™Electricians in St. Cloud, MN — compared by Google rating, reviews & local visibility
Observed Google search: "Electrician in St. Cloud, MN" · September 24, 2026 · 19 electrical businesses · Median Google reviews: 14 · Median profile score: 60.2/100
Why "top rated" is harder to judge for electricians
Compared with plumbers or HVAC companies, many St. Cloud electricians have only a small number of Google reviews. In this market the median is 14 reviews per business. A lot of electrical work is commercial, new construction or subcontracted through builders, and those customers rarely leave Google reviews. So a 5.0 rating from a handful of reviews and a 4.4 from a few dozen are both thin evidence. Don't read too much into a tenth of a star.
This page helps by putting the 19 electrical businesses Google returned for a real St. Cloud search side by side. Next to the stars you'll see the review count, the observed Google position on September 24, 2026, and a published profile score that also looks at the business's website and listing completeness.
The comparison
| Observed position | Business | Google rating | Google reviews | Profile score | Claimed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Nies Electric | — | — | 45.5/100 | — |
| #2 | Erickson Electric Company, Inc | — | — | — | — |
| #3 | Manny’s 407 Electric Inc | — | — | 86/100 | — |
| #4 | H & I Electric | — | — | — | — |
| #5 | Klein Electric Inc. | — | — | 63.8/100 | — |
| #6 | Mechanical Energy Systems | 4.8 | 305 | 77.6/100 | — |
| #7 | Design Electric, Inc. | — | — | 62.1/100 | — |
| #8 | Electrical Solutions Inc. | — | — | 65.7/100 | — |
| #9 | Ryan Electric of St Cloud | — | — | 67/100 | — |
| #10 | Sauk Rapids Electric | — | — | 60.2/100 | — |
| #11 | Hi-Tec Electric | — | — | 58.4/100 | — |
| #12 | Neighborhood Home Services | 4.8 | 957 | — | — |
| #13 | Select Electric | — | — | — | — |
| #14 | LDM Electric – St Cloud Electrician | — | — | 42.3/100 | — |
| #15 | Quality Electric Services Inc. | — | — | 50.7/100 | — |
| #16 | Electrical Builders Ind (EBI) | — | — | 40.5/100 | — |
| #17 | Electrical Construction & Service, LLC | — | — | 52.4/100 | — |
| #18 | Augusta Plumbing Heating Air Conditioning | 4.8 | 1,088 | 77.5/100 | — |
| #19 | Walter Electrical Contractors | — | — | 57.7/100 | — |
Listing names, ratings, and addresses shown here come from Google and are refreshed when needed. NextDoorScore stores Google Place IDs and its own observations, not a permanent copy of Google listings.
How the list is built
- Observed position: the order Google Places returned for "Electrician in St. Cloud, MN" on the observation date. It's one recorded search, not a permanent rank.
- Rating and reviews: taken from each business's Google listing.
- Profile score: six weighted factors (local visibility, local profile, reviews, technical SEO, content coverage, entity consistency) as published on the methodology page. Factors that couldn't be measured show as unavailable. They're never scored as zero.
The score describes what's publicly visible online. It says nothing about the quality of an electrician's work or whether they're licensed.
Minnesota electrical licensing: check it in two minutes
Minnesota licenses electrical contractors statewide through the Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), and the people doing the work must be licensed electricians or DLI-registered unlicensed electricians working under supervision. Before you hire:
- Go to DLI's license lookup at dli.mn.gov and choose to continue as a guest.
- Search the company name.
- Confirm the electrical contractor license shows as "Issued" and check the expiration date.
Ask who's pulling the electrical permit. Most electrical work in Minnesota needs a permit and inspection. In some areas DLI is the inspection authority, and in others the city is. The contractor should know which applies at your address and handle the filing. Rough-in inspections happen before walls are closed up, and the final inspection happens before the system goes into use.
Common St. Cloud electrical projects and what to ask
EV charger installation. Ask whether your panel has room for a 240-volt circuit, whether a load calculation is needed, and whether the quote includes the permit. Also ask whether your electric utility offers a rebate or a special EV rate. Programs change, so ask for the current program by name.
Panel or service upgrade. Older homes often have 100-amp service or outdated panels. Ask whether the job needs utility coordination for a disconnect and reconnect, and how long the power will be off.
Generator hookup. For backup power through Minnesota winters, ask about transfer switches or interlock kits and whether the generator is sized for your furnace blower and well or sump pump.
Basement finish or remodel. Get the electrical scope in writing: circuit count, AFCI/GFCI protection and smoke/CO detector requirements.
Mixed-trade companies. Some businesses on this list, such as companies that also do HVAC and plumbing, show up in electrician searches because they offer electrical service too. That can be convenient for a heat-pump install that needs a new circuit. Confirm they hold the electrical contractor license themselves.
Electricians near St. Cloud
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Frequently asked questions
Who are the top rated electricians in St. Cloud, MN?
The table shows the 19 electrical businesses Google returned for a St. Cloud search on September 24, 2026, with Google rating, review count and profile score. Many electricians here have fewer than 20 reviews, so compare review counts alongside the stars.
How do I verify an electrician's license in Minnesota?
Use the Minnesota Department of Labor and Industry's free online license lookup. Search the company name and confirm the electrical contractor license is "Issued" and not expired.
Do I need a permit for electrical work in Minnesota?
Most electrical installations need a permit and inspection, either through DLI or your local inspection authority. A licensed electrical contractor normally files it.
Why do some electricians have so few reviews?
Much electrical work is commercial, new-construction or subcontracted, and those customers rarely post Google reviews. A low review count isn't a bad sign by itself. It just means the rating carries less evidence.
Can businesses pay to appear higher on this page?
No. The default order is the observed Google position, and the score follows the published methodology. Claiming a listing is free and doesn't change position.