Top 50 of 71 electricians, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
14 of the 50 electricians on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.
#1 for emergency electrical work in Hickory: Mosteller Electrical Contractors - MEC, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mosteller Electrical Contractors - MEC | 95 | 4.9★ (197) | Hickory | 24/7 |
| 2 | Unifour Electric LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (21) | Hickory | 24/7 |
| 3 | Mr. Electric of Hickory | 90 | 4.8★ (21) | Hickory | 24/7 |
| 4 | Fountain Electric & Services | Hickory, NC | 90 | 4.4★ (29) | Hickory | 24/7 |
| 5 | Mister Sparky - Wise Electric Control Inc. | 89 | 4.8★ (281) | Cherryville, 25 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | AP Electric By Allen Paul Electric LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (10) | Hickory | 24/7 |
| 7 | Southern Lighting Services, Inc. | 88 | 4.5★ (13) | Hickory | 24/7 |
| 8 | Marshall Electric-Granite Fall | 86 | 3.9★ (16) | Hickory | 24/7 |
| 9 | Propst Electric | 85 | 5.0★ (3) | Hickory | 24/7 |
| 10 | Lewis Electric | 84 | 4.2★ (31) | Lenoir, 15 mi away | 24/7 |
24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.
#1Mosteller Electrical Contractors - MEC
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 197 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 21 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 21 Google reviews
#4Fountain Electric & Services | Hickory, NC
Open 24/7 · 4.4 from 29 Google reviews
#5Mister Sparky - Wise Electric Control Inc.
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 281 Google reviews
#6AP Electric By Allen Paul Electric LLC
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 10 Google reviews
#7Southern Lighting Services, Inc.
Open 24/7 · 4.5 from 13 Google reviews
#8Marshall Electric-Granite Fall
Open 24/7 · 3.9 from 16 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights. The full ranking of all 71 is on the electricians page.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 197 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cherryville, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 281 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 48 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 17 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 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Norman of Catawba, 19 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Statesville, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Western North Carolina Elec | 67 | 2.3★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Jordan Southern Electric LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (56) | In Hickory |
| 28 | Hickory Electric | 65 | 4.8★ (52) | In Hickory |
| 29 | Eneco Inc. Quality Since 1977 | 63 | 4.8★ (317) | In Hickory |
| 30 | Lake Norman Electric | 62 | 4.9★ (268) | 22 mi |
| 31 | A/M Electrical Service | 62 | 5.0★ (11) | In Hickory |
| 32 | Crowe Electrical Services | 62 | 4.2★ (72) | 7 mi |
| 33 | Phaupo LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (129) | In Hickory |
| 34 | Martin's Electric | 61 | 5.0★ (7) | In Hickory |
| 35 | Kenneth Hager Electrical | 60 | 4.9★ (42) | 18 mi |
| 36 | Scott Teague Electric | 60 | 5.0★ (5) | In Hickory |
| 37 | Maiden Electric | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | 10 mi |
| 38 | Jack's Electrical Services | 60 | 5.0★ (8) | In Hickory |
| 39 | John's Pump & Electric Co | 60 | 4.5★ (33) | 13 mi |
| 40 | Priority Electric and Lighting, LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (29) | 16 mi |
| 41 | Justin Sigmon Electric | 59 | 5.0★ (22) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Twice Electric | 59 | 5.0★ (46) | 19 mi |
| 43 | Metro Electric Company | 59 | 4.6★ (88) | 25 mi |
| 44 | Southeast Unlimited Electrical Services | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | 12 mi |
| 45 | Champion Electric | 59 | 4.8★ (16) | 15 mi |
| 46 | Hickory Electricians | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | In Hickory |
| 47 | Mountain Creek Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (28) | 18 mi |
| 48 | McMillon Electric Co., Inc. | 58 | 4.7★ (96) | 15 mi |
| 49 | Premier Electric & Lighting LLC | 58 | 3.6★ (5) | In Hickory |
| 50 | Hudson Plumbing & Electric | 58 | 4.1★ (18) | In Hickory |
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 25% and 20%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 electricians are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 20% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) |