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Best Electricians in North Charleston, SC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in North Charleston: Charleston Electric & Air, CR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 2,473 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mister Sparky of Charleston, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 180.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Preferred Home Services, 7,337 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 180 ranked; ranked #12.

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

180 North Charleston electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 37 are open 24/7, 77 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 180 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Electricians in Charleston ranking. See Electricians in Charleston

Top 10 electricians in North Charleston at a glance

Top 10 electricians in North Charleston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Charleston Electric & Air664.9★ (2,473)Charleston, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2Mister Sparky of Charleston654.9★ (2,084)Charleston, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air644.9★ (6,571)North Charleston24/7—
4Legacy Lights634.9★ (166)North Charleston24/7—
55 Star Electrical Solutions625.0★ (152)Charleston, 3 mi away24/7—
6Powerful Electrical LLC614.7★ (296)Charleston, 6 mi away24/7—
7Mr. Electric of Charleston, SC615.0★ (155)Charleston, 9 mi away24/7—
8Principle Electric LLC614.9★ (86)Charleston, 4 mi away24/7—
9C&C Myers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical614.8★ (2,810)Charleston, 8 mi away24/7—
10ELEKproTEK Charleston605.0★ (37)Charleston, 2 mi away24/7—

The 180 best electricians in North Charleston, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Legacy Lights

    Based in North Charleston

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 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

  12. #12 Preferred Home Services

    Based in North Charleston

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 7,337 Google reviews, the most in North Charleston.

    • 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

  13. #13 Amped Electric, LLC

    Based in North Charleston

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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

  16. #16 Bates Electric

    Based in Charleston, 10 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Bates Electric(843) 350-3336

  24. #24 Pico Electric LLC

    Based in Goose Creek, 3 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Pico Electric LLC(843) 408-5073

Electricians ranked #27 to #42

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 42 of 180 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in North Charleston, ranks 27 to 42
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
27Fresh Bins575.0★ (4)3 mi
33Shocking Electrical Services, LLC565.0★ (4)6 mi
34Tactical Electrical565.0★ (12)6 mi
37Aptus Home Services, HVAC, Plumbing & Electric565.0★ (150)8 mi
42Anything Electrical564.0★ (21)10 mi

Also serving North Charleston

2 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 North Charleston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Delta Electric5.0★ (3)4 mi
Lindsey and Son Electric LLC4.8★ (88)21 mi

How much do electricians cost in North Charleston?

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

How much do electricians cost in North Charleston?
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.

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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked North Charleston electricians

We scored 180 North Charleston electricians on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 North Charleston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in North Charleston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in North Charleston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in North Charleston, SC is Charleston Electric & Air with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 2,473 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mister Sparky of Charleston (#2) and LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air (#3) follow. We ranked 180 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in North Charleston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 180 electricians serving North Charleston, SC. 5 of them are based in North Charleston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 2 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in North Charleston are open 24/7?

37 ranked electricians in North Charleston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Charleston Electric & Air (#1), Mister Sparky of Charleston (#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 North Charleston work on weekends?

77 of 180 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Charleston Electric & Air (#1), Mister Sparky of Charleston (#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 North Charleston?

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

What Google rating do North Charleston electricians have?

The median Google rating among 180 rated electricians in North Charleston is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Preferred Home Services has the most, 7,337 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for North Charleston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 180 electricians serving North Charleston.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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