electricians in Darien, 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.

  2. #2 Santella Electric

    Based in New Canaan, 5 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4 Cross St, New Canaan, CT 06840
    View profile for Santella Electric(203) 966-9595

  3. #3 BQ Electric

    Based in Hicksville, 22 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 747 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 747 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21 Holman Blvd, Hicksville, NY 11801
    View profile for BQ Electric(516) 864-4600

  5. #5 Red Star Electric

    Based in White Plains, 16 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    75 Virginia Rd Suite V6, White Plains, NY 10603
    View profile for Red Star Electric(914) 310-6609

  10. #10 Rella Electric

    Based in Yonkers, 23 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 328 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 328 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    186 Stone Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701
    View profile for Rella Electric(914) 500-4505

  12. #12 Gallardo Electric

    Based in Greenburgh, 17 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    844 Commerce St, Thornwood, NY 10594
    View profile for Gallardo Electric(914) 826-7112

  15. #15 Super K Electric

    Based in Stamford, 3 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    109 Hamilton Ave, Stamford, CT 06902
    View profile for Super K Electric(203) 322-7720

  20. #20 HomeOps Electric

    Based in Port Jefferson, 24 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.8★ from 258 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    640 D Belle Terre Rd, Port Jefferson, NY 11777
    View profile for HomeOps Electric(631) 296-0946

  22. #22 DiMella Electric

    Based in Yonkers, 22 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    233 Sprain Rd, Yonkers, NY 10710
    View profile for DiMella Electric(646) 235-7018

  24. #24 L&L Electrical Inc

    Based in Glen Cove, 17 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6300 Northern Blvd, East Norwich, NY 11732
    View profile for L&L Electrical Inc(516) 757-5632

Electricians ranked #26 to #26

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 26 of 474 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Darien, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gina Electric574.9★ (169)25 mi

How much do electricians cost in Darien?

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

How much do electricians cost in Darien?
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 Connecticut

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Darien electricians

We scored 474 Darien 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 Darien 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 Darien: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Darien?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Darien, CT is POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Santella Electric (#2) and BQ Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 474 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Darien?

ContractorsRanked ranks 474 electricians serving Darien, CT. 3 of them are based in Darien; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Darien are open 24/7?

110 ranked electricians in Darien post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT (#1), Santella Electric (#2) and BQ Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Darien work on weekends?

226 of 474 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 150 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT (#1), Santella Electric (#2) and BQ Electric (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Connecticut?

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work. Search the business or license number at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Darien?

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

What Google rating do Darien electricians have?

The median Google rating among 474 rated electricians in Darien is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Apple Air Heating Cooling Electric and Plumbing has the most, 4,690 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Darien

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 474 electricians serving Darien.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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