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Best overall in Chico: Williams Electric Company, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Run Electric | Electrician Oroville, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 55.
Most-reviewed: Urban Design, 226 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 55 ranked after Williams Electric Company; ranked #6.
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55 Chico electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 55 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Electric Company | 62 | 4.9★ (275) | Oroville, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Jackson Electric Inc. | 61 | 5.0★ (23) | Chico | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Run Electric | Electrician Oroville | 60 | 4.6★ (46) | South Oroville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Waugh Electric | 60 | 5.0★ (58) | South Oroville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Captain Todd's Lighting & Electrical | 60 | 4.8★ (38) | Chico | Sat | — |
| 6 | Urban Design | 59 | 4.9★ (226) | Paradise, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 7 | Brusie Electric | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Chico | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Swearingen Electric | 59 | 4.8★ (21) | Chico | Sat | — |
| 9 | R W Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | Chico | — | — |
| 10 | Bess Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Chico | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, the most in Chico.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Chico
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #9 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.
Based in Chico
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #22 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.
Based in Chico
Ranked #23 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.
Based in Chico
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pump supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 55 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | North State Electric & Pump | 55 | 4.5★ (11) | In Chico |
| 27 | Blessed Family Electric | 55 | 5.0★ (12) | 6 mi |
| 28 | C E S Electric | 55 | 4.3★ (9) | In Chico |
| 29 | Lighthouse Electric Co. | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | In Chico |
| 30 | Cascade Electric | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | In Chico |
| 31 | Cartledge Electric | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | In Chico |
| 32 | Agri Electric | 54 | 4.5★ (6) | In Chico |
| 33 | Bunch Electric | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 34 | Pioneer Engineering & Construction | 53 | 4.2★ (26) | In Chico |
| 35 | Zink Electric Company | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 36 | 444 Electric Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | In Chico |
| 37 | Pride Electric | 53 | 4.1★ (15) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Reed Electric | 53 | 5.0★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 39 | Hankins Group, Inc | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | In Chico |
| 40 | C W Electric | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 41 | Light It Up Solar and Electric | 52 | 4.8★ (13) | In Chico |
| 42 | Flint Electric | 52 | 3.5★ (4) | 13 mi |
| 43 | Comfort Air & Electric | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | In Chico |
| 44 | Hunter Electric | 51 | 5.0★ (20) | 23 mi |
| 45 | Patterson Electric Inc. | 51 | 4.3★ (12) | 23 mi |
| 46 | Willows Refrigeration | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | 12 mi |
| 47 | Lavey Electric | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 48 | Blake Electric LLC | 51 | 5.0★ (16) | 22 mi |
| 49 | Experts In Your Home | 50 | 4.1★ (51) | In Chico |
| 50 | D & D Electric | 49 | 4.0★ (8) | 19 mi |
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Able Plumbing | 4.9★ (989) | In Chico |
| All Seasons Electric Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Apex Electrical & Solar | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Apple Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Chico |
| Barker Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Chico |
| Chico Home Improvement | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| D L Schmidt Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Chico |
| Durham Electric | In Chico | |
| Fast Chico Handyman | 5.0★ (8) | In Chico |
| Huggitt Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Mac Michael Electric | In Chico | |
| Maintenance Plus | 3.5★ (8) | In Chico |
| Minner Electric | In Chico | |
| On Call Electrical | In Chico | |
| Pacific Gas & Electric Co | 1.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| Pete Galvany Electric Co | In Chico | |
| PMS Remodeling | 4.7★ (10) | In Chico |
| Pride Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| Sierra Range Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Chico |
| We Can Handyman | In Chico |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chico. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electrical panel upgrade | $518 | $1,347 | $2,193 | Per panel, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
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).
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
We scored 55 Chico 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Chico data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |