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# Best electricians in Charleston, SC

Verified Charleston electricians for panel upgrades, rewiring, EV charger installs, and troubleshooting - serving Downtown, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston and beyond.

Rankings updated November 2026 from Google ratings and review volume - not paid placement

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## How to pick an electrician in Charleston

Electrical work is not a place for the lowest bidder. Licensed electricians pull permits, label the panel, and test every circuit before they leave.

Salt air, historic homes and hurricane season are hard on a house. Lowcountry owners need trades who understand old construction and coastal weather. When you compare electricians in Charleston, ask every one of them the same three questions: are you licensed and insured for this exact work, who is actually showing up (your crew or a sub), and what does the warranty cover in writing.

Searching for electricians near me in Charleston? Everyone ranked below serves Charleston and the surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston. Check the address and service area on a listing before you call, because the closest one is not always the one a search engine puts first.

If this is an emergency, call rather than fill in a form. A dead panel, a burning smell or sparking outlets is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Ask up front whether they are dispatching tonight and what the after-hours call-out fee is: 24/7 availability is not something a star rating can tell you.

How we rank these Charleston businesses

Today this order comes from public Google ratings and review volume, and nothing else.

- **A quality floor.** At least a 4.0 rating and 15 or more reviews to be listed at all.

- **Confidence, not just stars.** A thin rating gets pulled toward the typical rating for its own category, in proportion to how few reviews back it up; a well-reviewed rating is trusted almost entirely as is. A 4.9 from 7 reviews is a weaker claim than a 4.5 from 890, and the order says so.

- **Recent counts for more.** A five star review from four years ago is not evidence about the crew working today.

- **One customer, one voice,** and a burst of reviews in a single day counts for less than the same reviews earned over a month.

- **Local means local.** A business has to actually serve Charleston to be listed here. We measure the distance from the business to the city and drop the ones that are really in another market, which is why you will not see a clinic an hour away sitting above the one down the road.

- **The ranked order is not for sale.** No business can pay to move up in the numbered list. Every position in it is earned on public ratings and review volume and nothing else.

- **Featured is a labelled spotlight, not a rank.** The starred card above the rankings is reserved for businesses that have recently joined Top Rated. A new client can be excellent and still have a short review history, and the numbers alone would bury them for months, so the spotlight gives them visibility while that history builds. It carries no position number, it never moves anyone in the numbered list below it, and it is clearly marked every time it appears. We also rotate it: promotions and seasonal events cycle different clients through the slot, so it is a turn in the spotlight rather than a permanent purchase.

**What is changing.** We are adding a second signal: reviews left here by customers whose job we can actually trace. It is built and published below so you can see it before it counts, and it is not part of the order yet. A review will count more when we can prove the job happened, not because it was left on our site.

How much each kind of review counts

- 1.6x**Verified job**

A Top Rated review from a customer whose job we can trace: we brokered the lead, the work was booked, and the review came after the job.

- 1.2x**Verified account**

A Top Rated review from a real, signed-in account that we cannot tie to a specific job.

- 1x**Google**

A public Google review. This is the baseline and it is not discounted.

- 0x**Unverified**

Anything we cannot stand behind. Shown if we show it, counts for nothing.

Still curious? [The full methodology](/methodology/) and [the FAQ](/faq/).

## The full Charleston ranking

Show independents only

1

[Gloudeman Electric Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/gloudeman-electric/)

★★★★★ 5 · 288 Google reviews · 1124 Venning Rd

[View profile](/biz/gloudeman-electric/) [Call](tel:+18439202773) [Website](http://thegloudemanelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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2

[Blue Water Electric Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/blue-water-electric/)

★★★★★ 5 · 202 Google reviews · 5660 Savannah Hwy

[View profile](/biz/blue-water-electric/) [Call](tel:+18436149576) [Website](http://www.bluewaterelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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3

[Brown Electrical Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/brown-electrical-services/)

★★★★★ 5 · 129 Google reviews · 7 Otranto Blvd

[View profile](/biz/brown-electrical-services/) [Call](tel:+19846892827) [Website](http://brownelectricalservice.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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4

[U.S. Electric Contractors](/biz/u-s-electric-contractors/)

★★★★★ 5 · 84 Google reviews · 174 Meeting St Ste 300

[View profile](/biz/u-s-electric-contractors/) [Call](tel:+18549994604) [Website](https://uselectriccontractors.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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5

[Jacobsen Electric Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/jacobsen-electric/)

★★★★★ 5 · 51 Google reviews · 3210 coastal grass way unit 206

[View profile](/biz/jacobsen-electric/) [Call](tel:+18434109443) [Website](http://www.jacobsenelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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6

[Island Electrical, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/island-electrical-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 48 Google reviews · 1025 Riverland Woods Pl

[View profile](/biz/island-electrical-llc/) [Call](tel:+15187558104) [Website](https://www.islandelectricalchs.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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7

[Kennie Electric Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/kennie-electric/)

★★★★★ 5 · 42 Google reviews · 3494 River Rd

[View profile](/biz/kennie-electric/) [Call](tel:+12074001641)

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8

[LimRic Plumbing, Electrical, Heating & Air Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/limric-plumbing-electrical-heating-air/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 7067 Google reviews · 4546 Dorchester Rd

[View profile](/biz/limric-plumbing-electrical-heating-air/) [Call](tel:+18434270817) [Website](https://limric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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9

[Mister Sparky of Charleston](/biz/mister-sparky-of-charleston/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 2114 Google reviews · 1929 Belgrade Ave

[View profile](/biz/mister-sparky-of-charleston/) [Call](tel:+18434389101) [Website](https://www.mistersparky.com/charleston?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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10

[Power Plus System, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/power-plus-system-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 276 Google reviews · 9426 US-78

[View profile](/biz/power-plus-system-llc/) [Call](tel:+18438218971) [Website](https://ppselectrical.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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11

[Arc Angel Electric](/biz/arc-angel-electric/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 252 Google reviews · 1514 Mathis Ferry Rd Ste A204

[View profile](/biz/arc-angel-electric/) [Call](tel:+18432849732) [Website](https://arcangelelectric.com/electrician-mount-pleasant-sc/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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12

[Berkley Electrical Services LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/berkley-electrical-services-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 25 Google reviews · 2303 Dundee St

[View profile](/biz/berkley-electrical-services-llc/) [Call](tel:+18436974379) [Website](http://berkley-electrical.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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13

[Transworld Electric Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/transworld-electric/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 159 Google reviews · 1553 King St Ext

[View profile](/biz/transworld-electric/) [Call](tel:+18435773491) [Website](https://www.twielectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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14

[EmergenServe Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/emergenserve/)

★★★★★ 5 · 22 Google reviews · 4048 Ashley Phosphate Rd

[View profile](/biz/emergenserve/) [Call](tel:+18437541671) [Website](https://www.emergenserve.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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15

[Ashley River Wired Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/ashley-river-wired/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 135 Google reviews · 1821 Manigault Pl

[View profile](/biz/ashley-river-wired/) [Call](tel:+18432879545) [Website](https://www.arwired.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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16

[Efficient Electric LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/efficient-electric-llc/)

★★★★★ 5 · 16 Google reviews · 6650 Rivers Ave

[View profile](/biz/efficient-electric-llc/) [Call](tel:+18433243213) [Website](http://theefficientelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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17

[South Star Electrical Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/south-star-electrical/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 64 Google reviews · 501A La Mesa Rd

[View profile](/biz/south-star-electrical/) [Call](tel:+18438304899) [Website](http://southstarelectrical.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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18

[Atlantic Electric, LLC](/biz/atlantic-electric-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.9 · 16 Google reviews · 7320 Cross County Rd

[View profile](/biz/atlantic-electric-llc/) [Call](tel:+18435529570) [Website](https://www.atlanticelectric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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19

[Charleston Electric & Air Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/charleston-electric-air/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 295 Google reviews · 412 E 5th N St

[View profile](/biz/charleston-electric-air/) [Call](tel:+18434080245) [Website](https://www.charleston-electric.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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20

[C&C Myers Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electrical Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/c-c-myers-heating-cooling-plumbing-electrical/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 3096 Google reviews · 1757 Clements Ferry Rd Unit A

[View profile](/biz/c-c-myers-heating-cooling-plumbing-electrical/) [Call](tel:+18433105409) [Website](https://ccmyersservice.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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21

[Preferred Home Services Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/preferred-home-services/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 7806 Google reviews · 4214 Domino Ave Ste A

[View profile](/biz/preferred-home-services/) [Call](tel:+18433808165) [Website](https://www.gopreferred.com/?se_campaign=Google+My+Business+CHS+%28GBP%29&utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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22

[Handyman Connection of Mount Pleasant](/biz/handyman-connection-of-mount-pleasant/)

★★★★½ 4.8 · 217 Google reviews · 2154 N Center St Suite D-416

[View profile](/biz/handyman-connection-of-mount-pleasant/) [Call](tel:+18435299400) [Website](https://handymanconnection.com/mount-pleasant/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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23

[Sievert Electrical Contractors Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/sievert-electrical-contractors/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 46 Google reviews · 8300 Dorchester Rd Ste b

[View profile](/biz/sievert-electrical-contractors/) [Call](tel:+18439069876) [Website](https://sievertelectrical.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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24

[Amped Electric, LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/amped-electric-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 81 Google reviews · 4451 Dorchester Rd

[View profile](/biz/amped-electric-llc/) [Call](tel:+18436331565) [Website](http://ampedelectricllp.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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25

[Powerful Electrical LLC Independent · Locally Owned](/biz/powerful-electrical-llc/)

★★★★½ 4.7 · 338 Google reviews · 1739 S Jackson Dr

[View profile](/biz/powerful-electrical-llc/) [Call](tel:+18433009675) [Website](https://powerfulelectricalllc.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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26

[Charleston Handyman Solutions](/biz/charleston-handyman-solutions/)

★★★★½ 4.5 · 104 Google reviews · 2794 Evans Wy

[View profile](/biz/charleston-handyman-solutions/) [Call](tel:+18437324776) [Website](https://charleston-handyman.com/?utm_source=topratedcities&utm_medium=referral)

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Ratings and review counts sourced from Google. Businesses shown are the highest-rated in Charleston; owners can claim and verify their listing free.

## Electrical in Charleston: common questions

### Who are the best electricians in Charleston?

Based on Google ratings and review volume as of November 2026, the top rated electricians in Charleston are Gloudeman Electric, Blue Water Electric, Brown Electrical Services. See the live ranked list, ratings, and contact details on this page.

### How do I find electricians near me in Charleston?

Every company ranked on this page serves Charleston and the surrounding area, including Downtown, West Ashley, Mount Pleasant, James Island, Daniel Island, North Charleston. Open any listing for its address, phone number and service area, then call the two or three closest to you. Distance is worth checking yourself: the nearest electrician is not automatically the best one, so this page ranks on rating and review volume first and leaves proximity to you.

### Which electricians in Charleston offer 24/7 emergency service?

After-hours availability is not part of a Google rating, so this directory cannot verify it for you in advance. A dead panel, a burning smell or sparking outlets is the case for calling instead of waiting for morning. Call the top rated electricians on this page and ask two things before you agree to anything: are you dispatching tonight, and what is the after-hours call-out fee. A company that answers both plainly on the phone is usually the one that actually shows up.

### How do I choose an electrician in Charleston?

Electrical work is not a place for the lowest bidder. Licensed electricians pull permits, label the panel, and test every circuit before they leave.

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