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Best Electricians in Stamford, CT (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Stamford: POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Santella Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 522.

  3. 42

    Most-reviewed: Universe Home Services, 6,771 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 522 ranked; ranked #42.

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

522 Stamford electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 123 are open 24/7, 253 open Saturdays and 167 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 522 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Stamford at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Stamford at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT895.0★ (237)Darien, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2Santella Electric894.9★ (247)New Canaan, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3BQ Electric895.0★ (747)Hicksville, 20 mi away24/7—
4Nicholas Electric Corp.895.0★ (303)West Point, 14 mi away24/7—
5Red Star Electric894.9★ (374)White Plains, 12 mi away24/7—
6Rella Electric885.0★ (328)Yonkers, 19 mi away24/7—
7Macintosh Electric Corp.874.9★ (378)Yonkers, 19 mi away24/7—
8YORK ELECTRICAL CONTRACTORS865.0★ (408)Bayside, 24 mi away24/7—
9Sila Heating, Air Conditioning, Plumbing & Electrical864.8★ (1,821)White Plains, 12 mi away24/7—
10Cavanagh Electric Inc.864.9★ (179)Elwood, 17 mi away24/7—

The 522 best electricians in Stamford, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 BQ Electric

    Based in Hicksville, 20 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 747 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 747 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21 Holman Blvd, Hicksville, NY 11801
    View profile for BQ Electric(516) 864-4600

  5. #5 Red Star Electric

    Based in White Plains, 12 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 374 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    75 Virginia Rd Suite V6, White Plains, NY 10603
    View profile for Red Star Electric(914) 310-6609

  6. #6 Rella Electric

    Based in Yonkers, 19 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 328 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 328 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    186 Stone Ave, Yonkers, NY 10701
    View profile for Rella Electric(914) 500-4505

  12. #12 DiMella Electric

    Based in Yonkers, 18 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    233 Sprain Rd, Yonkers, NY 10710
    View profile for DiMella Electric(646) 235-7018

  16. #16 Gallardo Electric

    Based in Greenburgh, 14 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 277 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    844 Commerce St, Thornwood, NY 10594
    View profile for Gallardo Electric(914) 826-7112

  24. #24 mcclain electric

    Based in Dobbs Ferry, 18 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    100 Cedar St, Dobbs Ferry, NY 10522
    View profile for mcclain electric(914) 645-4794

Electricians ranked #26 to #50

#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 522 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Stamford, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Blue Wave Electric LLC855.0★ (14)8 mi
27Gina Electric844.9★ (169)23 mi
28Lawson Brothers Electricians844.8★ (26)5 mi
29Mr Wire Electric Inc.844.9★ (64)18 mi
30Astacio Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical844.8★ (1,998)8 mi
31J & S Electrical Contractors NY844.8★ (80)18 mi
32Valvo Electric844.9★ (169)24 mi
33Curtis Electric844.8★ (26)12 mi
34JP3 Electric LLC845.0★ (112)25 mi
35Mister Sparky of Suffolk County844.8★ (158)23 mi
36EZ Electric844.8★ (131)22 mi
37Digital Electric845.0★ (18)13 mi
38Nello Electrical844.8★ (107)22 mi
39Tarala Electric Group844.4★ (18)8 mi
40AMHAC834.9★ (1,440)16 mi
41Enara Electric834.9★ (79)24 mi
42Universe Home Services834.8★ (6,771)22 mi
43OJC Electric, Inc835.0★ (14)14 mi
44Ferraro Electric834.8★ (53)21 mi
45APR Electrical Solutions LLC835.0★ (18)12 mi
46Power Forward LLC835.0★ (165)19 mi
47Mister Sparky Electric834.6★ (49)12 mi
48AG Electric New York834.9★ (14)15 mi
49ElectricCityNY1834.9★ (135)17 mi
50Tri-Phase Electric & AV Inc.825.0★ (57)14 mi

Also serving Stamford

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 Stamford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AC Electrical Services LLCIn Stamford
Affordable Handyman of Greenwich5.0★ (110)In Stamford
Alfa Team Electrical Contractors LLCIn Stamford
Belair Electrical Group5.0★ (1)In Stamford
Belway Electric Inc of CtIn Stamford
DB Contractor LLC4.2★ (5)In Stamford
Edison Electricians of Stamford5.0★ (1)In Stamford
Fairfield Electric Inc5.0★ (2)In Stamford
Gavidia Electric LLC5.0★ (5)11 mi
Great American Electric5.0★ (1)In Stamford
Hector P Construction New York City LLC5.0★ (1)In Stamford
Light Electric4.3★ (14)13 mi
M A P Contractor LLC5.0★ (9)In Stamford
NR CONTRACTING LLC4.4★ (7)In Stamford
Peerless Electric Inc5.0★ (2)In Stamford
Robison4.5★ (1,257)8 mi
Skyline Construction LLC5.0★ (9)In Stamford
Taras G Construction5.0★ (4)In Stamford
Three Phase Electric Inc4.0★ (1)In Stamford
Venture HomeIn Stamford

How much do electricians cost in Stamford?

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

How much do electricians cost in Stamford?
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 Connecticut

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection 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 Stamford electricians

We scored 522 Stamford 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Stamford data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in Stamford: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Stamford?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Stamford, CT is POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Santella Electric (#2) and BQ Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 522 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Stamford?

ContractorsRanked ranks 522 electricians serving Stamford, CT. 3 of them are based in Stamford; 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 Stamford are open 24/7?

123 ranked electricians in Stamford post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT (#1), Santella Electric (#2) and BQ Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Stamford work on weekends?

253 of 522 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 167 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are POWERHOUSE ELECTRIC CT (#1), Santella Electric (#2) and BQ Electric (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work. Search the business or license number at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Stamford?

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

What Google rating do Stamford electricians have?

The median Google rating among 522 rated electricians in Stamford is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Universe Home Services has the most, 6,771 reviews, and ranks #42. 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 Stamford

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 522 electricians serving Stamford.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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