Licensed Electricians in San Luis Obispo, California
Updated November 1, 2026 from CSLB's public license file · C-10 Electrical Contractor
- 47licensed electricians
- 47active (Clear)
- 0%with a suspension
- 48.9%workers' comp exempt
- 16.3 yrsmedian time licensed
- 55.3%corp / LLC / partnership (44.7% sole owner)
- 2new in the last 12 months
- —change tracking began November 1, 2026
There are 47 electricians based in San Luis Obispo in CSLB's current file. 47 (100%) have a Clear status as of November 1, 2026.
The share with a suspension, 0%, is 3.3 points lower than the San Luis Obispo County rate for the same license (3.3%). 48.9% report a workers' comp exemption, 2.4 points lower than the statewide figure for electricians (51.3%), so many of these businesses say they have no employees.
The median electrician here has held a license for 16.3 years (more than the statewide median of 14.7), and 2 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 San Luis Obispo
- Look the company up by name or license number (search San Luis Obispo). On the profile, confirm three things: Clear status, the C-10 license for this kind of work, and a contractor's bond on file.
- Re-check the same number on CSLB's Instant License Check the day you sign; our copy is refreshed weekly and 0% of San Luis Obispo listings here already show a suspension.
- Match the license holder's name to the name on the written contract and the person you meet. Ask for proof of workers' comp if anyone besides the owner will work on site. Hiring checklist.
All 47 electricians in San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thoma Electric | 274276 | Clear | 54 | Insured | On file |
| Knecht's Plumbing & Heating INC | 373936 | Clear | 47 | Insured | On file |
| Solect Electric | 405132 | Clear | 45 | Exempt | On file |
| Electricraft INC | 468443 | Clear | 41 | Insured | On file |
| Stephen Reams Electric | 587478 | Clear | 36 | Exempt | On file |
| Shetler Construction INC | 659554 | Clear | 33 | Insured | On file |
| S T Electric | 664138 | Clear | 33 | None | On file |
| Meissner Brian Electric | 688599 | Clear | 32 | Exempt | On file |
| Castlerock Development | 730788 | Clear | 29 | Insured | On file |
| Alpha Fire Unlimited | 761360 | Clear | 27 | Insured | On file |
| Newton Construction & Management INC | 783608 | Clear | 26 | Insured | On file |
| Caffrey Thomas Electric | 797592 | Clear | 25 | Exempt | On file |
| Dan's Electric | 832429 | Clear | 22 | Exempt | On file |
| Johnson's Electric and Controls | 861038 | Clear | 21 | Exempt | On file |
| Electrical Maintenance Professionals INC | 870950 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Cal-Pacific Electric | 877382 | Clear | 20 | Insured | On file |
| Jebl Engineering & Construction INC | 909002 | Clear | 18 | Insured | On file |
| Buchanan James | 912043 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| T L Electric | 914631 | Clear | 18 | Exempt | On file |
| Pac - West General INC | 932424 | Clear | 17 | Insured | On file |
| Streeter Curtis Ray | 939710 | Clear | 17 | Exempt | On file |
| 3c Controls | 940311 | Clear | 16 | Exempt | On file |
| Deep Blue Integration INC | 943465 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Poorboy Electric and Lighting | 950366 | Clear | 16 | Insured | On file |
| Cannon Corporation | 970186 | Clear | 14 | Insured | On file |
| Ramler Brandon | 978019 | Clear | 14 | Exempt | On file |
| Rec Commercial Corporation | 990001 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Slo Craft INC | 992890 | Clear | 12 | Insured | On file |
| Empire Electrical Solutions INC | 1003429 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Asm Electric | 1006640 | Clear | 11 | Insured | On file |
| Obispo Electric | 1015116 | Clear | 10 | Exempt | On file |
| Forge Electric | 1022395 | Clear | 9 | Exempt | On file |
| Unity Electric | 1044678 | Clear | 8 | Insured | On file |
| Solomon Electric | 1054587 | Clear | 7 | Exempt | On file |
| Nviro | 1056567 | Clear | 7 | Insured | On file |
| High Tide Electric | 1075524 | Clear | 5 | Insured | On file |
| Water Stewards LLC | 1077299 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Wave Electric INC | 1077606 | Clear | 5 | Exempt | On file |
| Charged Up Evs INC | 1085415 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| J D Electric | 1086052 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Generations Electric LLC | 1090622 | Clear | 4 | Insured | On file |
| T D Electric | 1094797 | Clear | 4 | Exempt | On file |
| Svennungsen Construction | 1114357 | Clear | 2 | Exempt | On file |
| Zeus Electrical LLC | 1138274 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Cfg Energy LLC | 1142112 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Charged Future LLC | 1146484 | Clear | 1 | Exempt | On file |
| Keif Electric | 1152084 | Clear | <1 | 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 San Luis Obispo?
CSLB's current public file lists 47 electricians with a San Luis Obispo mailing address. 47 have a Clear status, and 95.7% 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?
Open the contractor's profile here to see the workers' comp type and insurer from CSLB's file. In San Luis Obispo, 48.9% of electricians list a policy, 48.9% claim an exemption and 2.1% 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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