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Best Electricians in Arcata, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Arcata: IMPERIAL ELECTRIC (Kyle Schafer DBA), CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HUMBOLDT ENERGY, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 26.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Pierson Building Center, 474 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

26 Arcata electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 26 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Arcata at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Arcata at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1IMPERIAL ELECTRIC (Kyle Schafer DBA)605.0★ (15)Arcata24/7Overall
2Greenbelt Electrical595.0★ (29)ArcataSat—
3Scurfield Electric Heating & Solar574.7★ (60)Arcata——
4Brant Electric564.6★ (40)Arcata——
5HUMBOLDT ENERGY565.0★ (9)Arcata24/7Emergencies
6Pierson Building Center564.5★ (474)Eureka, 9 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
7Bay Electric Eureka - Electrical Contractors555.0★ (4)Eureka, 8 mi away24/7—
8Trinidad Electrical553.6★ (14)Arcata——
9Wild Rivers Electric555.0★ (14)Arcata——
10Jaques of All Trades554.8★ (91)Eureka, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 26 best electricians in Arcata, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Greenbelt Electrical

    Based in Arcata

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Greenbelt Electrical(707) 476-3720

  4. #4 Brant Electric

    Based in Arcata

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    520 S G St, Arcata, CA 95521
    View profile for Brant Electric(707) 822-3256

  5. #5 HUMBOLDT ENERGY

    Based in Arcata

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for HUMBOLDT ENERGY(707) 599-4372

  6. #6 Pierson Building Center

    Based in Eureka, 9 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 474 Google reviews, the most in Arcata.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 474 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    4100 Broadway St, Eureka, CA 95503
    View profile for Pierson Building Center(707) 441-2700

  8. #8 Trinidad Electrical

    Based in Arcata

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    1085 I St #103, Arcata, CA 95521
    View profile for Trinidad Electrical(707) 441-1231

  9. #9 Wild Rivers Electric

    Based in Arcata

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Wild Rivers Electric(707) 951-0339

  10. #10 Jaques of All Trades

    Based in Eureka, 6 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1609 Dean St, Eureka, CA 95501
    View profile for Jaques of All Trades(707) 834-3933

  11. #11 An Electrician

    Based in Eureka, 4 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5151 US-101, Eureka, CA 95501
    View profile for An Electrician(707) 834-6596

  12. #12 Cooke Lighting & Electric

    Based in McKinleyville, 5 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1014 Fritz Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519
    View profile for Cooke Lighting & Electric(707) 839-9304

  13. #13 Emerald Electric Inc.

    Based in Arcata

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Emerald Electric Inc.(707) 831-0081

  14. #14 Goodman Electric

    Based in Eureka, 8 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    4140 Williams St, Eureka, CA 95503
    View profile for Goodman Electric(707) 268-0844

  15. #15 Colburn Electric

    Based in Eureka, 6 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    304 C St, Eureka, CA 95501
    View profile for Colburn Electric(707) 445-8474

  16. #16 John's Auto Electric

    Based in Eureka, 7 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto electrical service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 A St, Eureka, CA 95501
    View profile for John's Auto Electric(707) 442-3626

  18. #18 Baron Electric Inc.

    Based in Alameda, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for Baron Electric Inc.(707) 362-2765

  19. #19 Wahlund Construction, Inc

    Based in Eureka, 4 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    690 Indianola Rd, Eureka, CA 95503
    View profile for Wahlund Construction, Inc(707) 268-0150

  20. #20 PELREN ELECTRIC COMPANY

    Based in Fortuna, 12 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for PELREN ELECTRIC COMPANY(707) 476-3249

  21. #21 Muro Electric

    Based in Fortuna, 9 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Muro Electric(707) 407-7527

  22. #22 Owsley Electric, Inc.

    Based in Fortuna, 19 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2020 S Main St Suite 3, Fortuna, CA 95540
    View profile for Owsley Electric, Inc.(707) 725-9343

  23. #23 Will Power

    Based in Eureka, 12 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Will Power(707) 496-3246

  24. #24 HAVEN-ELECTRIC INC

    Based in Arcata

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    405 Chartin Rd, Blue Lake, CA 95525
    View profile for HAVEN-ELECTRIC INC(707) 502-5454

  25. #25 Burgess Electric

    Based in Fortuna, 22 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Burgess Electric(707) 496-2862

All 26 electricians

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

electricians in Arcata, ranks 26 to 26
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Trinidad Electric465.0★ (6)14 mi

Also serving Arcata

20 more electricians within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked electricians serving Arcata
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bailey Electric5.0★ (1)8 mi
Bella Vista Electric4 mi
Bob White Electric5 mi
Chris Lehto Electric6 mi
D.R. Electric Inc.5.0★ (1)In Arcata
Elements of Earth and Energy5 mi
Evergreen Homes & Remodel5.0★ (1)9 mi
Greenwired - Solar and HVAC Company4.9★ (78)In Arcata
Humboldt Pro Tiling5.0★ (7)In Arcata
McKever dba McKeever Energy & Electric, Inc.In Arcata
Messina Electronics Support Services5.0★ (1)In Arcata
Northcoast Lighting & Electric5.0★ (1)6 mi
Pro Electric7 mi
R & R Electric5.0★ (2)In Arcata
Repairly Electrician Pros5 mi
Sawyer Electric6 mi
Schweigert Electric5.0★ (1)In Arcata
Smart Grid ElectriciansIn Arcata
T I Smith Electric5.0★ (1)6 mi
W L Scott technical services9 mi

How much do electricians cost in Arcata?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Arcata. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do electricians cost in Arcata?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Electrical panel upgrade$518$1,347$2,193Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How to check an electrician's license in California

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses C-10 Electrical contractor license (electricians themselves are certified by the Department of Industrial Relations).

Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Arcata electricians

We scored 26 Arcata electricians on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Arcata data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in Arcata: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Arcata?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Arcata, CA is IMPERIAL ELECTRIC (Kyle Schafer DBA) with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Greenbelt Electrical (#2) and Scurfield Electric Heating & Solar (#3) follow. We ranked 26 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Arcata?

ContractorsRanked ranks 26 electricians serving Arcata, CA. 10 of them are based in Arcata; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Arcata are open 24/7?

3 ranked electricians in Arcata post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are IMPERIAL ELECTRIC (Kyle Schafer DBA) (#1), HUMBOLDT ENERGY (#5) and Bay Electric Eureka - Electrical Contractors (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Arcata work on weekends?

7 of 26 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are IMPERIAL ELECTRIC (Kyle Schafer DBA) (#1), Greenbelt Electrical (#2) and Pierson Building Center (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check an electrician's license in California?

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers C-10 Electrical contractor license (electricians themselves are certified by the Department of Industrial Relations). Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does electrical panel upgrade cost in Arcata?

Electrical panel upgrade typically costs $518 to $2,193, with $1,347 typical (Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Arcata. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Arcata electricians have?

The median Google rating among 26 rated electricians in Arcata is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Pierson Building Center has the most, 474 reviews, and ranks #6. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank electricians?

Each electrician gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Arcata

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 26 electricians serving Arcata.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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