If you've searched "electrician near me" in Lorain and gotten a screen of lead-generation ads, this guide is the opposite of that. We looked at electrical contractors actually based in or regularly serving Lorain, Ohio — a city where a lot of the housing stock predates modern wiring loads, so panel upgrades and added circuits are common jobs — and checked each one's own listing before including it here. What's left is eight real options, from established shops with hundreds of reviews to small local operators.
1. Hometown Electrical Doctor — residential wiring, panels & repairs
Hometown Electrical Doctor works out of Colorado Avenue in Lorain and has built a 4.9-star rating across 290 reviews handling residential wiring, panel upgrades, outlets, and troubleshooting.
- Address: 900 Colorado Ave, Lorain, OH 44052
- Phone: (440) 457-1086
- Website: hometownelectricaldoctor.com
2. Buckeye Electrical Solutions LLC — residential & commercial electrical
Based on Broadway in Lorain, Buckeye Electrical Solutions holds a perfect 5.0-star rating across 122 reviews for residential and commercial electrical work.
- Address: 3145 Broadway, Lorain, OH 44055
- Phone: (440) 212-7660
- Website: buckeyeelectricalsolutions.com
3. J&J Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric — 24-hour electrical, plumbing & HVAC
J&J is a full-trade contractor based in Elyria that lists 24-hour availability and carries a 4.9-star rating across 258 reviews, covering electrical work alongside plumbing and HVAC for Lorain-area homes.
- Address: 215 Winckles St, Elyria, OH 44035 (serving Lorain)
- Phone: (440) 322-5518
- Website: jandjplumbing.com
4. GCS Electric — wiring, outlets & generator service
GCS Electric operates out of Sheffield with a 4.7-star rating across 80 reviews, handling rewiring, outlet and switch replacement, added circuits, and backup generator service for Lorain-area homes.
- Address: 5218 Colorado Ave, Sheffield, OH 44054 (serving Lorain)
- Phone: (440) 476-0125
- Website: gcselectric.com
5. Platinum Electric — 24-hour electrical service
Platinum Electric, based in Amherst, holds a 5.0-star rating across 49 reviews and lists 24-hour availability plus online estimates for electrical work across the Lorain area.
- Address: 45625 Middle Ridge Rd, Amherst, OH 44001 (serving Lorain)
- Phone: (440) 586-3944
- Website: platinumelectricohio.com
6. Vern's Electrical Services — small-shop electrical work
Vern's Electrical Services is a small Lorain electrical shop on North Jefferson Boulevard. It doesn't list a website, so calling is the way to reach them.
- Address: 2757 N Jefferson Blvd, Lorain, OH 44052
- Phone: (440) 522-5387
- Website: Not listed — call to inquire
7. Minority Electric — local electrical contractor
Minority Electric is a small, well-reviewed electrical contractor on East 28th Street in Lorain. No website is listed, so call directly for quotes.
- Address: 200 E 28th St, Lorain, OH 44055
- Phone: (440) 245-3532
- Website: Not listed — call to inquire
8. Torres Electric — residential electrical repairs
Torres Electric is a small Lorain operation on West 34th Street handling residential electrical work. It has only a handful of reviews and no website, but they are all positive.
- Address: 1311 W 34th St, Lorain, OH 44053
- Phone: (440) 670-3030
- Website: Not listed — call to inquire
A few questions before you call anyone
Do electricians need a license to work in Ohio?
Yes — Ohio licenses electrical contractors through the Ohio Construction Industry Licensing Board for most work, and many communities also require permits and inspections. Ask any electrician for their licence number and proof of insurance before work starts.
How many quotes should I get for electrical work in Lorain?
For anything bigger than a single outlet or fixture — a panel upgrade, a rewire, added circuits — get two or three quotes. Prices for identical work vary widely, even among well-reviewed Lorain electricians.
Which electrical problems need an emergency call?
Burning smells, scorched or warm outlets, repeated breaker trips, sparking, or any loss of power to part of the house are worth an emergency call rather than a scheduled appointment. Several of the electricians above, including J&J and Platinum Electric, list 24-hour availability.
We don't accept payment for inclusion in this list. Every company above was chosen and independently verified by us, and this article isn't professional legal or financial advice. See something out of date? Let us know and we'll fix it.
