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Best Electricians in San Diego, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Diego: Bright Power Electric, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 414 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wehrly Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 386.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical, 4,710 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 386 ranked; ranked #16.

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

386 San Diego electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 92 are open 24/7, 214 open Saturdays and 129 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 386 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in San Diego at a glance

Top 10 electricians in San Diego at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Bright Power Electric934.9★ (414)San Diego24/7Overall
2Wehrly Electric915.0★ (137)San Diego24/7Emergencies
3AQ Electric INC915.0★ (133)San Diego24/7—
4Elite Power Electric914.9★ (554)Escondido, 8 mi away24/7—
5United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric914.9★ (1,612)San Diego24/7—
6Point Loma Electric, Plumbing, Heating & Air914.9★ (1,546)San Diego24/7—
7Blue Volt Electric905.0★ (71)San Diego24/7—
8Sal & Son Electric905.0★ (302)Spring Valley, 11 mi away24/7—
9Lightning Electric905.0★ (56)San Diego24/7—
10Best Electric Solutions San Diego895.0★ (47)San Diego24/7—

The 386 best electricians in San Diego, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  2. #2 Wehrly Electric

    Based in San Diego

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5663 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
    View profile for Wehrly Electric(619) 870-7376

  3. #3 AQ Electric INC

    Based in San Diego

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3013 Juniper St, San Diego, CA 92104
    View profile for AQ Electric INC(619) 729-8414

  8. #8 Sal & Son Electric

    Based in Spring Valley, 11 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 302 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10135 Diamond Head Ct, Spring Valley, CA 91977
    View profile for Sal & Son Electric(858) 335-6179

  14. #14 GR Pro Electric

    Based in Chula Vista, 13 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    524 W Calle Primera suite 1006 48, San Ysidro, CA 92173
    View profile for GR Pro Electric(858) 392-5578

  21. #21 Ampere Electric SD

    Based in San Diego

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.

    • 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    15870 Camino San Bernardo Suite 214, San Diego, CA 92127
    View profile for Ampere Electric SD(858) 207-8452

  23. #23 SRP Electric Inc.

    Based in San Diego

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 526 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 526 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5980 Fairmount Ave #108, San Diego, CA 92120
    View profile for SRP Electric Inc.(858) 900-8535

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

electricians in San Diego, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26HKY electric & communications875.0★ (39)8 mi
27Ideal Plumbing Heating Air Electrical874.8★ (228)In San Diego
285 Star Electric San Diego864.9★ (62)11 mi
29JDM Electric865.0★ (60)13 mi
30Andre Electric865.0★ (48)In San Diego
31AER Electric864.9★ (51)13 mi
32Solid Electrical Services854.9★ (47)14 mi
33Interwest Electric854.9★ (36)In San Diego
34Cbass Electric855.0★ (42)10 mi
35AC/DC Electric SD INC.854.8★ (42)In San Diego
36Wingen West Electric855.0★ (3)In San Diego
37Amaze Service Electrical Air and Heating855.0★ (197)In San Diego
38Core Electric855.0★ (12)8 mi
39Puentes Electric855.0★ (14)10 mi
40San Diego Electric Service844.5★ (8)In San Diego
41Coronado Electrician Pros845.0★ (3)2 mi
42Comfort Bros Heating Air Plumbing & Electrical844.9★ (424)17 mi
43Always Quality Electrical, Inc.844.7★ (26)In San Diego
44Esd electrical844.9★ (16)12 mi
45Green Electric Solutions National City845.0★ (4)5 mi
46E-on Electric845.0★ (4)In San Diego
47A plus Electric844.9★ (11)11 mi
48Mr. Electric of La Jolla844.6★ (17)10 mi
49Sturgis Electric845.0★ (7)8 mi
50Star Light Electric Co844.8★ (4)In San Diego

Also serving San Diego

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 San Diego
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
619 Contractors Diego5.0★ (1)In San Diego
Alltech Solar, Inc.4.3★ (11)In San Diego
Bay Park Electric5.0★ (1)In San Diego
C & G Engineering, Inc.5.0★ (1)In San Diego
Calafata Construction & Electric Inc5.0★ (2)In San Diego
Easy Solutions HVAC Repair Inc.5.0★ (5)In San Diego
Electrically Connected Inc4.5★ (2)In San Diego
First San Diego Plumber CA5.0★ (9)In San Diego
General Electric Capital Corporation5.0★ (2)In San Diego
GV Electric & Co Inc5.0★ (21)11 mi
Independent Electric Services5.0★ (12)8 mi
Ivan's Electric Inc.4.0★ (1)In San Diego
Lange Electric5.0★ (1)In San Diego
LTE Electric5.0★ (12)8 mi
Mission Solar Electric3.0★ (2)In San Diego
Sears Handyman Solutions5.0★ (2)In San Diego
Stuart Electric5.0★ (1)In San Diego
Torgy Electric2.0★ (1)In San Diego
Volt Stream Electrical5.0★ (2)In San Diego
White Horse Electric Inc5.0★ (22)12 mi

How much do electricians cost in San Diego?

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

How much do electricians cost in San Diego?
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 San Diego electricians

We scored 386 San Diego 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn San Diego data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Electricians in San Diego: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in San Diego?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in San Diego, CA is Bright Power Electric with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 414 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Wehrly Electric (#2) and AQ Electric INC (#3) follow. We ranked 386 electricians on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in San Diego?

ContractorsRanked ranks 386 electricians serving San Diego, CA. 28 of them are based in San Diego; 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 San Diego are open 24/7?

92 ranked electricians in San Diego post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Bright Power Electric (#1), Wehrly Electric (#2) and AQ Electric INC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in San Diego work on weekends?

214 of 386 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 129 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Bright Power Electric (#1), Wehrly Electric (#2) and AQ 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 San Diego?

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

What Google rating do San Diego electricians have?

The median Google rating among 386 rated electricians in San Diego is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical has the most, 4,710 reviews, and ranks #16. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for San Diego

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 386 electricians serving San Diego.
  2. October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.

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