Breaker keeps tripping, panel needs an upgrade, or you’re adding an EV charger or a generator? These are five locally owned electricians in Indianapolis with strong Google reviews. We left out the national franchises, read the recent reviews and wrote down what people actually say.
Our 5 picks at a glance
- Reynolds Electric: standby generators
- Zimmerman Electric: EV chargers and panel upgrades
- Central Electric: urgent same-day calls
- Rinder Electric: rewiring older homes
- DAVID Electric: fair quotes on everyday fixes
Nobody paid to be on this list. We picked and ordered these businesses using the method below. Some local businesses pay to be the labeled expert behind one of our guides. If one of them is on this list, it gets an “Expert partner (paid)” badge, and it never moves up because of it.
1. Reynolds Electric
Best for standby generators
What reviewers say: Generator work comes up most: standby generator installs, interlock kits and yearly service, often for less than other quotes. Reviewers also like the outlet and GFCI swaps, ceiling fans, LED and under-cabinet lighting, EV chargers and whole-home surge protection.
- Locally owned Indianapolis company; BBB file opened in 2023
- Generators, panel upgrades, EV chargers, knob-and-tube rewiring, hot tub and pool circuits, lighting, surge protection
- Far east side, serving Indianapolis plus Cumberland, Greenfield, Carmel, Avon, Greenwood and more
2. Zimmerman Electric
Best for EV chargers and panel upgrades
What reviewers say: Reviewers repeatedly praise EV charger installs and service and panel upgrades, along with outlets and light fixtures. They like the quick quotes, text updates, tidy work and technicians who explain what they’re doing, and several say they chose it because it’s locally owned.
- Family-owned and operated since 2022 (its website and BBB)
- Residential electrical, panel upgrades, EV chargers, surge protection, rewiring (including knob-and-tube and aluminum), generators
- Near downtown (E Washington St), serving Marion and the surrounding counties
3. Central Electric
Best for urgent same-day calls
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise fast same-day or next-day help, including after lightning strikes and electrical fires, with power back on within an hour or two. Hot tub wiring, panel swaps, whole-house surge protection, generators and barn wiring come up again and again.
Good to know: Its website doesn’t name an owner, and it keeps weekday business hours.
- Independent; website says nearly 20 years of experience
- Residential and commercial electrical, rewiring, panel upgrades, generators, EV chargers, surge protection
- Serves Indianapolis plus Avon, Plainfield, Greenwood, Franklin and Mooresville
4. Rinder Electric
Best for rewiring older homes
What reviewers say: Reviewers praise the owner and crew for explaining what they found in plain language, quoting fair prices and showing up fast, including for late-night and same-day outages. Panel replacements, full rewires of older homes, ceiling fans, can lights, EV outlets and handling permits come up often.
- Locally owned, in business since 2020 (BBB)
- Panels, rewiring, generators, EV charging, smart home, lighting, whole-home surge protection
- Website says emergency service is available 24/7
- Serves Indianapolis neighborhoods from Irvington to Speedway, plus the suburbs
5. DAVID Electric
Best for fair quotes on everyday fixes
What reviewers say: Reviewers repeatedly praise on-time, polite technicians who explain the problem clearly and price fairly compared with other quotes. Panel replacements and upgrades, EV charger installs, ceiling fans and light fixtures, and quick fixes for dead outlets come up most.
- Locally owned, in business since 2014 (BBB)
- Troubleshooting, service and panel upgrades, aluminum wiring, remodels, generator transfer switches, storm damage repair, lighting
- North side (E 55th Pl), serving Marion and the surrounding counties
How we picked
- We started with electricians that show up on Google Maps for Indianapolis searches and serve the city.
- To make the list, a company had to be locally owned (no national franchises or companies owned by national groups), rated 4.8 or higher on Google with at least 100 reviews, and rated A+ by the BBB or not listed there. We also left out multi-trade HVAC and plumbing companies, which have their own lists.
- We ordered them by Google rating adjusted for review count, so a 4.9 from 1,000 people counts for more than a 5.0 from 12. (We blend each rating with 100 reviews at 4.5 stars, so small samples don’t jump to the top.)
- We read about 25 to 30 Google reviews for each company and summarized the themes that came up more than once. One-off complaints aren’t counted as themes.
- Ratings and review counts were checked on November 13, 2026. They change daily, so click through for today’s numbers. Only five companies met every rule this time, and we recheck the list every few months.
Before you hire an electrician
- Ask whether they’re licensed with the City of Indianapolis, and for the license number.
- For panel upgrades, new circuits, EV chargers and generators, ask whether they’ll pull the permit and schedule the inspection.
- Get the price in writing, and ask whether it’s a flat price or hourly.
- If your home has knob-and-tube or aluminum wiring, ask about their experience with it before they start.
- For a standby generator, ask who handles the gas line and the yearly maintenance.
Questions people ask
Do I need a permit for an EV charger in Indianapolis?
Usually yes, if it needs a new circuit. A licensed electrician should pull the permit and arrange the inspection. Ask before you book.
Which electricians offer 24/7 emergency service?
Rinder Electric’s website says emergency service is available around the clock. The others keep business hours, but reviewers describe same-day help for urgent problems. If you smell burning or see sparks, turn off the main breaker and call 911 first.
Why isn’t my electrician on the list?
It may not have met one of our cutoffs (4.8+ on Google with 100+ reviews, A+ or no BBB rating, locally owned), or we may have missed it. Tell us about it using the link below, and we’ll look at it when we recheck the list.
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