26 electricians ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank
3 of the 26 electricians on this list post 24/7 hours. 24/7 businesses come first, then same-day, each ranked by CR Score with availability weighted higher.
#1 for emergency electrical work in Arcata: IMPERIAL ELECTRIC (Kyle Schafer DBA), open 24/7.
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| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IMPERIAL ELECTRIC (Kyle Schafer DBA) | 61 | 5.0★ (15) | Arcata | 24/7 |
| 2 | HUMBOLDT ENERGY | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Arcata | 24/7 |
| 3 | Bay Electric Eureka - Electrical Contractors | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Eureka, 8 mi away | 24/7 |
| 4 | Trinidad Electrical | 50 | 3.6★ (14) | Arcata | — |
| 5 | Cooke Lighting & Electric | 48 | 4.4★ (7) | McKinleyville, 5 mi away | — |
| 6 | Goodman Electric | 46 | 3.8★ (6) | Eureka, 8 mi away | — |
| 7 | Scurfield Electric Heating & Solar | 45 | 4.7★ (60) | Arcata | — |
| 8 | Baron Electric Inc. | 44 | 5.0★ (3) | Alameda, 12 mi away | — |
| 9 | Greenbelt Electrical | 44 | 5.0★ (29) | Arcata | Sat |
| 10 | Brant Electric | 44 | 4.6★ (40) | Arcata | — |
24/7 hours mean the business says its phone is answered around the clock. Arrival time depends on where the crew is. Ask for an arrival window when you call.
#1IMPERIAL ELECTRIC (Kyle Schafer DBA)
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 15 Google reviews
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 9 Google reviews
#3Bay Electric Eureka - Electrical Contractors
Open 24/7 · 5.0 from 4 Google reviews
24/7 first, then same-day service, then the rest. Each group is in CR Score order on emergency weights.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McKinleyville, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alameda, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 474 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Auto electrical service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fortuna, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fortuna, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 12 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fortuna, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fortuna, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Trinidad Electric | 33 | 5.0★ (6) | 14 mi |
Emergency lists move 10 points of the CR Score from reputation to availability: 15% and 15%. Availability credits 24/7 hours, same-day service, weekend hours and weekly open hours. 24/7 electricians are listed first, then same-day, then the rest; ranks follow that order. Paid placement never changes a rank.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 15% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months |
| Availability | 15% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are |