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Best Electricians in Rochester Hills, MI (2026)

By Aaron Scott|4 min read||Rochester Hills, MI

Electrical work is the one trade where a bad job can burn the house down, so licensing is not optional. We pulled every electrical contractor Google lists in Rochester Hills, MI, checked which ones actually have an address in town, read their reviews, and went through their websites to build this list.

How we chose this list: Electrical contractors are sorted by Google rating weighted by review count. Companies based in Rochester Hills come first. This list is updated for 2026.

Quick Comparison

#CompanyRatingReviewsPhone
1Saturn Electric★★★★★4.9421(248) 651-1655
2DC Illuminations★★★★★4.966(248) 681-6458
3National Electric★★★★★5.013(248) 244-9800
4Rea's Electric, LLC★★★★★4.711(248) 670-0847
5Cross Electric★★★★★4.536(248) 670-3092
#1

Saturn Electric

★★★★★4.9(421 reviews)

Address: 321 South St, Rochester, MI 48307

Phone: (248) 651-1655

Website: saturnelectricinc.com

In business since: 1988

Licenses and credentials: Licensed and insured (per website), Master electrician on staff, Family owned

Just over the city line in Rochester, Saturn Electric is a family owned company that serves Rochester Hills homeowners. Its website lists panel upgrades, EV charger installs, rewiring, lighting and surge protection, and it mentions a warranty on work. Reviewers describe outdoor lights properly recessed into brick, two ceiling fans installed with new wiring boxes where no fixtures existed, and a technician who arrived on time and left everything clean. One reviewer with two electric cars talked with the office about a panel upgrade and a second EV charger. Another mentions a possibly hazardous problem fixed in well under 24 hours.

What stands out:

  • Powering Metro Detroit homes since 1988
  • Licensed and insured, per the company website
  • Master electrician on staff
  • 24/7 emergency electrical service
  • Financing options mentioned on the website
#2

DC Illuminations

★★★★★4.9(66 reviews)

Address: 1633 Star-Batt Dr, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Phone: (248) 681-6458

Website: dcilluminations.com

Residential, commercial and parking lot lighting work all come from DC Illuminations, an electrical contractor in Rochester Hills that calls itself a complete one source company. Reviewers describe a subdivision whose street lights, more than 30 years old, were switched to LED, with the crew following up to make sure everything kept working. One homeowner says they were still pleased with an EV charger installation six months after the job. Others mention a complicated chandelier hung without trouble, an estimate that matched the work, and electricians who take time to explain what they are doing.

What stands out:

  • Staff with over 20 years of combined experience
  • Generator services listed on the website
  • Installs LED address numbers, per one reviewer
  • Reviewers mention polite, courteous installers
  • Repeat customers mention many types of jobs
#3

National Electric

★★★★★5.0(13 reviews)

Address: 3915 W Auburn Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48309

Phone: (248) 244-9800

Fast response is the theme in reviews for National Electric, an electrician in Rochester Hills. Several reviewers say their problem was solved the same day they called, and one says the crew came out and fixed it right away. Another reviewer describes the work on a home charger as thorough and of excellent quality. Reviewers also describe the staff as friendly. The company does not list a website, so call directly to ask about services, scheduling and the license number before work starts.

What stands out:

  • Level 2 home EV charger installation
  • Charger install passed city inspection, per a reviewer
  • Reviewers mention same day service
  • Customers say they would hire them again
#4

Rea's Electric, LLC

★★★★★4.7(11 reviews)

Address: 3648 W Tienken Rd, Rochester Hills, MI 48306

Phone: (248) 670-0847

Website: reaselectric.weebly.com

Licenses and credentials: Master electrician on staff

Rea's Electric, LLC is the business of master electrician Paul Rea, with an address on West Tienken Road in Rochester Hills. It handles residential and commercial work, and the website lists panel replacements, plugs and switches, LED lights, repairs, new construction, smoke detectors and home inspections. One reviewer called about garage lighting and had someone arrive a little over 30 minutes later, find the wiring problem within a minute, and explain how to avoid it. Other reviewers mention ceiling fans, recessed lighting and rewired switches, along with a focus on safety and a clean work area afterward.

What stands out:

  • Hot tub and spa installations
  • Generators and surge protection on the service list
  • Also serves Auburn Hills, Lake Orion and Troy
  • Reviewers mention fair pricing and clear communication
  • Dimmer switches and USB outlets installed, per a reviewer
#5

Cross Electric

★★★★★4.5(36 reviews)

Address: 250 W South Blvd, Rochester Hills, MI 48307

Phone: (248) 670-3092

Outdoor lighting comes up often in reviews for Cross Electric, an electrical contractor in Rochester Hills. One customer had six outdoor lights installed in about two hours. Another says someone from the company came back after an outdoor electrical job to make sure everything met their standards. A third review describes a visit where the crew quickly found the issue, restored power, replaced a couple of outlets and handled an appliance disconnect. The company does not list a website, so ask about services and the license number when you call.

What stands out:

  • Reviewers mention on time, friendly crews
  • Costs described as very reasonable by a reviewer
  • Customers say they would use them again
  • Power restoration and outlet replacement work

How We Built This List

  • Google reviews and ratings pulled via the Google Places API on 2026-10-20, sorted by rating weighted by review count.
  • Location. Companies with an address in Rochester Hills, MI rank ahead of companies based nearby.
  • Michigan electrical contractor license, verified on LARA.
  • Google rating weighted by review count.
  • Panel upgrades, EV chargers and generators listed as services.
  • Emergency availability.
  • Website review for services offered, years in business and any licenses or credentials the company publishes.

Licensing in Michigan: Michigan requires electrical contractors to be licensed through LARA's Bureau of Construction Codes, and the work needs a permit and inspection from the local authority. Ask for the license number.

Disclosure: Roofing Army is a roofing company. We do not do this kind of work, we have no business relationship with the companies above, and nobody paid to be listed. We built this list because our customers in Rochester Hills ask us who to call. Verify licenses and get more than one quote.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is there an electrician based in Rochester Hills?

Yes. Four of the electricians on this list are based in Rochester Hills: DC Illuminations, National Electric, Rea's Electric, LLC and Cross Electric. Saturn Electric is just over the city line in Rochester, next to Rochester Hills, and serves Rochester Hills homes as well. Being local can help with scheduling, but compare services, licensing and reviews before you choose.

Do I need a permit for electrical work in Rochester Hills?

Generally, yes. In Michigan, electrical work needs a permit and an inspection from the local authority, which for a Rochester Hills home means the city. Ask your electrician whether the job needs a permit and who will pull it before work starts. One reviewer on this list notes that a Level 2 charger installation passed city inspection without any issue.

How do I verify an electrician's license in Michigan?

Michigan requires electrical contractors to be licensed through LARA's Bureau of Construction Codes. Ask the electrician for their license number before work begins, then check it with LARA. Some contractors say on their websites that they are licensed and insured, but the license number is what you can verify. Also confirm the job will have a permit and inspection from the local authority.

Does Roofing Army do electrical work?

No. Roofing Army does roofing only. Attic fans, powered ridge vents and solar connections all need an electrician, so we coordinate with one when a ventilation upgrade calls for electrical work. For other electrical jobs, contact one of the electricians listed above. If your roof needs a look, Roofing Army inspects roofs for free in Rochester Hills.

About the Author

Aaron Scott, Owner, Licensed Residential Builder

20+ years in the home service industry. Licensed residential builder in Michigan. Owner of Roofing Army with offices in Oxford, Ferndale, Rochester Hills, Plymouth, and Jenison.

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