85 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hickory: Mosteller Electrical Contractors - MEC, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Unifour Electric LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 85.
Most-reviewed: Eneco Inc. Quality Since 1977, 317 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 85 ranked; ranked #25.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
85 Hickory electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 85 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mosteller Electrical Contractors - MEC | 92 | 4.9★ (197) | Hickory | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Unifour Electric LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (21) | Hickory | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Electric of Hickory | 89 | 4.8★ (21) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Fountain Electric & Services | Hickory, NC | 89 | 4.4★ (29) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Mister Sparky - Wise Electric Control Inc. | 89 | 4.8★ (281) | Cherryville, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | AP Electric By Allen Paul Electric LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (10) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Southern Lighting Services, Inc. | 88 | 4.5★ (13) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Marshall Electric-Granite Fall | 85 | 3.9★ (16) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Propst Electric | 84 | 5.0★ (3) | Hickory | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lewis Electric | 83 | 4.2★ (31) | Lenoir, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cherryville, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 281 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Airy, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical supply store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 2 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 317 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (317).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 85 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Electrical Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Afordable Electric Pro | 3.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Austin Electric of Hickory Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Call Dad | 4.9★ (1,558) | In Hickory |
| Hartmann Electric Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Jack's Electrical Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Lake Electric Co. Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| London Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Longview Electric LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| McMillon Electric Co., Inc. | 4.7★ (96) | 15 mi |
| Meadlock Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Mitchell Services | 4.8★ (6) | In Hickory |
| Mountain Creek Electric | 5.0★ (28) | 18 mi |
| Pennell Home Improvement, LLC | 1.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Precision Electric of Hickory | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Stratton Electric Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Sunset Wiring Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Top Quality Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Troutman & Associates Electrical | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| Watts & Holmes Electric Services | 2.5★ (2) | In Hickory |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hickory. 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 |
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 85 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 |