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 07, 2025

Reviewed in June 2024
It went very well, what was supposed to be an outlet check turned out to be a little bit more, but they diligently went through every scenario to fix what was wrong. Jeff and Tyson worked as a team and honestly did a great job. I appreciate all their efforts. I appreciate their work and I really...
Assured Electrical & A/C
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Reviewed in January 2025
I needed a new circuit ran for my water heater. He came and installed it and ran my circuit in a timley manner, and I was very pleased with the pricing. 5 stars.
Triple L Electrical Services, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2022
Ascent Electrical employees were very professional and the job was completed in a timely manner. I will definitely hire in the future.
Ascent Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in July 2012
King Electric & Controls LLC agreeded to complete our home in 5 days , after 30 days King Electric had not completed the work and abandoned the jobKing Electric & Controls LLC used unlicensed electricians to perform the work on our home without supervision Sandy King the owner of King Electric &...
King Electrical & Controls, LLC
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Reviewed in August 2013
We have used that company on and off probably for 4 or 5 years. They're very good. They're very prompt, like I called them one day and they came the next. Their people know that they're doing and they're very professional. We just have good experiences with them. We've used them a long time.
Mr. Electric of Lafayette
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Reviewed in February 2020
Acp was quick. They cleaned up after themselves. Everything was working properly without any punch list and I did not have to check their work. They did great. Price charged was as per the original quote. I will use them from now on.
ACP LLC
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Reviewed in December 2012
Alan is great and his work isperfect. I would hire him for any thing electrical without hestitation.
NOLAN ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in June 2012
They are a local company and I have been using them for the last 15 years. They are one of the few service providers around my area and it costs in the range of $30 -$40 without a service call cost adding on and it’s a lot better value for money compared to getting someone to come from Lafayette...
Bayou Electrical Services
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