15 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Virginia: Benson Automation and Electric, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Iron Range Electric LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Approve Home Services, 137 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #5.
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15 Virginia electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Benson Automation and Electric | 91 | 4.9★ (30) | Virginia | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | BK Electric LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (5) | Virginia | — | — |
| 3 | Iron Range Electric LLC | 80 | 4.0★ (4) | Hibbing, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Aurora Electric | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Virginia | — | — |
| 5 | Approve Home Services | 78 | 4.8★ (137) | Virginia | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Hart Electric | 78 | 4.2★ (10) | Hibbing, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Aikey | 77 | 4.8★ (44) | Hibbing, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Hometown Electric of Northern MN, Inc. | 76 | 4.8★ (6) | Virginia | — | — |
| 9 | Ed's Electric | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | Hibbing, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Amptek Electrical Contractors | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Virginia | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Virginia
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (137).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Virginia
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ArchKey/Town & Country Virginia Office | In Virginia | |
| Hometown Electric Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Virginia |
| Lightning Electric | In Virginia | |
| M & M Electric | In Virginia | |
| Nelson Collie Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Virginia |
| Norman's Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Virginia |
| Polestar Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| SC Electric LLC | 21 mi | |
| Virginia's Professional Home Service | 5.0★ (3) | In Virginia |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Virginia. 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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We scored 15 Virginia 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 Virginia 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 |