7 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Madison: H Q Electric, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Westall Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 7.
Most-reviewed: Barger Electric, 23 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Madison electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 7 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | H Q Electric | 88 | 5.0★ (13) | Madison | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Westall Electric | 80 | 4.5★ (8) | Brookings, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bob's Electric | 80 | 3.9★ (7) | Madison | — | — |
| 4 | Goth Electric | 78 | 3.9★ (10) | Madison | — | — |
| 5 | Barger Electric | 76 | 4.3★ (23) | Madison | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Great Plains Electric | 70 | 5.0★ (9) | Sioux Falls, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Kratovil Electric | 65 | 5.0★ (4) | Brookings, 24 mi away | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madison
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (23).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookings, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Madison. 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 7 Madison 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 Madison 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 |