89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Electricians in Wake Forest, NC (2026)
266 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wake Forest: Shockey Electric, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 266.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 13,263 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 266 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
266 Wake Forest electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 67 are open 24/7, 127 open Saturdays and 85 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 266 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Wake Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Shockey Electric | 89 | 5.0★ (71) | Wake Forest | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC | 89 | 5.0★ (321) | Raleigh, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Touchstone Electric - Raleigh | 89 | 4.9★ (484) | Raleigh, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Express Electrical Service | 89 | 4.9★ (389) | Raleigh, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | ELECTRIC ALL PRO | 89 | 5.0★ (162) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Volt Doctors Raleigh | 88 | 4.9★ (244) | Raleigh, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Cly Electrical Services | 88 | 4.9★ (38) | Wake Forest | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric | 88 | 4.9★ (6,469) | Raleigh, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mr. Electric of Wake Forest | 87 | 4.9★ (149) | Raleigh, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Lone wolf Electrical LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (25) | Wake Forest | 24/7 | — |
The 266 best electricians in Wake Forest, 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.
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 321 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 321 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5024 Departure Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 484 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8601 Six Forks Rd Unit 400, Raleigh, NC 27615
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 389 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4809 Landover Arbor Pl, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 162 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5404 Cumberland Plain Dr, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5300 Atlantic Ave Suite J, Raleigh, NC 27609
Based in Wake Forest
88/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8625 Purnell Ridge Rd, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 6,469 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8810 Westgate Park Dr Suite 110, Raleigh, NC 27617
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4809 Hargrove Rd Ste 101, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Wake Forest
87/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3109 Sledge Rd, Louisburg, NC 27549
#11 Mister Sparky
Based in Cary, 19 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 344 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 344 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7960 Chapel Hill Rd, Cary, NC 27513
#12 Volt Doctors
Based in Durham, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 401 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wilson, 12 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cary, 23 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 342 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 92 Cornerstone Dr PMB 327, Cary, NC 27519
Based in Raleigh, 11 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (13,263).
- 4.8★ from 13,263 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4001 Atlantic Ave, Raleigh, NC 27604
Based in Apex, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Durham, 20 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 4,352 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 4,352 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 104 S Miami Blvd, Durham, NC 27703
#18 SKK Electric LLC
Based in Durham, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 145 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1035 Harvest St, Durham, NC 27704
Based in Raleigh, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4,012 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 4,012 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2400 Sumner Blvd Suite 120, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Wake Forest
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Clayton, 16 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 17 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 2,857 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 2,857 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 540 Pylon Dr, Raleigh, NC 27606
Based in Apex, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 305 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 305 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7804 Senter Farm Rd, Apex, NC 27539
Based in Wake Forest
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
Based in Garner, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 837 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 837 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2000 Citation Dr Ste 100, Garner, NC 27529
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 266 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Wake Forest
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addison Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| All Mechanical Services LLC | In Wake Forest | |
| AMG Renovations | 2.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Brandon Frank Electrical Services | In Wake Forest | |
| Cadi Home Consulting & Electric Service | In Wake Forest | |
| CMS Electric Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Contact Electric LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Efficient Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Friends Electric LLC | 5.0★ (53) | 23 mi |
| Guzman Electric LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| J H Poole Electric Services | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| JAD Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| JRD Electric Co | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Larry J Gilmore Electrical company LLC | In Wake Forest | |
| Llamas Electric Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Marsigli Electric | 5.0★ (15) | 19 mi |
| Modern Day Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Propst & Sons Electrical Services | 2.5★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Southern Seasons Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (254) | In Wake Forest |
| Southpoint Electricians | 4.9★ (16) | 21 mi |
How much do electricians cost in Wake Forest?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wake Forest. 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 |
How to check an electrician's license in North Carolina
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors licenses Electrical wiring and equipment work.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Wake Forest electricians
We scored 266 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 |
Electricians in Wake Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Wake Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Wake Forest, NC is Shockey Electric with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC (#2) and Touchstone Electric - Raleigh (#3) follow. We ranked 266 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Wake Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 266 electricians serving Wake Forest, NC. 8 of them are based in Wake Forest; 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 Wake Forest are open 24/7?
67 ranked electricians in Wake Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Shockey Electric (#1), Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC (#2) and Touchstone Electric - Raleigh (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Wake Forest work on weekends?
127 of 266 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 85 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shockey Electric (#1), Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC (#2) and Touchstone Electric - Raleigh (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check an electrician's license in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, North Carolina State Board of Examiners of Electrical Contractors handles licensing and covers Electrical wiring and equipment work.
How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Wake Forest?
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 Wake Forest. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Wake Forest electricians have?
The median Google rating among 266 rated electricians in Wake Forest is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 13,263 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Wake Forest
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 266 electricians serving Wake Forest.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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