Best Electricians in San Antonio, TX
Finding a good electrician in San Antonio comes down to two things: the license is real, and the work passes inspection the first time. We list 542 electricians in San Antonio, Texas, ranked on review history, license status, and response time.
We list 542 electricians in San Antonio, Texas and score each one on the things that actually predict whether a job goes well: review volume and rating, how long they've been working, whether the license checks out, and how fast they answer. That score is the DIRT Score (0–5).
Of the 542 electricians we list in San Antonio, 357 have a DIRT Score, and 232 have at least 10 Google reviews. The average DIRT Score in San Antonio for this trade is 3.4 (0–5 scale); the highest is 5.0. 5 Category Leaders are already awarded for San Antonio electricians on this page.
Ask for the TDLR license number and verify it — Texas publishes the register for free. Ask who's pulling the permit; if the answer is "we don't need one" for panel or service work, get a second opinion.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the best electrician in San Antonio, Texas?
Right now the highest-scored electrician in San Antonio on this list is Keep It Lit Electrical Services Llc, with a DIRT Score of 4.99 across 2295 reviews. That score measures track record, not who's best for every job. Use the list as a shortlist, then call two or three.
How much do electricians charge per hour in San Antonio, Texas?
We don't publish an hourly rate for San Antonio electricians until we can back it with aggregated, anonymised numbers from real jobs. Get three written quotes for the same scope, ask whether the number is flat-rate or hourly, and ask whether a trip charge sits on top.
Who is the most affordable electrician in San Antonio?
We don't rank by price. Get three quotes for the same scope in writing, and ask each one whether the trip charge is included or added. The cheapest number is often the one with the most left out of it.
How do I find a trustworthy electrician in San Antonio?
Check three things. One: the license — verify the TDLR electrician license on the state register. Two: the review pattern, not just the score. Three: whether they'll put the scope in writing before they start.
How can you tell if a electrician is any good?
Read the two-star reviews, not the five-star ones. Two-star reviews tell you what happens when the job goes sideways — whether they came back, argued, or charged again to fix their own work.
How do I know if a electrician is overcharging me?
Get two more quotes for the identical scope, in writing. Wide spreads usually mean different scopes. Watch for a low quote that grows once work starts — a written scope is the only thing that stops that.
What's a normal call-out or trip charge in San Antonio?
We don't publish a made-up San Antonio trip-charge number. Ask each electrician whether the first visit is a trip charge, a diagnostic fee, or rolled into a flat job price — before they roll.
Do electricians in Texas have to be licensed?
Yes. Electricians in Texas must be licensed through TDLR. The public register is free to check — ask for the license number before anyone opens a panel.