181 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Richmond: RK Newman Electric Services, CR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 788 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Connect Electrical Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 181.
Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 9,334 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 181 ranked; ranked #3.
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181 Richmond electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 78 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 181 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RK Newman Electric Services | 65 | 4.9★ (788) | Richmond | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Connect Electrical Services | 63 | 4.8★ (313) | Richmond | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Michael & Son Services | 61 | 4.8★ (9,334) | Richmond | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | A&S Pro Electrical Service LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (100) | Glen Allen, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical | 61 | 4.9★ (4,143) | Ashland, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Dwell Home Services | 61 | 5.0★ (39) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Mister Sparky of Richmond | 61 | 4.8★ (519) | Brandermill, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | James River Air Conditioning Co. | 60 | 4.8★ (5,068) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Dify Electrical Contracting | 60 | 4.8★ (123) | Richmond | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Melvin's Electric | 60 | 4.5★ (73) | Richmond | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 788 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 313 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 9,334 Google reviews, the most in Richmond.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 519 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 5,068 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,592 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,548 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 308 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Springs, 2 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 181 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tribble Electric | 57 | 4.1★ (58) | 7 mi |
| 27 | J&M Electrical Service | 57 | 4.7★ (188) | In Richmond |
| 28 | Ace Electric Co., Inc. | 57 | 4.8★ (124) | In Richmond |
| 29 | Burgoyne Electric LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | 5 mi |
| 30 | SS Electrical Solutions | 56 | 5.0★ (226) | 9 mi |
| 31 | Superior Electrical Services, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | 4 mi |
| 32 | Econ Electrical, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | In Richmond |
| 33 | Knott Electrical Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (12) | In Richmond |
| 34 | Troost Electrical Services Richmond | 56 | 4.5★ (6) | In Richmond |
| 35 | MW Electric LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | In Richmond |
| 36 | Craven Electrical Services | 56 | 4.7★ (123) | In Richmond |
| 37 | EVEREST’S PAINTING & SONS LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (120) | In Richmond |
| 38 | Shogun Services | 56 | 5.0★ (96) | In Richmond |
| 39 | YDM Electric LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | In Richmond |
| 40 | RW Electrical | 56 | 4.9★ (46) | 20 mi |
| 41 | Simms Electric LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | 4 mi |
| 42 | Virginia Electrical Contractors | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | In Richmond |
| 43 | Richmond Electrical Contractors | 56 | 4.0★ (5) | In Richmond |
| 44 | Adam Electrical Services | 55 | 4.0★ (4) | In Richmond |
| 45 | Just Better Home Services - Richmond | 55 | 4.7★ (152) | In Richmond |
| 46 | West Green Electric | 55 | 5.0★ (20) | 5 mi |
| 47 | DIBBLE ELECTRICAL, INC. | 55 | 5.0★ (171) | 12 mi |
| 48 | Merlin Electric & Lightning of Richmond | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | In Richmond |
| 49 | Manuel Electric | 55 | 5.0★ (40) | 11 mi |
| 50 | W.A.V. Electric Services | 55 | 4.8★ (15) | 2 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All In One Property Services LLC | 5.0★ (11) | 22 mi |
| Allied Electric | 5.0★ (28) | 10 mi |
| Atlantic Constructors, Inc. | 4.1★ (33) | In Richmond |
| Avis Electric Co | 4.4★ (19) | 6 mi |
| CD Hall Construction | 4.8★ (32) | In Richmond |
| Commercial Electric, Inc | 4.8★ (5) | In Richmond |
| Dream Electric LLC | 3.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Frazier Electrical Contracting Inc. | 4.1★ (17) | 22 mi |
| Heritage Electrical Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| JLG Electric Plumbing | 5.0★ (5) | 5 mi |
| Loehr Lightning Protection Co. | 5.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Matrix Services LLC | 5.0★ (16) | 13 mi |
| Never Dark Whole House Generators | In Richmond | |
| Patriot Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Proximityip, LLC t/a T S Hicks | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Quality Electrician of Richmond | 3.0★ (2) | In Richmond |
| Seay Electric Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Richmond |
| Serenity Contracting | 4.8★ (59) | In Richmond |
| Temperature Control Mechanical Services | 4.8★ (34) | 11 mi |
| The Plumbing Officials | 4.9★ (208) | In Richmond |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Richmond. 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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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 181 Richmond 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 23, 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 Richmond data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |