51 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kinston: Mr. Electric of Greenville, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 372 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eastern Mechanical Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 51.
Most-reviewed: Glenn's Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical, 1,997 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #2.
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51 Kinston electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 51 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Electric of Greenville | 88 | 4.8★ (372) | Ayden, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Glenn's Heating, Air Conditioning and Electrical | 83 | 4.9★ (1,997) | Greenville, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Grady Team Realty | 81 | 4.4★ (10) | Kinston | — | — |
| 4 | LJ Electrical Company | 80 | 3.6★ (14) | Kinston | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | W H Barnes Electric | 80 | 4.7★ (9) | Kinston | — | — |
| 6 | Boney's Electric Services | 80 | 4.6★ (9) | Kinston | — | — |
| 7 | Edwards Electrical | 79 | 4.6★ (18) | Kinston | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Ronnie Gray Electric | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Kinston | — | — |
| 9 | Eastern Mechanical Group | 79 | 4.8★ (160) | Winterville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | NuBlue Electric, Plumbing and Air | 78 | 4.9★ (1,812) | Greenville, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.8★ from 372 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,997 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,997).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Winterville, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 160 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,812 Google reviews, 1,812 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 23 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
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 Kinston
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #14 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 Kinston
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goldsboro, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Kinston
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bern, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 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.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenville, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kinston
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 51 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Plumbing | 4.5★ (83) | In Kinston |
| Browns Plumbing Solutions | 5.0★ (20) | In Kinston |
| Chris Foster Home Improvement LLc | 5.0★ (2) | In Kinston |
| Commercial A/C Services of Kinston | 3.3★ (3) | In Kinston |
| D & W Plumbing Inc | 4.0★ (5) | In Kinston |
| D C Electric Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Kinston |
| Griff’s Plumbing LLC | 5.0★ (85) | In Kinston |
| Group III Mgt. Inc. | 4.2★ (5) | In Kinston |
| Harrison's Helpers | 4.3★ (21) | In Kinston |
| J & J Mechanical, Inc. | 4.9★ (482) | In Kinston |
| Lanier Tree Service, LLC -Tree Removal & Trimming | 4.7★ (26) | In Kinston |
| Lowe's Home Improvement | 4.1★ (1,568) | In Kinston |
| Mack Lewis Electrical Services | 4.0★ (2) | In Kinston |
| Rick Bostic Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
| Ricky's Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
| Riggs and Associates Electrical Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Kinston |
| Stallings Plumbing, Heating & A/C, Inc. | 4.6★ (136) | In Kinston |
| Three Amigos Heating & Air | 4.2★ (99) | In Kinston |
| Tolston Heating & Air Conditioning Co | 5.0★ (10) | In Kinston |
| Tommy's Heating and Air | 4.8★ (24) | In Kinston |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kinston. 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 51 Kinston 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 Kinston 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 |