Best Electricians PennsylvaniaGC Electric Co Inc
GC Electric Co Inc has one Google listing, with 22 reviews and a rating of 4.9. Ratings from Google, checked 10 November 2026.
Allentown, Lehigh County
- Family-run
- 24/7 service
- Financing offered
- Registered 1973
81.9 out of 100 formula v1.5
Score: 81.9 out of 100 (formula v1.5, data of 13 November 2026). Place 45 of 150 in the family-run ranking of Pennsylvania and 91 of 672 in the full directory ranking.
- 4.9 Google rating from 22 reviews (Google, read 10 November 2026)
- Family-run as its website states (page)
- 67 years in business, founded 1959 according to the company (page)
Key facts
- Based in
- Allentown, Lehigh County (ZIP 18103)
- Phone
- (610) 797-3500 (from its Google listing)
- Website
- http://gcelectric.com/
- Google rating
- 4.9 average from 22 reviews. Ratings from Google, checked 10 November 2026. Main listing.
- Ownership
- Family-owned and independent, confirmed by an independent source. Sources: company website, company website, company website, business directory, business directory, state record, company website. Researched 10 November 2026.
- Family-run
- Yes; the website says "GC Electric Co., Inc. has proudly served the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas for over three generations, offering Professional & Respected Electrical Services at an affordable price." (page); the website says "In 1961, Mr. Cunningham sold his share of the business to Harold Gross, who was the sole shareholder of the company for 35 years, until he relinquished much of his duties to his son, Michael." (page). Website read 10 November 2026.
- Founded
- 1959, according to the company (page).
- State registration
- G-C ELECTRIC COMPANY, INC., Domestic Business Corporation, registered 18 June 1973, filing 0000133421 (Pennsylvania Department of State, checked 11 November 2026).
- Officer on record
- Nathan M Gross, CEO and Governor (the register's term for a director or manager) (Pennsylvania Department of State register, checked 11 November 2026).
- Officer on record
- Michael G Gross, Treasurer (Pennsylvania Department of State register, checked 11 November 2026).
- Named by the company
- Harold K. Gross, co-founder (company website, checked 10 November 2026).
- Named by the company
- Russell Cunningham, co-founder (company website, checked 10 November 2026).
Why it ranks here
GC Electric Co Inc scores 81.9 out of 100, and most of its points come from the Google rating (36.9 of 44.4 possible) and claim accuracy (22.2 of 22.2 possible). It loses the most on the number of reviews, 10.6 of 16.7 points, with 22 Google reviews against the 5,000 needed for full credit. It earns no bonus points: we did not find published prices, 24/7 service shown in its Google hours or a written workmanship warranty with a stated term on its website.
| Part | Weight | Value | Points | Possible |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google rating, adjusted for review count | 40% | 0.830 | 36.9 | 44.4 |
| Number of Google reviews | 15% | 0.368 | 6.1 | 16.7 |
| Accuracy of the company's own claims | 20% | 1.000 | 22.2 | 22.2 |
| Years in business | 10% | 1.000 | 11.1 | 11.1 |
| State registration check | 10% | not used yet | ||
| Transparency (website, phone, address, hours) | 5% | 1.000 | 5.6 | 5.6 |
| Weighted score | 81.9 | 100.0 | ||
| Final score | 81.9 | 100.0 |
How it compares in Pennsylvania
| Measure | GC Electric Co Inc | Median of the 672 ranked in Pennsylvania | Median of the 54 ranked in Lehigh County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Score | 81.9 | 73.5 | 76.8 |
| Google rating | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Google reviews | 22 | 33 | 66.5 |
| Years in business | 67 | 26 | 19 |
- Place 91 of 672 in the full directory ranking of Pennsylvania, ahead of 86.4% of the 672 ranked companies.
- Average place across 1 county where it has a Google listing: 18.0; across 2 more it says it serves: 10.5.
- Average place across 1 town where it has a Google listing: 16.0; across 11 more it says it serves: 12.4.
Where it ranks
- Bucks County: 31st in the directory ranking, 20th in the family-run ranking; based 7 miles away.
- Carbon County: 8th in the directory ranking, 6th in the family-run ranking; says it serves it (source).
- Lehigh County: 18th in the directory ranking, 13th in the family-run ranking; Google listing there.
- Northampton County: 13th in the directory ranking, 10th in the family-run ranking; says it serves it (source).
- Allentown: 16th in the directory ranking, 13th in the family-run ranking; Google listing there.
- Bethlehem: 14th in the directory ranking, 11th in the family-run ranking; based 5 miles away.
Other electricians in Lehigh County
| Place in county | Company | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 15 |  Crosswyre Electric Coopersburg, Lehigh County | 82.7 |
| 16 | All Abuzz Electric Allentown, Lehigh County | 82.4 |
| 17 | Gillespie Electric, Inc. East Greenville, Montgomery County | 81.9 |
| 19 |  ENS Electrical Macungie, Lehigh County | 81.0 |
| 20 |  2 Live Wires Slatington, Lehigh County | 79.6 |
| 21 | Shafnisky Electric Allentown, Lehigh County | 78.4 |
Google listings
| Listing | Town | County | Rating | Reviews | Read on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GC Electric Co Inc | Allentown | Lehigh | 4.9 | 22 | 2026-11-10 |
Claims checked
Each statement found on the company's website was compared with records we did not get from the company. The results use three terms only: supported, no independent record, and inconsistent with records.
| Claim | Result | What we found | Sources | Score effect | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founding year | no independent record | The business states it began in 1959; its current registration dates from 1973 (web records cannot show anything about years before 1996). | claim; Pennsylvania Department of State formation date (1973-06-18); domain registration (2001-11-16); first Internet Archive capture (2001-11-30) | none | 2026-11-10 |
| Number of locations | supported | The site publishes 1 location; we found 1 Google listing for the company (ratio 1.0). | claim; Google listings (1) (2026-11-10) | none | 2026-11-10 |
Services and what the company says about itself
- Work named on its website
- Commercial work, emergency service, EV chargers, generators, lighting, panel upgrades, residential work and rewiring (website, read 10 November 2026).
- 24/7 service
- The website says so; Google's hours do not show it open 24 hours: "GC Electric offers top-rated residential & commercial electrical services including 24/7 emergency services." (page).
- Financing
- Financing offered, according to its website.
- Manufacturer or trade certification
- The company states: Generac (page).
- Google profile
- On its main Google profile, the owner replied to 9 of the 10 newest reviews (profile, checked 10 November 2026).
- Website read
- 10 November 2026
Questions
Is GC Electric Co Inc family-run?
Yes. Its website says "GC Electric Co., Inc. has proudly served the Lehigh Valley and surrounding areas for over three generations, offering Professional & Respected Electrical Services at an affordable price.", and it is in the family-run ranking.
Source: company website.
How many Google reviews does GC Electric Co Inc have?
GC Electric Co Inc has 22 Google reviews, with an average rating of 4.9, read 10 November 2026.
Source: Google listing.
Which counties does GC Electric Co Inc serve?
It has Google listings in Lehigh County. Its website also names Carbon County and Northampton County as places it serves; we have not checked this.
Source: company website.
Is GC Electric Co Inc open 24 hours?
Its website says it offers 24/7 service; its Google hours do not show it open 24 hours.
Source: company website.
How is the score calculated?
Its score of 81.9 comes from one formula used for every company (v1.5): the Google rating adjusted for review count, the number of reviews, claim accuracy, years in business and transparency, then ownership and bonus points. The method page gives every rule.
Source: method page.
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