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 10, 2025

Reviewed in August 2024
Trevor did an excellent job! He replaced a light switch and also got my bathroom fan to work again! He cleaned up afterward.
Safety Home Services
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Reviewed in April 2014
We're glad we contracted with Northside Electric! All pre-inspection punch list issues were addressed quickly and professionally. Took two visits to get everything done. Place is up to code now, electricity-wise.
Northside Electric
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Reviewed in January 2012
It went very well. They took care of the problem quickly. They were waiting for me when I showed up. I have used them several times.
Solid Ground Electric
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Reviewed in February 2022
excellent. he was efficient, polite and got the job done quickly. the price for repairs was extremely reasonable. I was very impressed.
brooks electric llc
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Reviewed in December 2006
We had just moved into our new home--previous owners had a gas dryer, but showed us that there was also an electrical hook-up. However, there was no juice coming from the dryer outlet. The electrician had to do much more than we initially thought, including crawling up in our attic space on a...
Judson's Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2017
I ended up finding the problem for them. The electric crew brought dirt onto my carpets, banged a wall with a hammer that created a deep impression, and when asked to fix they just ignored and left. In paying the bill, I asked again that the fix the damage or reduce the cost of their service....
Rite Way Electric Inc
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