463 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Palo Alto: Go Brilliant Electric, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Electric of Palo Alto, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 463.
Most-reviewed: Service Champions, 3,407 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 463 ranked; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
463 Palo Alto electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 103 are open 24/7, 289 open Saturdays and 198 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 463 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Brilliant Electric | 63 | 4.9★ (128) | Menlo Park, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Electric of Palo Alto | 62 | 4.9★ (142) | Fremont, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | O'Connor & Sons Electric | 62 | 4.9★ (166) | Palo Alto | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | CA Electrical Group 24/7 | 61 | 4.8★ (492) | San Jose, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Dalcon Electric | 60 | 4.8★ (310) | San Jose, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Fuse Electrical | 60 | 4.9★ (82) | Fremont, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Go Brilliant Electrician Redwood City | 60 | 5.0★ (34) | Redwood City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Alpha Omega Electric | 60 | 5.0★ (131) | Campbell, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing | 60 | 4.9★ (1,034) | Santa Clara, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | IRBIS Air Plumbing Electrical | 59 | 4.9★ (1,466) | San Jose, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palo Alto
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 492 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 310 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood City, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,034 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,466 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palo Alto
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mountain View, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 216 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foster City, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 3,407 Google reviews, the most in Palo Alto.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milpitas, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood City, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood Shores, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 463 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alan Electric | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Bay Valley Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Palo Alto |
| Campbell Electrician | 4.6★ (19) | 14 mi |
| CCS Electric | In Palo Alto | |
| ClearWay | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| E & S Electric | 2.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Electrical substation | 5.0★ (1) | In Palo Alto |
| Electrical substation | In Palo Alto | |
| Eloh Electric | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| Energize California | In Palo Alto | |
| Fuse HVAC, Refrigeration, Electrical & Plumbing | 4.9★ (560) | 20 mi |
| JD Electric | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Kimo's Electric Works | 5.0★ (1) | In Palo Alto |
| LUMINAIRE ELECTRIC | 5.0★ (20) | 16 mi |
| Mercy Electric | 5.0★ (81) | 24 mi |
| Pacific Electric | 5.0★ (16) | 17 mi |
| PIE Electrical Serv & Dryer Vent Cleaning Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Teycon Builders And Developers INC | In Palo Alto | |
| Trusted Electrician La Honda | In Palo Alto | |
| UG Bay Electric Inc | 5.0★ (14) | 16 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Palo Alto. 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 463 Palo Alto 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 Palo Alto 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 |