Electricians in San Francisco, California: 84 listed, 64 with full details
San Francisco has 84 electricians listed on BrightPath, with 64 publishing hours, a street address, a website, or a rating backed by customer reviews. Eight businesses carry 5.0 ratings: Max Electric leads with 381 reviews, followed by General HVAC Electric and Appliance repair with 31 reviews. The listings cover ZIP codes across the city from 94102 to 94116.
Get quotesWho publishes hours, websites, and addresses
Of the 84 electricians listed, 35 publish hours, 25 publish a website, and 24 publish a street address. Max Electric's 381 customer reviews represent the largest review base on the page, with General HVAC Electric and Appliance repair second at 31 reviews.
Checking a license with California's contracting board
Electricians in San Francisco work under California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licensing. A license is required for electrical jobs over $500 in labor and materials. You can check a contractor's license status on the CSLB website by searching with the license number, business name, or contractor name. Before hiring, look up the license to verify information and check for complaint disclosure.
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License classification for electricians
Electrical contractors in California carry a C-10 classification from CSLB. This is the specialty contractor license type for electrical work.
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Building permits for electrical work
Permit requirements for electrical projects in San Francisco vary by scope and location. Check with the San Francisco building department for the specific permits your project requires, as code requirements differ across cities and counties in California.
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- California CSLB — licensing classifications (read 2026-09-19)
- California CSLB — do I need a building permit? (read 2026-09-19)
- California CSLB — check a license (read 2026-09-19)
Questions about electricians in San Francisco
How many electricians are listed in San Francisco, CA?
84, every one with a phone number. 64 also list hours, a street address, a website or a rating with its review count, and 50 are rated 4.0 or higher on Google.
Which electrician in San Francisco has the top Google rating?
Max Electric at 5.0 from 381 reviews, General HVAC Electric and Appliance repair at 5.0 from 31 reviews and MFC Electric inc at 5.0 from 25 reviews. Ratings and review counts come from the business's Google profile; the list above is sorted by them.
What should I ask a San Francisco electrician before hiring?
The California license number and proof of insurance, a written quote, the start date, and references from recent San Francisco jobs. The directory lists contact details; it does not check licenses.
Other trades in San Francisco, California
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