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5 Best Electricians in Hayward (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 19 electricians in Hayward on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

A breaker that keeps tripping or a panel older than the house next door is the kind of problem where you want the right electrician, not the nearest one. The electricians in Hayward on this page hold more than 340 Google reviews between them, rated from 4.8 to 5.0, and the review bases are small enough that each individual review counts. Only Rising Sun Electrify lists a Hayward street address; Go Brilliant works from Union City, and the rest are service-area businesses with no public street address.

Short answer: The most-reviewed electrician here is Go Brilliant Electric, rated 4.8 from more than 110 Google reviews, based in Union City. Tarin Electric & Lighting (5.0, more than 80 reviews) leans commercial and industrial, and Skyline Electric (5.0, more than 60 reviews) handles homes and businesses in Hayward and Castro Valley. Review counts are modest, so ask each for a written quote and license details.
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Electricians Serving Hayward, Compared

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Go Brilliant Electric 4.8 ★ 111 Outlets, panels and quick home calls View ›
2 Tarin Electric & Lighting 5.0 ★ 81 Commercial lighting and industrial controls View ›
3 Skyline Electric 5.0 ★ 62 Rewires and panel work, owner-led View ›
4 Rising Sun Electrify, Inc. 5.0 ★ 49 Panel upgrades, EV chargers and solar View ›
5 Cisco Electric 5.0 ★ 45 Whole-house and knob-and-tube rewires View ›
5 Best Electricians in Hayward (2026)

The electricians, reviewed one by one

Go Brilliant Electric logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Go Brilliant Electric

4.8111 Google reviews

Go Brilliant Electric works from 2849 Whipple Rd in Union City and lists residential and commercial electrical work on its website. Residential services include electric service panels, EV chargers, knob and tube wiring, GFCI outlets, ceiling fans, LED lighting and home automation, and the site gives East Bay, Peninsula and Tri-Valley phone lines. Customers can book online through its booking page.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe punctual technicians who explain each step
  • One customer said the company sent someone out the same day through Yelp
  • A reviewer with a bad outdoor outlet said the electrician fixed it simply instead of pushing a panel replacement
  • Customers mention a text with the technician's name and photo before the visit

Worth knowing

  • The office is in Union City, not Hayward
  • One reviewer felt a small outlet job cost more than expected
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume111 · 97th
Confidencemoderate
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown92% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: It has the deepest review base here at a 4.8 rating, with consistent praise for punctual, clear service on home repairs. The rating is a notch below the perfect scores elsewhere on the page, but it rests on more reviews.

2849 Whipple Rd Ste B, Union City, CA 94587

Tarin Electric & Lighting logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Tarin Electric & Lighting

5.081 Google reviews

Tarin Electric & Lighting presents itself on its website as a commercial electrical and lighting contractor in Hayward, California. It lists commercial installation and repair, panel upgrades, LED retrofits, parking lot and warehouse lighting, tenant improvement build-outs and light industrial wiring. Google shows it as a service-area business with no public street address.

What people praise

  • A manufacturer said the team diagnosed a machine sensor problem quickly with minimal downtime
  • Reviewers describe LED retrofits of a classroom and of an office and warehouse as quick and clean
  • One homeowner said the company came shortly after a call when power went out
  • A customer praised an electrician who follows up and flags possible future issues

Worth knowing

  • The site is aimed at commercial and industrial work, so confirm availability for a home job
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume81 · 92nd
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 on more than 80 reviews, mostly from businesses. A strong choice for lighting retrofits and industrial work, and worth a call for a home emergency only after you confirm.

Skyline Electric logo
#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Skyline Electric

5.062 Google reviews

Skyline Electric describes itself as a residential and commercial electrical contractor based in Hayward and Castro Valley, with no public street address on Google. Its website lists panel upgrades, Level 2 EV charger installation, home and aluminum wiring replacement, lighting, surge protection, home safety inspections, generators and commercial tenant improvements. The site stresses direct communication with the owner.

What people praise

  • A homeowner had a 75-year-old kitchen rewired and brought up to code, with extra outlets added
  • Reviewers praise clean job sites and on-time arrivals
  • Customers who needed sub panel or main panel work said communication was clear
  • One reviewer said the electrician found and replaced a faulty outlet they hadn't known about

Worth knowing

  • The review base is relatively small, so one or two reviews move the picture
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume62 · 87th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 5.0 rating and detailed praise for kitchen rewires and panel jobs. Hayward and Castro Valley homeowners should put it on the shortlist.

Rising Sun Electrify, Inc. logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Rising Sun Electrify, Inc.

5.049 Google reviews

Rising Sun Electrify, Inc. is based at 23839 Connecticut St in Hayward. Its website lists solar installation, energy storage, main panel upgrades, smart panels, EV charger installation and electrical troubleshooting for homes and businesses. Google hours run Monday to Friday.

What people praise

  • A customer had a SPAN panel, an EV charger and copper rewiring done, with the permit inspection passing smoothly
  • Another reviewer returned for solar and a battery after a good first project
  • Reviewers say the team handles permits and cleanup
  • A panel customer praised a patched and painted wall that matched the original

Worth knowing

  • Reviews focus on panel, EV charger and solar projects rather than small repair calls
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume49 · 82nd
Confidenceearly
Recency7 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The only business here with a Hayward street address, and a 5.0 rating built mostly on bigger energy projects. A good fit for a panel upgrade, EV charger or solar job.

23839 Connecticut St Ste 3, Hayward, CA 94545

Cisco Electric logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Cisco Electric

5.045 Google reviews

Cisco Electric is a service-area electrician with no public street address on Google. Its website lists its service area as Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward and Piedmont, and services include knob-and-tube upgrades, whole-house rewires, EV chargers, panel upgrades, mini-split wiring and recessed lighting. The site also advertises 24/7 emergency service.

What people praise

  • A reviewer who bought a new house had it completely rewired with recessed lights added
  • Another customer had a knob-and-tube house rewired safely, cleanly and on schedule
  • A panel replacement customer praised the explanation and the cleanup
  • A customer said the team handled paperwork, permits and utility coordination

Worth knowing

  • No street address is listed, so confirm travel to your part of Hayward
Reputation scorecardrank in Hayward
Rating5 / 5
Review volume45 · 76th
Confidenceearly
Recency3 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A perfect 5.0 on the smallest review base here, with specific praise for old-house rewires. A strong pick for knob-and-tube and panel work.

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How to read these scores

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared with the other electricians we looked at. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.8 from over a hundred people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency shows how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives electrician prices around Hayward

We don’t publish a price table here, because none of these businesses state fixed rates we could source. Electrical prices depend on whether the job is a small repair or a larger project like a panel upgrade, rewire or EV charger, the age of the wiring, permit and inspection needs, and how much wall or ceiling work is involved. Get a written quote and ask what is included, especially for panel and rewire work.

Where these electricians work

Skyline Electric names Hayward and Castro Valley as its base, Cisco Electric’s site lists Oakland, Alameda, Berkeley, San Leandro, Castro Valley, Hayward and Piedmont, and Rising Sun Electrify works from Hayward itself. Looking for an electrician near me? Each card shows a phone number and map link so you can call first.

Questions to ask before you hire an electrician

  • Are you licensed and insured in California, and can I see the license number?
  • Is the quote flat-rate or hourly, and what’s included?
  • Will you pull the permit and handle the inspection?
  • Have you worked on homes this age or with this type of wiring?
  • Do you offer emergency or same-day service, and is there a premium?

Frequently asked questions

Which of these electricians has a street address in Hayward?

Rising Sun Electrify lists 23839 Connecticut St in Hayward. Go Brilliant Electric is in Union City. Tarin Electric & Lighting, Skyline Electric and Cisco Electric are service-area businesses with no public street address, though their sites name Hayward as a base or service area.

Who do reviewers mention for panel upgrades and EV chargers?

Rising Sun Electrify reviewers describe a SPAN panel and an EV charger install. A Cisco Electric reviewer had an old panel replaced with a new one, and Skyline Electric reviewers describe sub panel and main panel updates. Go Brilliant’s website also lists service panels and EV chargers.

Does Tarin Electric & Lighting work on homes?

Its website is built around commercial and industrial work, and most of its reviews come from businesses, a classroom and a warehouse. One reviewer did call after a home power outage, so ask whether they can take a residential job.

Which electricians handle older homes with knob-and-tube wiring?

A Cisco Electric reviewer had a knob-and-tube house fully rewired, and Cisco’s site lists knob-and-tube upgrades. Go Brilliant Electric’s site also lists knob and tube wiring, and a Skyline Electric reviewer had a 75-year-old kitchen rewired.

The short version

Go Brilliant Electric has the most reviews and Rising Sun Electrify is the Hayward-based option for panel, EV charger and solar work. For old-house rewires look at Cisco Electric and Skyline Electric. Whoever you call, get the scope and price in writing and confirm the license.

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