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Licensed Electricians in Porterville, California

Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-10 Electrical Contractor

  • 24licensed electricians
  • 22active (Clear)
  • 8.3%with a suspension
  • 62.5%workers' comp exempt
  • 17.8 yrsmedian time licensed
  • 37.5%corp / LLC / partnership (62.5% sole owner)
  • 4new in the last 12 months
  • —change tracking began November 1, 2026

Porterville is home to 24 electricians in CSLB's license file, ranking #3 of 3 Tulare County cities for this trade. 91.7% are Clear.

62.5% report a workers' comp exemption, 11.2 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, 8.3%, is 1.9 points higher than the Tulare County rate for the same license (6.4%).

The median electrician here has held a license for 17.8 years (more than the statewide median of 14.7), and 4 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 Porterville

  1. Open the electrician's profile from the table below (or search Porterville listings by name). Check that C-10 appears among its classifications and that the primary status reads Clear. What C-10 covers.
  2. Confirm it live with CSLB's Instant License Check. Statuses change between our weekly refreshes, especially workers' comp and bond suspensions.
  3. 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 24 electricians in Porterville

Porterville 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.

Licensed electricians in Porterville
Business nameLicense #StatusYearsWorkers' compBond
Elliott Douglas F 397178 Clear 45 Exempt On file
Ruffa Bob Electric INC 410069 Clear 45 Insured On file
Porterville Electric Company INC 416720 Clear 44 Insured On file
Prescott Thomas B 650991 Clear 34 Exempt On file
Craig Electric Company 669117 Clear 33 Exempt On file
S T O P Alarm 691523 Clear 32 Insured On file
Mc Divitt Bill 693738 Clear 32 None On file
Nixon Construction 758182 Clear 27 Exempt On file
Blair Electric Services INC 778452 Clear 26 Insured On file
G & S Electric 845975 Clear 22 Insured On file
Wyrteck 914433 Clear 18 Exempt On file
Yazzie Electric 939039 Clear 17 Exempt On file
Kaweah Electric LLC 941306 Clear 16 Insured On file
Cortez L G Enterprises INC 986455 Clear 13 Insured On file
Bailey Electric 1033209 Clear 8 Exempt On file
Aguilera Electrical 1092925 Clear 4 Exempt On file
Hobson Electric 1107710 Clear 3 Exempt On file
Lentz Electric 1107526 Clear 3 Insured On file
Volt Valley Electric 1150978 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Fisher Electrical Services 1153547 Clear <1 Exempt On file
JR Electric 1159622 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Mendoza Electric Services LLC 1161626 Clear <1 Exempt On file
Walley Jack C & Jeff J Walley Ptrs Electrical Refrigeration 663418 Susp: contractor's bond 33 Exempt On file
Vortex Electric 1059399 Susp: bond payment, related entity 7 Exempt 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 Porterville?

CSLB's current public file lists 24 electricians with a Porterville mailing address. 22 have a Clear status, and 87.5% 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 Porterville electricians, 62.5% are exempt (no employees), 33.3% insured and 4.2% without current coverage. Verify a policy with CSLB's insurer search (step by step).

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