30 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Solvang: Laughlin Electric, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ranch Hands Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 30.
Most-reviewed: Positively Electrical, 114 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 30 ranked after Laughlin Electric; ranked #16.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Solvang electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 30 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Laughlin Electric | 93 | 4.9★ (115) | Solvang | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Blue Moon Electrical | 87 | 5.0★ (78) | Goleta, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Marmolejo Electric, Inc | 87 | 5.0★ (18) | Solvang | — | — |
| 4 | Zoom Electricians | 86 | 5.0★ (58) | Goleta, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Goodchild Electric | 86 | 5.0★ (12) | Orcutt, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Agoura Hills Electrician Service | 86 | 5.0★ (49) | Goleta, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Electrical Land | 86 | 4.9★ (54) | Isla Vista, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Marvel Electricians | 86 | 5.0★ (47) | Isla Vista, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Rush Electrical Service | 85 | 5.0★ (37) | Goleta, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Ranch Hands Construction | 84 | 4.7★ (19) | Solvang | 24/7 | Emergencies |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (115).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solvang
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Isla Vista, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Isla Vista, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solvang
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Fernando, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orcutt, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solvang
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lompoc, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buellton, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buellton, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Net Construct Electric | 72 | 4.4★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Daniel's Electric, Inc. | 72 | 4.7★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 28 | TJ Myers Electric | 71 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 29 | JR Electric | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Pauletto Electric | 68 | 4.7★ (3) | 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASAP Plumbing | 5.0★ (2) | In Solvang |
| Barks Plumbing & Appliance Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Solvang |
| Coastline Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| East County Electric since 2003 | 5.0★ (1) | In Solvang |
| Escalera Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| ESI Electrical Services | In Solvang | |
| Goleta Electric Co | 1.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Imperial Electric | 4.5★ (2) | 20 mi |
| JC Electric | In Solvang | |
| JMR Precision Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (35) | In Solvang |
| JWC Carpentry and Stone Inc. - Kitchen Remodeling & Carpentry Service | 1.0★ (1) | In Solvang |
| L. Miller Electric | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Mc Coy Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Solvang |
| Phil's Plumbing | 4.9★ (7) | In Solvang |
| Roy Trevino Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Santa Barbara Sparky | In Solvang | |
| TR Electric | In Solvang | |
| Universal Electric | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Watt Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Weber Electric | 4.5★ (2) | 18 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Solvang. 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).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 30 Solvang 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Solvang data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |