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Best Electricians in Elizabeth City, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elizabeth City: Powerhouse Electrical LLC, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Most-reviewed: B&M Contractors, Inc., 511 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #3.

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

11 Elizabeth City electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 11 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Elizabeth City at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Elizabeth City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Powerhouse Electrical LLC604.9★ (25)Elizabeth CitySat · SunOverall
2King Electrical Contracting575.0★ (16)Elizabeth CitySat—
3B&M Contractors, Inc.574.9★ (511)Elizabeth City—Most reviews
4Fred A Trueblood Electrical563.9★ (12)Elizabeth City——
5Brite Jr Jerome554.5★ (4)Elizabeth City——
6Rick Setzer Electrical Contractor Inc.525.0★ (10)Virginia Beach, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Gary Eure Plumbing & Electrical514.4★ (5)Elizabeth City——
8George and Company514.3★ (93)Elizabeth City——
9Kreiser Electric, Inc495.0★ (6)Kill Devil Hills, 19 mi away——
10McCoy Electric Company495.0★ (4)Chesapeake, 24 mi away——

The 11 best electricians in Elizabeth City, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Elizabeth City

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 511 Google reviews, the most in Elizabeth City.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 511 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    790 Pitts Chapel Rd, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  2. Based in Elizabeth City

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    2016 West Main Street Extension, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  3. Based in Elizabeth City

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    107 Chappell Gardens Dr, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  4. Based in Elizabeth City

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 93 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 93 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    105 Beau Pkwy E, Elizabeth City, NC 27909
  5. Based in Kill Devil Hills, 19 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  6. Based in Chesapeake, 24 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1525 St Brides Rd W, Chesapeake, VA 23322

Also serving Elizabeth City

17 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.

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Kight Electric4.0★ (2)In Elizabeth City
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Northeastern ElectricalIn Elizabeth City
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Standard Plumbing Sewer & Drain4.0★ (59)In Elizabeth City
Svhh Cable Aquistions LPIn Elizabeth City
T L Riggs & Associates Inc5.0★ (1)In Elizabeth City
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Wire for U Electrical Inc - Residential & Commercial Electrician, Industrial Electrical TechnicianIn Elizabeth City

How much do electricians cost in Elizabeth City?

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

How much do electricians cost in Elizabeth City?
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 North Carolina

In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  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 Elizabeth City electricians

We scored 11 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City 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 Elizabeth City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Elizabeth City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Elizabeth City, NC is Powerhouse Electrical LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. King Electrical Contracting (#2) and B&M Contractors, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 11 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Elizabeth City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 11 electricians serving Elizabeth City, NC. 8 of them are based in Elizabeth City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Elizabeth City work on weekends?

4 of 11 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Powerhouse Electrical LLC (#1), King Electrical Contracting (#2) and Rick Setzer Electrical Contractor Inc. (#6). 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 Elizabeth City?

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

What Google rating do Elizabeth City electricians have?

The median Google rating among 11 rated electricians in Elizabeth City is 4.9★, with a median of 10 reviews. B&M Contractors, Inc. has the most, 511 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 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.

Do electricians outside Elizabeth City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Elizabeth City city center, our service radius for electricians. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Elizabeth City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 electricians serving Elizabeth City.