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Best Electricians in Roanoke, VA (2026)

48 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Roanoke: Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 2,956 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 48.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air, 3,342 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #2.

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

48 Roanoke electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 48 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Roanoke at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Roanoke at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical634.7★ (2,956)Roanoke24/7Overall
2Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air634.9★ (3,342)RoanokeSat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric624.9★ (691)Roanoke24/7Emergencies
4Crenshaw Electrical and Handyman Service LLC614.7★ (63)Hollins, 1 mi away24/7—
5Kelley's Electric LLC605.0★ (52)Cave Spring, 5 mi away24/7—
6Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric604.9★ (620)Salem, 6 mi away24/7—
7King Electrical585.0★ (21)Hollins, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Cline Electrical584.9★ (488)Salem, 9 mi away——
9T.G. Electrical Services, L.L.C.574.8★ (187)Cave Spring, 2 mi away——
10Hazelwood Electric LLC575.0★ (44)Hollins, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 48 best electricians in Roanoke, ranked

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

  1. 63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,956 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 2,956 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5205 Starkey Rd # B, Roanoke, VA 24018
  2. Based in Cave Spring, 5 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  3. Based in Hollins, 3 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6:30 PM
  4. Based in Salem, 9 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 488 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    106 Butt Hollow Rd, Salem, VA 24153
  5. Based in Hollins, 11 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
  6. Based in Cave Spring, 2 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  7. Based in Salem, 3 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Hollins, 3 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  9. Based in Roanoke

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2916 Purple Finch Rd, Roanoke, VA 24018
  10. Based in Roanoke

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed 8 AM–11 PM · Thu 6 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 8th St SW, Roanoke, VA 24016
  11. Based in Hollins, 1 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 7:30 AM–8:30 PM · Tue 7 AM–8 PM · Wed 7:30 AM–9 PM · Thu 8 AM–9 PM · Fri 10:30 AM–12 AM · Sat 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–4:30 PM
  12. Based in Roanoke

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    682 Lee Hwy, Roanoke, VA 24019
  13. Based in Roanoke

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    28 Kirk Ave SW, Roanoke, VA 24011
  14. #19 Rexel

    Based in Roanoke

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    603 Shenandoah Ave NW, Roanoke, VA 24016
  15. Based in Roanoke

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1023 Kimball Ave NE, Roanoke, VA 24016
  16. Based in Roanoke

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 Executive Cir, Roanoke, VA 24012
  17. Based in Roanoke

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    7753 Hollins Ct Dr, Roanoke, VA 24019
  18. Based in Hollins, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  19. Based in Blacksburg, 25 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 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

All 48 electricians

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

electricians in Roanoke, ranks 26 to 48
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Witt Mechanical Inc534.9★ (378)24 mi
27Hodge’s Electrical, Heating & Air Conditioning Service534.9★ (93)6 mi
28Powered by Varney525.0★ (5)9 mi
29Koger Electric LLC525.0★ (11)23 mi
30The Blind Squirrel LLC525.0★ (3)1 mi
31Richardson-Wayland Electrical Company523.0★ (6)In Roanoke
32Amped Up Electrical Contractor LLC525.0★ (10)9 mi
33ABB, Inc.523.8★ (34)5 mi
34Tim's Electrical Service Inc514.7★ (13)11 mi
35Colt Electric and Home services515.0★ (17)23 mi
36Main Heating & Air Conditioning514.9★ (74)In Roanoke
37The Hammer & Nail Home Repairs515.0★ (7)In Roanoke
38Moore's Electrical & Mechanical505.0★ (3)In Roanoke
39J E Patsell Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc.505.0★ (5)6 mi
40Vass Electrical Services & Repair502.3★ (3)5 mi
41Mayer Electric503.8★ (5)10 mi
42Sundown Electric Inc.493.8★ (14)16 mi
43New River Electrical494.3★ (45)8 mi
44McMillan Mechanical Electrical & Plumbing, LLC485.0★ (3)In Roanoke
45Pitman Construction Co Inc.474.3★ (17)In Roanoke
46Alvis-Laing Electric Company475.0★ (5)25 mi
47Corell Plumbing464.1★ (33)6 mi
48Roanoke Virginia Christmas Decor452.0★ (4)In Roanoke

Also serving Roanoke

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.

Unranked electricians serving Roanoke
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
220 Roofing & Restoration4.9★ (76)In Roanoke
Aqua Clear4.8★ (18)In Roanoke
Bower Heating & Air Conditioning4.8★ (356)In Roanoke
Branch Group5.0★ (7)In Roanoke
Cabinetry With TLC4.8★ (16)In Roanoke
Cii Service - A Fidelity Company5.0★ (3)In Roanoke
Comfort Services, Inc4.9★ (99)In Roanoke
Dooley's4.8★ (24)In Roanoke
Edison Electricians of Roanoke3.5★ (2)In Roanoke
G J Hopkins Inc3.0★ (8)In Roanoke
Handymen For Homes5.0★ (7)In Roanoke
Hopkins | Lacy, a Branch Company3.8★ (18)In Roanoke
Neighbors Electric Co4.5★ (2)In Roanoke
Roanoke Mechanical Heating & Cooling5.0★ (78)In Roanoke
Scott Pump Sales & Services4.0★ (3)In Roanoke
Southern Air3.9★ (7)In Roanoke
V&A remodeling services LLC3.8★ (5)In Roanoke
Varney Inc3.6★ (29)In Roanoke
Whitescarver Engineering Co.5.0★ (3)In Roanoke
Woods Family Heating & Air Conditioning4.8★ (1,879)In Roanoke

How much do electricians cost in Roanoke?

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

How much do electricians cost in Roanoke?
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 Virginia

In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Contractor license with an electrical specialty; electricians hold tradesman licenses.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 Roanoke electricians

We scored 48 Roanoke 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 Roanoke 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 Roanoke: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Roanoke?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Roanoke, VA is Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 2,956 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air (#2) and Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 48 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Roanoke?

ContractorsRanked ranks 48 electricians serving Roanoke, VA. 19 of them are based in Roanoke; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Roanoke are open 24/7?

10 ranked electricians in Roanoke post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical (#1), Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#3) and Crenshaw Electrical and Handyman Service LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Roanoke work on weekends?

18 of 48 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical (#1), Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air (#2) and Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric (#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 Roanoke?

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

What Google rating do Roanoke electricians have?

The median Google rating among 48 rated electricians in Roanoke is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Ostrom Electrical Plumbing Heating & Air has the most, 3,342 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Roanoke

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 48 electricians serving Roanoke.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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