90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 777 N Lake Zurich Rd #125b, Barrington, IL 60010
Best Electricians in Fairfield, IL (2026)
748 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fairfield: Barrington Electric, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 748.
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Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 748 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
748 Fairfield electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 154 are open 24/7, 431 open Saturdays and 266 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 748 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Fairfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barrington Electric | 90 | 4.9★ (547) | Barrington, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 89 | 4.7★ (22,524) | Arlington Heights, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | MIK ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS | 87 | 5.0★ (113) | Cary, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | American Electric Company | 87 | 4.9★ (56) | Fox Lake, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer | 87 | 5.0★ (1,064) | Lake Bluff, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | VP Electric Service | 87 | 5.0★ (62) | Arlington Heights, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Four Seasons Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing, Electric | 86 | 4.7★ (2,787) | Buffalo Grove, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 86 | 4.8★ (2,018) | Libertyville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | AL EXCELLENCE ELECTRIC LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (47) | Island Lake, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Illinois State Electric, LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (66) | Crystal Lake, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 748 best electricians in Fairfield, 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 Arlington Heights, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (22,524).
- 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 220 W Campus Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Based in Cary, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 777 Blazing Star Trail, Cary, IL 60013
Based in Fox Lake, 4 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lake Bluff, 9 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 28983 N Herky Dr, Lake Bluff, IL 60044
Based in Arlington Heights, 8 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 411 E Hackberry Dr, Arlington Heights, IL 60004
Based in Buffalo Grove, 6 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,787 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 2,787 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 135 N Arlington Heights Rd Ste 180, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Based in Libertyville, 8 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,018 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,018 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 510 North Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Based in Island Lake, 8 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4812 Roberts Rd, Island Lake, IL 60042
Based in Crystal Lake, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Glenview, 15 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2010 Lehigh Ave # B, Glenview, IL 60026
Based in Vernon Hills, 5 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 446 Kennedy Pl, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Based in Elgin, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 234 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 214 E Chicago St, Elgin, IL 60120
Based in Barrington, 5 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 506 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 506 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 777 N Lake Zurich Rd suite 125j, Barrington, IL 60010
Based in Antioch, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 927 Carney Ct, Antioch, IL 60002
Based in Fox Lake, 4 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Addison, 20 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 633 N Highview Ave, Addison, IL 60101
Based in Grayslake, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 986 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 986 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 112 Center St, Grayslake, IL 60030
Based in McHenry, 14 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 6,580 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 6,580 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1400 Miller Pkwy, McHenry, IL 60050
Based in Lake in the Hills, 17 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2420 Wexford Ln, Lake in the Hills, IL 60156
#21 IFX Construction
Based in Buffalo Grove, 5 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1328 Fairfax Ln, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089
Based in Wheeling, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 731 W Dundee Rd, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Carol Stream, 22 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 7,723 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 7,723 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 640 E St Charles Rd Suite 209B, Carol Stream, IL 60188
Based in Schaumburg, 14 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 216 Wyoma Ln, Schaumburg, IL 60193
#25 Loboz Electrical
Based in Chicago, 25 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4717 N Central Park Ave, Chicago, IL 60625
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 748 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Fairfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK Pro Electrician | 5.0★ (47) | 19 mi |
| Art Electrician | 5.0★ (10) | 10 mi |
| Beyond Epic Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Brendels Electric: Buffalo Grove Office | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Darrell Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Downing Electric Services | 3.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Electrical Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Electrician Experts 24H | 4.9★ (39) | 12 mi |
| G & H Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Gold Standard Electric Co. | 5.0★ (11) | 5 mi |
| Highlights Chicago Inc | 4.9★ (454) | 25 mi |
| MALIK ELECTRIC, LIGHTING & IMAGING INC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Michaels Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Northwest Electric Inc | In Fairfield | |
| Paice Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Powerlink Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| R.G. Electric Co. Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Scott & Sons Plumbing, Heating, A/C, & Electric | 2.0★ (1) | In Fairfield |
| UNIV Licensed Electrician | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Vaughan Electric Heating & Air | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairfield |
How much do electricians cost in Fairfield?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fairfield. 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 we ranked Fairfield electricians
We scored 748 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Fairfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Fairfield, IL is Barrington Electric with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and MIK ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS (#3) follow. We ranked 748 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Fairfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 748 electricians serving Fairfield, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which electricians in Fairfield are open 24/7?
154 ranked electricians in Fairfield post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Barrington Electric (#1), ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and MIK ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Fairfield work on weekends?
431 of 748 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 266 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Barrington Electric (#1), ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#2) and MIK ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Fairfield?
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 Fairfield. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Fairfield electricians have?
The median Google rating among 748 rated electricians in Fairfield is 4.9★, with a median of 12 reviews. ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric has the most, 22,524 reviews, and ranks #2. 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.
Do electricians outside Fairfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairfield 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 Fairfield
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 748 electricians serving Fairfield.
- October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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