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North County electricians, by city

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  • 137 of 221 matched to an active CSLB license · read Oct 14
  • 905 city permits pulled by 53 of these businesses
An electrician working inside an electrical panel
Stock photo, not a listed business · Photo: ranjeet / Pexels

Where the facts come from · How we use these sources

  • Contractors State License Board
  • City of San Diego
  • City of Carlsbad
  • City of Vista
  • City of San Marcos
  • City of Escondido
  • Google Business Profile

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  • Escondido42
  • Carlsbad35
  • Oceanside24

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How we help you choose

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  • License status

    From CSLB, linked to the state record.

  • Bond and workers’ comp

    From the same CSLB record.

  • City permits

    Permits pulled in San Diego, Carlsbad, Vista, San Marcos and Escondido, matched to the business.

  • Direct contact

    Tap Call for the number the business lists on Google.

License coverage
221listed businesses
137 active4 other matched statuses80 not yet matched

CSLB snapshot Oct 14

Common electrical jobs

Start with the job.

  1. Panel upgrade
    100A to 200A, permits, what it should cost to quote.
  2. EV charger install
    Level 2 at home. Panel capacity first.
  3. Breaker keeps tripping
    When it is a DIY reset and when it is a call.
  4. Outlets and switches
    Adds, GFCI, dead outlets.
  5. Lighting
    Recessed, exterior, dimmers.

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221 electrical businesses across 15 communities.

Oceanside Pier at sunrise, seen from above the beach and palm treesOceanside24 listedRows of red, orange and yellow ranunculus flowers at the Flower Fields in CarlsbadCarlsbad35 listedThe Encinitas arch sign over the Coast Highway beside La Paloma TheatreEncinitas16 listedSand, bluffs and ocean at the north end of Solana BeachSolana Beach4 listedThe lawn and palm trees of Powerhouse Park above the beach in Del MarDel Mar6 listedLooking east down Main Street in downtown VistaVista20 listedHomes and a lake in San Marcos seen from a hillsideSan Marcos22 listedThe Escondido arch sign over Grand Avenue, lined with palm treesEscondido42 listedAvocado and fruit orchards on a hillside farm in Fallbrook, seen from the airFallbrook8 listedFog filling the valley below the mountains at sunrise, with palm trees, a house and fruit trees, seen from BonsallBonsall1 listedA large oak tree beside a dirt trail in Valley CenterValley Center8 listedSpanish-style buildings with red tile roofs on a street in Rancho Santa FeRancho Santa FeNearby optionsLake Poway seen from the park lawn, with trees and hills behindPoway16 listedA dirt road with wooden fences crossing the Ramona GrasslandsRamona8 listedLake Hodges passing under Interstate 15 just north of Rancho Bernardo, seen from the airRancho Bernardo7 listedA dirt trail through a green valley in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San DiegoCarmel ValleyNearby optionsGrassland and hills in Los Peñasquitos Canyon PreserveRancho Peñasquitos4 listedThe stone sign for Patriot Park in 4S Ranch, with a lawn and a hill behind it4S RanchNearby options
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Answers from the listings

How many electricians are listed in North County?

We list 221 businesses, drawn from public listings observed Sep 30, 2026.

How many electricians are matched to an active CSLB license?

137 of 221 (62%) are matched to an active Contractors State License Board license. If a listing has no match, we haven't tied a license to it yet, so ask the business for its number.

Do electricians carry workers' comp and a bond?

Of the 137 with an active license, 77 carry workers' comp insurance and 58 have certified having no employees (an exemption). 137 have the required contractor bond on file with CSLB.

Which electricians are open 24/7?

By their Google hours, 45 are open 24 hours every day: Island Pacific Electric, Let There Be Light Electric, Mac Electric and Powerhouse Electric, and 41 more. Call to confirm before an emergency.

What services do electricians list most?

On their Google Business Profiles (read Oct 2, 2026), the most-listed services are light fixture installation (92), electrical outlet & switch installation (89), electrical outlet & switch repair (84) and outdoor lighting installation (84). A business without a label may still do the work, so ask.

How long have electricians been licensed?

Among the 137 with an active matched license, the median license was first issued in 2008, and 63 have held their license for 20 years or more.

From all 221 listings · CSLB read Oct 14, 2026

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