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 August 08, 2025

Reviewed in January 2024
Major renovations needed major electrical work done 😊 This was the second house that they did my electrical work on.
hr electrical service llc
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Reviewed in November 2019
I would highly recommend Sharp Electric. They where prompt and the communication was excellent. I contacted them and within 24 hours my electric issue was fixed. I will be using them again for electric work and will recommend Sharp Electric to family and friends.
Sharp Electric LLC
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Reviewed in June 2025
Above and beyond service, awesome communication, amazing quality of work!! Smart thermostat, GFCI outlet, main electric shut off switch, installed light fixture, installed mid wall surge recess plugs and tv mounts, ceiling fan tightened. Future work to come. Definitely worth the money spent!!...
Apex Energy Services LLC
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Reviewed in May 2010
I couldn't have been more pleased. I encourage anyone needing electrical service to call Neely Electric.
NEELY ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in February 2017
Electrical check of outlets and some ceiling fans (outdoor) were not working. He was able to determine thtat the electrical c
ATS Electric Inc
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Reviewed in February 2025
Went very well. Ron tracked down the problem and fixed it. He is a very thorough electrician and really knows his stuff. Would use him again if needed.
Ron Andrus
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Reviewed in December 2009
Third Street Electric offered the best price and turnaround. We would use them again for any electrical work.
Third Street Electric LLC
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Reviewed in January 2019
Hiring Castle Electric & Lighting to fix a number of electrical issues, which we'd been putting off, was truly a great decision! In one visit John fixed a couple of issues in our electrical box, solved an electrical problem in our guest room #2, replaced our patio lights in the front of our...
Castle Electrical & Lighting
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