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Best Electricians in Oakland, CA (2026)

545 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Oakland: Art Electrical Services And More, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 545.

  3. 29

    Most-reviewed: Service Champions, 5,220 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 545 ranked; ranked #29.

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

545 Oakland electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 112 are open 24/7, 320 open Saturdays and 193 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 545 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Oakland at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Oakland at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Art Electrical Services And More625.0★ (334)San Francisco, 12 mi away24/7Overall
2Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions614.8★ (219)Oakland24/7Emergencies
3Straightline TV Installations615.0★ (171)Antioch, 10 mi away24/7—
4EV Electrical604.6★ (38)Oakland24/7—
5Boyes Electric Inc.604.9★ (194)OaklandSat—
6Aguilar Electric605.0★ (72)San Francisco, 9 mi away24/7—
7Max Electric604.9★ (523)San Francisco, 7 mi awaySat—
8Mr. Electric of Concord CA594.9★ (241)Concord, 17 mi away24/7—
9my OAKLAND ELECTRICIAN594.6★ (22)Oakland24/7—
10Valencia Electric595.0★ (21)Alamo, 4 mi away24/7—

The 545 best electricians in Oakland, 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.

  4. #4 EV Electrical

    Based in Oakland

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 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

  5. #5 Boyes Electric Inc.

    Based in Oakland

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2206 Courtland Ave, Oakland, CA 94601
    View profile for Boyes Electric Inc.(925) 364-5757

  6. #6 Aguilar Electric

    Based in San Francisco, 9 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 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

  7. #7 Max Electric

    Based in San Francisco, 7 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 523 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 523 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    28 Geary St #650, San Francisco, CA 94108
    View profile for Max Electric(415) 867-7006

  11. #11 S&B Electric

    Based in Alamo, 13 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for S&B Electric(925) 207-3651

  12. #12 BV Electric Inc.

    Based in San Francisco, 9 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 544 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 4.8★ from 544 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    44 Gough St #210, San Francisco, CA 94103
    View profile for BV Electric Inc.(415) 666-9990

  13. #13 Rocky Hill Electric

    Based in San Rafael, 21 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 203 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4330 Redwood Hwy STE 200, San Rafael, CA 94903
    View profile for Rocky Hill Electric(415) 874-0909

  14. #14 Mercy Electric

    Based in San Francisco, 9 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    South, 1555 Yosemite Ave Suite #2, San Francisco, CA 94124
    View profile for Mercy Electric(415) 969-9530

  16. #16 Artes

    Based in San Francisco, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 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

  18. #18 Walsh Electric

    Based in San Francisco, 9 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 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

  19. #19 Electrical Land

    Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 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

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 545 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.

electricians in Oakland, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Expert San Francisco Electricians585.0★ (39)13 mi
27Zoom Electricians584.9★ (62)9 mi
28A 24 Electric Co.585.0★ (29)12 mi
29Service Champions584.9★ (5,220)17 mi
30Value Electrical Construction585.0★ (14)8 mi
31Stone Valley Electric585.0★ (50)10 mi
32Berkeley Electrician Guys584.8★ (32)5 mi
33Lee Electric Corp585.0★ (58)11 mi
34Thee Electrician LLC585.0★ (55)9 mi
35Psl Electric584.8★ (30)In Oakland
36California Best Electricians584.7★ (106)16 mi
37Frontline Electrical Services574.8★ (138)20 mi
38Go Brilliant Electric574.8★ (93)18 mi
39Power Safe Electricians575.0★ (3)In Oakland
40Electrical Land574.8★ (48)14 mi
41Heise's Plumbing574.9★ (1,454)11 mi
42McMillan Electric574.5★ (23)8 mi
43Electrical Land575.0★ (51)11 mi
44Zoom Electricians575.0★ (72)7 mi
45Zoom Electricians574.8★ (65)10 mi
46Electric Wire Services574.9★ (59)11 mi
47Electric Force GT575.0★ (31)15 mi
48Frontline Electrical Services575.0★ (24)13 mi
49T-Electric LLC575.0★ (13)10 mi
50Ace Electric574.9★ (55)4 mi

Also serving Oakland

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 Oakland
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aaron"s Electrical AND General ConstructionIn Oakland
Ace Wiring Electric4.9★ (111)25 mi
Aleco Electric Inc5.0★ (1)In Oakland
Best Electric Systems Danville5.0★ (48)20 mi
California Generator Services3.0★ (2)In Oakland
Certified Electrician Daly City5.0★ (13)12 mi
Electric Avenue Renewables5.0★ (2)In Oakland
Galaxy Heating & Air Conditioning5.0★ (6)8 mi
Hummingbird Electric LLC, Danville5.0★ (26)15 mi
Megaton Electric5.0★ (2)In Oakland
Net Electric Inc5.0★ (1)In Oakland
Ortiz Painting Services5.0★ (2)In Oakland
Phoenix Electric Co3.6★ (17)8 mi
Pierce Electric5.0★ (124)21 mi
Pinky's Electric LLC5.0★ (7)10 mi
Rilra LLC.In Oakland
San Francisco Electrician Pros5.0★ (6)9 mi
San Francisco Electricians Contractors4.5★ (8)10 mi
Shadow Electric5.0★ (10)8 mi
Williams Electric5.0★ (2)In Oakland

How much do electricians cost in Oakland?

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

How much do electricians cost in Oakland?
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 Oakland electricians

We scored 545 Oakland 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Oakland data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in Oakland: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Oakland?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Oakland, CA is Art Electrical Services And More with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions (#2) and Straightline TV Installations (#3) follow. We ranked 545 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Oakland?

ContractorsRanked ranks 545 electricians serving Oakland, CA. 9 of them are based in Oakland; 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 Oakland are open 24/7?

112 ranked electricians in Oakland post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Art Electrical Services And More (#1), Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions (#2) and Straightline TV Installations (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Oakland work on weekends?

320 of 545 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 193 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Art Electrical Services And More (#1), Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions (#2) and Straightline TV Installations (#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 Oakland?

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

What Google rating do Oakland electricians have?

The median Google rating among 545 rated electricians in Oakland is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Service Champions has the most, 5,220 reviews, and ranks #29. 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 Oakland

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 545 electricians serving Oakland.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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