64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Electricians in San Marcos, CA (2026)
430 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in San Marcos: Electric City, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Energo Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 430.
- 13
Most-reviewed: United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric, 1,612 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 430 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
430 San Marcos electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 102 are open 24/7, 241 open Saturdays and 151 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 430 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in San Marcos at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Electric City | 64 | 4.9★ (153) | Chula Vista, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Energo Electric | 64 | 4.9★ (116) | San Marcos | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Electrical Insight | 63 | 4.9★ (136) | Escondido, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical | 63 | 4.8★ (1,303) | Escondido, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bright Power Electric | 62 | 4.9★ (414) | San Diego, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Trujillo Electric | 62 | 5.0★ (45) | Vista, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical | 61 | 5.0★ (601) | Oceanside, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Dawson Electric | 61 | 4.9★ (377) | Bonita, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Prime Time Electrical | 61 | 5.0★ (87) | Oceanside, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Elite Power Electric | 61 | 4.9★ (554) | Escondido, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 430 best electricians in San Marcos, 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.
Based in San Marcos
64/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 883 Discovery St, San Marcos, CA 92078
Based in Escondido, 4 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 136 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1313 Simpson Way Suite F, Escondido, CA 92029
Based in Escondido, 2 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,303 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 1,303 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2863 Executive Pl, Escondido, CA 92029
Based in San Diego, 17 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 414 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 414 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9920 Pacific Heights Blvd UNIT 150, San Diego, CA 92121
Based in Vista, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2159 Bella Vista Dr, Vista, CA 92084
Based in Oceanside, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 601 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 601 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4167 Avenida De La Plata Suite 122, Oceanside, CA 92056
Based in Bonita, 19 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 377 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 377 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Oceanside, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 825 College Blvd Ste 102 PMB 1039, Oceanside, CA 92057
Based in Escondido, 22 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 554 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bostonia, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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
Based in San Diego, 18 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,612 Google reviews, the most in San Marcos.
- 4.9★ from 1,612 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6767 Nancy Ridge Dr Unit C, San Diego, CA 92121
Based in Oceanside, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4083 Oceanside Blvd suite a, Oceanside, CA 92056
Based in Camp Pendleton North, 1 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#16 All Pro Electric
Based in Escondido, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- E Valley Pkwy, Escondido, CA 92027
Based in Carlsbad, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Oceanside, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 707 Sherwood Dr, Oceanside, CA 92058
Based in Bostonia, 24 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#20 TNT Electric
Based in Oceanside, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–9 PM · Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 635 Charles Dr, Oceanside, CA 92057
Based in Carlsbad, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
Based in San Diego, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,546 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 1,546 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4990 Viewridge Ave Suite 100, San Diego, CA 92123
#23 Landers Electric
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Oceanside, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,305 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 1,305 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 110 Copperwood Way O, Oceanside, CA 92058
#25 Wehrly Electric
Based in San Diego, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5663 Balboa Ave, San Diego, CA 92111
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 430 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | ASAP Electric | 59 | 5.0★ (33) | 6 mi |
| 27 | My Guy Heating, Air & Plumbing | 58 | 4.9★ (360) | 4 mi |
| 28 | Powerhouse Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | 9 mi |
| 29 | Electric Lee | 58 | 4.8★ (72) | 17 mi |
| 30 | Qualified Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (28) | 12 mi |
| 31 | AmCro Electric | 58 | 4.9★ (38) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Tormenta Electric Inc. | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Etzae Electric Corporation | 58 | 5.0★ (45) | 4 mi |
| 34 | Max Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (39) | 3 mi |
| 35 | Locher Electric inc | 58 | 5.0★ (22) | 12 mi |
| 36 | Amped Alliance Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | 6 mi |
| 37 | Panelectric Inc | 58 | 5.0★ (66) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Electrician San Diego | 58 | 4.8★ (50) | 16 mi |
| 39 | Tamar Electric | 58 | 4.9★ (7) | 5 mi |
| 40 | AER Electric | 58 | 4.9★ (51) | 18 mi |
| 41 | Green Electric Solutions Escondido | 58 | 4.5★ (15) | 8 mi |
| 42 | AC/DC Electric SD INC. | 58 | 4.8★ (42) | 10 mi |
| 43 | Able Electric | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | 4 mi |
| 44 | 1800anytyme | 58 | 4.7★ (402) | 4 mi |
| 45 | ElectriCali Co | 58 | 5.0★ (67) | 16 mi |
| 46 | United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric | 57 | 4.8★ (94) | 7 mi |
| 47 | Mizo Electric | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | 11 mi |
| 48 | Cosmic Electric and Data Systems | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | 2 mi |
| 49 | Blue Volt Electric | 57 | 5.0★ (71) | 24 mi |
| 50 | Primefix Home & Handyman Services | 57 | 4.9★ (70) | 22 mi |
Also serving San Marcos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1010 Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Cbass Electric | 5.0★ (42) | 20 mi |
| Dejan Electric | In San Marcos | |
| Escondido Electrician Pros - Electrical Co | 5.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| Figure Electric | 4.8★ (12) | 10 mi |
| Green Electric Solutions | 4.4★ (89) | 22 mi |
| HKY electric & communications | 5.0★ (39) | 22 mi |
| J Reinhardt Electric | 4.4★ (5) | 7 mi |
| Keifer & Keifer Electric | In San Marcos | |
| L & R Electrical Services | 5.0★ (2) | In San Marcos |
| Lemus Plumbing - Rafael & Jose Lemus | 4.4★ (15) | In San Marcos |
| Liebert Corporation | In San Marcos | |
| P & L Electric | In San Marcos | |
| ProTec Building Services | 4.7★ (7) | In San Marcos |
| Robeck Electrical Maintenance | 3.0★ (2) | In San Marcos |
| Robs electrcal services | In San Marcos | |
| San Diego Electric Service | 4.5★ (8) | 9 mi |
| Solaris Electric | 5.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| Three Phase Electric, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Tribe Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
How much do electricians cost in San Marcos?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Marcos. 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 |
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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Marcos electricians
We scored 430 San Marcos 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 Marcos 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 |
Electricians in San Marcos: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in San Marcos?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in San Marcos, CA is Electric City with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Energo Electric (#2) and Electrical Insight (#3) follow. We ranked 430 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many electricians are there in San Marcos?
ContractorsRanked ranks 430 electricians serving San Marcos, CA. 1 of them is based in San Marcos; 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 Marcos are open 24/7?
102 ranked electricians in San Marcos post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Electric City (#1), Energo Electric (#2) and Electrical Insight (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in San Marcos work on weekends?
241 of 430 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 151 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Electric City (#1), Energo Electric (#2) and Electrical Insight (#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 Marcos?
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 Marcos. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do San Marcos electricians have?
The median Google rating among 430 rated electricians in San Marcos is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric has the most, 1,612 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 San Marcos
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 430 electricians serving San Marcos.
- October 2026: 13 duplicate listings merged.
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