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Top 5 Electricians
in London

We compared 5 Electricians serving London, Ontario using publicly available business information, including customer reputation, local presence and documented services. Across the businesses featured here, documented specialties include Electrical repairs and troubleshooting, Service panel upgrades, and EV charger installation.

★ London’s featured electricians have the highest score among the nearby FiveBest markets compared.

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Somerton Electric
FiveBest Score™ 79/100
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Somerton Electric is a London electrical contractor whose documented work includes repairs and troubleshooting, service-panel upgrades, EV charger installation, and smart-home devices. Its official site also lists 24/7 emergency response for power-loss, wiring, panel, and breaker issues, supporting both planned upgrades and urgent electrical faults.

Best for
EV charger and panel upgrade projects Urgent power-loss or breaker problems
Documented services

Electrical repairs and troubleshooting · Service panel upgrades · EV charger installation

Business information verified: August 2026
Thames Valley Electrical
FiveBest Score™ 79/100
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Thames Valley Electrical is a London-based electrical contractor offering panel upgrades, rewiring, renovation wiring and electrical home inspections. Its documented work includes addressing knob-and-tube wiring and outdated panels, with full electrical service for new residential construction from rough-in through completion.

Best for
Outdated panel replacement projects Knob-and-tube wiring remediation
Documented services

Electrical panel upgrades · House rewiring and knob-and-tube work · Renovation electrical work

Business information verified: August 2026
FES Electric
FiveBest Score™ 76/100
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FES Electric is a London electrical contractor offering residential, commercial and industrial work from its Buroak Drive address. Documented services include panel changes and home rewiring, electrical inspections and Ontario Electrical Safety Code upgrades, plus wiring for new construction, renovations, additions and basements. It also handles voice, data and fibre-optic cabling.

Best for
Panel replacements and home rewiring Electrical work for renovations and basements
Documented services

Panel changes and home rewiring · Electrical inspections and Ontario Electrical Safety Code upgrades · New construction wiring

Business information verified: August 2026
Elway Electric
FiveBest Score™ 76/100
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Elway Electric is a London electrical contractor handling residential, commercial and industrial work. Its documented services include panel repair and replacement, rewiring, electrical safety inspections, and lighting installations or retrofits. The company also lists electrical inspections for home purchases and sales, supporting upgrade and property-transaction projects.

Best for
Fuse-to-breaker panel upgrades Home purchase or sale inspections
Documented services

Panel repair and replacement · Electrical safety inspections · Lighting installations and retrofits

Business information verified: August 2026
Current Electric
FiveBest Score™ 73/100
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Current Electric is a London electrical contractor with documented work spanning home renovations, panel and service upgrades, and electrical troubleshooting. Its panel service includes upgrades for added loads such as electric vehicle chargers or hot tubs; the company also lists commercial fit-outs, lighting retrofits, industrial controls and equipment wiring.

Best for
Electrical work during home renovations Panel upgrades for EV chargers or hot tubs
Documented services

Electrical renovations · Panel and service upgrades · Electrical troubleshooting

Business information verified: August 2026
FiveBest Local Market Comparison

London electricians lead nearby FiveBest markets

Featured electricians in London have a median FiveBest Score™ of 76/100, compared with 75/100 for featured electricians across Ontario.

Among nearby FiveBest markets, those in Chatham-Kent (72/100) and Sarnia (59/100) score below London.

London 76/100 Chatham-Kent 72/100 Sarnia 59/100 Ontario 75/100

Comparison based on profiles currently featured by FiveBest in this category with an available FiveBest Score™.

How we researched Electricians in London

FiveBest reviews publicly available information for Electricians serving London.

  • Google rating and review history
  • Documented services
  • Years in business when available
  • London and surrounding service coverage
  • Business website and online presence
  • Independent reputation signals when available

Research last updated: September 2026

Typical Electrical Service Price Ranges

Price ranges are based on typical industry averages. Actual costs may vary according to diagnosis, labour, materials, panel capacity, wiring condition, accessibility, permits and local market conditions.

  • Service call $120–$250
  • Outlet or switch install $150–$350
  • Light fixture install $150–$450
  • EV charger installation $700–$2,500
  • Panel upgrade $2,500–$5,000+

Common Services

  • Electrical repair in London
  • Electrical panel upgrade in London
  • EV charger installation in London
  • Lighting installation in London
  • Outlet and switch installation in London
  • Home rewiring in London

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How to Choose an electrician in London

Compare electricians in London for troubleshooting, panel upgrades, EV charger installation, lighting, outlets, rewiring, surge protection, smoke detectors, electrical inspections and emergency repairs. FiveBest helps users compare selected local electrical contractors.

Compare selected electricians in London for electrical repairs, panel upgrades, EV chargers, lighting, rewiring, inspections and emergency electrical service.

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Verify Required Licensing

Confirm the electrician or electrical contractor meets the licensing requirements that apply to the work and location.

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Clarify Permits

Ask whether a permit or inspection is required and who is responsible for arranging it.

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Compare Written Estimates

Compare labour, materials, equipment, permit costs and any diagnostic or service-call charges.

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Match the Electrical Work

Choose experience relevant to your project, such as panels, EV chargers, rewiring, lighting or troubleshooting.

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Ask About Capacity

For new loads, ask how panel and service capacity will be assessed before installation.

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Confirm Warranty & Schedule

Ask about workmanship warranty, product warranty, timing and any required utility coordination.

What Affects Electrical Service Costs

  • Type of electrical work
  • Diagnostic time
  • Panel and service capacity
  • Wiring condition
  • Materials and equipment
  • Accessibility and cable routing
  • Permits and inspections
  • Emergency or after-hours service
  • Project complexity

Questions to Ask an Electrician

  • Are you licensed for this type of electrical work where required?
  • Is a permit or inspection required?
  • Does the quote include labour, materials and permit costs?
  • Does my panel or electrical service have enough capacity?
  • What equipment or product specifications are included?
  • What workmanship and manufacturer warranties apply?
  • How long will the work take?
  • Will power need to be shut off and for how long?
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Frequently Asked Questions

Electrical costs depend on the service, diagnosis, labour time, materials, wiring condition, accessibility, permits and whether emergency service is required. Ask for a written estimate that separates labour, materials and permit costs.

An upgrade may be needed when adding major equipment, an EV charger, electric heating or renovations, or when the existing panel lacks capacity, uses obsolete components or shows signs of deterioration.

Many electrical contractors install EV chargers after checking panel capacity, available circuits, cable routing, charger specifications and permit requirements. A load calculation may be required.

Electrical additions and changes should be completed according to applicable codes and permit rules. A qualified electrician can assess circuit capacity, grounding and safe installation.

Some companies provide emergency help for power loss, sparking, burning smells, damaged panels, exposed wiring or other urgent hazards. Keep clear of unsafe equipment and contact the appropriate emergency service when necessary.

Compare required licensing, insurance, experience with the project, written estimates, permit handling, product specifications, warranties, scheduling and recent customer reviews.

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