55 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Durham: Williams Electric Company, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Waugh Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 55.
Most-reviewed: Urban Design, 226 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 55 ranked after Williams Electric Company; ranked #4.
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55 Durham electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 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 | 91 | 4.9★ (275) | Oroville, 18 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Waugh Electric | 89 | 5.0★ (58) | South Oroville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Run Electric | Electrician Oroville | 88 | 4.6★ (46) | South Oroville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Urban Design | 86 | 4.9★ (226) | Paradise, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Jackson Electric Inc. | 85 | 5.0★ (23) | Chico, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Grid Tech Electric | 83 | 5.0★ (27) | South Oroville, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Brusie Electric | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Chico, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Connect Energy Mechanical | 81 | 5.0★ (65) | Chico, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Egan Electric | 81 | 4.6★ (7) | Chico, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Captain Todd's Lighting & Electrical | 81 | 4.8★ (38) | Chico, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 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 Google reviews on this list (275).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Willows, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #27 to #47, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 47 of 55 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27 | C W Electric | 76 | 3.7★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Nachos Electric | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 35 | Lavey Electric | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Wkd Electric | 74 | 4.2★ (5) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Flint Electric | 72 | 3.5★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 47 | Pacific Gas & Electric Co | 71 | 1.0★ (6) | 22 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Durham. 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).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 55 Durham 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Durham data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |