5 Best Electricians in Palm Desert (2026)

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

By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated October 2026 · 7 min read

We compared 18 electricians in Palm Desert on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Electrical work in a Palm Desert home often comes with extras, like HOA paperwork or Southern California Edison permitting, and reviews on this page mention both. The electricians in Palm Desert below hold more than 1,850 Google reviews between them, and more than 1,600 of those belong to one company, Home Team Electric, based in neighboring Thousand Palms. Ratings run from 4.8 to a perfect 5, so the real choice is between a big, proven name and smaller local shops.

Short answer: Home Team Electric leads at 4.9 from more than 1,600 Google reviews, the largest base by a wide margin. Jon's Electric and SoCal Electrical & Lighting both hold 5.0, on more than 50 reviews each, and both are based in Palm Desert. Prices aren't published on these pages, so ask for a written estimate before any work begins.

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Coachella Valley Electricians Side by Side

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Home Team Electric	4.9 ★	1,613	Whole-home work and EV chargers	View ›
2	Jon’s Electric	5.0 ★	58	Panel upgrades and permits	View ›
3	SoCal Electrical & Lighting	5.0 ★	55	Diagnosis, lighting and inspection fixes	View ›
4	Hill Electric Inc.	4.8 ★	64	Outlets, switches and smoke alarms	View ›
5	Palmer Electric	4.8 ★	62	Troubleshooting and light commercial calls	View ›

5 Best Electricians in Palm Desert (2026)

The electricians, one by one

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Home Team Electric

4.91,613 Google reviews

Home Team Electric is a residential electrician on Woburn Court in Thousand Palms, next to Palm Desert. Its site describes homes-only service across the Coachella Valley and lists panel upgrades, rewiring, circuit breaker repair, surge protection, lighting, EV charging station installation and emergency service. Google also tags it for home automation and lighting contracting. Reviewers describe a whole-home outlet replacement with a generator brought to keep the fridge running, a chandelier install, rewiring and a dimmer switch.

What people praise

Reviewers say technicians explain options and keep the work area clean
A reviewer describes a crew bringing a generator so the refrigerator stayed on during an all-day outlet job
Visits for a chandelier install and a stubborn recurring fault drew detailed praise
Wide service list on its site, including EV charging

Worth knowing

Based in Thousand Palms rather than Palm Desert
A small number of lower ratings sit among more than 1,600 reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume1,613 · 97th

Confidencevery high

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: It ranks first on volume, with a track record several times larger than anyone else here, even though two names below it hold a perfect 5.0. For a bigger or more varied job it's the safest default.

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72091 Woburn Ct Ste a, Thousand Palms, CA 92276

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Jon’s Electric

5.058 Google reviews

Jon's Electric is a Palm Desert electrician on Velardo Drive. Its site lists electrical repairs, residential and commercial remodels, and new construction, and names Palm Desert, La Quinta, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage. Reviewers describe main panel replacements, a chandelier install, new outlets, an EV charger and dealing with a homeowners association. Google lists it open seven days a week.

What people praise

Reviewers describe handling Southern California Edison permitting and easement issues on a panel replacement
One reviewer says the team was patient with an HOA and completed the paperwork
A reviewer replaced a 60-year-old panel and added an EV charger with the same company
Online booking is available through its Google listing

Worth knowing

Smaller review base than Home Team Electric

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating5 / 5

Review volume58 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency8 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown100% 5-star

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Our take: A 5.0 across more than 50 reviews and a good match for panel work and paperwork-heavy jobs. It's one of the few on this page open Sundays.

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74254 Velardo Dr, Palm Desert, CA 92260

#3🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

SoCal Electrical & Lighting

5.055 Google reviews

SoCal Electrical & Lighting is an electrician on Dinah Shore Drive in Palm Desert. Its site describes licensed residential service across the Coachella Valley for repairs, upgrades, EV charging, lighting and planned projects, ending with a final safety check. Reviewers describe diagnosing a fan and light that failed together, fixing in-ceiling lights, and clearing issues from a home inspection.

What people praise

Reviewers praise clear diagnosis and explained options
Technicians described as on time, tidy and friendly
One reviewer says the quoted estimate for further work was reasonable
A repeat customer says the standard is the same no matter which electrician arrives

Worth knowing

Smallest review base on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating5 / 5

Review volume55 · 69th

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown96% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong on troubleshooting and lighting work, with a 5.0 behind it. Its review base is the smallest here, which keeps it third.

Website +1760-699-2686 Directions

73700 Dinah Shore Dr #407, Palm Desert, CA 92211

#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Hill Electric Inc.

4.864 Google reviews

Hill Electric Inc. is an electrician on Washington Street in Palm Desert, and Google also tags it as a landscape lighting designer. We found no website text for it, so what follows comes from its reviews. Customers describe replacing the outlets and light switches throughout a home, installing smoke alarms with long-life batteries, light fixtures and an electric car charger.

What people praise

Reviewers praise careful work with minimal drywall disruption and cleanup, including plants
A customer in a bind with alarms going off got quick service
Repeat customers mention using the company for years
Reviewers describe a named electrician who explains problems

Worth knowing

Open weekdays only
A few one-star ratings sit among mostly five-star reviews

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume64 · 92nd

Confidenceearly

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown92% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable choice for household electrical updates like outlets and smoke detectors. Its 4.8 on a base of more than 60 reviews puts it fourth.

Website +1760-772-1770 Directions

42215 Washington St A405, Palm Desert, CA 92211

#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Palmer Electric

4.862 Google reviews

Palmer Electric works from Eclectic Street in Palm Desert. Its site title calls it a certified local electrician and electrical company, and Google adds automation and home automation categories. Reviewers describe diagnosing an electrical fault, relocating outlets and switches, fixing ceiling fans and outdoor lights, and commercial electrical calls. One reviewer calls it a small operation where the owner handles intake and much of the work.

What people praise

Reviewers say technicians take time to diagnose a problem before fixing it
A commercial customer describes on-time appointments over several visits
Responsive communication is mentioned across reviews
Ceiling fan, outdoor lighting and panel repair work all appear in reviews

Worth knowing

Open weekdays only, with an early close at 4 PM
Small shop, so ask about scheduling lead times

Reputation scorecardrank in Palm Desert

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume62 · 83rd

Confidenceearly

Recency4 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A good fit for troubleshooting and repair calls, including light commercial. It trails Hill Electric slightly on review count at the same 4.8.

Website +1760-797-7878 Directions

41625 Eclectic St Ste k-2, Palm Desert, CA 92260

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How the scores work

Every number on this page comes from public Google data on the date shown, not from opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the company, compared with other electricians we found. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 from more than a thousand people counts for more than a 5.0 from a few dozen. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

What drives electrician prices in Palm Desert

None of the electricians here publish prices in the data we reviewed, so we’re not showing a rate table. The size of the job matters most: a switch swap costs very differently from a panel replacement or whole-home rewiring. Permits, access to the panel, the age of existing wiring, EV charger requirements and after-hours calls all move the number. Ask for a written estimate that separates labor, parts and permit fees.

Electricians serving the Palm Desert area

Jon’s, SoCal, Hill and Palmer have Palm Desert addresses, and Home Team Electric is in Thousand Palms. Jon’s site names Palm Desert, La Quinta, Palm Springs and Rancho Mirage, and Home Team’s owner replies mention homes in La Quinta, Cathedral City and Palm Springs. Looking for an electrician near me? Each card shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask before hiring an electrician

Are you licensed in California, and can I verify the license number?
Will you give a written estimate that separates labor, parts and permit fees?
Who pulls permits, and do you handle utility or HOA paperwork?
Do you offer emergency or weekend service, and is there an after-hours charge?
Can you install an EV charger, and does my panel need an upgrade first?
What warranty do you give on workmanship?

Frequently asked questions

Which Palm Desert electricians handle panel upgrades?

Jon’s Electric has reviewers who describe replacing an old main panel, including one that replaced a 60-year-old unit and added an EV charger. Home Team Electric lists panel upgrades on its site, and a Palmer Electric reviewer mentions panel repair.

Who installs EV chargers here?

Home Team Electric and SoCal Electrical & Lighting both list EV charging on their sites. Reviewers of Jon’s Electric and Hill Electric each describe having a charger installed.

Do any of these electricians help with HOA or utility paperwork?

Reviewers of Jon’s Electric describe handling HOA paperwork and navigating Southern California Edison permitting and easements on a panel replacement. Ask any electrician who is responsible for permits before work starts.

Which of these electricians offers weekend or emergency service?

Jon’s Electric lists Saturday and Sunday hours on Google, and Home Team Electric’s site advertises 24/7 emergency service. The others list weekday hours only, so call ahead for urgent jobs.

Which one to call

Home Team Electric is the safe default on sheer track record, while Jon’s Electric is the one to ask about panel jobs and permits. Whoever you call, get the estimate in writing first.

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