26 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ottawa: Adams, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): VJF Contracting Corp., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Triple Service Inc., 699 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #3.
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26 Ottawa electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Adams | 88 | 4.8★ (379) | Morris, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | VJF Contracting Corp. | 86 | 4.9★ (37) | Peru, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Triple Service Inc. | 83 | 4.8★ (699) | Mendota, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Starved Rock Heating & Cooling | 80 | 4.5★ (15) | Ottawa | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | CG Industrial Electric | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Homer Glen, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ficek Electric & Communications Systems | 79 | 4.6★ (15) | La Salle, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Rey's Electrical | 79 | 3.0★ (8) | Peru, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Correa Heating & Air Conditioning | 76 | 5.0★ (20) | Mendota, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | River Electric | 76 | 5.0★ (8) | Ottawa | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Ayers Electric Inc | 75 | 4.7★ (12) | Morris, 22 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: 4.8★ from 379 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mendota, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 699 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (699).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Homer Glen, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Salle, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mendota, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Ottawa
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Streator, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandwich, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 16 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Ottawa
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandwich, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yorkville, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mendota, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mendota, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Ottawa
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical supply store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical supply store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandwich, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cleek Plumbing, Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 64 | 4.4★ (31) | 22 mi |
17 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Average Joe's Home Services | In Ottawa | |
| Brightnine Electric Services | 20 mi | |
| Busy Bee Electric | In Ottawa | |
| Carriage House Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Electric Substation | 14 mi | |
| Electric Substation | 19 mi | |
| Electric Substation | 19 mi | |
| Elevated Solar and Electric | 8 mi | |
| G & S Electric | 16 mi | |
| G & S ELECTRIC & CONSTRUCTION | 17 mi | |
| Gatza Electrical Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| La Salle Illinois Electric Substation | 14 mi | |
| Murdock Electric | 21 mi | |
| Smith Electric Co | 3.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Stevenson Electric | In Ottawa | |
| Tom Schultz Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Tri Town Electric | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ottawa. 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 26 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 |