Five tests for any electrician’s rating

Before trusting a score, run it through these five checks:

1. Volume. Hundreds of reviews carry more weight than a handful.
2. Recency. Look for steady reviews from the past year, not a burst from long ago.
3. Spread. A strong score on both Google and Yelp is more reliable than one platform alone.
4. Replies. See how the company answers the few bad reviews. Calm, specific replies are a good sign.
5. Fit. Read reviews for jobs like yours, such as panel upgrades or EV chargers, not just general praise.

Then check the license. A great rating never replaces an active C-10 license on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) website.

The 5 Electricians Serving Homes Across California

1. High Voltage Electrical — highly rated for residential repairs across seven counties

Rating snapshot: its homepage doesn’t list a review count, so ask for its current Google and Yelp profiles for your county.

High Voltage Electrical, a certified provider of residential electrical repairs, has served California homes for more than 20 years across Los Angeles, Orange, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Riverside, San Francisco and Santa Clara counties. Its licensed, insured crews handle panel upgrades and repairs, subpanels, rewiring, GFCI outlets, EV and Tesla chargers, lighting, surge protection and aluminum wire replacement.

Why the rating holds up: same-day service seven days a week, free estimates on panels, EV chargers, breakers and wiring, and a published project record that includes 100-to-200-amp panel upgrades with full rewiring in historic homes.

Read the reviews for: panel upgrades and weekend same-day visits, its two strongest areas.

2. Aleco Electric — highly rated across Northern California

Rating snapshot: the company reports more than 275 five-star Google reviews, and it was named “#1 Local Electrician” in The Reporter’s Best of 2021.

Aleco Electric has served Northern California since 2004 under contractor’s license #848994, from its Vacaville headquarters to the Sacramento region. It handles troubleshooting, repairs, service panels, breakers, lighting, EV chargers, generators and security systems for homes and businesses.

Why the rating holds up: one of the strongest written warranties we found, with 10 years on labor and 5 years on parts. It also offers same-day and next-day appointments, 24-hour emergency service and free estimates.

Read the reviews for: service-call experiences, since the company promotes a low troubleshooting fee.

3. Sagan Electric — highly rated in the Sacramento region

Rating snapshot: the company reports a 5.0 rating from more than 300 reviews, 236 on Google and 69 on Yelp.

Sagan Electric is a family-owned contractor led by a former union electrician, holding CSLB license #1050318. It serves 26 cities across Sacramento, Placer, El Dorado and Yolo counties, from Elk Grove and Folsom to Roseville, El Dorado Hills and Davis.

Why the rating holds up: upfront pricing before work begins, permits handled as part of the job, and free estimates. It’s also a SMUD Participating Contractor, which helps homeowners access Sacramento utility programs.

Read the reviews for: remodel and panel upgrade jobs, which are a large share of its residential work.

4. Blue Moon Electrical — highly rated for dependable repairs statewide

Rating snapshot: the company cites thousands of Google and Yelp reviews across its roughly 40 California cities.

Blue Moon Electrical, delivers dependable electrical repairs statewide, from San Jose and San Francisco to Long Beach, Pasadena, Orange County and Santa Barbara. The family-owned company has more than 20 years of licensed, bonded and insured work, covering panels, breakers, wiring and rewiring, outlets, lighting, EV chargers and safety inspections.

Why the rating holds up: upfront written pricing after an on-site assessment, same-day service, and round-the-clock hours listed Sunday through Friday.

Read the reviews for: your city specifically, since coverage and crews vary by location.

5. RnR Electrician — highly rated in Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley

Rating snapshot: named homeowner testimonials on its site; check its Google profile for the current score.

RnR Electrician is a family-owned company founded in 2015, holding C-10 license #1149012. Based in San Fernando, it serves Los Angeles, the San Fernando Valley, Pasadena, North Hollywood, West Hills and Whittier, with a no-subcontractors policy.

Why the rating holds up: a stated one-hour response time, 24/7 emergency service, estimates within 24 hours, and a 2-year labor warranty on full installations. It handles LADBS permit coordination for Los Angeles jobs.

Read the reviews for: panel upgrades and EV charger installs, including Tesla and ChargePoint units.

At a glance

Red flags hiding behind a high rating

• All reviews in one month. Sudden bursts can signal a campaign rather than steady service.
• Reviews that never mention a job. Real customers usually name the work: a panel, a charger, a rewire.
• A different business name on the license lookup than on the review profile.
• No replies to complaints. Silence on problems is a warning sign.

Frequently asked questions

What rating should I look for in an electrician?

A score of 4.7 or higher across a large number of recent reviews is a strong signal. Volume and recency matter as much as the number itself. Always pair the rating with a license check on the CSLB website.

Are Google or Yelp reviews more reliable?

Neither is perfect, so use both. A company that scores well on both platforms, with consistent comments about similar jobs, is a safer choice than one with a perfect score on a single site.

Do highly-rated electricians charge more?

Not necessarily. Many earn their ratings with fair, clear pricing. Compare itemized written quotes, and remember that the cheapest quote can cost more if the job has to be redone.

Can I trust ratings a company posts on its own website?

Treat them as a starting point. Click through to the original Google or Yelp profile to see the full picture, including any negative reviews and how the company responded.

The bottom line

A high rating is most useful when it’s built on volume, recency and jobs like yours, and backed by a license you can check. High Voltage Electrical and Blue Moon Electrical bring well-reviewed residential repair work across much of the state, from seven counties to about 40 cities. Aleco Electric and Sagan Electric are the top-rated names in Northern California and Sacramento, and RnR Electrician is a fast-responding choice in Los Angeles.

Run the five tests, look up the license, and read the reviews for your kind of job before you book.