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Best Electricians in Santa Barbara, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Barbara: Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 418 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Red Electricians, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 74.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Premo Electric, 119 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 74 ranked after Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air; ranked #12.

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

74 Santa Barbara electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 74 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Santa Barbara at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Santa Barbara at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air634.7★ (418)Santa Barbara24/7Overall
2Red Electricians634.9★ (53)Montecito, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Local Trusted Electricians634.9★ (62)Santa BarbaraSat · Sun · Evenings—
4Blue Moon Electrical625.0★ (57)Carpinteria, 10 mi away24/7—
5Blue Moon Electrical615.0★ (78)Goleta, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Local Trusted Electricians615.0★ (22)Carpinteria, 6 mi away24/7—
7Republic Lighting Services614.9★ (50)Santa BarbaraSat—
8Zoom Electricians605.0★ (58)Goleta, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Electricians Service Team604.9★ (74)Carpinteria, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Electrical Land604.9★ (54)Isla Vista, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 74 best electricians in Santa Barbara, 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.

  2. #2 Red Electricians

    Based in Montecito, 4 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1498 E Valley Rd #43, Montecito, CA 93108
    View profile for Red Electricians(805) 222-7597

  8. #8 Zoom Electricians

    Based in Goleta, 9 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    909 Embarcadero del Mar #8, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for Zoom Electricians(805) 323-9779

  10. #10 Electrical Land

    Based in Isla Vista, 9 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    734 Embarcadero del Mar, Isla Vista, CA 93117
    View profile for Electrical Land(805) 892-6988

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    Based in Isla Vista, 9 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    966 Embarcadero del Mar #22, Isla Vista, CA 93117
    View profile for ‎‎M‎‎‎‎a‎‎r‎‎‎‎v‎‎e‎‎‎‎l E‎‎l‎‎e‎‎‎‎c‎‎t‎‎r‎‎i‎‎c‎‎i‎‎a‎‎‎‎ns(805) 317-0331

  12. #12 Premo Electric

    Based in Bonita, 22 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Premo Electric(619) 908-1286

  15. #15 Pfefferle Electric

    Based in Santa Barbara

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    831 Palermo Dr, Santa Barbara, CA 93105
    View profile for Pfefferle Electric(805) 562-6533

  21. #21 Donnell's Electric

    Based in Santa Barbara

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    226 Reef Ct, Santa Barbara, CA 93109
    View profile for Donnell's Electric(805) 689-7895

  22. #22 Zoom Electricians

    Based in Mira Monte, 23 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    160 Apricot St, Oak View, CA 93022
    View profile for Zoom Electricians(805) 608-4684

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

electricians in Santa Barbara, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Anderson & Sons Electric575.0★ (5)In Santa Barbara
27Walker's Electrical Repair565.0★ (8)10 mi
28Turner Electric Inc565.0★ (3)In Santa Barbara
29Montecito Line Studio565.0★ (5)4 mi
30Left Coast Electric555.0★ (9)1 mi
31Royal Electric554.7★ (14)1 mi
32Carburetor & Electric Co554.1★ (23)In Santa Barbara
33New Horizon Electric555.0★ (5)9 mi
34TC Electric555.0★ (10)2 mi
35CEC ELECTRICAL SERVICES554.3★ (15)In Santa Barbara
36Superman Appliance Repair555.0★ (62)In Santa Barbara
37McCoy Electric Corporation553.7★ (3)In Santa Barbara
38Carrillo Electric555.0★ (32)20 mi
39Outdoor Lighting Perspectives of North San Diego545.0★ (58)21 mi
40Daniel's Electric, Inc.544.7★ (6)In Santa Barbara
41Kestrel Electric545.0★ (15)23 mi
42Santa Barbara Sparky545.0★ (5)In Santa Barbara
43Advance Electric545.0★ (9)8 mi
44Electrical Fault Finding535.0★ (3)20 mi
45Murphy Electric Maintenance Co535.0★ (3)In Santa Barbara
46ADVANCED Cable Systems535.0★ (3)In Santa Barbara
47JR Electric535.0★ (3)In Santa Barbara
48Pauletto Electric534.7★ (3)In Santa Barbara
49Howe Electric535.0★ (3)In Santa Barbara
50EC Pro Electric533.7★ (3)In Santa Barbara

Also serving Santa Barbara

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 Santa Barbara
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Acs Electrical & Acoustical5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Brightside Electric Coast5.0★ (5)25 mi
C.R. Electric Company5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Constant Power CorporationIn Santa Barbara
Crocker Refrigeration Heating & Air4.9★ (811)In Santa Barbara
Current Electric - Santa Barbara4.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Elite Remodels4.9★ (124)In Santa Barbara
J & A Electric5.0★ (2)In Santa Barbara
J & I Electric3.0★ (4)In Santa Barbara
JMPE Electrical Engineering5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Klein Electric, Inc.In Santa Barbara
Mark Taylor Electric Inc.5.0★ (4)In Santa Barbara
Mc Carty Electric5.0★ (2)In Santa Barbara
moonSlice DesignIn Santa Barbara
Power Electric Co.3.0★ (2)In Santa Barbara
Priestman Electric5.0★ (3)11 mi
Radis Electric2.3★ (6)9 mi
Tokarev Building Services5.0★ (11)In Santa Barbara
Utopia5.0★ (1)In Santa Barbara
Waterfall Electric3.5★ (2)In Santa Barbara

How much do electricians cost in Santa Barbara?

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

How much do electricians cost in Santa Barbara?
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 Santa Barbara electricians

We scored 74 Santa Barbara 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Santa Barbara data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Electricians in Santa Barbara: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Santa Barbara?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Santa Barbara, CA is Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 418 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Red Electricians (#2) and Local Trusted Electricians (#3) follow. We ranked 74 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Santa Barbara?

ContractorsRanked ranks 74 electricians serving Santa Barbara, CA. 21 of them are based in Santa Barbara; 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 Santa Barbara are open 24/7?

8 ranked electricians in Santa Barbara post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#1), Red Electricians (#2) and Blue Moon Electrical (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Santa Barbara work on weekends?

35 of 74 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air (#1), Red Electricians (#2) and Local Trusted Electricians (#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 Santa Barbara?

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

What Google rating do Santa Barbara electricians have?

The median Google rating among 74 rated electricians in Santa Barbara is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air has the most, 418 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Santa Barbara

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 74 electricians serving Santa Barbara.

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