90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2, 558 Upper Gage Ave Suite 104, Hamilton, ON L8V 4J6
Best Electricians in Hamilton, ON (2026)
292 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hamilton: Stack Electric, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): McGinty Toman Electric Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 292.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing, 27,515 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 292 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
292 Hamilton electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 86 are open 24/7, 158 open Saturdays and 109 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 292 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Hamilton at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stack Electric | 90 | 4.9★ (258) | Hamilton | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | McGinty Toman Electric Inc | 90 | 5.0★ (145) | Hamilton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | ElectricSafe.ca | 89 | 4.9★ (159) | Hamilton | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Xclusive Electric | 88 | 5.0★ (52) | Hamilton | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Santivan Electrical Solutions Inc | 87 | 5.0★ (51) | Hamilton | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Merlo Electric | 87 | 4.8★ (34) | Hamilton | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Nu-Gen Electrical Services | 87 | 4.8★ (35) | Hamilton | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing | 87 | 4.8★ (27,515) | Burlington, 13 km away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 9 | Apollo Electric Inc. | 86 | 4.5★ (111) | Hamilton | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Durham Brothers Electric Inc | 86 | 5.0★ (35) | Ancaster, 7 km away | 24/7 | — |
The 292 best electricians in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 979 Main St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1N2
Based in Hamilton
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 91 Wellington St S, Hamilton, ON L8N 2R3
Based in Hamilton
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 232 E 44th St, Hamilton, ON L8T 3H8
Based in Hamilton
87/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hamilton
87/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 276 Hixon Rd, Hamilton, ON L8K 2C5
Based in Hamilton
87/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1216 King St E, Hamilton, ON L8M 1G5
Based in Burlington, 13 km away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 27,515 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (27,515).
- 4.8★ from 27,515 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 830 Harrington Ct, Burlington, ON L7N 3N4
Based in Hamilton
86/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 111 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 111 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 83 Ferndale Ave, Hamilton, ON L8K 4L7
Based in Ancaster, 7 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Burlington, 9 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1235 Fairview St #105, Burlington, ON L7S 2H9
#12 Millen Electric
Based in Norfolk County, 24 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#13 Potlight Master
Based in Cambridge, 29 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hamilton
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 4,641 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 4,641 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 120 Nebo Rd #2, Hamilton, ON L8W 2E4
#15 Code Electric
Based in Ancaster, 14 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Brantford, 34 km away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 297 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 297 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 71 Craig St Unit 1, Brantford, ON N3R 7H9
Based in Burlington, 8 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 950 Warwick Ct #105, Burlington, ON L7T 3Z5
Based in Milton, 28 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 217 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 217 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 264 Bronte St. S #4, Milton, ON L9T 5A3
Based in Hamilton
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Burlington, 18 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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
Based in Ancaster, 7 km away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#22 Babil Electric
Based in Burlington, 17 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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
- 3054 Jenn Ave, Burlington, ON L7M 0C8
Based in Burlington, 19 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
Based in Mississauga, 33 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2598 Sherhill Dr, Mississauga, ON L5J 3Z3
Based in Ancaster, 7 km away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 292 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hamilton
20 more electricians within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AtlasCare Heating & Cooling | 4.8★ (6,594) | 32 km |
| Birk Homes | 5.0★ (27) | In Hamilton |
| Brantford Electrical Company | 5.0★ (37) | 35 km |
| Dafoe Electrical Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Hamilton |
| Eaton Electrical | In Hamilton | |
| Elite Building & Construction Renovation | 4.8★ (146) | In Hamilton |
| Elsynergy | 5.0★ (11) | 23 km |
| EVM Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Hamilton |
| Harbour Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Hamilton |
| Harson Electrical Services | 2.7★ (12) | In Hamilton |
| Hella A.I Electrical/Automation Solutions | 5.0★ (9) | 21 km |
| McGinty Toman Electric Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Hamilton |
| Ontario Green Power | 5.0★ (1) | In Hamilton |
| Rising Electric Services | 5.0★ (22) | 31 km |
| SETS Electric Inc. | In Hamilton | |
| TechElectric Automation Inc. | 4.3★ (6) | 15 km |
| The Electricians Inc | 4.8★ (54) | 35 km |
| Threshold School Of Building | 4.9★ (17) | In Hamilton |
| Tim The Handyman | 4.8★ (53) | In Hamilton |
| Vida Electrical Solutions | In Hamilton |
How much do electricians cost in Hamilton?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Hamilton. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | CA$730 | CA$1,890 | CA$3,080 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Hamilton electricians
We scored 292 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Hamilton?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Hamilton, ON is Stack Electric with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 258 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. McGinty Toman Electric Inc (#2) and ElectricSafe.ca (#3) follow. We ranked 292 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Hamilton?
ContractorsRanked ranks 292 electricians serving Hamilton, ON. 16 of them are based in Hamilton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which electricians in Hamilton are open 24/7?
86 ranked electricians in Hamilton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stack Electric (#1), McGinty Toman Electric Inc (#2) and ElectricSafe.ca (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Hamilton work on weekends?
158 of 292 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 109 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Stack Electric (#1), McGinty Toman Electric Inc (#2) and ElectricSafe.ca (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Hamilton?
Electrical panel upgrade typically costs CA$730 to CA$3,080, with CA$1,890 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Hamilton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Hamilton electricians have?
The median Google rating among 292 rated electricians in Hamilton is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Reliance Heating, Air Conditioning & Plumbing has the most, 27,515 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Hamilton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Hamilton city centre, 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 Hamilton
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 292 electricians serving Hamilton.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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