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 March 2025
Mike is excellent to work with!! He is the best contractor I have ever hired. His team is fast, competent and trustworthy. He completed my project on time and on budget. I added work and they completed it without any issues at all. The work is perfect and beyond expectation. He did this...
Mike Guttman Design & Construction
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Reviewed in June 2024
John is extremely fast and efficient. As good as it gets. Actually the best pro I have ever had!!
John Tatus
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Reviewed in February 2023
10/10 highly recommend, best electrician I have ever worked with in Puna / Big island / Hawaii by far.
DKN Electrical
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Reviewed in September 2020
Best experience I've ever had working with a mechanic. Luis was honest, patient, and beyond fair. He did not charge me for his time because he didn't find anything wrong with my vehicle--the issues were documented defects for the make and model. Luis was thorough and took his time to explain...
Pit Stop Auto Shop
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Reviewed in August 2020
Jake was very knowledgeable and he did a great job of installing our 2 tv sets.
Ohana Cabling
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Reviewed in March 2017
It went well. We originally purchased a special deal and there was some confusion about that, but we cleared it up and he did a nice job installing a new rear door.
Mountain View Installations LLC
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Reviewed in July 2016
brain decker did very good work , I will always use this company for all work in the years to come. always on time to work and came back when I needed him to help me at no charge. thanks, brain.:)
Decker Electric LLC
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Reviewed in August 2015
This company is so awesome. I am never charged for a diagnostic. He also does what he needs to and never tries to sale unnecessary repairs.Very is very reasonable. He goes the extra mile.
FALLBROOK QWIK LUBE
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Reviewed in March 2015
All went well. Work competed as promised and he had to do a little more on the trans than thought... completed at no charge.
TRANSMISSION TECHNOLOGY LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
Company arrived as promised and looked at the problem. Quoted me a price to correct the issue and completed work. Then charged me nearly twice what was quoted. When i inquired about the cost, they were argumentative and displayed an obvious lack of professionalism. I would say that their goal...
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Ev Charger Installer questions, answered by experts

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.

As you browse our pro listings, take note of the “Angi Approved” badge. Angi Approved businesses meet our standards for certification which include:

The owner, principal, or relevant manager passed a criminal background check
Required to have applicable state and local licenses
Maintain an average star rating of 3.0 or better on our network, if they have at least one review
Paying to advertise their services
Meeting any other eligibility criteria required by Angi

Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.

Charging your EV every night isn’t always necessary. Most EVs have sufficient range to cover daily commutes without needing a nightly charge, particularly if you have a Level 2 charger. Charging once every few days or as needed can prolong the battery’s lifespan.

Local electricians with experience in your area understand the local building codes, which is very important when doing new electrical work. They also have experience with the kind of electrical problems homes in your location may have, and even the components that were used in the original construction, which leads them to make faster and better decisions.

You can use outdoor electrical outlets to conveniently power landscaping equipment such as electrical lawnmowers, leaf blowers, and pressure washers. From a recreational standpoint, outdoor outlets are handy for powering electric grills, mini-fridges, and stereos. They're also helpful when it's time to string Christmas lights on your home and around your property.

Setting up utilities on a vacant property usually takes at least a few months, or between 6 weeks to 16 weeks. This process requires working with the local planning and zoning department, hiring a building contractor or engineer to design the utility layout, securing permits, laying the lines, and connecting the utilities.

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