50 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Thermalito: Williams Electric Company, CR Score 95/100; 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Waugh Electric, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 50.
Most-reviewed: Urban Design, 226 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 50 ranked after Williams Electric Company; ranked #5.
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50 Thermalito electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Williams Electric Company | 95 | 4.9★ (275) | Oroville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Waugh Electric | 89 | 5.0★ (58) | South Oroville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Run Electric | Electrician Oroville | 88 | 4.6★ (46) | South Oroville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Grid Tech Electric | 86 | 5.0★ (27) | South Oroville, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Urban Design | 85 | 4.9★ (226) | Paradise, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Jackson Electric Inc. | 81 | 5.0★ (23) | Chico, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Connect Energy Mechanical | 80 | 5.0★ (65) | Chico, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Brusie Electric | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Chico, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Captain Todd's Lighting & Electrical | 79 | 4.8★ (38) | Chico, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Bess Electric | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | Chico, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
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 275 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (275).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 20 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Paradise, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gridley, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Gridley, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gridley, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gridley, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 35 of 50 ranked electricians here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Alameda Electrical Distributors | 73 | 4.7★ (18) | 17 mi |
| 29 | Edison Electricians of Chico | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 30 | Reed Electric | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | 15 mi |
| 31 | AIC Electric | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Cook's Electric | 72 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 35 | D & D Electric | 72 | 4.0★ (8) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Thermalito. 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 50 Thermalito 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 Thermalito 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 |