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Emergency Electricians in Richmond, VA (2026)

Top 50 of 181 electricians, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank

25 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.

Sparks, smoke or a burning smell: leave the room and call 911. Never touch a fallen power line; call your utility.

The short answer

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    #1 for emergency electrical work in Richmond: RK Newman Electric Services, open 24/7.

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Top emergency electricians in Richmond at a glance

Top emergency electricians in Richmond at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHours
1RK Newman Electric Services654.9★ (788)Richmond24/7
2Connect Electrical Services634.8★ (313)Richmond24/7
3Michael & Son Services624.8★ (9,334)Richmond24/7
4A&S Pro Electrical Service LLC615.0★ (100)Glen Allen, 4 mi away24/7
5F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical614.9★ (4,143)Ashland, 10 mi away24/7
6Mister Sparky of Richmond614.8★ (519)Brandermill, 12 mi away24/7
7Dwell Home Services615.0★ (39)Richmond24/7
8James River Air Conditioning Co.614.8★ (5,068)Richmond24/7
9Melvin's Electric614.5★ (73)Richmond24/7
10Davis & Green604.8★ (2,592)Richmond24/7

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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.

The 50 emergency electricians in Richmond, ranked

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 181 is on the electricians page.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  7. #7 Dwell Home Services

    Based in Richmond

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2920 W Broad St Suite 109, Richmond, VA 23230
    View profile for Dwell Home Services(804) 921-9953

  9. #9 Melvin's Electric

    Based in Richmond

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7811 Iron Bridge Rd #1711, Richmond, VA 23237
    View profile for Melvin's Electric(804) 395-7746

  10. #10 Davis & Green

    Based in Richmond

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 2,592 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 2,592 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    132 Brandon Rd, Richmond, VA 23224
    View profile for Davis & Green(804) 391-4247

  14. #14 Seven Hills Electric

    Based in Mechanicsville, 9 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10128 Cool Spring Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116
    View profile for Seven Hills Electric(804) 397-7999

  18. #18 Tribble Electric

    Based in Glen Allen, 7 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.1★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1575 Mountain Rd, Glen Allen, VA 23060
    View profile for Tribble Electric(804) 266-4704

  20. #20 BZIP Electrical, LLC

    Based in Chester, 15 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.7★ from 98 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13529 Lawing Dr, South Chesterfield, VA 23834
    View profile for BZIP Electrical, LLC(804) 481-1824

  24. #24 Burgoyne Electric LLC

    Based in Mechanicsville, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    8368 Windsor Dr, Mechanicsville, VA 23111
    View profile for Burgoyne Electric LLC(804) 988-1386

Top 50 of 181 electricians by emergency score

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

electricians in Richmond, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26EVEREST’S PAINTING & SONS LLC564.9★ (120)In Richmond
27RW Electrical564.9★ (46)20 mi
28Shogun Services565.0★ (96)In Richmond
29Just Better Home Services - Richmond564.7★ (152)In Richmond
30Lowman Electrical Contractor, Inc.564.3★ (8)11 mi
31Electrical Services Unlimited554.6★ (9)13 mi
32Frazier Electrical Contracting Inc.534.1★ (17)22 mi
33J W Electric533.6★ (36)22 mi
34JLG Electric Plumbing535.0★ (5)5 mi
35Dominion Service Company533.9★ (46)In Richmond
36McKeever Electric & Plumbing534.3★ (9)8 mi
37A.B. Electrical Services LLC524.9★ (51)2 mi
38Temperature Control Mechanical Services514.8★ (34)11 mi
39Matrix Services LLC505.0★ (16)13 mi
40Knott Electrical Services LLC505.0★ (12)In Richmond
41Bates Electric494.3★ (16)3 mi
42Commercial Electric, Inc484.8★ (5)In Richmond
43Allied Electric485.0★ (28)10 mi
44Shogun Services485.0★ (20)23 mi
45Avis Electric Co484.4★ (19)6 mi
46Commonwealth Electrical Service483.7★ (6)In Richmond
47Cardinal Electrical Services LLC484.8★ (4)In Richmond
48I.R. Seay Electric Co, Inc485.0★ (3)In Richmond
49All In One Property Services LLC475.0★ (11)22 mi
50L.E. Myers Co.474.3★ (12)6 mi

How we ranked emergency electricians in Richmond

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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed from
Reputation15%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 months
Availability15%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are

Emergency electricians in Richmond: questions

Which electricians in Richmond are open 24/7?

25 on this list post 24/7 hours, including RK Newman Electric Services, Connect Electrical Services, Michael & Son Services, A&S Pro Electrical Service LLC and F.H. Furr Plumbing, Heating Air Conditioning & Electrical.

Who is ranked #1 for emergency electrical work in Richmond, VA?

RK Newman Electric Services is #1, with a CR Score of 65 out of 100 on emergency weights.

How are emergency electricians in Richmond ranked?

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.

What should I do before the electrician arrives?

Sparks, smoke or a burning smell: leave the room and call 911. Never touch a fallen power line; call your utility.

How many emergency electricians here list a phone number?

25 of the 25 businesses ranked in full list a phone number. Tap Call to dial it.

Update log for Richmond

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 181 electricians serving Richmond.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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