What questions do I ask an electrician?

<div>It’s important to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/ask-electricians-5-questions-hiring.htm">ask an electrician a few questions</a> before you commit to hiring them so you can make an informed decision as a consumer. If you’re getting estimates or considering hiring an electrician, ask them these questions:<ul><li>Are you a full-time electrician?</li><li>Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?</li><li>What level of experience do you have as an electrician?</li><li>Can you please share three references?</li><li>Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?</li><li>What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?</li><li>Will any subcontractors be performing the work?</li><li>Are permits and inspections required?</li><li>Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?</li><li>What is your schedule?</li><li>Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?</li><li>Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?</li></ul></div>

Do you get quotes from electricians?

<div>Yes, you should get a quote or an estimate from an electrician. Most electricians offer free estimates or quotes. When getting quotes, do your research and <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/how-verify-electricians-license.htm">verify each electrician’s license</a>. Get quotes from three different electricians to compare. If the prices or items listed appear different on the quotes, ask the electrician to clarify. Learning as much as you can about the electrical work you want done will help you get the most accurate estimate. </div>

Should electricians be certified or licensed?

<div>Yes, although there are <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/different-types-electricians-explained.htm">different types of electricians</a>, they must be licensed, certified, and in most cases insured. States have different requirements for electrician licensing and certifications. In some cases, there may be licensing requirements at the local level, but not the state level. It’s always a good practice to confirm requirements with your local municipality. If licensing is not required in your area, you may pay more for a licensed electrician with experience than one who is not licensed or certified, but you’re likely to get a better end result for your project. As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include: <ul><li>The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check</li><li>Required to have applicable state and local licenses</li><li>Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review</li><li>Paying to advertise their services</li><li>Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi</li></ul>Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.</div>

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Last update on April 26, 2025

Reviewed in November 2020
CG Electric did excellent job instolling electrical penal and installed 3 electrical outlets. Very pleased with their work. Good people to.
CG Electric LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
Had a panel upgrade from 100-200. Work was done well and reasonably priced. Will be going with them for any future work.
ALL ELECTRIC Inc
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Reviewed in May 2013
ALL- PRO ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. provided detailed estimates of electrical work to be performed in a professional manner. Estimate seem high but we will consider ALL- PRO ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC. for future needs.
ALL- PRO ELECTRIC SERVICE, INC.
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Reviewed in January 2021
Dave's Electrical Service did a very professional job with my last electrical project. I highly recommend Dave's Electrical and I will be using his service on my next project.
Dave's Electric
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Reviewed in November 2024
Really well. On time, helped with installing the double oven, which is very heavy, and was fun to talk with. I would hire him again. Very experienced, knew his craft and did a great job!
Manges Electric Co.
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Reviewed in January 2013
Federal Pacific electrical boxes have been identified as fire hazzards, so in preparation for selling our home we had Caire Electric change out our entire electrical box and perform other electrical upgrades. We were very satisfied with Caire Electric, they performed the work on time, worked...
Caire Electric
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Reviewed in January 2014
I was very satsified with Jordan Electric and would recommend to anyone in need of electrical work.
Jordan Electric LLC
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Reviewed in May 2017
Did not hire but JAC Electric came promptly to give a thorough estimate & educated me in electrical matters.
J A C Electric,LLC
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