94/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,135 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,135 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 146 Lake St N #105, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Best Electricians in Forest Lake, MN (2026)
184 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Forest Lake: Plugz Electric, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 1,135 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Vetter's Electric Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 184.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Randy's Electric & Plumbing, 6,213 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 184 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
184 Forest Lake electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 44 are open 24/7, 74 open Saturdays and 65 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 184 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Forest Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Plugz Electric | 94 | 4.9★ (1,135) | Forest Lake | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Vetter's Electric Inc | 90 | 5.0★ (94) | Forest Lake | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Advantage Electric | 89 | 5.0★ (911) | Minneapolis, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Neighborhood Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical | 88 | 4.7★ (1,086) | Forest Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Edison Electric, Inc. | 88 | 4.9★ (996) | Minneapolis, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Hero: Plumbing, Heating, Cooling, Drains, Ducts & Electrical | 87 | 4.9★ (3,844) | Little Canada, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Shinin' Brightly Electric LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (84) | White Bear Lake, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mister Sparky of St. Paul | 86 | 5.0★ (83) | Blaine, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Minnesota Wiring Co | 86 | 5.0★ (90) | Andover, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Randy's Electric & Plumbing | 86 | 4.8★ (6,213) | Minneapolis, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
The 184 best electricians in Forest Lake, 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 Forest Lake
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 68 4th Ave SW, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Based in Minneapolis, 19 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 911 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 911 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9257 W River Rd, Minneapolis, MN 55444
Based in Forest Lake
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 1,086 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 1,086 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10750 South Ave, Chisago City, MN 55013
Based in Minneapolis, 22 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 996 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 996 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3134 California St NE #126, Minneapolis, MN 55418
Based in Little Canada, 18 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 3,844 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 3,844 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2963 Yorkton Blvd, Little Canada, MN 55117
Based in White Bear Lake, 13 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2130 11th St, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Based in Blaine, 14 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3543 88th Ave NE #300, Circle Pines, MN 55014
Based in Andover, 15 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 90 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1206 152nd Ln NW, Andover, MN 55304
Based in Minneapolis, 23 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6,213 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (6,213).
- 4.8★ from 6,213 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 8557 Wyoming Ave N STE 6, Minneapolis, MN 55445
#11 EME, LLC
Based in Forest Lake
86/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- Mayberry Trail N, 205th St N #13383, Scandia, MN 55073
Based in Blaine, 13 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3851 Lovell Rd NE, Circle Pines, MN 55014
Based in Bloomington, 24 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 647 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 777 Selby Ave Suite 101, St Paul, MN 55104
Based in Forest Lake
85/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9797 202nd St N, Forest Lake, MN 55025
Based in Blaine, 13 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 604 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 604 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10068 Flanders Ct NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Based in Ham Lake, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 3,496 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 3,496 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 16411 Aberdeen St NE, Ham Lake, MN 55304
Based in Stillwater, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6143 Osgood Ave N, Stillwater, MN 55082
Based in Champlin, 21 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11022 Quebec Ave N, Champlin, MN 55316
Based in Brooklyn Park, 24 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,497 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,497 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7600 Boone Ave N Suite 65, Brooklyn Park, MN 55428
Based in Blaine, 16 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 420 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1471 92nd Ln NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Based in Mahtomedi, 14 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9590 Jamaca Ave N, Mahtomedi, MN 55115
Based in Maple Grove, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10200 96th Pl N, Maple Grove, MN 55369
Based in Coon Rapids, 16 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 275 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10600 University Ave NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55448
Based in Spring Lake Park, 17 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1071 County Hwy 10 # 250, Spring Lake Park, MN 55432
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2659 Brookview Dr E, St Paul, MN 55119
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 184 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Affordable Electric | 82 | 4.4★ (518) | 25 mi |
| 27 | Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing | 82 | 5.0★ (438) | 18 mi |
| 28 | McQuillan Home Services LLC. | 82 | 4.6★ (5,284) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Wolf River Electric | 82 | 5.0★ (916) | 20 mi |
| 30 | K-Lee Electric | 82 | 4.7★ (12) | 3 mi |
| 31 | Northwoods Electric | 82 | 5.0★ (23) | 17 mi |
| 32 | Bright Guy Electric | 81 | 5.0★ (19) | 23 mi |
| 33 | Erick Marshall Electric Inc | 81 | 4.3★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 34 | Vinco | 81 | 4.1★ (24) | In Forest Lake |
| 35 | Hurlburt Heating & Plumbing | 81 | 4.9★ (824) | 23 mi |
| 36 | Superior Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical | 81 | 4.8★ (194) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Isanti Electric Inc | 80 | 4.6★ (16) | 20 mi |
| 38 | Wallraff Electric | 80 | 4.7★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 39 | Scandia Electric Inc. | 80 | 4.6★ (33) | In Forest Lake |
| 40 | Snelling Heating Cooling and Electrical | 80 | 4.7★ (361) | 24 mi |
| 41 | Skyline Electric | 80 | 5.0★ (119) | 13 mi |
| 42 | Liberty Comfort Systems | 80 | 5.0★ (1,480) | 20 mi |
| 43 | Miller Clark Electric, LLC | 80 | 4.9★ (10) | 8 mi |
| 44 | Vector Services | 79 | 4.9★ (375) | 22 mi |
| 45 | TIM KUNKEL ELECTRIC L.L.C. | 79 | 4.9★ (71) | 25 mi |
| 46 | Fixing Electric | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | 21 mi |
| 47 | Allied Generators | 79 | 4.5★ (6) | 17 mi |
| 48 | Anytime Electric | 79 | 5.0★ (35) | 24 mi |
| 49 | Collective Electric | 78 | 5.0★ (26) | 23 mi |
| 50 | M & T Electric | 78 | 5.0★ (8) | 23 mi |
Also serving Forest Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Electric Inc | 4.5★ (17) | 22 mi |
| B&B Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Capital City Auto Electric | 3.6★ (13) | 23 mi |
| Forest Lake Contracting | 3.7★ (7) | In Forest Lake |
| Gephart Electric Co Inc. | 3.8★ (12) | 16 mi |
| Hedberg Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest Lake |
| J & L Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| JoltLED | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| Lakeridge Electric LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest Lake |
| Lakes Area Electric Inc. | In Forest Lake | |
| Lapointe Utilities | 5.0★ (4) | In Forest Lake |
| Lund Electric Repair Company | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Olympic Communications, Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Rivard Electric Co | 5.0★ (6) | 9 mi |
| Rosevilles Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Spark electrical services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| St Paul Chapter National Electrical Contractors Association | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Twin City Heating, Air, and Electric | 4.8★ (26) | 20 mi |
| Twin City Heating, Air, and Electric | 4.6★ (14) | 23 mi |
| Vogt Electric, LLC | 4.4★ (13) | 23 mi |
How much do electricians cost in Forest Lake?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Forest Lake. 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 Minnesota
In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry licenses Electrical contractor and electrician licenses (Board of Electricity).
- 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 Forest Lake electricians
We scored 184 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Forest Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Forest Lake, MN is Plugz Electric with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,135 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Vetter's Electric Inc (#2) and Advantage Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 184 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Forest Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 184 electricians serving Forest Lake, MN. 7 of them are based in Forest Lake; 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 Forest Lake are open 24/7?
44 ranked electricians in Forest Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Plugz Electric (#1), Vetter's Electric Inc (#2) and Advantage Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Forest Lake work on weekends?
74 of 184 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 65 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Plugz Electric (#1), Vetter's Electric Inc (#2) and Advantage Electric (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an electrician's license in Minnesota?
In Minnesota, Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry handles licensing and covers Electrical contractor and electrician licenses (Board of Electricity).
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Forest Lake?
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 Forest Lake. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Forest Lake electricians have?
The median Google rating among 184 rated electricians in Forest Lake is 4.8★, with a median of 16 reviews. Randy's Electric & Plumbing has the most, 6,213 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Forest Lake
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 184 electricians serving Forest Lake.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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