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Best Electricians in El Cerrito, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Cerrito: Straightline TV Installations, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Art Electrical Services And More, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 462.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Service Champions, 5,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 462 ranked; ranked #9.

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

462 El Cerrito electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 99 are open 24/7, 272 open Saturdays and 165 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 462 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in El Cerrito at a glance

Top 10 electricians in El Cerrito at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Straightline TV Installations905.0★ (171)Antioch, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Art Electrical Services And More895.0★ (334)San Francisco, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Rocky Hill Electric885.0★ (203)San Rafael, 14 mi away24/7—
4Mister Sparky of North Bay885.0★ (253)Novato, 16 mi away24/7—
5Mr. Electric of Concord CA874.9★ (241)Concord, 16 mi away24/7—
6Aguilar Electric875.0★ (72)San Francisco, 14 mi away24/7—
7S&B Electric864.9★ (109)Alamo, 14 mi away24/7—
8Frontline Electrical Services864.8★ (138)Benicia, 14 mi away24/7—
9Service Champions864.9★ (5,220)Martinez, 14 mi away24/7Most reviews
10Artes865.0★ (50)San Francisco, 14 mi away24/7—

The 462 best electricians in El Cerrito, 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.

  6. #6 Aguilar Electric

    Based in San Francisco, 14 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    18 Hale St apt a, San Francisco, CA 94134
    View profile for Aguilar Electric(415) 683-7159

  9. #9 Service Champions

    Based in Martinez, 14 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 5,220 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (5,220).

    • 4.9★ from 5,220 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    261 Arthur Rd, Martinez, CA 94553
    View profile for Service Champions(925) 281-0532

  10. #10 Artes

    Based in San Francisco, 14 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1588 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94122
    View profile for Artes(415) 309-2797

  14. #14 Walsh Electric

    Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    San Francisco, CA 94115
    View profile for Walsh Electric(415) 488-3112

  18. #18 Electrical Land

    Based in San Francisco, 14 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    108 Turquoise Way, San Francisco, CA 94131
    View profile for Electrical Land(415) 727-5722

  21. #21 S&B Electric

    Based in Concord, 16 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    950 Detroit Ave, Concord, CA 94518
    View profile for S&B Electric(925) 332-5943

  22. #22 A 24 Electric Co.

    Based in San Francisco, 15 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2150 25th Ave, San Francisco, CA 94116
    View profile for A 24 Electric Co.(415) 664-6611

  23. #23 EV Electrical

    Based in Oakland, 11 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    616 Derby Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
    View profile for EV Electrical(818) 422-6882

Electricians ranked #26 to #50

#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 462 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in El Cerrito, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Value Electrical Construction845.0★ (14)11 mi
2724/7 SF Handyman & Remodelling Service844.6★ (59)13 mi
28Expert San Francisco Electricians845.0★ (42)20 mi
29Hummingbird Electric LLC, Danville845.0★ (26)16 mi
30Pearson Brothers Electrical Service844.8★ (144)18 mi
31Bay Electric - Electrical Contractors844.5★ (15)10 mi
32Heise's Plumbing844.9★ (1,454)15 mi
33Berkeley Electrician Guys844.8★ (32)3 mi
34Tension Electric LLC845.0★ (4)7 mi
35Marin SF Electric845.0★ (98)14 mi
36Electrical Land844.8★ (48)19 mi
37McMillan Electric844.5★ (23)11 mi
38Max Electric834.9★ (523)10 mi
39Electric Force GT835.0★ (31)20 mi
40Mercy Electric835.0★ (81)14 mi
41Illuminate Electric SF Inc.835.0★ (3)7 mi
42Shadow Electric835.0★ (10)13 mi
43Galaxy Heating & Air Conditioning835.0★ (6)10 mi
44SENTE ELECTRIC835.0★ (8)12 mi
45Stone Valley Electric835.0★ (50)7 mi
46Best Electric Systems Danville835.0★ (48)24 mi
47Fuse Service834.9★ (94)2 mi
48Ongaro & Sons834.9★ (762)14 mi
49San Francisco Electrician Pros835.0★ (6)11 mi
50Zoom Electricians834.9★ (62)13 mi

Also serving El Cerrito

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 El Cerrito
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Advanced Electrical Inc.5.0★ (2)4 mi
AJ Electric5.0★ (6)14 mi
Al's Electric5.0★ (2)7 mi
Arc Electric5.0★ (2)7 mi
BBMD Electric Alameda CA5.0★ (2)11 mi
Certified Electrician Daly City5.0★ (13)17 mi
Champ Electrical Services5.0★ (2)11 mi
Continental Electric5.0★ (2)5 mi
Eclectic Electric3.0★ (2)2 mi
Emergency Electric Llc5.0★ (2)4 mi
ENJ Tech Solutions5.0★ (12)17 mi
Expert San Francisco Electricians5.0★ (39)19 mi
Linear Electrician Service5.0★ (2)10 mi
Monroe Electric Inc3.0★ (2)7 mi
Phils Electric Company5.0★ (2)6 mi
Pierce Electric5.0★ (124)14 mi
Positively Electric5.0★ (2)7 mi
Power & Light5.0★ (2)6 mi
Quaweay Electric5.0★ (2)9 mi
Williams Electric5.0★ (2)8 mi

How much do electricians cost in El Cerrito?

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

How much do electricians cost in El Cerrito?
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 El Cerrito electricians

We scored 462 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in El Cerrito?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in El Cerrito, CA is Straightline TV Installations with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Art Electrical Services And More (#2) and Rocky Hill Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 462 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in El Cerrito?

ContractorsRanked ranks 462 electricians serving El Cerrito, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which electricians in El Cerrito are open 24/7?

99 ranked electricians in El Cerrito post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Straightline TV Installations (#1), Art Electrical Services And More (#2) and Rocky Hill Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in El Cerrito work on weekends?

272 of 462 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 165 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Straightline TV Installations (#1), Art Electrical Services And More (#2) and Rocky Hill Electric (#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 El Cerrito?

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

What Google rating do El Cerrito electricians have?

The median Google rating among 462 rated electricians in El Cerrito is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Service Champions has the most, 5,220 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 El Cerrito

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 462 electricians serving El Cerrito.
  2. October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.

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