64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 3,871 Google reviews, the most in Santa Monica.
- 4.7★ from 3,871 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 5625 Washington Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90016
Best Electricians in Santa Monica, CA (2026)
1,108 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Santa Monica: Powell Electric, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 3,871 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Express Electrical Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,108.
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Most-reviewed: Express Electrical Services, 3,323 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 1,108 ranked after Powell Electric; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,108 Santa Monica electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 368 are open 24/7, 814 open Saturdays and 605 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,107 rated businesses.
Top 10 electricians in Santa Monica at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Powell Electric | 64 | 4.7★ (3,871) | Los Angeles, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Express Electrical Services | 63 | 4.8★ (3,323) | Los Angeles, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | AP Electrics | 62 | 5.0★ (105) | Venice, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Alex & Alex Electrical Services | 62 | 5.0★ (116) | Los Angeles, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 5 Star Electricians Rancho Park | 62 | 5.0★ (95) | Beverly Hills, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | 5 Star Electricians Ocean Park | 61 | 5.0★ (84) | Beverly Hills, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | USA Electrical REPAIRS Services | 61 | 5.0★ (134) | Burbank, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Zoom Electricians | 61 | 5.0★ (91) | Santa Monica | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Venice Electricians Repair | 61 | 4.9★ (62) | Venice, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | B&M Electric | 61 | 4.9★ (362) | Torrance, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,108 best electricians in Santa Monica, 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 Los Angeles, 19 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 3,323 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.8★ from 3,323 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1011 Goodrich Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90022
#3 AP Electrics
Based in Venice, 2 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1501 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Based in Los Angeles, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3521 S Bentley Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90034
Based in Beverly Hills, 5 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Beverly Hills, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Burbank, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Monica
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 1453 25th St #65, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Based in Venice, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 513 Victoria Ave, Venice, CA 90291
#10 B&M Electric
Based in Torrance, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3904 Del Amo Blvd #805, Torrance, CA 90503
#11 Go Pro Electric
Based in North Hollywood, 12 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 182 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6300 Beeman Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91606
Based in Santa Monica
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 364 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 364 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1238 7th St #C, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Based in Santa Monica
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 92 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2806 Main St, Santa Monica, CA 90405
Based in Culver City, 8 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
- 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Marina del Rey, 3 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 155 Washington Blvd #46, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
Based in Santa Monica
61/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 719 Santa Monica Blvd #453, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Based in Beverly Hills, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
#18 Ampworx Electric
Based in Culver City, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Van Nuys, 12 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14532 Friar St Suite I, Van Nuys, CA 91411
Based in Los Angeles, 3 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1652 Colby Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90025
Based in Santa Monica
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 1530 7th St #2, Santa Monica, CA 90401
Based in Beverly Hills, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#23 Sonpower Energy
Based in Van Nuys, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14611 Bessemer St, Van Nuys, CA 91411
Based in Carson, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 151 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Monica
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
- 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1028 19th St, Santa Monica, CA 90403
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 1,108 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Santa Monica
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Electricians & Low Voltage, Home Security & Audio System | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Monica |
| AD Electrician Los Angeles 1, LLC | 5.0★ (33) | 7 mi |
| ADI Electrical Services | 4.8★ (162) | 15 mi |
| AM Electric Services Santa Monica | In Santa Monica | |
| AP Power & Design | 4.9★ (34) | 6 mi |
| Ayce Electric, Inc. | 4.8★ (93) | 12 mi |
| Cyclops Electric - South Los Angeles | 5.0★ (76) | 11 mi |
| Electric Solutions | In Santa Monica | |
| Electrician Loyal | 5.0★ (24) | 5 mi |
| FIX IT MAN HANDYMAN | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Monica |
| Hydra Electricians Burbank | 5.0★ (31) | 7 mi |
| Mason Electrician Redondo Beach | 5.0★ (33) | 7 mi |
| North Star Lighting | In Santa Monica | |
| Powell Electric | In Santa Monica | |
| Pro Tech Electric | 5.0★ (61) | 9 mi |
| Santa Monica Affordable Electrician Pros | In Santa Monica | |
| Santa Monica Electric Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Monica |
| Seven Electric | 4.9★ (35) | 7 mi |
| tamir ribak | 1.0★ (1) | In Santa Monica |
| Volta Electric | 4.8★ (430) | 19 mi |
How much do electricians cost in Santa Monica?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Monica. 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 Santa Monica electricians
We scored 1,108 Santa Monica 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 23, 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica: frequently asked questions
Who is the best electrician in Santa Monica?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Santa Monica, CA is Powell Electric with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 3,871 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Express Electrical Services (#2) and AP Electrics (#3) follow. We ranked 1,108 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.
How many electricians are there in Santa Monica?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,108 electricians serving Santa Monica, CA. 9 of them are based in Santa Monica; 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 Monica are open 24/7?
368 ranked electricians in Santa Monica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Express Electrical Services (#2), AP Electrics (#3) and Alex & Alex Electrical Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which electricians in Santa Monica work on weekends?
814 of 1,108 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 605 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Powell Electric (#1), Express Electrical Services (#2) and AP Electrics (#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 Monica?
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 Monica. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Santa Monica electricians have?
The median Google rating among 1,107 rated electricians in Santa Monica is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Powell Electric has the most, 3,871 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 Monica
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,108 electricians serving Santa Monica.
- October 2026: 17 duplicate listings merged.
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