Top 29 of 54 electricians, in emergency orderUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
10 of the 29 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 Salem: Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical, open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical | 62 | 4.7★ (2,956) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | 24/7 |
| 2 | Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 62 | 4.9★ (620) | Salem | 24/7 |
| 3 | Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric | 60 | 4.9★ (691) | Roanoke, 7 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Crenshaw Electrical and Handyman Service LLC | 60 | 4.7★ (63) | Hollins, 6 mi away | 24/7 |
| 5 | Kelley's Electric LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (52) | Cave Spring, 11 mi away | 24/7 |
| 6 | AP Electric LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Cave Spring, 5 mi away | 24/7 |
| 7 | Kilowatt Electric | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Hollins, 4 mi away | 24/7 |
| 8 | Wallace Electric & Controls | 55 | 4.8★ (21) | Blacksburg, 22 mi away | 24/7 |
| 9 | The Hammer & Nail Home Repairs | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | Roanoke, 6 mi away | 24/7 |
| 10 | J E Patsell Heating & Air Conditioning, Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | Cave Spring, 12 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.
#1Southern Trust Home Services: Heating, A/C, Plumbing, Drains & Electrical
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 2,956 Google reviews
#2Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 620 Google reviews
#3Wisler Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric
Open 24/7 · 4.9 from 691 Google reviews
#4Crenshaw Electrical and Handyman Service LLC
Open 24/7 · 4.7 from 63 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 52 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 11 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 3 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 4.8 from 21 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 54 is on the electricians page.
Ranked #1 in Salem
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,956 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 620 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 691 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blacksburg, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 488 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,342 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #22 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 Roanoke, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollins, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 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 #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Tech Connect Electric | 39 | 5.0★ (68) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Keeling Electric LLC | 38 | 5.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 28 | Colt Electric and Home services | 37 | 5.0★ (17) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Koger Electric LLC | 36 | 5.0★ (11) | 17 mi |
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 |