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Best Electricians in Colton, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Colton: Trout Electric, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 483 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Apex Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 349.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: All Pro Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical, 7,425 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 349 ranked; ranked #4.

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

349 Colton electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 93 are open 24/7, 197 open Saturdays and 119 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 349 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Electricians in San Bernardino ranking. See Electricians in San Bernardino

Top 10 electricians in Colton at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Colton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Trout Electric914.9★ (483)Riverside, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Apex Electric885.0★ (320)Yucaipa, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies
3The Reel Electric Company884.9★ (495)Perris, 16 mi away24/7—
4All Pro Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical884.8★ (7,425)Ontario, 13 mi away24/7Most reviews
5All Lights Electrical Service885.0★ (128)Riverside, 11 mi away24/7—
6Dash Electric874.7★ (43)Colton24/7—
7Tryon Electric875.0★ (78)Chino, 11 mi away24/7—
8DMT Electric875.0★ (288)Upland, 20 mi away24/7—
9Austin's Electrical864.9★ (113)Riverside, 13 mi away24/7—
10cat electric inc.865.0★ (108)Chino, 15 mi away24/7—

The 349 best electricians in Colton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Colton

    #1 Trout Electric

    Based in Riverside, 6 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 483 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 483 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2020 Iowa Ave Suite 102, Riverside, CA 92507
    View profile for Trout Electric(909) 952-0047

  2. #2 Apex Electric

    Based in Yucaipa, 15 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 320 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    13366 Robin Ct, Yucaipa, CA 92399
    View profile for Apex Electric(909) 648-9668

  8. #8 DMT Electric

    Based in Upland, 20 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 288 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    W 14th St, Upland, CA 91786
    View profile for DMT Electric(626) 392-8842

  11. #11 Zobel Electric

    Based in Riverside, 12 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7020 Arlington Ave, Riverside, CA 92503
    View profile for Zobel Electric(951) 750-2750

  21. #21 JC Electric

    Based in Colton

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.8★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for JC Electric(951) 665-4070

Electricians ranked #39 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #39 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 349 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Colton, ranks 39 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
39SIERRA PACIFIC ELECTRICAL CONTRACTING814.8★ (16)6 mi
50Stay Grounded Electric805.0★ (23)15 mi

How much do electricians cost in Colton?

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

How much do electricians cost in Colton?
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 Colton electricians

We scored 349 Colton electricians on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Colton data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in Colton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Colton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Colton, CA is Trout Electric with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.9★ from 483 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Apex Electric (#2) and The Reel Electric Company (#3) follow. We ranked 349 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Colton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 349 electricians serving Colton, CA. 3 of them are based in Colton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in Colton are open 24/7?

93 ranked electricians in Colton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Trout Electric (#1), Apex Electric (#2) and The Reel Electric Company (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Colton work on weekends?

197 of 349 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 119 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Trout Electric (#1), Apex Electric (#2) and The Reel Electric Company (#3). 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 Colton?

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 Colton. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Colton electricians have?

The median Google rating among 349 rated electricians in Colton is 4.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. All Pro Cooling, Heating, Plumbing & Electrical has the most, 7,425 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Colton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 349 electricians serving Colton.
  2. October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.

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