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Best Electricians in James City, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in James City: Kai Parson Electric, LLC, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coastal Current Marine Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 36.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: All American HVAC, 141 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

36 James City electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in James City at a glance

Top 10 electricians in James City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Kai Parson Electric, LLC885.0★ (31)Havelock, 16 mi away24/7Overall
2Coastal Current Marine Electrical885.0★ (38)Havelock, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Lumens Electric, LLC865.0★ (11)James CitySat · Sun · Evenings—
4McLaughlin electrical services855.0★ (29)James CitySat—
5Blue Diamond Electric855.0★ (19)Piney Green, 21 mi away24/7—
6McMillan Renovations and Electrical845.0★ (68)James City——
7Romero's Licensed Electrical Company834.5★ (14)New Bern, 3 mi away——
8All American HVAC834.9★ (141)Half Moon, 21 mi away24/7Most reviews
9Ronnie Ireland Electrical Services823.8★ (12)James City——
10C-Phase Electric814.7★ (55)New Bern, 4 mi away——

The 36 best electricians in James City, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 Lumens Electric, LLC

    Based in James City

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    View profile for Lumens Electric, LLC(252) 210-4902

  4. #4 McLaughlin electrical services

    Based in James City

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    29 Osprey Watch Ln E, Oriental, NC 28571
    View profile for McLaughlin electrical services(720) 219-9378

  5. #5 Blue Diamond Electric

    Based in Piney Green, 21 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2180 Belgrade-Swansboro Rd, Maysville, NC 28555
    View profile for Blue Diamond Electric(252) 933-5302

  8. #8 All American HVAC

    Based in Half Moon, 21 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (141).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for All American HVAC(910) 333-0664

  10. #10 C-Phase Electric

    Based in New Bern, 4 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3810 Old Cherry Point Rd, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for C-Phase Electric(910) 622-0742

  11. #11 Wavelength Electric, LLC

    Based in Jacksonville, 16 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Wavelength Electric, LLC(910) 320-3838

  12. #12 J B Vandiford Electric

    Based in New Bern, 12 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    1915 Spring Garden Rd, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for J B Vandiford Electric(252) 670-3815

  13. #13 R Brown Electric Services

    Based in New Bern, 6 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    450 Washington Post Rd, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for R Brown Electric Services(252) 637-9210

  15. #15 EL Electric Contracting LLC

    Based in New Bern, 5 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2121 Ridge Rd, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for EL Electric Contracting LLC(252) 351-1400

  17. #17 Aarons Electric, LLC

    Based in Washington, 19 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Aarons Electric, LLC(252) 375-4333

  18. #18 Amp'd Electric

    Based in Havelock, 23 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    127 Chatham St, Newport, NC 28570
    View profile for Amp'd Electric(252) 777-1351

  19. #19 Willis Electric Co

    Based in James City

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13424 NC-55, Bayboro, NC 28515
    View profile for Willis Electric Co(252) 745-3501

  21. #21 Catfish King Electric Co

    Based in New Bern, 10 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    671 Island Creek Rd, Pollocksville, NC 28573
    View profile for Catfish King Electric Co(252) 224-1139

  23. #23 Land & Sea Service Co

    Based in New Bern, 5 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    904 Shipyard Point, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Land & Sea Service Co(252) 259-5073

  24. #24 JRB Electric

    Based in Havelock, 2 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for JRB Electric(252) 617-5900

All 36 electricians

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

electricians in James City, ranks 26 to 36
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Number One Electric764.8★ (4)17 mi
27Andrews Home Services LLC755.0★ (19)18 mi
28Williams Brothers Electric744.0★ (5)24 mi
29Cota Remodeling and Landscaping734.0★ (4)17 mi
30Simmons' Electric Service733.7★ (3)24 mi
31Plisko Service Solutions725.0★ (56)18 mi
32BLK SOLUTIONS INC722.7★ (21)19 mi
33Light Em Up705.0★ (4)16 mi
34Corbett's Electrical Services704.6★ (12)23 mi
35J.E. Hibbs Electric, Inc.704.3★ (7)24 mi
36Tryon Lighting684.3★ (13)4 mi

Also serving James City

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.

Unranked electricians serving James City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Plumbing Solutions4.7★ (12)In James City
Atlantic Power Systems Inc5.0★ (1)9 mi
Bear City Solutions LLC.5.0★ (1)In James City
Bender-Eubanks Electric Co5.0★ (1)12 mi
Black Water Electrical5 mi
Gary's Electric7 mi
GM Electrical Solutions5.0★ (2)2 mi
Handyman Mike LLC5.0★ (11)In James City
Hart Electric LLC4 mi
Jone's Electric Co4.0★ (2)12 mi
Keith Eubanks Electric Co2 mi
Mahi Electric Spark5.0★ (2)In James City
Murray Electric & Plumbing Inc2 mi
Off Grid Electric PowerIn James City
Peoples Home Solutions5.0★ (25)In James City
Seaboard Electrical Services, Inc.4 mi
Tamco Enterprises Inc5.0★ (2)10 mi
Top Tier Electrical Solutions5 mi
Wavetop Technology Inc5.0★ (1)In James City
Your Maintenance Tech LLC5.0★ (3)In James City

How much do electricians cost in James City?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for James City. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in James City?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in North Carolina

In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 James City electricians

We scored 36 James City 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn James City data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in James City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in James City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in James City, NC is Kai Parson Electric, LLC with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Coastal Current Marine Electrical (#2) and Lumens Electric, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 36 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in James City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 36 electricians serving James City, NC. 7 of them are based in James City; 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 James City are open 24/7?

5 ranked electricians in James City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kai Parson Electric, LLC (#1), Coastal Current Marine Electrical (#2) and Blue Diamond Electric (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in James City work on weekends?

11 of 36 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kai Parson Electric, LLC (#1), Coastal Current Marine Electrical (#2) and Lumens Electric, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in North Carolina?

In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in James City?

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 James City. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do James City electricians have?

The median Google rating among 36 rated electricians in James City is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. All American HVAC has the most, 141 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.

Update log for James City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 36 electricians serving James City.

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