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Best Electricians in James Island, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in James Island: Mister Sparky of Charleston, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 2,084 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Charleston Electric & Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 166.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: Preferred Home Services, 7,337 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 166 ranked; ranked #17.

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

166 James Island electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 52 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 166 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in James Island at a glance

Top 10 electricians in James Island at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mister Sparky of Charleston934.9★ (2,084)Charleston, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Charleston Electric & Air924.9★ (2,473)Charleston, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air904.9★ (6,571)North Charleston, 10 mi away24/7—
45 Star Electrical Solutions905.0★ (152)Charleston, 7 mi away24/7—
5Legacy Lights884.9★ (166)North Charleston, 10 mi away24/7—
6Veterans Electrical SC875.0★ (81)Charleston, 11 mi away24/7—
7ELEKproTEK Charleston875.0★ (37)Charleston, 7 mi away24/7—
8Mr. Electric of Charleston, SC875.0★ (155)Charleston, 17 mi away24/7—
9Powerful Electrical LLC874.7★ (296)Charleston, 13 mi away24/7—
10Charleston Handyman Solutions864.5★ (104)Charleston, 4 mi away24/7—

The 166 best electricians in James Island, 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.

  5. #5 Legacy Lights

    Based in North Charleston, 10 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3959 Four Poles Park Dr, North Charleston, SC 29405
    View profile for Legacy Lights(843) 853-1778

  17. #17 Preferred Home Services

    Based in North Charleston, 9 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 7,337 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (7,337).

    • 4.8★ from 7,337 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    4214 Domino Ave Suite A, North Charleston, SC 29405
    View profile for Preferred Home Services(843) 380-8165

  21. #21 Fresh Bins

    Based in Hanahan, 10 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Fresh Bins(508) 245-2369

  23. #23 Amped Electric, LLC

    Based in North Charleston, 12 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5439 Rivers Ave, North Charleston, SC 29406
    View profile for Amped Electric, LLC(843) 633-1565

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 166 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in James Island, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Preferred Home Services824.9★ (1,712)10 mi
27Carolina Custom Air824.9★ (1,158)21 mi
28Pleasant Air and Electric824.9★ (170)7 mi
29Shocking Electrical Services, LLC815.0★ (4)15 mi
30Your Electric Guy815.0★ (16)23 mi
31Degree Home Services815.0★ (57)7 mi
32Prouse Electric, LLC815.0★ (19)13 mi
33Total Plumbing and Electric814.5★ (24)7 mi
34RipCurrent Electric LLC805.0★ (8)10 mi
35Pico Electric LLC795.0★ (44)10 mi
36Miller Electric and Remodeling794.5★ (45)24 mi
37Coastal Electricians795.0★ (17)15 mi
38Electrician In Charleston795.0★ (9)23 mi
39Stripped Electrical795.0★ (7)14 mi
40H.D. Electric794.7★ (10)22 mi
41Anything Electrical794.0★ (21)19 mi
42Charleston Electric & Air784.6★ (97)24 mi
43Gloudeman Electric785.0★ (252)10 mi
44Charleston Heating and Air784.7★ (446)9 mi
45Tactical Electrical785.0★ (12)15 mi
46Ashley River Wired785.0★ (114)7 mi
47Transworld Electric784.9★ (159)7 mi
48Island Electrical, LLC785.0★ (36)1 mi
49Garrand Electric785.0★ (15)11 mi
50MJK Electric782.0★ (4)8 mi

Also serving James Island

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 Island
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Allied Electrical Solutions, LLC5.0★ (1)In James Island
Axon Electric LLC5.0★ (1)7 mi
Captain Electric5.0★ (5)15 mi
Charleston Lanehart Electric3.9★ (23)12 mi
Clear2Close Services5.0★ (82)19 mi
Current Solutions Electric Inc4.0★ (4)9 mi
Delta Electric5.0★ (3)13 mi
H & S Electric, LLC5.0★ (2)In James Island
JJ Construction Now LLC3.0★ (2)7 mi
Mario's Painting & Handyman Service, LLC5.0★ (1)7 mi
Murphy Family Electric5.0★ (2)7 mi
OPElectric5.0★ (2)20 mi
P M Woods Electric LLC5.0★ (2)10 mi
Reliable Electrician Network5.0★ (5)18 mi
Robert Anderson Electrical5.0★ (1)6 mi
Service Group LLC2.5★ (2)11 mi
Star Electric Co5.0★ (11)23 mi
Superior Electric Co Inc4.2★ (5)23 mi
Trident Electric LLC5.0★ (32)24 mi
W D Robinson Electric5.0★ (2)12 mi

How much do electricians cost in James Island?

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

How much do electricians cost in James Island?
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 South Carolina

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) licenses Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

  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 Island electricians

We scored 166 James Island 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 Island 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 Island: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in James Island?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in James Island, SC is Mister Sparky of Charleston with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,084 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Charleston Electric & Air (#2) and LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 166 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in James Island?

ContractorsRanked ranks 166 electricians serving James Island, SC. 1 of them is based in James Island; 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 Island are open 24/7?

35 ranked electricians in James Island post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mister Sparky of Charleston (#1), Charleston Electric & Air (#2) and LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in James Island work on weekends?

72 of 166 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 52 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mister Sparky of Charleston (#1), Charleston Electric & Air (#2) and LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In South Carolina, South Carolina Contractor’s Licensing Board (LLR) handles licensing and covers Mechanical contractor licenses for commercial work; residential specialty contractors register with the Residential Builders Commission.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in James Island?

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

What Google rating do James Island electricians have?

The median Google rating among 166 rated electricians in James Island is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Preferred Home Services has the most, 7,337 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Island

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 166 electricians serving James Island.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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