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 May 14, 2025

Reviewed in December 2015
RC Electric provided the electrical work on our remodel. The workman was on time, courteous, did the work in the time frame that was spelled out in the estimate. The costs did not exceed the estimated price. We highly recommend the company and will use RC Electric for our future electrical needs.
RC Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2014
I was experiencing difficulty with electrical outlets. He fixed the immediate problem and identified the larger electrical issues.When I am ready to fix the problems, I will certainly recontact Aaron Electrical.
Aaron's Electric
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Reviewed in January 2025
Erich & crew were great!! Hilary was very helpful helping contact AES to move electrical lines. Will call them in future for additional needs.
Joe Schmo Electrical Services
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Reviewed in June 2009
Asked Frye's to check out all electric connections to the house, the main electrical panel, and the electric grounding. Everything checked out okay. Service rep spent quite a bit of time checking out circuits.
Frye Electric Inc
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Reviewed in February 2025
They were great to work with! They were responsive, thorough, fairly priced, and efficient I can’t say enough positive things about them! Have already scheduled more work for them!
Stewart Family Electric
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Reviewed in June 2014
Job went well. Larry was on time, and was courteous. He knows his electrical, and is an asset for electrical work like this.
Jonesys Electric Co
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Reviewed in March 2020
Diverse Fabrication and Electrical did a fantastic job and I will definitely continue to use them for all my electrical needs
Diverse Fabrication and Electrical Services
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Reviewed in September 2024
Amazing! Half of the outlets in my house stopped working after a bad storm and Zach got them all up and running in the same day! He was quick, friendly and respectful. Will definitely use him again if I need to in the future!
Zach Burpo
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