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The 3 best electricians in Lewes, DE

Ranked on public signals: website quality, contactability, and service fit. Updated October 2026. No paid placements, and no customer reviews are collected or shown; every business was found in public listings or added by its owner, and all are scored the same way.

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Lewes is Delaware's beach-resort town on Cape Henlopen, with a busy seasonal trades economy. Electricians handle wiring, panel upgrades, lighting installation, EV chargers, and code inspections.

We indexed 3 electricians serving Lewes and surrounding neighborhoods, including Downtown, Henlopen Acres, Cape Shores. Each firm is scored on a consistent set of data signals: website health, HTTPS security, mobile-friendliness, online contactability, and alignment with the electricians niche. The ranking is fixed by data, not by who pays the most to appear at the top.

Of all 3 electricians listed for Lewes, 3 run a secure (HTTPS) website, 2 publish a phone number and 3 have their business name confirmed on their own website.

If you live in Lewes, DE and need a electrician, this page is a starting point, not an endorsement. Call two or three from the list, get written estimates, and compare. The numbers next to each business are a filter, not a decision.

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Runner up

Cape Electric

48 /100 web presence score 10 yrs in business

In their words
Electrician in Lewes, DE for trusted residential and commercial work. Cape Electric offers licensed service, upfront pricing, repairs and installs.

Why this pick: 10 years in business, by its own account.

(302) 550-0559
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How we rank electricians in Lewes

Each business is scored on signals we can verify from public data: a live, secure (HTTPS) website, mobile-friendliness, a published phone number and website, and fit with the electricians category. We do not collect or display customer reviews, and we do not accept payment for placement. Businesses can claim their listing to correct contact details, but the rank is fixed by the data. Owners can claim a listing for a Verified badge and a direct link; sponsors appear only in labeled blocks outside the numbered list. Neither changes rank.

Local conditions

Hiring electricians in Lewes: what the local data says

  • 14% of homes in Sussex County, DE were built before 1970 and the median home dates to 1999. Older homes can have ungrounded outlets or panels sized for far less than today's loads, so an electrician should look at the panel before pricing added circuits.
  • Lewes averages about 8 days a year at 90°F or hotter and 38 nights at or below freezing. Summer cooling loads are when older panels and shared circuits show their limits, so mention any window units or central air when asking about panel capacity.

Sources: US Census Bureau, ACS 2024 1-year estimates for Sussex County, DE (county figures), via Census Reporter; Open-Meteo historical weather archive, 2015-2024 averages.

This market

Electricians around Lewes: what this page found

The longest-established is Cape Electric, 10 years in business by its own account.

Nearby directories for the same trade: Rehoboth Beach (3 ranked), Bethany Beach (4 ranked), Georgetown (10 ranked).

Common questions

Electricians in Lewes: quick answers

How are the electricians in Lewes ranked?

Each listing is scored on public signals we can check ourselves: whether the website is live and secure (HTTPS), whether it works on a phone, whether a phone number and website are published, and how closely the business matches the electricians category. We do not collect customer reviews, so no star ratings or review counts appear here, and no business pays for placement.

How do I pick the best electrician in Lewes?

Use this list to shortlist two or three electricians, then read their Google reviews yourself, confirm license and insurance, and get written estimates before committing. The score here is a filter, not a verdict.

How do I verify a electrician's license in Delaware?

Licensing in Delaware runs through the Delaware Department of Labor, which registers contractors, and the Division of Professional Regulation, which licenses plumbers, electricians and HVAC technicians. Before hiring anyone in Lewes, check a general contractor in the Department of Labor contractor registry (contractorregistry.delaware.gov), and a plumber, electrician or HVAC technician in the DELPROS license portal (delpros.delaware.gov). Contractors also carry a Delaware business license. Also confirm current liability insurance, and get the license number in writing on the estimate.

Which electricians serve Lewes?

This page lists LR Electrical, Cape Electric and Kent Electrical Service LLC, in ranked order. 2 of the 3 publish a phone number, so you can call those directly; the rest are easiest to reach through their websites.

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What electricians actually charge (2026 prices by job type)

What to look for when hiring a electrician in Lewes

  • Ask for the Delaware electrician license (Master, Limited or Residential). In Delaware, electricians need it from the Delaware Board of Electrical Examiners. Verify it at the official Delaware license lookup before signing. All electrical work in Delaware needs a certificate of inspection from a licensed inspection agency, with the application filed within 5 working days of starting, so ask who is filing it.
  • Written estimates. Any electrician who won't put the scope in writing is a red flag.
  • Review quality, not just volume. Read the 3-star reviews, they're usually the most honest.
  • Local references. A electrician who's done work in Downtown or Henlopen Acres will understand local housing stock better than a regional chain.

Popular electricians neighborhoods in Lewes

The electricians on this page serve all of Lewes and surrounding areas, including Downtown, Henlopen Acres, Cape Shores. Response times and service radius vary, call ahead for estimates.

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