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 06, 2025

Reviewed in September 2018
Sharp electric is the best. We purchased a new home and we had a list of electrical issues identified by our inspector. Sharp electric was able to come out immediately and took care of the entire list. Very efficient, knowledgeable and wonderful customer service. I will be recommending Sharp...
SHARP ELECTRIC, LLC
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Reviewed in July 2011
It all went very well. Poor, unprofessional work had been on the house electric panel by previous owner(s). We found that out when we had our house equipped with photovoltaic panels and electrical devices had to be connected to the electric panel. United Electric assessed the repairs that needed...
UNITED ELECTRIC INC
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Reviewed in December 2024
Great job. Roger was quick to reply, diagnosed and fixed same day and excellent at explaining the issue and resolution to us. Highly recommend. Very professional experience.
Omega Electrical Service Inc
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Reviewed in June 2019
Great work! Aarmor electric came out on a Sunday! Electrical short was found within 45 minutes to reestablish breaker to normal working order.
AARMOR ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in May 2024
Reyes Electric responded immediately and came out the next day and knocked the job out quickly. I will definitely use them again for any electrical needs.
Reyes Electric LLC
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Reviewed in July 2025
Volts by Dilts was very reliable. Chris was on time and on budget for our project. Volts by Dilts was very competent, honest and amendable to our requests. I would recommend them for any electrical work.
VOLTS BY DILTS
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Reviewed in July 2013
Hosana Electric provided electrical services to us at our new home. They were efficient, effective, professional and extremely competent. They provided an electrical source for new window treatments for my home office. They did the work and cleaned up after themselves after they were finished....
Hosanna Electric LLC
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Reviewed in February 2013
Tim was very prompt, cleaned up after they were finished, and I feel his prices are very good. I will continue to use Connect Electric for further electrical work.
CONNECT ELECTRIC
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