91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Electricians in Durham, NC (2026)
284 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Durham: Volt Doctors, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 284.
- 34
Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 13,263 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 284 ranked; ranked #34.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
284 Durham electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 68 are open 24/7, 137 open Saturdays and 90 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 284 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Durham at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Volt Doctors | 91 | 4.9★ (401) | Durham | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical | 91 | 4.9★ (4,352) | Durham | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | SKK Electric LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (145) | Durham | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric | 89 | 4.9★ (6,469) | Raleigh, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Harris Electrical Contractors | 88 | 5.0★ (342) | Cary, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | AstroWatt Electric | 88 | 4.9★ (1,418) | Apex, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mr. Electric of Chapel Hill | 88 | 4.9★ (185) | Chapel Hill, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Touchstone Electric - Raleigh | 88 | 4.9★ (484) | Raleigh, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Power Tech Electrical Services | 87 | 5.0★ (23) | Durham | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pro Elite Electrical Service | 87 | 4.9★ (190) | Apex, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 284 best electricians in Durham, 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 Durham
91/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 4,352 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 4,352 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 104 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
Based in Durham
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1035 Harvest St, Durham, NC 27704
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8810 Westgate Park Dr Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27617
Based in Cary, 14 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 92 Cornerstone Dr PMB 327, Cary, NC 27519
Based in Apex, 20 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,418 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,418 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2477 Reliance Ave, Apex, NC 27539
Based in Chapel Hill, 9 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 112 Perkins Dr STE 100, Chapel Hill, NC 27514
Based in Raleigh, 15 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8601 Six Forks Rd Unit 400, Raleigh, NC 27615
Based in Durham
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4615 Hillsborough Rd Suite 200, Durham, NC 27705
Based in Apex, 11 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#11 Mister Sparky
Based in Cary, 16 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 344 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 344 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7960 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
#12 SP Electrician
Based in Durham
87/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 106 Albemarle St, Durham, NC 27701
Based in Carrboro, 1 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Durham
87/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2307 Lincoln St, Durham, NC 27707
Based in Raleigh, 20 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 321 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 321 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5024 Departure Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Durham
87/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5:30 PM
- Address
- 2530 Meridian Pkwy Suite 300, Durham, NC 27713
Based in Carrboro, 1 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Apex, 13 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Durham
86/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–12 PM
Based in Raleigh, 19 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5300 Atlantic Ave Suite J, Raleigh, NC 27609
Based in Durham
86/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 814 Torredge Rd, Durham, NC 27712
Based in Durham
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 206 Carywood Dr, Durham, NC 27703
Based in Raleigh, 23 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4809 Landover Arbor Pl, Raleigh, NC 27616
#24 ELECTRIC ALL PRO
Based in Raleigh, 22 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5404 Cumberland Plain Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
#25 JD Service Now
Based in Durham
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,254 Google reviews, 5,254 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 5,254 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 4416 Bennett Memorial Rd STE 108, Durham, NC 27705
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 284 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Durham
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | In Durham |
| Bryant-Durham Services | 4.5★ (115) | In Durham |
| Bud Matthews Services | 4.8★ (650) | 12 mi |
| Bull City Electric LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Durham |
| Carter Electrical Contractors | 4.8★ (12) | 19 mi |
| Contact Electric LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Durham |
| Davis Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| DC Handymen | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| Durham Electric Co | 2.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| Edison Electricians of Durham | 5.0★ (2) | In Durham |
| Gunneson Electric Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| Harris Brothers Electric & Controls, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| JAD Electric | 1.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| Jr Tv mounting service | 4.7★ (71) | 19 mi |
| King Brothers Electric Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| Marsigli Electric | 5.0★ (15) | 12 mi |
| Pendergraph Electric Inc | In Durham | |
| Phil's Electric | In Durham | |
| SKK Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| Terry Services | In Durham |
How much do electricians cost in Durham?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Durham. 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 North Carolina
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.
- 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 Durham electricians
We scored 284 Durham 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 Durham 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 Durham: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Durham?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Durham, NC is Volt Doctors with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical (#2) and SKK Electric LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 284 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Durham?
ContractorsRanked ranks 284 electricians serving Durham, NC. 13 of them are based in Durham; 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 Durham are open 24/7?
68 ranked electricians in Durham post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Volt Doctors (#1), Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical (#2) and SKK Electric LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Durham work on weekends?
137 of 284 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 90 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Volt Doctors (#1), Streamline Services Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical (#2) and SKK Electric LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an electrician's license in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Durham?
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 Durham. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Durham electricians have?
The median Google rating among 284 rated electricians in Durham is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 13,263 reviews, and ranks #34. 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 Durham
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 284 electricians serving Durham.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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