372 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waukegan: Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chris' Electric Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 372.
Most-reviewed: ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric, 22,524 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 372 ranked; ranked #4.
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372 Waukegan electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 76 are open 24/7, 200 open Saturdays and 118 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 372 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cahill Heating, Cooling, Electric, Plumbing & Sewer | 60 | 5.0★ (1,064) | Lake Bluff, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Chris' Electric Services | 59 | 5.0★ (25) | Waukegan | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | TopTec Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical | 59 | 4.8★ (2,018) | Libertyville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | ABC Plumbing, Sewer, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 59 | 4.7★ (22,524) | Arlington Heights, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Barrington Electric | 59 | 4.9★ (547) | Barrington, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | High Caliber Electric | 58 | 4.9★ (202) | Antioch, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Precision Today Plumbing Heating Cooling Electrical (Miller's Area Heating) | 57 | 4.8★ (986) | Grayslake, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Mr. Electric of Highland Park | 57 | 5.0★ (125) | Glenview, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Electrical Labor LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (58) | Harvey, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | American Electric Company | 57 | 4.9★ (56) | Fox Lake, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Waukegan
Based in Lake Bluff, 6 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 1,064 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,018 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 22,524 Google reviews, the most in Waukegan.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 547 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 986 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon Hills, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Forest, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,787 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Forest, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Addison, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukegan
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Island Lake, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Villa, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 372 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAMCO Transmissions & Total Car Care | 4.4★ (196) | In Waukegan |
| AK Pro Electrician | 5.0★ (47) | 19 mi |
| Art Electrician | 5.0★ (10) | 21 mi |
| Baron Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (14) | 21 mi |
| Bluenorth Electric | 5.0★ (14) | 22 mi |
| CL Pro Electrician | 4.7★ (25) | 23 mi |
| Custom Electric Co | 4.4★ (7) | 17 mi |
| Darrell Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Drinka Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukegan |
| Electrical Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| G & H Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Gold Standard Electric Co. | 5.0★ (11) | 19 mi |
| Jewell Electric | In Waukegan | |
| R.G. Electric Co. Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ryan Electric | In Waukegan | |
| SmartHome Solutions | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| Tanstaafl Electric Cable | 3.0★ (1) | In Waukegan |
| Technology Licensed Electrician | In Waukegan | |
| TRT Limited | 5.0★ (20) | 20 mi |
| Waukegan Plumbers | 3.0★ (2) | In Waukegan |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waukegan. 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 |
We scored 372 Waukegan 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waukegan data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |