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 12, 2025

Reviewed in February 2013
MZ Electric was prompt in replying to our request for quote in Angie's List. The owner arrived and reviewed the work to be done, he offered suggestions and then provided a competitive quote. Although we did not select MZ Electric as our electrical contractor, the promptness and courtesy...
MZ Electric
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Reviewed in August 2010
Brian Sears of Sundog Electric provided quality electrical service at a very fair price. He provided outstanding customer service. Extremely knowledgable. Would highly recomend Sundog Electric for all electrical work. Great experiance. Found this company on Angies list.
Sundog Electric
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Reviewed in July 2025
Fantastic, professional and super knowledgeable. Upfront pricing and no unnecessary upselling. Will use again and tell all my friends. Trusted electrician and ethical company. Highly recommend!
Everly Electrical Contracting
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Reviewed in February 2025
The work that was performed at my house was once again excellent. I have used them more than once and will continue to use this company for all of my electrical needs.
Aim High Electrical Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Kevin was professional, timely and very reasonable in cost. Very pleased with my new light fixture he installed.
Liberty Electric & Home Maintenance
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Reviewed in October 2024
As a general contractor, we have used 323 Industries for over four years on many of our projects. Their pricing is always fair and below what other electrical companies give us. They do quality work and we would recommend them to any of our clients.
323 Industries
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