591 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Forest: Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 591.
Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 591 ranked; ranked #2.
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591 Lake Forest electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 135 are open 24/7, 344 open Saturdays and 206 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 591 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer | 88 | 5.0★ (1,064) | Lake Bluff, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 88 | 4.7★ (22,524) | Arlington Heights, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Barrington Electric | 87 | 4.9★ (547) | Barrington, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mr. Electric of Highland Park | 87 | 5.0★ (125) | Glenview, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 87 | 4.8★ (2,018) | Libertyville, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Cal's Electrician | 86 | 5.0★ (14) | Lake Forest | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Bullseye Electric LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (13) | Lake Forest | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | VP Electric Service | 86 | 5.0★ (62) | Arlington Heights, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Phitz Electric | 86 | 5.0★ (161) | Highland Park, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | C-Volt Electrician | 85 | 5.0★ (24) | Vernon Hills, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Lake Forest
Based in Lake Bluff, 4 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (22,524).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,018 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Forest
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Forest
Ranked #7 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 Arlington Heights, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Vernon Hills, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 2,787 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 986 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheeling, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Addison, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 152 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Island Lake, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency 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 591 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK Pro Electrician | 5.0★ (47) | 12 mi |
| Art Electrician | 5.0★ (10) | 14 mi |
| Brendels Electric: Buffalo Grove Office | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Darrell Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Downing Electric Services | 3.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Electrical Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| G & H Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Greco Electrical Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| H Services Electric | 3.9★ (46) | 4 mi |
| Hardt Electric Co Inc | In Lake Forest | |
| Jesco Electric Company Inc. | In Lake Forest | |
| Lake Forest Electrical | In Lake Forest | |
| Lake Forest Electrician Co. | 1.0★ (1) | In Lake Forest |
| Obe Electric LLC | 5.0★ (30) | 10 mi |
| Powerlink Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| R.G. Electric Co. Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Shoreline Electric Co | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Trades Electric | 1.0★ (1) | In Lake Forest |
| TRT Limited | 5.0★ (20) | 13 mi |
| WiredUp Electrician | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lake Forest. 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 |
We scored 591 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 |