108 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Johnston: Mr. Electric of Central Iowa, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 913 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Custom Electrical Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 108.
Most-reviewed: Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical, 9,136 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 108 ranked; ranked #8.
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108 Johnston electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 108 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Electric of Central Iowa | 92 | 4.9★ (913) | Urbandale, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Custom Electrical Services | 91 | 4.8★ (1,360) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Platinum Electric Service | 91 | 5.0★ (218) | Ankeny, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Service Legends Heating & Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 90 | 4.9★ (5,373) | Des Moines, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Schaal Plumbing, Heating and Cooling | 90 | 4.9★ (8,128) | Johnston | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Rewired Iowa Electrician Des Moines | 90 | 4.9★ (517) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | WIREONE Electric - Des Moines | 89 | 4.7★ (2,119) | Pleasant Hill, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Golden Rule Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 88 | 4.9★ (9,136) | Grimes, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Integra Electrical Residential Electrician | 88 | 4.9★ (1,397) | Indianola, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Wink Electric | 87 | 5.0★ (41) | Ankeny, 6 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 availability: 4.9★ from 913 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 1,360 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 5,373 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 8,128 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 517 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,119 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 9,136 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (9,136).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,397 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 670 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood Shores, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Waukee, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood Shores, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #30 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 46 of 108 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 | Tri-City Electric Co. | 80 | 4.3★ (21) | 7 mi |
| 31 | Wired LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Glass & Sons Electric Inc | 80 | 4.0★ (8) | 2 mi |
| 35 | Rogers Septic Maintenance & Repair | 79 | 4.6★ (54) | 5 mi |
| 40 | SmartWire Electricians | 79 | 4.5★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 46 | Don Bright Electric | 78 | 3.7★ (3) | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Johnston. 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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We scored 108 Johnston 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 Johnston 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 |