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Best Electricians in Vista, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Vista: Electric City, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Prime Time Electrical, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 321.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: Big B's Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Air, 2,972 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 321 ranked; ranked #17.

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

321 Vista electricians are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 70 are open 24/7, 179 open Saturdays and 107 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 321 rated businesses.

Top 10 electricians in Vista at a glance

Top 10 electricians in Vista at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Electric City624.9★ (153)Chula Vista, 6 mi away24/7Overall
2Prime Time Electrical625.0★ (87)Oceanside, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Trujillo Electric625.0★ (45)Vista24/7—
4Veterans Heating and Air Conditioning, Plumbing, and Electrical625.0★ (601)Oceanside, 3 mi away24/7—
5Energo Electric624.9★ (116)San Marcos, 6 mi away24/7—
6Electrical Insight614.9★ (136)Escondido, 10 mi away24/7—
7Let There Be Light Electric614.9★ (43)Oceanside, 3 mi away24/7—
8Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical604.8★ (1,303)Escondido, 8 mi away24/7—
9Blackwood Electric605.0★ (100)Oceanside, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10TNT Electric605.0★ (77)Oceanside, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 321 best electricians in Vista, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Vista

    #1 Electric City

    Based in Chula Vista, 6 mi away

    62/100CR 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
    View profile for Electric City(619) 678-6706

  2. #2 Prime Time Electrical

    Based in Oceanside, 4 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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
    View profile for Prime Time Electrical(760) 896-5645

  3. #3 Trujillo Electric

    Based in Vista

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for Trujillo Electric(760) 388-7755

  5. #5 Energo Electric

    Based in San Marcos, 6 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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
    View profile for Energo Electric(760) 290-5891

  6. #6 Electrical Insight

    Based in Escondido, 10 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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
    View profile for Electrical Insight(760) 304-9070

  9. #9 Blackwood Electric

    Based in Oceanside, 6 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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
    View profile for Blackwood Electric(760) 575-4031

  10. #10 TNT Electric

    Based in Oceanside, 5 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 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
    View profile for TNT Electric

  11. #11 Bright Power Electric

    Based in San Diego, 21 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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
    View profile for Bright Power Electric(858) 430-8001

  12. #12 Powerhouse Electric

    Based in Oceanside, 4 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3263 Buena Hills Dr, Oceanside, CA 92056
    View profile for Powerhouse Electric(951) 541-6378

  13. #13 Electric Lee

    Based in Coronado, 11 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.

    • 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Electric Lee(619) 990-4080

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

electricians in Vista, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Faith Electric Group585.0★ (325)23 mi
27Ampere Electric SD584.9★ (133)15 mi
28United Plumbing Heating Air & Electric584.9★ (1,612)22 mi
29ASAP Electric585.0★ (33)8 mi
30VB Cable & Electric585.0★ (26)6 mi
31Evolution Electrical584.9★ (137)2 mi
321800anytyme584.7★ (402)In Vista
33All Pro Electric585.0★ (21)12 mi
34Vista Electrician Pros - Electrical Repair Co584.0★ (4)In Vista
35Spartan Hero Electric LLC575.0★ (19)12 mi
36Downing Electric575.0★ (34)3 mi
37AmCro Electric574.9★ (38)9 mi
38Panelectric Inc575.0★ (66)9 mi
39Carlsbad Electrical Services574.8★ (22)6 mi
40Car Charger Guy575.0★ (49)6 mi
41Richard Olinger Electric574.8★ (30)In Vista
42Oceanside Electrician Pros - Electrical Co574.8★ (9)8 mi
43Qualified Electric575.0★ (28)18 mi
44Max Electric575.0★ (39)7 mi
45Able Electric575.0★ (27)6 mi
46Green Electric Solutions Escondido574.5★ (15)11 mi
47Green Electric Solutions Vista575.0★ (4)6 mi
48Locher Electric inc575.0★ (22)16 mi
49Electric Plumbing565.0★ (37)In Vista
50Etzae Electric Corporation565.0★ (45)10 mi

Also serving Vista

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 Vista
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
1010 Electric5.0★ (2)6 mi
AER Electric4.9★ (51)23 mi
B & B ElectricIn Vista
B's Electrical Maintenance & ServicesIn Vista
Cbass Electric5.0★ (42)25 mi
Gforce Green Electric Solutions Poway4.6★ (11)20 mi
Guckeen Electric5.0★ (52)24 mi
GV Electric & Co Inc5.0★ (21)24 mi
JP Electric CorpIn Vista
K & A ElectricIn Vista
Lawrence Electric5.0★ (2)In Vista
My Guy Heating, Air & Plumbing4.9★ (360)10 mi
Oceanside2Escondido ElectricianIn Vista
PAR Electrical Contractors Inc5.0★ (1)In Vista
Robeck Electrical Maintenance3.0★ (2)5 mi
San Diego Electric Service4.5★ (8)15 mi
Solaris Electric5.0★ (4)8 mi
Tamar Electric4.9★ (7)11 mi
Williams Mechanical Co4.9★ (102)6 mi
ZAP0 Electrical Serv & Dryer Vent Cleaning Ltd5.0★ (1)In Vista

How much do electricians cost in Vista?

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

How much do electricians cost in Vista?
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 Vista electricians

We scored 321 Vista 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 Vista 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 Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best electrician in Vista?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked electrician in Vista, CA is Electric City with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 153 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Prime Time Electrical (#2) and Trujillo Electric (#3) follow. We ranked 321 electricians on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many electricians are there in Vista?

ContractorsRanked ranks 321 electricians serving Vista, CA. 8 of them are based in Vista; 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 Vista are open 24/7?

70 ranked electricians in Vista post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Electric City (#1), Prime Time Electrical (#2) and Trujillo Electric (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which electricians in Vista work on weekends?

179 of 321 ranked electricians post Saturday hours and 107 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Electric City (#1), Prime Time Electrical (#2) and Trujillo Electric (#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 Vista?

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

What Google rating do Vista electricians have?

The median Google rating among 321 rated electricians in Vista is 5.0★, with a median of 15 reviews. Big B's Plumbing, Electric, Heating & Air has the most, 2,972 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 Vista

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 321 electricians serving Vista.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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