42 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
8 of the 42 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 Nanaimo: The Comfort Group Heating Co, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Comfort Group Heating Co | 61 | 4.8★ (1,244) | Nanaimo | 24/7 |
| 2 | CBS Electrical Contractors | 61 | 5.0★ (16) | Nanaimo | 24/7 |
| 3 | K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo | 61 | 5.0★ (14) | Nanaimo | 24/7 |
| 4 | Waywest Mechanical Ltd - 24 Hour service Nanaimo | 57 | 4.9★ (99) | Nanaimo | 24/7 |
| 5 | Pope and Sons | 57 | 4.9★ (1,583) | Parksville, 32 km away | 24/7 |
| 6 | Spark Mountain Electric Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | Parksville, 33 km away | 24/7 |
| 7 | The Comfort Group | 53 | 4.9★ (116) | Parksville, 31 km away | 24/7 |
| 8 | The Comfort Group | 51 | 2.7★ (3) | Nanaimo | 24/7 |
| 9 | Coastline Electrical Ltd. | 52 | 5.0★ (17) | Nanaimo | — |
| 10 | Island Electric Company | 45 | 4.9★ (91) | Nanaimo | — |
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.
#1The Comfort Group Heating Co
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 1,244 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 16 Google reviews
#3K-Lou Electric - Master Electrician Contractors in Nanaimo
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 14 Google reviews
#4Waywest Mechanical Ltd - 24 Hour service Nanaimo
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 99 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 1,583 Google reviews
#6Spark Mountain Electric Inc.
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 10 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 116 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 2.7 from 3 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,244 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #3 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 Nanaimo
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 32 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,583 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 33 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 31 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 32 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 34 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #15 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 Parksville, 28 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sechelt, 35 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 33 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ladysmith, 23 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sechelt, 36 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nanaimo
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parksville, 25 km away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 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 #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | B. Gallant Homes Ltd. | 36 | 4.5★ (37) | In Nanaimo |
| 27 | Integrity Electric Inc | 36 | 4.1★ (7) | 27 km |
| 28 | Makindo Electrical Services | 36 | 5.0★ (10) | 35 km |
| 29 | West Trust Electric | Residential & Commercial Electrician | 36 | 5.0★ (6) | 31 km |
| 30 | Olson Electric Ltd. | 36 | 4.2★ (15) | 36 km |
| 31 | Wagman Electrical Systems INC | 35 | 5.0★ (10) | 37 km |
| 32 | KJ Contracting + Controls | 35 | 5.0★ (13) | In Nanaimo |
| 33 | R J S Electrical Contracting Ltd | 35 | 4.1★ (12) | 37 km |
| 34 | Sechelt Electric Ltd. | 35 | 5.0★ (6) | 37 km |
| 35 | Breakwater Electric | 34 | 4.4★ (7) | 39 km |
| 36 | Ram Electric | 34 | 5.0★ (3) | 33 km |
| 37 | Menzies Electric | 34 | 5.0★ (4) | 39 km |
| 38 | Streamline Electrical | 34 | 4.7★ (3) | 38 km |
| 39 | Thomas Heating & Electric | 33 | 4.5★ (47) | 40 km |
| 40 | Canadian Doormaster Electric Ltd. | 32 | 4.4★ (16) | 36 km |
| 41 | RJL Contracting Services | 31 | 5.0★ (21) | 32 km |
| 42 | RONA Coast Builders | 30 | 3.8★ (67) | 37 km |
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. 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 | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are |