62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews, the most in Hollister.
- 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 7500 Monterey Rd, Gilroy, CA 95020
Best Electricians in Hollister, CA (2026)
65 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hollister: Watson's Charging Stations & Electric, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): F&J Electrical Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 65.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Safety First Electric, 131 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 65 ranked after Watson's Charging Stations & Electric; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
65 Hollister electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 12 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 65 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Hollister at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Watson's Charging Stations & Electric | 62 | 5.0★ (331) | Gilroy, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | F&J Electrical Services | 62 | 5.0★ (14) | Hollister | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Coastal Power Electric Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (21) | Prunedale, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Pacific Electric | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Hollister | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Safety First Electric | 60 | 4.9★ (131) | Morgan Hill, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Black Diamond Electric CO | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Hollister | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | American Electrical Services Inc | 59 | 4.2★ (6) | Hollister | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | PowerMove Electric | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Hollister | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Wright Electrical Company | 58 | 4.2★ (5) | Monterey, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pride Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (21) | Carmichael, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 65 best electricians in Hollister, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Hollister
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Prunedale, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hollister
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Morgan Hill, 24 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 131 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 17655 Laurel Rd, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Based in Hollister
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Hollister, CA 95023
Based in Hollister
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 501 San Benito St # 100, Hollister, CA 95023
Based in Hollister
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 325 Thistle St, Hollister, CA 95023
Based in Monterey, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 Pride Electric
Based in Carmichael, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Aptos, 22 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 302 Carey Ave, Freedom, CA 95019
Based in Prunedale, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Hollister
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 378 5th St, Hollister, CA 95023
#14 Arch Electric
Based in Prunedale, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Based in Monterey, 22 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Marina, 25 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 191 Paddon Pl # 10, Marina, CA 93933
Based in Hollister
55/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 837 Industrial Dr, Hollister, CA 95023
Based in Prunedale, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
#19 LumiSOL Electric
Based in Morgan Hill, 22 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 15395 La Arboleda Way, Morgan Hill, CA 95037
Based in Hollister
54/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Gilroy, 16 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–12 AM · Tue 12 AM–10 PM · Wed–Fri 9 AM–10 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8260 Rancho Real, Gilroy, CA 95020
#22 Watt Electric
Based in Hollister
54/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 385 Flora Ave, Hollister, CA 95023
#23 Fehn Electric
Based in Prunedale, 25 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#24 Empire Electric
Based in Prunedale, 19 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Watsonville, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 26 Hangar Way UNIT F, Watsonville, CA 95076
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 65 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hollister
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Point Plumbing, Corp. | 4.3★ (12) | In Hollister |
| A & N Plumbing | 4.8★ (10) | In Hollister |
| Advantage Heating and Sheet Metal Inc | 4.9★ (116) | In Hollister |
| Arellano Brothers Plumbing | 4.2★ (5) | In Hollister |
| Brads Plumbing | 4.8★ (5) | In Hollister |
| Central Cal Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (25) | In Hollister |
| Coastwide Electric | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| DBA Electric | 5.0★ (4) | 18 mi |
| Down The Line Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (21) | In Hollister |
| Evergreen Plumbing and Rooter | 5.0★ (6) | In Hollister |
| Holdaway Construction, Inc. | 4.9★ (30) | In Hollister |
| Jet Electric | 3.2★ (23) | 23 mi |
| Major League Plumbing and Rooter | 4.8★ (21) | In Hollister |
| Mario's Plumbing Service & Repair | 5.0★ (56) | In Hollister |
| Marquez Plumbing | 4.9★ (45) | In Hollister |
| Mejia services heating and AC | 4.7★ (87) | In Hollister |
| MG Transportation & Hauling LLC | 5.0★ (115) | In Hollister |
| Pro Plumbing Service | 5.0★ (185) | In Hollister |
| Sabbatini Plumbing | 4.2★ (5) | In Hollister |
| Serrano Electric Inc | 4.2★ (5) | 22 mi |
How much do electricians cost in Hollister?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hollister. 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 |
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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Hollister electricians
We scored 65 Hollister 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 Hollister 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 |
Electricians in Hollister: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Hollister?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Hollister, CA is Watson's Charging Stations & Electric with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 331 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 7 PM. F&J Electrical Services (#2) and Coastal Power Electric Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 65 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Hollister?
ContractorsRanked ranks 65 electricians serving Hollister, CA. 10 of them are based in Hollister; 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 Hollister are open 24/7?
12 ranked electricians in Hollister post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are F&J Electrical Services (#2), Coastal Power Electric Inc. (#3) and Pacific Electric (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Hollister work on weekends?
29 of 65 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Watson's Charging Stations & Electric (#1), F&J Electrical Services (#2) and Coastal Power Electric Inc. (#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 Hollister?
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 Hollister. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Hollister electricians have?
The median Google rating among 65 rated electricians in Hollister is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Watson's Charging Stations & Electric has the most, 331 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Hollister
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 65 electricians serving Hollister.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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