507 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in San Carlos: Go Brilliant Electric, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Go Brilliant Electrician Redwood City, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 507.
Most-reviewed: Service Champions, 3,407 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 507 ranked; ranked #31.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
507 San Carlos electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 117 are open 24/7, 317 open Saturdays and 217 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 507 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Go Brilliant Electric | 89 | 4.9★ (128) | Menlo Park, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Go Brilliant Electrician Redwood City | 88 | 5.0★ (34) | Redwood City, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | VOLTYX SERVICES | 88 | 5.0★ (223) | Foster City, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Mr. Electric of Palo Alto | 88 | 4.9★ (142) | Fremont, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Art Electrical Services And More | 88 | 5.0★ (334) | San Francisco, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | CA Electrical Group 24/7 | 87 | 4.8★ (492) | San Jose, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Fuse Electrical | 86 | 4.9★ (82) | Fremont, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Go Brilliant Electric | 86 | 4.8★ (93) | Union City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | MRK Electricians Redwood | 86 | 4.8★ (16) | Redwood City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Expert San Francisco Electricians | 86 | 5.0★ (42) | South San Francisco, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood City, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Foster City, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 223 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 142 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 492 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union City, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood City, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South San Francisco, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlingame, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 106 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Carlos
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 310 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood City, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Redwood Shores, 3 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palo Alto, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 131 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palo Alto, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 444 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,034 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 1,466 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daly City, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fremont, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 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 507 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & E Electrical Co Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Alan Electric | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Backup Electrician Hayward | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| CF Electric | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| E & S Electric | 2.5★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| EV Electrical | 4.6★ (38) | 18 mi |
| Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions | 4.8★ (219) | 22 mi |
| Fuata Electric Inc | 3.3★ (7) | 7 mi |
| Gonzalez Electric Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Green Earth Electric LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Honest Electric Company | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| JD Electric | 4.0★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| Mercy Electric | 5.0★ (81) | 17 mi |
| Mickey's Installation | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| NorCal Natural Habitats | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| PIE Electrical Serv & Dryer Vent Cleaning Ltd | 5.0★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| Restart HVAC & Electrical | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| San Jose Electricians | 4.8★ (150) | 24 mi |
| W.E.B. Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Windemere Electric | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Carlos. 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 507 San Carlos 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In San Carlos data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |