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 November 2024
I recently hired G1 Electric for a complete rewiring of my home and I couldnâ t be more pleased with the service Danny was incredibly skilled, punctual, and professional. He explained the process clearly and worked efficiently. The new wiring work perfectly and I feel confident in the safety...
G1 Electric LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Great company, weâ re very happy to no longer have an electric bill. Now we get electric credits!
Sunup Solar LLC
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Reviewed in April 2024
3CAB ELECTRIC INC. Service was excellent and professional in our electrical projects. They pay attention to details and utilized high quality materials. Would definitely will recommend it to my family and friends.
3Cab Electric Inc.
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Reviewed in March 2023
Definitely will hire DNK electric again and recommend to all my peers. They are reliable and experts in their field.
DNK Electric, Inc
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Reviewed in January 2018
The whole experience was a positive. From getting the estimate based on pictures of our electrical box, and the punctuality for both the installation and the inspection.
cross price electric
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Reviewed in November 2017
Excellent! He and his associate arrived promptly and assessed the situation. Checked the breaker box and also checked other outlets. The problem was the wiring in the light fixture. They replaced/fixed the electrical connection within 15-20 minutes. I will definitely use Quiroz Electrical in the...
Quiroz Electrical Servicing Contractor
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Reviewed in November 2015
Saufley Electric put in ceiling heaters in our two bathrooms for a very reasonable price.
SAUFLEY ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in April 2014
Called Electric Connection to come out and repair a switch that was installed incorrectly by a awning co to extend and retract the awning. the only problem was that every time we would use the switch our circuit breaker would trip tuning off all electrical devices to our bedroom except for...
The Electric Connection
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Reviewed in February 2014
I purchased this package for ADI electrical last month and I have yet to hear from the company to schedule service. Those are the details !
ADI Electrical
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Reviewed in April 2013
As electrical specialists, SOS was better in all regards compared to a general construction company I previously used for similar work.
SOS ENTERPRISES
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