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Best Electricians in Washington, D.C., DC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Washington, D.C.: Precise Building Services, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): GUZMAN ELECTRIC LLC - ARLINGTON, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 754.

  3. 30

    Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 15,537 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 754 ranked; ranked #30.

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

754 Washington, D.C. electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 203 are open 24/7, 447 open Saturdays and 283 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 754 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Washington, D.C. at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Washington, D.C. at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Precise Building Services915.0★ (160)Washington, D.C.24/7Overall
2GUZMAN ELECTRIC LLC - ARLINGTON905.0★ (199)Arlington, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Johnson Electric Company, Inc.904.9★ (135)Washington, D.C.24/7—
4Electrical Connections884.9★ (1,540)Gaithersburg, 19 mi away24/7—
5Luis&James Electric LLC.884.7★ (113)Washington, D.C.24/7—
6UnderDogs Electric LLC885.0★ (91)Hyattsville, 6 mi away24/7—
7Schmidt's Electrical Enterprise884.8★ (55)Washington, D.C.24/7—
8Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of D.C. Metro884.7★ (88)Washington, D.C.24/7—
9ULTRA874.9★ (149)Alexandria, 10 mi away24/7—
10JM & Sons Electrical Services874.9★ (105)Alexandria, 8 mi away24/7—

The 754 best electricians in Washington, D.C., 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.

  9. #9 ULTRA

    Based in Alexandria, 10 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #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
    5601 General Washington Dr Unit M, Alexandria, VA 22312
    View profile for ULTRA(410) 650-2976

  13. #13 Lilly Electric

    Based in Bowie, 18 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4412 Olando Ln, Bowie, MD 20715
    View profile for Lilly Electric(301) 235-8901

  18. #18 JQ Electric

    Based in Crofton, 21 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 323 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 323 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2509 Walden Dr, Crofton, MD 21114
    View profile for JQ Electric(301) 221-2164

  20. #20 Richie Electric

    Based in Hyattsville, 7 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5508 Newton St Unit 7, Hyattsville, MD 20784
    View profile for Richie Electric(202) 641-1518

  24. #24 Apu Electric LLC

    Based in Annandale, 10 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4327 Ravensworth Rd, Annandale, VA 22003
    View profile for Apu Electric LLC(703) 587-1391

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 754 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Washington, D.C., ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26DJ's Plumbing and Electrical Services854.9★ (125)In Washington, D.C.
27Mr. Electric of Fairfax854.8★ (203)15 mi
28F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical854.7★ (5,985)15 mi
29PRO Electric plus HVAC855.0★ (177)8 mi
30Michael & Son Services854.7★ (15,537)10 mi
31R&A Electrical Services,LLC855.0★ (107)5 mi
32Wadi Electric - Electrician Fairfax VA854.7★ (113)11 mi
33WireFox Electric855.0★ (223)22 mi
34NGACH ELECTRIC LLC855.0★ (51)In Washington, D.C.
35EM2 Electrical Services854.8★ (132)15 mi
36EZ Electrical855.0★ (49)13 mi
37F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical854.7★ (4,469)14 mi
38CroppMetcalfe854.8★ (7,638)11 mi
39Hands on Electric854.4★ (21)1 mi
40Mister Sparky of Alexandria and Arlington854.9★ (36)10 mi
41John C. Flood854.8★ (4,976)10 mi
42Mr. Electric of Bethesda854.7★ (50)8 mi
43William's Finest Electricians854.8★ (121)10 mi
44Lux Now854.9★ (46)12 mi
45Walsh Electric854.7★ (59)10 mi
46Gerson Electrician Llc855.0★ (17)7 mi
47Monumental Electric855.0★ (147)22 mi
48TV Mount Tech855.0★ (150)10 mi
49Have Power Electrical Services Division844.8★ (54)13 mi
50MelFoster Electric LLC845.0★ (229)In Washington, D.C.

Also serving Washington, D.C.

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 Washington, D.C.
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abundant Electric5.0★ (1)In Washington, D.C.
Cann Construction4.8★ (15)In Washington, D.C.
Circuit Doctors Electric Services5.0★ (124)20 mi
City General, INC. Electrical Contractors1.0★ (1)In Washington, D.C.
CR Enterprises and Electric3.0★ (2)In Washington, D.C.
Dahan Electric4.8★ (177)17 mi
Day and Night Plumber4.8★ (66)In Washington, D.C.
Freestate Electrical Construction Co3.0★ (2)In Washington, D.C.
Haynes Plumbing4.8★ (201)In Washington, D.C.
Hgk Electrical Contractors5.0★ (1)In Washington, D.C.
HiTrend Plumbers & Drain Services of Washington DC5.0★ (6)In Washington, D.C.
Intelligent Energy Light and Power, LLC5.0★ (1)In Washington, D.C.
Mass Electric Construction Co4.0★ (1)In Washington, D.C.
Max Electrical Constructions2.0★ (2)In Washington, D.C.
Maxi Electrical Power5.0★ (23)5 mi
MCN BUILD4.7★ (23)In Washington, D.C.
Mitchell Heating DC4.6★ (13)In Washington, D.C.
Paradise Construction5.0★ (4)In Washington, D.C.
Seals Electric, LLC4.7★ (168)17 mi
Washington DC Electrician ServicesIn Washington, D.C.

How much do electricians cost in Washington, D.C.?

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

How much do electricians cost in Washington, D.C.?
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 District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, DC Board of Industrial Trades (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) licenses Electrician licenses.

  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 Washington, D.C. electricians

We scored 754 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Washington, D.C.?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Washington, D.C., DC is Precise Building Services with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. GUZMAN ELECTRIC LLC - ARLINGTON (#2) and Johnson Electric Company, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 754 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Washington, D.C.?

ContractorsRanked ranks 754 electricians serving Washington, D.C., DC. 12 of them are based in Washington, D.C.; 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 Washington, D.C. are open 24/7?

203 ranked electricians in Washington, D.C. post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Precise Building Services (#1), GUZMAN ELECTRIC LLC - ARLINGTON (#2) and Johnson Electric Company, Inc. (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Washington, D.C. work on weekends?

447 of 754 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 283 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Precise Building Services (#1), GUZMAN ELECTRIC LLC - ARLINGTON (#2) and Johnson Electric Company, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in District of Columbia?

In District of Columbia, DC Board of Industrial Trades (Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection) handles licensing and covers Electrician licenses.

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Washington, D.C.?

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 Washington, D.C.. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Washington, D.C. electricians have?

The median Google rating among 754 rated electricians in Washington, D.C. is 4.9★, with a median of 17 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 15,537 reviews, and ranks #30. 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 Washington, D.C.

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 754 electricians serving Washington, D.C..
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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