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Best overall in San Luis Obispo: 5 Star Electrical Services Inc, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 81.
Most-reviewed: Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air, 1,714 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 81 ranked; ranked #2.
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81 San Luis Obispo electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 81 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 Star Electrical Services Inc | 64 | 5.0★ (128) | San Luis Obispo | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 63 | 4.7★ (1,714) | San Luis Obispo | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Monarch Air Conditioning, Heating & Electrical - SLO | 61 | 4.6★ (653) | San Luis Obispo | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | JPS REPAIR IT MOBILE | 60 | 4.9★ (189) | Gladeview, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Charged Up EVs | 60 | 5.0★ (77) | San Luis Obispo | Sat | — |
| 6 | Coast Circuit Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Arroyo Grande, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | South Swell Electrical | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | San Luis Obispo | — | — |
| 8 | Central Coast Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (31) | Atascadero, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | SLO Craft Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | San Luis Obispo | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | GTZ ELECTRIC | 57 | 5.0★ (78) | Los Osos, 10 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: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 1,714 Google reviews, the most in San Luis Obispo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 653 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gladeview, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Paso Robles, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 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 San Luis Obispo
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morro Bay, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morro Bay, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambria, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 81 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Acropolis | 55 | 4.9★ (16) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 27 | PIE Electric Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (14) | 21 mi |
| 28 | Modern Electric | 54 | 4.9★ (67) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Hernandez Electrical Services | 54 | 5.0★ (41) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Lee Wilson Electric Co | 54 | 3.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Cunningham Electric | 54 | 5.0★ (21) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Electricraft Inc | 54 | 4.5★ (16) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 33 | Finley Electric | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Lighthouse Electrical Services Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 35 | Tekton Electric | 54 | 5.0★ (58) | 15 mi |
| 36 | Deep Blue Integration, Inc. | 53 | 2.3★ (3) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 37 | Johnson Electric and Controls(JEC) | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 38 | Blands Handy Home Services and Painting | 52 | 5.0★ (82) | 13 mi |
| 39 | Usilton Electric | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 40 | Joe Mc Alexander Electric | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 41 | Gibson Electrical Solutions | 52 | 5.0★ (20) | 13 mi |
| 42 | Power and Lighting Service | 52 | 4.9★ (98) | 24 mi |
| 43 | Good Neighbors Electric | 52 | 5.0★ (21) | 13 mi |
| 44 | Empire Electrical Solutions Inc | 52 | 4.7★ (3) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 45 | Earthbound Electric, Inc. | 52 | 5.0★ (13) | 12 mi |
| 46 | Electrical Maintenance Professionals | 52 | 4.5★ (27) | 12 mi |
| 47 | Bolton Electric | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 48 | Lambright Electric | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | 6 mi |
| 49 | Elect Electric | 52 | 4.3★ (39) | 12 mi |
| 50 | Pure Energy | 51 | 4.8★ (43) | 20 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Electrical Systems | 4.2★ (5) | 25 mi |
| All Seasons Gardening & Landscaping | 4.2★ (25) | 12 mi |
| Blum & Sons Electric | 3.7★ (3) | 19 mi |
| Dickenson Electric | In San Luis Obispo | |
| Ehinger Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In San Luis Obispo |
| H M Hart Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hi-Lo Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Masullo Electric | In San Luis Obispo | |
| Mid-State Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Mister Sparky Central Coast | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Patriot Plumbing and Drain Cleaning | 5.0★ (574) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Peak Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Photon Brothers | 4.6★ (143) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Pro Builders | In San Luis Obispo | |
| RNM Engineering Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Rob Olson Electric Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| S T Electric | In San Luis Obispo | |
| WEST COAST TECH ELECTRIC | 5.0★ (3) | 16 mi |
| Zeus Electric LLC | In San Luis Obispo | |
| Zeus Electrical LLC | In San Luis Obispo |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Luis Obispo. 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 81 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 |