86/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Electricians in Radford, VA (2026)
20 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Radford: Wallace Electric & Controls, CR Score 86/100; 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coake Electric Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 20.
- 9
Most-reviewed: David Stephens Plumbing and Electrical, Inc, 431 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 Radford electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 20 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Radford at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wallace Electric & Controls | 86 | 4.8★ (21) | Blacksburg, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tech Connect Electric | 82 | 5.0★ (68) | Blacksburg, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Coake Electric Inc | 81 | 3.8★ (11) | Pulaski, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Koger Electric LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (11) | Blacksburg, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | SK Hatfield Construction LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (16) | Cave Spring, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Buddy Electric | 78 | 4.9★ (54) | Christiansburg, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Colt Electric and Home services | 78 | 5.0★ (17) | Blacksburg, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Bell Electric | 78 | 4.9★ (57) | Christiansburg, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | David Stephens Plumbing and Electrical, Inc | 78 | 4.8★ (431) | Christiansburg, 10 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Mitcham Repair Service - Plumbing & Electrical in Blacksburg & Christiansburg Virginia | 76 | 4.9★ (107) | Christiansburg, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 20 best electricians in Radford, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Blacksburg, 12 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Pulaski, 13 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 535 Commerce St, Pulaski, VA 24301
Based in Blacksburg, 14 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
Based in Cave Spring, 4 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Christiansburg, 10 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 597 Depot St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Based in Blacksburg, 15 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Christiansburg, 9 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 560 Depot St NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Based in Christiansburg, 10 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 431 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (431).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 431 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1360 Rustic Ridge Rd, Riner, VA 24149
Based in Christiansburg, 9 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, 107 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4359 Riner Rd, Riner, VA 24149
Based in Pulaski, 15 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Address
- 2766 Mt Olivet Rd, Pulaski, VA 24301
Based in Christiansburg, 4 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Woodlawn, 17 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Based in Pulaski, 9 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4317 Lee Hwy, Pulaski, VA 24301
Based in Christiansburg, 9 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Address
- 85 Applewood Dr, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Based in Blacksburg, 9 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Christiansburg, 12 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 115 Industrial Dr NE, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Based in Christiansburg, 10 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 425 Jennelle Rd, Christiansburg, VA 24073
Based in Blacksburg, 10 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, 62 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Blacksburg, 20 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 360 Brake Rd, Elliston, VA 24087
Also serving Radford
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sellors Electric | 10 mi | |
| Christiansburg Electrical Inc | 4.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Collier Services | 4.8★ (37) | In Radford |
| Curt's Electrical LLC | 11 mi | |
| Electric Works Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Lawrence Electric LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| McCoy Electrical Company | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| New River Heating & Air | 4.8★ (676) | In Radford |
| NRV Mechanical LLC | In Radford | |
| Odyssey Engineering & Electrical | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Parkway Electrical Heating-Cooling | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Radford Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.5★ (21) | In Radford |
| Ridgeway Plumbing and Gas Service | 2.6★ (5) | In Radford |
| Service Communications | 5.0★ (1) | In Radford |
| Southern Brothers Electric & Communications LLC | 9 mi | |
| Southern State Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Radford |
| Tony Houff Electrical Contractor, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
How much do electricians cost in Radford?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Radford. 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 |
How to check an electrician's license in Virginia
In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an electrical specialty; electricians hold tradesman licenses.
- Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
How we ranked Radford electricians
We scored 20 Radford 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 Radford 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 |
Electricians in Radford: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Radford?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Radford, VA is Wallace Electric & Controls with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Tech Connect Electric (#2) and Coake Electric Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 20 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Radford?
ContractorsRanked ranks 20 electricians serving Radford, VA. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which electricians in Radford are open 24/7?
3 ranked electricians in Radford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wallace Electric & Controls (#1), Coake Electric Inc (#3) and Nrv Building & Technical Services (#14). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Radford work on weekends?
8 of 20 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wallace Electric & Controls (#1), Tech Connect Electric (#2) and Coake Electric Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an electrician's license in Virginia?
In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) handles licensing and covers Contractor license with an electrical specialty; electricians hold tradesman licenses. Search the business or license number at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Radford?
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 Radford. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Radford electricians have?
The median Google rating among 20 rated electricians in Radford is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. David Stephens Plumbing and Electrical, Inc has the most, 431 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Radford
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 20 electricians serving Radford.
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