91/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,418 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 1,418 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2477 Reliance Ave, Apex, NC 27539
Best Electricians in West Raleigh, NC (2026)
336 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in West Raleigh: AstroWatt Electric, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 1,418 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 336.
- 18
Most-reviewed: Michael & Son Services, 13,263 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 336 ranked; ranked #18.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
336 West Raleigh electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 80 are open 24/7, 156 open Saturdays and 103 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 336 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in West Raleigh at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AstroWatt Electric | 91 | 4.9★ (1,418) | Apex, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC | 90 | 5.0★ (321) | Raleigh, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mister Sparky | 90 | 4.9★ (344) | Cary, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Touchstone Electric - Raleigh | 90 | 4.9★ (484) | Raleigh, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Harris Electrical Contractors | 89 | 5.0★ (342) | Cary, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Volt Doctors Raleigh | 89 | 4.9★ (244) | Raleigh, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Express Electrical Service | 89 | 4.9★ (389) | Raleigh, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric | 89 | 4.9★ (6,469) | Raleigh, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Care Electrical Services INC | 89 | 4.9★ (305) | Apex, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Blaze Heating Cooling Electrical Plumbing | 89 | 4.8★ (2,857) | Raleigh, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 336 best electricians in West Raleigh, 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, 6 mi away
90/100CR 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 Cary, 6 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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 Cary, 11 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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, 6 mi away
89/100CR 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 Raleigh, 9 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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, 9 mi away
89/100CR 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 Apex, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Raleigh, 2 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
#11 ELECTRIC ALL PRO
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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, 6 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Raleigh, 10 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 174 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9805 Chris Dr, Raleigh, NC 27603
#14 ARC Electric
Based in Fuquay-Varina, 12 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2406 Waco Commercial Ct, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526
Based in Apex, 8 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Garner, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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
Based in Clayton, 6 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Wilson, 6 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #19 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 Apex, 7 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 2 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 186 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 914 New Bern Ave, Raleigh, NC 27601
Based in Raleigh, 1 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 220 W Davie St, Raleigh, NC 27601
Based in Garner, 7 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 100 Margo Cir, Garner, NC 27529
#24 A1 Electricians
Based in Raleigh, 2 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 230 E Martin St, Raleigh, NC 27601
#25 Shockey Electric
Based in Wake Forest, 11 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
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 336 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving West Raleigh
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) | 18 mi |
| Cape Fear Air, Electric, & Plumbing | 4.9★ (437) | 11 mi |
| Chatham Mechanical Services | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| CMS Electric Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Grace Power Moves llc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| IES Residential | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| J H Poole Electric Services | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Jones Electric Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| JRD Electric Co | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Llamas Electric Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Marsigli Electric | 5.0★ (15) | 9 mi |
| Modern Day Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Powercomm Electrical Contractor Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| ProElite Electrical Service | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Propst & Sons Electrical Services | 2.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Pryor Power | 5.0★ (19) | 10 mi |
| Swatt Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Uncle Fergie’s Electrical | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| W-3 Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Weather Master Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.7★ (2,117) | 11 mi |
How much do electricians cost in West Raleigh?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for West Raleigh. 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 West Raleigh electricians
We scored 336 West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh 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 West Raleigh: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in West Raleigh?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in West Raleigh, NC is AstroWatt Electric with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 1,418 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC (#2) and Mister Sparky (#3) follow. We ranked 336 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in West Raleigh?
ContractorsRanked ranks 336 electricians serving West Raleigh, NC. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which electricians in West Raleigh are open 24/7?
80 ranked electricians in West Raleigh post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are AstroWatt Electric (#1), Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC (#2) and Mister Sparky (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in West Raleigh work on weekends?
156 of 336 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 103 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AstroWatt Electric (#1), Royal Electric Services of Raleigh, NC (#2) and Mister Sparky (#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 West Raleigh?
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 West Raleigh. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do West Raleigh electricians have?
The median Google rating among 336 rated electricians in West Raleigh is 4.9★, with a median of 19 reviews. Michael & Son Services has the most, 13,263 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 West Raleigh
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 336 electricians serving West Raleigh.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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