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 09, 2025

Reviewed in June 2025
They arrived on time, answered all my questions, and their pricing was reasonable. I’ll definitely be using them again for any electrical needs or repairs in the future.
Fahr Electric Inc
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Reviewed in April 2025
Arben and his dad gave a fair price, and the two jobs they did for us are both excellent! They also asked all the right questions to make sure they were understanding our needs. Highly recommend Sel Electric, and we will hire them again for future jobs!
Sel Electric
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Reviewed in May 2024
Sean and his team did an excellent job fixing my electrical issue. I had Target Electric address an electrical problem at my Airbnb while guests stayed there. They were in and out promptly, leaving me and my Airbnb guests very happy. I will absolutely use Target Electric again for future...
Target Electric & Solar
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Reviewed in February 2012
I called Comfort Electric for a free estimate and Heron spotted a fire hazard in our electrical box and fixed it on the spot.
United Plumbing Heating Air Electric
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Reviewed in October 2004
ROCK ELECTRIC IS A WELL KNOWN ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR, THEY WERE ABLE TO MEET OUR TIME FRAME NEEDS FOR OUR REMODEL WORK.
ROCK ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in January 2025
It went great! Yousef was efficient, reliable, very professional and did an excellent job on our ceiling repair and moving 2 electrical outlets for a built in.
HKY Electric & Communications
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Reviewed in December 2024
Josif was cheerful, expert ideas & suggestions. Showed up as promised & then came a day early, which worked well for us. Came in on budget. Cleaned up worksite & made certain we were happy before leaving.
Spark Solution
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