Licensed Electricians in El Cerrito, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-10 Electrical Contractor
- 20licensed electricians
- 18active (Clear)
- 10%with a suspension
- 55%workers' comp exempt
- 15.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 45%corp / LLC / partnership (55% sole owner)
- 1new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
El Cerrito is home to 20 electricians in CSLB's license file, ranking #14 of 14 Contra Costa County cities for this trade. 90% are Clear.
55% report a workers' comp exemption, 3.7 points higher than the statewide figure for electricians (51.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees. The share with a suspension, 10%, is 6.2 points higher than the Contra Costa County rate for the same license (3.8%).
The median electrician here has held a license for 15.3 years (more than the statewide median of 14.7), and 1 license was 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 El Cerrito
- Open the electrician's profile from the table below (or search El Cerrito listings by name). Check that C-10 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-10 covers.
- Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
- 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).
All 20 electricians in El Cerrito
El Cerrito 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taylor Darrell Electrical Contracting | 333193 | Clear | 49 | Exempt | On file |
| National Construction Company INC | 517533 | Clear | 39 | Insured | On file |
| Hassler Heating and Air Conditioning LLC | 770180 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Sry Construction | 805761 | Clear | 24 | Insured | On file |
| Hot Watts Technology | 874035 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| West County Handyman | 935987 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| Constellation Lighting and Electric | 946257 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Horizon Development | 952464 | Clear | 16 | Exempt | On file |
| Alpha Construction Company | 973282 | Clear | 14 | Exempt | On file |
| Marina Continental Light and Shade INC | 995873 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Albro Electric | 1094597 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Best Sam Electric | 1104363 | Clear | 3 | Insured | On file |
| Electrical | 1107744 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Lodestar Electric | 1108370 | Clear | 3 | Exempt | On file |
| Kunga Electric | 1136998 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Ace Systems INC | 1139231 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Iskra Electrical Services LLC | 1144113 | Clear | 1 | Insured | On file |
| Dny Electric | 1162441 | Clear | <1 | Exempt | On file |
| Mc Caughey Electric | 906630 | Susp: family support order | 19 | Exempt | On file |
| Boothline Electric | 915029 | Susp: workers' compensation | 18 | None | On file |
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 El Cerrito?
CSLB's current public file lists 20 electricians with a El Cerrito mailing address. 18 have a Clear status, and 80% 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?
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). Any job of $1,000 or more in labor and materials needs a licensed contractor. Read our guide to the $1,000 rule.
How do I check an electrician's workers' comp?
Each profile shows the workers' comp type, insurer and policy dates from CSLB's file. Among El Cerrito electricians, 55% are exempt (no employees), 40% insured and 5% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).
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