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 March 2018
Electrician was punctual, friendly and professional. Garbage disposal needed electrical hook up. The existing electrical cable was too short, so electrician installed an electrical box and added electrical cable to reach the garbage disposal. Nice job!
Bentz Electric Inc
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Reviewed in June 2017
Clar Electric was professional and extremely knowledgeable with the problem we were having. I would highly recommend Clar Electric for any electrical issues. This company will be FIRST one called should I need any type of electric service.
Clar Electric Inc
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Reviewed in May 2014
SCOTT OF STOCKWELL ELECTRIC CALLED WHEN HE WAS ON HIS WAY, SHOWED UP ON TIME, WAS COURTEOUS, AND PERFORMED ALL SCHEDULED WORK FLAWLESSLY.I WAS VERY HAPPY WITH STOCKWELL ELECTRIC AND WILL USE HIS SERVICES AGAIN. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND STOCKWELL ELECTRIC FOR ANYONE WHO NEEDS ELECTRICAL WORK DONE.
Stockwell Electric
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Reviewed in November 2008
I had several electrical needs. It was difficult to find a trustworthy electrican to perform services at a reasonable price. Fordyce Electric was recommended to me by an associate. He was prompt, professional, courteous, clean and pleasant. Fordyce Electric was very capable of performing...
FORDYCE ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in September 2007
Cook Electric has excellent pricing and very superior electrical work. They came on time and stuck to the job. Jeff Cook is the owner and he is great. We've used them for lots of electrical work and will continue to do so.
COOK ELECTRIC INC
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Reviewed in May 2025
They had to trouble shoot an unknown problem and figured it out while also installing lights. And they came in under the estimated price.
GLP Electric
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Reviewed in January 2013
Rein Electric makes electrical work easy. They show up on time and do quality work for a fair price.
Rein Electric Inc
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Reviewed in April 2025
They do great work and very efficient. They have lots of years of experience. I used them to do all electrical on 7 different barber salon locations.
D Best Electric
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Reviewed in May 2024
I’ve been building houses for over 30 years. I’ve used many electrical contractors thru the years. Artur with storm electric has been my electrician for the last 7 years now. I would highly recommend him and his crews on any project as he is very knowable on all electrical projects.
Storm Electric
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Reviewed in March 2025
Everything was excellent and I am going to call back for more service, and tell my friends and family to use their services. I am very happy.
RH Sneed's Hardware and Maintenance, LLC
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