Baltimore, Maryland · Electricians

The 6 best electricians in Baltimore, MD

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

6 firms ranked Updated October 2026

Baltimore's rowhouse-dominated housing stock keeps roofers, plumbers, and restoration trades booked solid. Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers, and code inspections.

We indexed 6 electricians serving Baltimore and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Hampden, Canton, Mount Vernon. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the electricians niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of the 6 electricians listed for Baltimore, 6 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 4 publish a phone number and 5 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Baltimore, MD and need a electrician, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

3
Strong pick 20+ years

Clinton Electric Co., Inc.

45 /100 data score 57 yrs in business

In their words
Voted Best Electrician in Baltimore four years in a row by the readers of Baltimore Magazine. All of the work we do comes with an upfront quote and 100% guaranteed satisfaction.

Why this pick: 57+ years serving the area; complete contact profile.

(410) 453-9800
1524 York Road Lutherville MD
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How we rank electricians in Baltimore

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the electricians category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring electricians in Baltimore: what the local data says

  • 76% of homes in Baltimore were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1947. Older homes can have ungrounded outlets or panels sized for far less than today's loads, so an electrician should look at the panel before pricing added circuits.
  • Baltimore averages about 17 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 71 nights at or below freezing. Summer cooling loads are when older panels and shared circuits show their limits, so mention any window units or central air when asking about panel capacity.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Baltimore, MD, via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Electricians around Baltimore: what this page found

2 of the 6 electricians on this page are listed under Baltimore itself; the other 4 serve Baltimore from Columbia.

The longest-established is Clinton Electric Co., Inc., 57 years in business.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Towson (6 ranked), Edgemere (6 ranked), Columbia (4 ranked).

Common questions

Electricians in Baltimore: quick answers

How are the electricians in Baltimore ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the electricians category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best electrician in Baltimore?

Use this list to shortlist two or three electricians, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a electrician's license in Maryland?

Licensing in Maryland runs through the Maryland Home Improvement Commission (MHIC) under the Department of Labor. Before hiring anyone in Baltimore, look the contractor up in the Maryland Department of Labor's public license search and ask for their MHIC number; plumbers, electricians, and HVAC techs are licensed by their own state boards. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which electricians serve Baltimore?

This page lists Kolb Electric, Magothy Electric Co, Clinton Electric Co., Inc., Baltimore Electrical JATC, Haas and Sons Electric and Holt Electrical, in ranked order. 4 of the 6 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

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What to look for when hiring a electrician in Baltimore

  • Ask for the Maryland master electrician license. In Maryland, electricians need it from the Maryland State Board of Electricians. Verify it at the official Maryland license lookup before signing. All electrical work in Maryland must be done by a licensed master, journeyperson or supervised apprentice electrician, and unlicensed electrical work can bring fines of up to $5,000.
  • Written estimates. Any electrician who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A electrician who's done work in Downtown or Fells Point will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular electricians neighborhoods in Baltimore

The electricians on this page serve all of Baltimore and surrounding areas, including Downtown, Fells Point, Federal Hill, Hampden, Canton, Mount Vernon. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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