Licensed Electricians in Santa Barbara, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-10 Electrical Contractor
- 111licensed electricians
- 106active (Clear)
- 4.5%with a suspension
- 50.5%workers' comp exempt
- 18.7 yrsmedian time licensed
- 48.6%corp / LLC / partnership (51.4% sole owner)
- 5new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
Santa Barbara is home to 111 electricians in CSLB's license file, ranking #1 of 5 Santa Barbara County cities for this trade. 95.5% are Clear.
The share with a suspension (4.5%) is close to the Santa Barbara County rate for the same license (3.8%). About 50.5% report a workers' comp exemption, roughly the statewide norm for electricians.
The median electrician here has held a license for 18.7 years (more than the statewide median of 14.7), and 5 licenses were issued in the last 12 months.
In California this work generally calls for the C-10 Electrical Contractor license (or a B license when it is part of a larger multi-trade job). See the C-10 Electrical Contractor guide for what the license covers.
How to check an electrician's license in Santa Barbara
- Open the electrician's profile from the table below (or search Santa Barbara listings by name). Check that C-10 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-10 covers.
- Before any money changes hands, verify the license on CSLB's own lookup. Our data comes from CSLB's weekly file, so a very recent change may not show here yet.
- Ask for the pocket license and a photo ID and match the name to your contract. Work of $1,000 or more needs a license (the $1,000 rule), and a down payment can't exceed $1,000 or 10% (down payment rules).
50 of 111 electricians in Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara electricians sorted with Clear licenses first, then by years licensed. Badges reflect CSLB's file dated November 1, 2026, not a rating of anyone's work.
| Business name | License # | Status | Years | Workers' comp | Bond |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broberg John | 383331 | Clear | 47 | Exempt | On file |
| Turner Electric INC | 415562 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| J R R Electric INC | 422208 | Clear | 44 | Insured | On file |
| Eggli Construction | 433260 | Clear | 43 | Exempt | On file |
| Bob's Controls & Electrical Service | 457424 | Clear | 42 | Exempt | On file |
| Montecito Electric | 485353 | Clear | 40 | Insured | On file |
| Republic Lighting Services | 506749 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Blair Electric | 515461 | Clear | 39 | Exempt | On file |
| Daniel Molina Construction | 575230 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Warwick Electric | 576377 | Clear | 37 | Exempt | On file |
| Mc Carty William H Electric INC | 581252 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Jakob Electric | 586889 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| A-Lite Electric Systems | 595300 | Clear | 36 | Insured | On file |
| Data/Tel Connection | 594845 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Pauletto Electric | 654066 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Nautilus Pools | 656959 | Clear | 34 | Insured | On file |
| Mountain Construction | 679327 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| Owens Electric | 686395 | Clear | 32 | Insured | On file |
| Deinhard Electric Company | 724236 | Clear | 30 | Insured | On file |
| Current Electric Santa Barbara | 735328 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Ladouce Electric | 741966 | Clear | 29 | Exempt | On file |
| Andre Schneider Construction Group | 744962 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Advanced Cable Systems | 748093 | Clear | 28 | Insured | On file |
| Richter Eric V Electric | 754105 | Clear | 28 | Exempt | On file |
| Brady Electric | 758551 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Bay Wolf West Electric | 766838 | Clear | 27 | Exempt | On file |
| Anderson and Sons Electric | 773447 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Donnell Electric | 775571 | Clear | 26 | Exempt | On file |
| Peak Project Management | 788114 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Bellaart Electric | 791590 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Santa Barbara Temporary Power | 792301 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| Bouchard Electric | 794284 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Viking Electric | 795339 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Allen Daniel Construction INC | 798739 | Clear | 25 | Insured | On file |
| Quiroga R M Electric | 799855 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Dannehower James | 806529 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Howe Electric | 810375 | Clear | 24 | Exempt | On file |
| Blakemore Construction & Electric INC | 815506 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Rockwood Coby | 822621 | Clear | 23 | Exempt | On file |
| Performance Electric | 829152 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Francisco Steven Wayne | 837217 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Toro Construction | 838484 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Geis Jeff Electric | 840045 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Knight Electric | 841476 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Santa Barbara Lighting INC | 841054 | Clear | 22 | Insured | On file |
| Kaster Ted Electric | 842449 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Felix Electric | 848774 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Sun Pacific Solar Electric INC | 860806 | Clear | 21 | Insured | On file |
| E C Pro Electric INC | 876477 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Taylor Mark Electric INC | 876260 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
See all 111 electricians in Santa Barbara
Source: CSLB public data · Updated November 1, 2026 Status can change at any time. Verify on CSLB's Instant License Check.
Frequently asked questions
How many licensed electricians are in Santa Barbara?
CSLB's current public file lists 111 electricians with a Santa Barbara mailing address. 106 have a Clear status, and 92.8% show no issues at all in the file (no suspension, no pending action, bond on file, not near expiration).
What license does an electrician need in California?
Look for C-10 on the license. 111 businesses in Santa Barbara hold it. Small jobs under $1,000 with no permit and no employees are exempt; everything else needs a license (details).
How do I check an electrician's workers' comp?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In Santa Barbara, 47.7% of electricians list a policy, 50.5% claim an exemption and 1.8% show no current coverage. Confirm the policy with CSLB's workers' comp search before work starts. How to check workers' comp.
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