15 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: WIREONE Electric - Waterloo, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Custom Electrical Services Cedar Rapids, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Ken's Electric Inc, 62 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 15 ranked after WIREONE Electric - Waterloo; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Independence electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WIREONE Electric - Waterloo | 88 | 4.8★ (108) | Waterloo, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Custom Electrical Services Cedar Rapids | 84 | 5.0★ (18) | Cedar Rapids, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dietz Electric LLC | 84 | 4.7★ (24) | Waterloo, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Cord Electric | 78 | 5.0★ (50) | Vinton, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Affordable Electrical Services LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (6) | Manchester, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Ken's Electric Inc | 74 | 4.6★ (62) | Oelwein, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Carter Art Electric | 73 | 4.0★ (4) | Waterloo, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Jordan Electric | 72 | 3.0★ (4) | Waterloo, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Schlee and Sommers Electric llc | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | Manchester, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Elwick Electric | 68 | 4.4★ (7) | Vinton, 22 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (108).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Rapids, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 23 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oelwein, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 62 Google reviews, 62 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manchester, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterloo, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Black Hawk Electrical Co | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Bud's Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Independence |
| Community Electric | 24 mi | |
| Etringer Electric | 16 mi | |
| Freeman Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Independence |
| Greif Electric | 23 mi | |
| Independence Plumbing Heating & Cooling | 4.1★ (27) | In Independence |
| Smedley Electric Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Independence |
| Team Kline | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Tony Powell Electric LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Troy Weber Electrical, Inc. | In Independence |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Independence. 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 15 Independence 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 Independence 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 |