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>

Top 10 Best Electricians in Palmdale, CA

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Last update on August 10, 2025

Reviewed in December 2024
He was very professional and was very diligent. I like his services. I would not hesitate to hire him again for more electrical work.
JC Power Electric
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Reviewed in November 2024
A big thank you to Vasquez Electric for coming in on short notice to fix my electrical switches! The work was done quickly and professionally, and it’s clear he knows his stuff from the ground up. I really appreciate the excellent service and highly recommend his business to anyone in need of an...
Vasquez Electric
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Reviewed in July 2024
I asked for an estimate on adding 4 x 20amp outlets to the kitchen area. Old house were 15 amp outlets and lights flickered constantly. JNR quote was very reasonable compared to other companies. Raul was there lead person that came to the house and listened to our needs and gave us advice that...
JNR Electric
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Reviewed in June 2024
Steve and his team have done a number of jobs for me from installing light fixtures to adding additional outlets in the bathroom which required going underneath the house. They are professional, timely, courteous, clean, reliable and reasonably priced!
Warner Electric
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Reviewed in August 2023
Pablo arrived before the scheduled time and finished within two hours. Having a home ev charger is the best thing we could have invested in. Our next electrical project will definitely be done with PS Electric.
PS Electric
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Reviewed in May 2024
I definitely recommend this company! They were so professional and knowledgeable through out the entire process! Always showed up on time and was respectful to myself and my home. I will definitely use this company again!
CC Electrical
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Reviewed in May 2012
In the past I have used many different electrical contractors to do work for me, however this time by contracting Gand S Electric I struck gold ! Gand S was able to satisfy my electrical needs in such a professional and timely manner that from here on in I'm going with Gand S for all of my...
G&S Electric
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Reviewed in May 2025
Michael was on time, honest, communicated well, and did an amazing job. He went above and beyond to not just finish the job, but be an amazing help to my family and a wonderful human. He will be coming back to help us again.
SELECTRIC LLC
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