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⚡ Top 5 · 2026📍 Oakland, CA

The 5 best electricians in Oakland.

Flickering lights are a warning, not a mood.

Chosen by our review committee · Google ratings as of November 9, 2026 · Companies cannot pay to be listed

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Max Electric
★★★★★ 4.9 · 686 reviews

Panel upgrades, EV chargers, ceiling fans, rewires and that one outlet that never worked. A licensed electrician in Oakland does the work to code, pulls the permit and leaves you with a system you can trust.

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    Max Electric

    🏆 Best electrician in Oakland
    ★★★★★ 4.9· 686 Google reviews

    Max Electric carries a near-perfect 4.9 Google rating from 686 reviews. That is one of the deepest review histories of any electrician in the Oakland area. Based in San Francisco, it takes the top spot among electricians in Oakland this year.

    📍 28 Geary St #650, San Francisco, CA 94108
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    ★★★★★ 4.9· 241 Google reviews

    Boyes Electric Inc. carries a near-perfect 4.9 Google rating from 241 reviews. That many reviews is hard to fake and harder to keep that high. Based right in Oakland, it lands at #2 on our Oakland list.

    📍 7900 Capwell Dr Unit 204, Oakland, CA 94621
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    ★★★★★ 4.9· 77 Google reviews

    Micah Electric Co. carries a near-perfect 4.9 Google rating from 77 reviews. A solid body of feedback for a local electrician. Based right in Oakland, it rounds out the top three for Oakland.

    📍 3542 Fruitvale Ave Fruitvale, Oakland, CA 94602
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    ★★★★★ 4.8· 571 Google reviews

    BV Electric Inc. carries a near-perfect 4.8 Google rating from 571 reviews. That is one of the deepest review histories of any electrician in the Oakland area. Based in San Francisco, it rounds out the top four for Oakland.

    📍 44 Gough St #210, San Francisco, CA 94103
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    ★★★★★ 5.0· 33 Google reviews

    Momentum Electrical Contractors holds a perfect 5.0 on Google across 33 reviews. A newer listing that our committee still found worth a close look. Based right in Oakland, it rounds out the top five for Oakland.

    📍 5621 Lowell St Unit U, Oakland, CA 94608
How this list was made

Picked by people who read the reviews.

Our review committee researched electricians serving Oakland and the surrounding area, read consumer reviews across the web, and settled on these five. We look at how many people have reviewed a company, what they say, and how the company holds up over time. We keep the full recipe to ourselves so it cannot be gamed. Google ratings shown are as of November 9, 2026. No company paid to be here, and none can. More on how we choose →

Before you sign

How to hire a electrician in Oakland

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Verify the master or journeyman license and liability insurance.

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For panel work and EV chargers, make sure a permit and inspection are included.

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Ask how they will protect finished walls and ceilings when they fish wire.

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Get a written scope: breakers, wire gauge, fixtures, and who patches drywall.

Good to know

Electrician questions, answered

Do I need a panel upgrade?

If you have a 100-amp panel, fuses, a known recalled brand, or you are adding an EV charger, a hot tub or a big HVAC unit, an electrician should evaluate it.

Why do my breakers keep tripping?

Usually an overloaded circuit, a failing appliance or a short. A breaker that trips repeatedly should be diagnosed, not reset over and over.

Can an electrician install an EV charger in a day?

Most Level 2 chargers are installed in a few hours if the panel has capacity. Long runs or a panel upgrade take longer.

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