Rochester, New York · Electricians

The 3 best electricians in Rochester, NY

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated September 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was sourced from public listings and scored the same way.

3 firms ranked Updated September 2026

Rochester is the third-largest city in New York, anchoring the Finger Lakes region of western New York. Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers, and code inspections.

We indexed 3 electricians serving Rochester and surrounding neighborhoods, including Park Avenue, South Wedge, NOTA, East End, Corn Hill. 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 all 3 electricians listed for Rochester, 3 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 2 publish a phone number and 3 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Rochester, NY 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.

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Strong pick

Intently.co

45 /100 data score

In their words
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How we rank electricians in Rochester

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 Rochester: what the local data says

  • 79% of homes in Rochester were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1939 or earlier. 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.

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

Common questions

Electricians in Rochester: quick answers

How are the electricians in Rochester 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 Rochester?

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 New York?

Licensing in New York runs through your county or municipality (New York has no statewide general-contractor license). Before hiring anyone in Rochester, check with your county or city licensing office, since New York licenses home-improvement contractors locally rather than statewide; ask which local license they hold and verify it with that office. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which electricians serve Rochester?

This page lists Nichols Electric And Plumbing, Loria Electrical Services and Intently.co, in ranked order. 2 of the 3 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 Rochester

  • Check the local license. New York does not license electricians statewide. Electrical licenses in New York are issued by cities and towns (Albany, for example, licenses Class A electricians), so ask which local license the electrician holds and confirm the permit is part of the quote.
  • 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 Park Avenue or South Wedge will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular electricians neighborhoods in Rochester

The electricians on this page serve all of Rochester and surrounding areas, including Park Avenue, South Wedge, NOTA, East End, Corn Hill. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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