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Best Electricians in South Boston, MA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Boston: Colonial Electric inc, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ledbetter electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 645.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical, 4,377 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 645 ranked; ranked #16.

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

645 South Boston electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 169 are open 24/7, 362 open Saturdays and 236 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 645 rated businesses.

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

Top 10 electricians in South Boston at a glance

Top 10 electricians in South Boston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Colonial Electric inc625.0★ (218)Weymouth, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2Ledbetter electric625.0★ (128)Brookline, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Just Electric LLC625.0★ (94)Chelsea, 5 mi away24/7—
4128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric614.9★ (3,912)Wakefield, 12 mi away24/7—
5Castro Electric Corp615.0★ (190)Stoneham, 11 mi away24/7—
6Crowe Electric614.9★ (94)Milton, 5 mi away24/7—
7D. Reed Electric, Inc.615.0★ (115)Hingham, 9 mi away24/7—
8LGE Electric615.0★ (76)Arlington, 6 mi away24/7—
9SC ELECTRIC CORP.614.9★ (145)Weymouth, 9 mi away24/7—
10Ilias Bintas Licensed Electrician614.9★ (37)Boston, 1 mi away24/7—

The 645 best electricians in South Boston, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in South Boston

    #1 Colonial Electric inc

    Based in Weymouth, 9 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    99 Bell Rd, Weymouth, MA 02188
    View profile for Colonial Electric inc(781) 287-8729

  2. #2 Ledbetter electric

    Based in Brookline, 6 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    426 Belgrade Ave, West Roxbury, MA 02132
    View profile for Ledbetter electric(617) 325-1440

  6. #6 Crowe Electric

    Based in Milton, 5 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Adams St, Milton, MA 02186
    View profile for Crowe Electric(781) 819-5251

  8. #8 LGE Electric

    Based in Arlington, 6 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for LGE Electric(774) 284-2003

  9. #9 SC ELECTRIC CORP.

    Based in Weymouth, 9 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    103 Washington St Ste 63, Weymouth, MA 02188
    View profile for SC ELECTRIC CORP.(617) 504-5647

  11. #11 Taylor Electrical

    Based in Boston, 1 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    524 E Broadway, Boston, MA 02127
    View profile for Taylor Electrical(617) 888-1803

  13. #13 NEC Electric & Solar

    Based in Needham, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10 Oak St Ste 7, Needham, MA 02492
    View profile for NEC Electric & Solar(781) 896-7115

  18. #18 Kuhlman Electric

    Based in Lynn, 12 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 410 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 410 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    313 Eastern Ave, Lynn, MA 01902
    View profile for Kuhlman Electric(781) 725-6594

  20. #20 Kuhlman Electric

    Based in Weymouth, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 262 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 262 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    137 Main St, Weymouth, MA 02188
    View profile for Kuhlman Electric(617) 882-7855

Electricians ranked #26 to #35

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 35 of 645 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in South Boston, ranks 26 to 35
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Clark Electric594.9★ (77)11 mi
27Chris Melville electric594.9★ (50)9 mi
35Brendan Sheehey Electric LLC594.7★ (27)4 mi

How much do electricians cost in South Boston?

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

How much do electricians cost in South Boston?
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 Massachusetts

In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 South Boston electricians

We scored 645 South Boston 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 South Boston 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 South Boston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in South Boston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in South Boston, MA is Colonial Electric inc with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 218 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ledbetter electric (#2) and Just Electric LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 645 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which electricians in South Boston are open 24/7?

169 ranked electricians in South Boston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Colonial Electric inc (#1), Ledbetter electric (#2) and Just Electric LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in South Boston work on weekends?

362 of 645 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 236 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Colonial Electric inc (#1), Ledbetter electric (#2) and Just Electric LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in Massachusetts?

In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Board of State Examiners of Electricians handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in South Boston?

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

What Google rating do South Boston electricians have?

The median Google rating among 645 rated electricians in South Boston is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 4,377 reviews, and ranks #16. 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.

Do electricians outside South Boston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Boston city center, our service radius for electricians. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for South Boston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 645 electricians serving South Boston.
  2. October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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