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 October 2024
James L did a great job repairing our storm damaged electrical system. Kept us informed the whole process
Mister Sparky of Tampa
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Reviewed in December 2023
Very organized and completed the job on time. I would recommended Chuckâ s work to anyone who needs electrical jobs completed for a great price. Thanks again.!
Chuck's Electrical
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Reviewed in September 2023
The knowledge and professionalism of United Electrical Solutions was by far the best I have ever dealt with!
UNITED ELECTRICAL SOLUTIONS LLC
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Reviewed in September 2015
Greg and his colleague arrived on the scheduled time. The job was done perfectly, and cleanly. I have other electrical projects to complete, and I will definitely use him again. Highly recommend.
Axiom Power LLC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Great. A variety of electrical tasks were completed in an efficient and timely manner.
David Spence Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2015
We needed a few things done to get our electrical system up to par so that we could sell our home. Anna Electric was very responsive, gave us a free estimate and made all the repairs. We wish we would have found them sooner. They are reliable, reasonably priced and do good work. I would...
Anna Electric, LLC.
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Reviewed in April 2010
I have called this company before - they installed a stove hood and hooked up a new electrical fire alarm (changed out an old one). I like being confident, when it comes to electrical work, that the job is done by professionals and this company is a professional company. They are pleasant and...
Electric Today
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Reviewed in October 2008
We had been having problems with fuses tripping, light bulbs burning out within a few days and then a kitchen light bulb exploded one night. Groves Electric scheduled our project within 2 days of our initial conversation. The Groves Electric team is terrific. They explained everything to us and...
Groves Electric Inc
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Reviewed in October 2006
Excellent job. Arrived promptly, very clean, well versed on electrical codes. I paid him by the hour, and he worked very diligently the whole time. Highly recommend.
Absolute Electric of Tampa Bay Inc
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Reviewed in June 2003
We had been struck by lightning and all of our electrical applaines have went haywire! The technician cam out probptly and worked just as fast. The work was very good.
Action Air Conditioning Inc
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