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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Reviewed in December 2024
Flow Electric did a great job with our electrical needs. They were easy to communicate with and kept to the schedule. They got in and got the job done. Very reliable. Even created some custom lighting 😃
Flow Electric LLC
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Reviewed in August 2012
Dekorte Electric was the electrical subcontractor and rewired a duplex on Lombard as well as my residence in NorthWest Portland. All work was completed correctly and the employees were polite and worked quickly. All work was permitted and passed the city electrical inspection. You can hire...
On Electric
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Reviewed in May 2005
I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH THE OVERALL JOB THAT ADVANCED ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES DID ON MY ELECTRICAL WORK. THE MAIN ELECTRICAL BOX WAS CLEARLY MARKED WITH THE DIFFERENT FUSES AND THE ADDITIONAL OUTLETS WERE IN DIFFICULT PLACES THAT I WAS NOT ABLE TO DO MYSELF.
ADVANCED ELECTRICAL TECHNOLOGIES
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Reviewed in August 2020
Excellent. The install went exactly according to plan. The bid I received from Mike’s Electric significantly beat all other bids. I highly recommend Mike’s Electric for your electrical needs.
Mike's Electric
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Reviewed in January 2025
We recently had Prairie Electric install a Kohler home generator for us. Our experience was excellent starting with the initial phone call to discuss our requirements to installation and then follow-up service after the final inspections were completed. Prairie Electric is a most professional...
Prairie Electric Inc
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Reviewed in September 2012
We used RK Electric initially when we purchased an Angie's List Big Deal from them and used it to have them install a ceiling fan for us. Service and work exceeded our expectations so when we needed an electrical contractor to wire and install a new built in ironing board, we called RK...
RK Electric Inc
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