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Best Electricians in Elsmere, KY (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Elsmere: NEFCO Electric, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Craftsman Electric, Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 232.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Apollo Home, 15,569 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 232 ranked; ranked #9.

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

232 Elsmere electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 46 are open 24/7, 92 open Saturdays and 61 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 232 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 electricians in Elsmere at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Elsmere at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1NEFCO Electric895.0★ (183)Cold Spring, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Craftsman Electric, Inc884.9★ (761)Cincinnati, 16 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Mister Sparky of Cincinnati884.8★ (2,084)Cincinnati, 19 mi away24/7—
4Arlinghaus Plumbing Heating & Air Conditioning884.8★ (6,650)Erlanger, 1 mi away24/7—
5Bryant Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric874.8★ (1,247)Florence, 2 mi away24/7—
6Lipps Electric Services874.9★ (813)Cincinnati, 20 mi away24/7—
7Howe Electric875.0★ (66)Cold Spring, 9 mi away24/7—
8Mister Sparky864.7★ (38)Florence, 2 mi away24/7—
9Apollo Home864.9★ (15,569)Cincinnati, 14 mi away24/7Most reviews
10Mr. Electric of Cincinnati East865.0★ (163)Cincinnati, 18 mi away24/7—

The 232 best electricians in Elsmere, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Elsmere

    #1 NEFCO Electric

    Based in Cold Spring, 7 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 Beacon Dr #3, Wilder, KY 41076
    View profile for NEFCO Electric(859) 212-3256

  8. #8 Mister Sparky

    Based in Florence, 2 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7426 US-42 Suite 116, Florence, KY 41042
    View profile for Mister Sparky(859) 493-8820

  9. #9 Apollo Home

    Based in Cincinnati, 14 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (15,569).

    • 4.9★ from 15,569 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4538 Camberwell Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45209
    View profile for Apollo Home(513) 223-3957

  19. #19 ElectricMasters

    Based in Covington, 7 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.3★ from 76 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    339 Pleasant St, Covington, KY 41011
    View profile for ElectricMasters(859) 291-6999

Also serving Elsmere

1 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.

Unranked electricians serving Elsmere
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
River City Electrical Service5.0★ (13)11 mi

How much do electricians cost in Elsmere?

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

How much do electricians cost in Elsmere?
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 Kentucky

In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction 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 Elsmere electricians

We scored 232 Elsmere 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Elsmere data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in Elsmere: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Elsmere?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Elsmere, KY is NEFCO Electric with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Craftsman Electric, Inc (#2) and Mister Sparky of Cincinnati (#3) follow. We ranked 232 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Elsmere?

ContractorsRanked ranks 232 electricians serving Elsmere, KY. Another 1 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Elsmere are open 24/7?

46 ranked electricians in Elsmere post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are NEFCO Electric (#1), Craftsman Electric, Inc (#2) and Mister Sparky of Cincinnati (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Elsmere work on weekends?

92 of 232 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 61 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are NEFCO Electric (#1), Craftsman Electric, Inc (#2) and Mister Sparky of Cincinnati (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Kentucky, Kentucky Department of Housing, Buildings and Construction handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Elsmere?

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

What Google rating do Elsmere electricians have?

The median Google rating among 232 rated electricians in Elsmere is 4.8★, with a median of 13 reviews. Apollo Home has the most, 15,569 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Elsmere

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 232 electricians serving Elsmere.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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