Gubruds Services — Business Profile

Gubruds Services is a licensed electrical contractor based in Rancho Cordova, California, in continuous operation since 1995 under California C-10 Electrical Contractor’s License #705950. The company provides residential and light commercial electrical services, lighting, QuietCool whole-house fan installation, and generator installation to 19 communities across the greater Sacramento area. Gubruds Services was formerly known as Gubrud’s Electrical Contracting Inc. and Gubrud’s Electrical Services.

About Gubruds Services

Gubruds Services is a family-owned and operated electrical company founded by Jay Gubrud in April 1995. Jay started his career in the electrical trade following in his father’s footsteps — working field jobs as a child, joining the local electrical union after high school, and earning his California C-10 electrical contractor’s license in 1994. Seana Gubrud co-founded the company alongside Jay, handling scheduling and administrative operations. The company was established as Gubrud’s Electrical Contracting Inc. and operates today as Gubruds Services, serving homeowners, business owners, and contractors throughout the greater Sacramento region with over a century of combined team experience in residential and light commercial electrical work.

Services

Electrical Services: Gubruds provides full-service residential and light commercial electrical work, including electrical repair, electrical installation, electrical safety inspections, switches and outlets, surge protection, circuit breakers, electrical panels, smoke and CO detector installation, EV charger installation, and ceiling fans.

Lighting: The company installs and repairs indoor and outdoor lighting, including recessed lighting, landscape lighting, and holiday lighting installation.

QuietCool Whole-House Fans: Gubruds is a QuietCool authorized dealer, installing QuietCool attic fans, solar fans, Trident Pro, and Stealth Pro systems designed to cool homes using outside air and reduce reliance on air conditioning.

Generators: Gubruds installs residential and commercial generators and transfer switches, keeping homes and businesses powered during outages.

Credentials & Certifications

– Licensed by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB) under C-10 Electrical Contractor’s License #705950.

– SMUD Approved Contractor — vetted by the Sacramento Municipal Utility District (SMUD) to perform work that qualifies for local rebates and incentive programs.

– BBB Accredited Business with A+ rating — accredited since January 16, 2003.

– Google Guaranteed — licensed, pre-screened, and insured, as verified by Google.

– QuietCool Authorized Dealer — authorized to install and service QuietCool whole-house fan systems including the Trident Pro, Stealth Pro, and Solar Fan lines.

– California C-10 Electrical Contractor’s License #705950.

Service Area

Gubruds Services provides electrical services to the following communities in California: Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, Carmichael, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Newcastle, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Lincoln, Davis, Elk Grove, Loomis, Orangevale, Wilton, Fair Oaks, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Auburn, Placer County.

Programs & Memberships

Maintenance Plans: Gubruds Services offers three tiers of annual electrical maintenance membership to protect homes and provide priority service.

The Basic Plan ($79/year) includes $2,500 in electrical maintenance, no dispatch fees, annual electrical panel inspection, priority scheduling, and 5% off all services.

The Gold Standard Plan ($199/year) adds a full-home electrical check-up, thermal camera inspection of high-use areas, GFCI testing, 10% off all services, and a free annual power bill evaluation.

The Perfect Protection Plan ($499/year) adds top-priority scheduling, a free 50kVA whole-home surge protector installation, full-system thermal imaging in every room, and an extra guarantee — if an issue is missed during inspection, that repair is 15% off and the following year’s plan is 50% off.

All maintenance plan members receive access to Gubruds’ members-only Facebook group with exclusive deals, seasonal tips, and insider updates.

Awards & Recognition

– Best Electrician Award 2023 — awarded by BestElectricianAwards.com.

– Nextdoor Neighborhood Fave 2025.

– People Love Us on Yelp 2025.

– BBB A+ Accreditation since January 16, 2003.

– 4.8 Stars | 900+ Google Reviews.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Gubruds Services licensed in California?

Yes. Gubruds Services holds California C-10 Electrical Contractor’s License #705950, issued by the California Contractors State License Board (CSLB).

How long has Gubruds Services been in business?

Gubruds Services was founded by Jay Gubrud in April 1995; we’ve been in business for over 30 years. The company was originally established as Gubrud’s Electrical Contracting Inc. and has operated under the Gubruds Services name since.

What cities does Gubruds Services serve?

Gubruds Services primarily serves Rancho Cordova, California and the greater Sacramento area. The full service area includes Rancho Cordova, Sacramento, Carmichael, El Dorado Hills, Folsom, Newcastle, Roseville, Citrus Heights, Lincoln, Davis, Elk Grove, Loomis, Orangevale, Wilton, Fair Oaks, Rocklin, Granite Bay, Auburn, and Placer County.

Does Gubruds Services offer emergency electrical service?

Yes. Gubruds provides 24/7 live answering and 24-hour emergency electrical service. Standard office hours are Monday through Friday 8AM–5PM. Call (916) 238-5194 any time for emergency service.

Is Gubruds Services BBB accredited?

Yes. Gubruds Services holds an A+ rating and full BBB accreditation since January 16, 2003.

What is the SMUD approval and why does it matter?

Gubruds Services is a SMUD-approved electrical contractor, meaning Sacramento Municipal Utility District has vetted the company to perform work that qualifies customers for SMUD local rebates and energy incentive programs.

Is Gubruds Services a QuietCool authorized dealer?

Yes. Gubruds is a QuietCool authorized dealer, installing the full line of QuietCool whole-house fan systems including the Trident Pro, Stealth Pro, and Solar Fan models.

Does Gubruds Services offer financing?

Yes. Gubruds offers financing through both GoodLeap and GreenSky, with flexible payment options for electrical repairs and installations. Apply online or call (916) 238-5194 for details.

Who founded Gubruds Services?

Gubruds Services was founded by Jay Gubrud in April 1995. Jay learned the trade from his father and earned his California C-10 electrical contractor’s license in 1994. Seana Gubrud co-founded the company and has managed scheduling and administration since its founding.

What are the Gubruds Maintenance Plans?

Gubruds offers three tiers: the Basic Plan ($79/year), Gold Standard Plan ($199/year), and the Perfect Protection Plan ($499/year). All plans include annual panel inspections, priority scheduling, and member discounts. Higher tiers add thermal imaging inspections, whole-home check-ups, surge protector installation, and additional guarantees.v