⚡ Official Rankings
10 Best Electricians in Santa Cruz, CA (August 2026)
We compared 10 electricians serving Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz County, California, and ranked the top providers by verified reviews, ratings, and local reputation — 506 customer reviews in all.
The 10 listed below hold an average rating of 5.0 out of 5, led by Sunrise Electrical Contracting. Updated for August 2026.
- Electricians ranked
- 10
- Average rating
- 5.0★
- Reviews analyzed
- 506
- Area code
- 831
Alpha Omega Electric
⭐ 4.9 · 127 reviews
2257 Juan Pablo Ln, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Inspired Electrical "Your electrician for life!"
⭐ 5.0 · 41 reviews
769 7th Ave, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
Sandbar Solar & Electric
⭐ 4.9 · 62 reviews
2656 Mission St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Ridgeline Electric
⭐ 5.0 · 28 reviews
2825 S Rodeo Gulch Rd # 2, Soquel, CA 95073
Direct Electric
⭐ 5.0 · 25 reviews
7960 B Soquel Dr #356, Aptos, CA 95003
John's Electric Motor Service
⭐ 4.8 · 25 reviews
399B Coral St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Electricians in Santa Cruz — FAQs
What do electricians charge per hour in Santa Cruz?+
Santa Cruz electricians typically bill hourly for diagnostics and small work, or a flat rate for defined jobs like a panel upgrade or EV charger install. Because scope varies, comparing two or three quotes from top-rated local electricians is the best approach.
How can I find a reputable electrician in Santa Cruz, CA?+
Look for licensed California electricians with strong verified reviews, and confirm they handle your work — panel upgrades, rewiring, solar, EV chargers, or troubleshooting. Top-rated options serving Santa Cruz include Giant Electric and Shaffer Electric, Inc. Confirm they pull permits for larger jobs.
Who are the top-rated electricians in Santa Cruz, CA?+
By verified reviews, highly rated electricians serving Santa Cruz include Giant Electric, Ridgeline Electric, Shaffer Electric, Inc, and Direct Electric. Rankings refresh regularly.
What areas do Santa Cruz electricians serve?+
Santa Cruz is in Santa Cruz County and uses the 831 area code. Most electricians listed here also serve surrounding Santa Cruz County communities, so confirm your location when scheduling.
Electricians listed here serve Santa Cruz, Santa Cruz County, and nearby ZIP codes including 95060, 95061, 95062, 95063, 95064, 95065.