83 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Montecito: Red Electricians, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Blue Moon Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 83.
Most-reviewed: Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air, 418 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 83 ranked; ranked #3.
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83 Montecito electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 83 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Red Electricians | 64 | 4.9★ (53) | Montecito | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Blue Moon Electrical | 63 | 5.0★ (57) | Carpinteria, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 62 | 4.7★ (418) | Santa Barbara, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Local Trusted Electricians | 62 | 5.0★ (22) | Carpinteria, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Local Trusted Electricians | 61 | 4.9★ (62) | Santa Barbara, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Electricians Service Team | 61 | 4.9★ (74) | Carpinteria, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Premo Electric | 61 | 4.9★ (119) | Bonita, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Blue Moon Electrical | 60 | 5.0★ (78) | Goleta, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Zoom Electricians | 60 | 5.0★ (58) | Goleta, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Republic Lighting Services | 60 | 4.9★ (50) | Santa Barbara, 4 mi away | 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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 418 Google reviews, the most in Montecito.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Santa Barbara, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Isla Vista, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Isla Vista, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mira Monte, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ojai, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Simi Valley, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Santa Barbara, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ojai, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montecito
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 83 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Brightside Electric Coast | 5.0★ (5) | 21 mi |
| CA Electric Santa Barbara I Licensed Electrical Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | In Montecito |
| Carburetor & Electric Co | 4.1★ (23) | 4 mi |
| CEC ELECTRICAL SERVICES | 4.3★ (15) | 5 mi |
| Chadwick Electric | In Montecito | |
| Courduff Electric | 4.3★ (6) | 24 mi |
| HandyPro805 | 4.2★ (5) | In Montecito |
| J & A Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Kaiser Air Conditioning | 3.0★ (1) | In Montecito |
| Mc Carty Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| MONTECITO CONSTRUCTION INC | In Montecito | |
| Montecito Current | In Montecito | |
| Montecito Line Studio | 5.0★ (1) | In Montecito |
| Montecito Line Studio | In Montecito | |
| Montecito Line Studio | In Montecito | |
| Morgan Electric | In Montecito | |
| Power Electric Co. | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Reliable Technologies | In Montecito | |
| Santa Barbara Sparky | 5.0★ (5) | 6 mi |
| Waterfall Electric | 3.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Montecito. 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 83 Montecito 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 Montecito 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 |