*The Angi rating for Electrical Service companies in Shelton, CT is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Electrical Service needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Electrical Service companies in Shelton, CT is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Electrical Service needs.
Last update on March 28, 2026
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Customers say: True professional
"Did a great job and would definitely hire him for my next electrical project. Was thorough and explained the process and was very easy to work with."
+3
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2018
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They were professional and worked efficiently. I would recommend them"
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2008
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Cale, Kyle, and crew are superb. They just installed my whole house generator and I can't overstate how personable, knowledgeable, and neat they were. Communication is excellent. I had to wait 5 months to receive my Generac because of a sever nationwide backlog, but Cale kept me informed all along. There is no other electric company I will ever use from now on. Paradise, you rock!"
+5
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1997
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"Great. Terrence even suggested upgrades on electrical outlet covers to coordinate with the kitchen and resolves any issues that have come up in our Westport beach house. He is super and we would highly recommend him to all."
+12
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1988
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Very prompt, knowledgeable and fair. Will definitely be calling on them again for our electrical needs."
+16
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"I really loved working with Power Forward. We needed a 50A external connector and interlock fitted for a portable generator, a new floodlight and a smart doorbell wired up. Ian Stewart responded immediately to my request for a quote and was very helpful going over my options and discussing generators at length to ensure I was going to be set up right and I was able to get a fair and detailed quote very quickly. After accepting online, Morgan was very helpful setting up the appointment and Chris Woosley, who was the technician that came around to install everything, was also very knowledgeable, enthusiastically answered all my questions and worked diligently and neatly. Everything was clean and neat after he'd finished. With excellent communication, extremely detailed quote, friendly employees and easy one click online pay options after the job was complete, I was extremely impressed at how slick each part of the process was and the service that I received. Thanks so much! Power Forward are definitely our go-to electricians from now on."
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"I cannot sing the praises of Ian and Power Forward enough! He is outstanding. The jobs he did for me were fixing a switch panel that was overheating, installing a new light fixture. replacing light bulbs on outdoor lights that are high up and installing timers for those outdoor lights. He showed up on time. He called to say he was on his way. He works very efficiently and is very clean. He was very respectful wearing a mask and wearing shoe covers. I called him back for an issue a month later that had nothing to do with what he did prior. It was a Saturday and he came right out for the issue. I was so surprised he was available on a Saturday. I will continue to use him for all my electrical needs and my family and friends will also be using him. He's fantastic!"
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1995
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Quick to respond, reasonable pricing, flexible when arranging time for quote and doing work. I would recommend Aries Electric."
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Friendly professional service- I will definitely be using them again!"
Serving Shelton, CT and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Timely service, reasonable price. I would hire them again!"
It’s important to ask an electrician a few questions 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:
Are you a full-time electrician?
Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?
What level of experience do you have as an electrician?
Can you please share three references?
Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?
What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?
Will any subcontractors be performing the work?
Are permits and inspections required?
Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?
What is your schedule?
Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?
Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?
Tipping an electrician is not a requirement nor is it expected, as they build a fair wage into the price of the job. It’s up to your discretion. There are no set rules for tipping electricians, but if they did a great job and you’re so inclined to tip 10% to 15%, it will likely be received with thanks.
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 verify each electrician’s license. 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.
Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.
Yes, although there are different types of electricians, 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.
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