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Avatar for Julio A Lopez Electrician
Julio A Lopez Electrician
Bowden St
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Julio A Lopez Electrician
Bowden St
4.80(
5
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
33 local quotes requested

Family business with 25 years of experience. Circuit breaker installation - Doorbell installation - Electric inspection - Electric panel installation - Electric repair - Wire repair - Generator repair - Light fixture repair - Outlet installation - Switch repair - Circuit breaker repair - Doorbell repair - Electric installation or replacement - Electric panel repair - Wire installation - Generator installation - Light fixture installation - Outdoor lighting installation - Outlet repair

"Julio submitted correct estimate and completed Job on Time . Passed Inspection and was very professional ."

Atul J on February 2025

Family business with 25 years of experience. Circuit breaker installation - Doorbell installation - Electric inspection - Electric panel installation - Electric repair - Wire repair - Generator repair - Light fixture repair - Outlet installation - Switch repair - Circuit breaker repair - Doorbell repair - Electric installation or replacement - Electric panel repair - Wire installation - Generator installation - Light fixture installation - Outdoor lighting installation - Outlet repair

"Julio submitted correct estimate and completed Job on Time . Passed Inspection and was very professional ."

Atul J on February 2025


Avatar for VMA Electric Inc
VMA Electric Inc
81 Maple St
4.83(
438
)
Approved Pro
VMA Electric Inc
81 Maple St
4.83(
438
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
214 local quotes requested

Medium size Electrical Company based out of Metrowest Area. Currently have 9 licensed employees. Always free estimates. All pricing is based on specific work.

"What I love about VMA is that you can get Residential electrical work quoted 2 ways: Time/Material (emergencies), or they can send a man out and quote the job. You may also take detailed pics, send it in and they can quote it that way. My old electrician they did everything old school w calling, & didn't even like emailing, but not VMA who texts, calls, and emails. 2 professional, Journeymen Electricians did 3 separate days of work last month at my house, from the VMA Residential/Service division. They replaced/installed 7 exterior lights, replaced 2 exterior outlet fixtures with Arlington housed outlet boxes, installed one new Arlington, extended light fixture wiring and 2 doorbell wires, and exchanged a transformer for a larger one, to handle the video loads from Nest and Arlo doorbell cameras. I purchased all the fixtures, & doorbell cams. They supplied the Arlington boxes. The 2 electricians were very efficient, quiet, fast and clean. They made sure fixtures were leveled, and working. One of the 4 glass sides of the exterior light fixture broke cleanly and they honestly brought it to my attention, vs just burrowing it. I just double taped it w clear packing tape, and he put the glass in the rear of the fixture so it wouldn't be seen. I didn't want that to hold up the light install, and will deal w the Amazon merchant I bought light fixtures from afterwards. I had a lot of other construction going on, and the 2 electricians were able to do a lot in the timeframe they had despite all the other noise/work/men around. They fixed cut outlet wires from a bedroom new window installation, moved an outlet 3" to accommodate a stud inserted to shore up the new window. The cut wires were a surprise, and to get the city's Wiring Inspection approved, Cindy the Svc Manager, was very helpful in getting the electricians here stat, & the Building Inspector also stat, who had a 3 wk backlog. I had VMA Electric quote me for a porch and their pricing was much better vs another electrical competitor in Marlborough. The guys are Journeymen level, so aren't outrageously priced like Master Electricians, in the same town, who I had been using. When the Residential side has a lot of work, they can smtms pull guys from the much larger Construction Division. In all, VMA had to come out 3 times, bec the work was staged in between inspections. I love their work and do not hesitate to highly recommend. Just know electricians are expensive, and it cost $2,300 total, up front for all that work. Had I used the Master electricians the bill would've likely been double, as found out they were double/triple charging me the town's Permit fees in addition to double all the same work VMA does."

Ginger W on January 2023

Medium size Electrical Company based out of Metrowest Area. Currently have 9 licensed employees. Always free estimates. All pricing is based on specific work.

"What I love about VMA is that you can get Residential electrical work quoted 2 ways: Time/Material (emergencies), or they can send a man out and quote the job. You may also take detailed pics, send it in and they can quote it that way. My old electrician they did everything old school w calling, & didn't even like emailing, but not VMA who texts, calls, and emails. 2 professional, Journeymen Electricians did 3 separate days of work last month at my house, from the VMA Residential/Service division. They replaced/installed 7 exterior lights, replaced 2 exterior outlet fixtures with Arlington housed outlet boxes, installed one new Arlington, extended light fixture wiring and 2 doorbell wires, and exchanged a transformer for a larger one, to handle the video loads from Nest and Arlo doorbell cameras. I purchased all the fixtures, & doorbell cams. They supplied the Arlington boxes. The 2 electricians were very efficient, quiet, fast and clean. They made sure fixtures were leveled, and working. One of the 4 glass sides of the exterior light fixture broke cleanly and they honestly brought it to my attention, vs just burrowing it. I just double taped it w clear packing tape, and he put the glass in the rear of the fixture so it wouldn't be seen. I didn't want that to hold up the light install, and will deal w the Amazon merchant I bought light fixtures from afterwards. I had a lot of other construction going on, and the 2 electricians were able to do a lot in the timeframe they had despite all the other noise/work/men around. They fixed cut outlet wires from a bedroom new window installation, moved an outlet 3" to accommodate a stud inserted to shore up the new window. The cut wires were a surprise, and to get the city's Wiring Inspection approved, Cindy the Svc Manager, was very helpful in getting the electricians here stat, & the Building Inspector also stat, who had a 3 wk backlog. I had VMA Electric quote me for a porch and their pricing was much better vs another electrical competitor in Marlborough. The guys are Journeymen level, so aren't outrageously priced like Master Electricians, in the same town, who I had been using. When the Residential side has a lot of work, they can smtms pull guys from the much larger Construction Division. In all, VMA had to come out 3 times, bec the work was staged in between inspections. I love their work and do not hesitate to highly recommend. Just know electricians are expensive, and it cost $2,300 total, up front for all that work. Had I used the Master electricians the bill would've likely been double, as found out they were double/triple charging me the town's Permit fees in addition to double all the same work VMA does."

Ginger W on January 2023


Avatar for Rodenhiser Home Services
Rodenhiser Home Services
325 Hopping Brook Rd
4.39(
506
)
Approved Pro
Rodenhiser Home Services
325 Hopping Brook Rd
4.39(
506
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
430 local quotes requested
97 years of experience

When it comes to great service for your home or business, it doesn't get better than the professionalism and dedication of Rodenhiser. It's an unsurpassed level of service built on a promise that ensures you get the very best - when you call Rodenhiser your satisfaction is guaranteed. With 90+ years of delighted residential and commercial clients, you can be sure that it's a promise that Rodenhiser delivers on every day.

"The work was done correctly and promptly, but quite expensive. On the plus side, he presented all the options and didn't really try to upsell. Just the facts."

stephen m on August 2024

When it comes to great service for your home or business, it doesn't get better than the professionalism and dedication of Rodenhiser. It's an unsurpassed level of service built on a promise that ensures you get the very best - when you call Rodenhiser your satisfaction is guaranteed. With 90+ years of delighted residential and commercial clients, you can be sure that it's a promise that Rodenhiser delivers on every day.

"The work was done correctly and promptly, but quite expensive. On the plus side, he presented all the options and didn't really try to upsell. Just the facts."

stephen m on August 2024


Avatar for Integrity Electrical Services
Integrity Electrical Services
20 Fairview Ave
4.95(
41
)
Approved Pro
Integrity Electrical Services
20 Fairview Ave
4.95(
41
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
43 local quotes requested

Our Services-24/7 Emergency Service, Fast Same Day Service, Electrical Repairs, Wiring Upgrades, Panel Replacements & Upgrades, Generator Install, Ceiling Fan Repair/Installations, Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Installations, Smart Home Installations, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations And Much More! Please Call Or Text Our Office Today To Schedule An Appointment At 978-761-5978.

"Joe O'Connell did extensive rewiring to replace knob/tube wiring in our 150 year old house. The project involved running new wires through walls and ceilings into over six rooms, along with upgrades to electrical panels. Joe and his assistant were very courteous and respectful - they were careful to cover the hardwood floors and use drop cloths to control the dust, and vacuumed up at the end of each day. Joe did great work, everything to code, no cut corners, and brought to my attention some concerns outside the scope of the project that we also had him address. He is a good communicator and returns phone calls promptly. I completely trust him and the work he does, and recommend him highly."

Derek P on October 2018

Our Services-24/7 Emergency Service, Fast Same Day Service, Electrical Repairs, Wiring Upgrades, Panel Replacements & Upgrades, Generator Install, Ceiling Fan Repair/Installations, Indoor/Outdoor Lighting Installations, Smart Home Installations, Electric Vehicle Charging Stations And Much More! Please Call Or Text Our Office Today To Schedule An Appointment At 978-761-5978.

"Joe O'Connell did extensive rewiring to replace knob/tube wiring in our 150 year old house. The project involved running new wires through walls and ceilings into over six rooms, along with upgrades to electrical panels. Joe and his assistant were very courteous and respectful - they were careful to cover the hardwood floors and use drop cloths to control the dust, and vacuumed up at the end of each day. Joe did great work, everything to code, no cut corners, and brought to my attention some concerns outside the scope of the project that we also had him address. He is a good communicator and returns phone calls promptly. I completely trust him and the work he does, and recommend him highly."

Derek P on October 2018


Avatar for Markarian Electric LLC
Markarian Electric LLC
586 PLEASANT ST
4.63(
216
)
Approved Pro
Markarian Electric LLC
586 PLEASANT ST
4.63(
216
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
124 local quotes requested
25 years of experience

Markarian Electric are experienced, dependable professional electricians constantly staying on the cutting edge of newly released technology. With over 20 years of Residential, Commercial & Industrial electrical experience, Markarian Electric has performed thousands of jobs for many businesses and homeowners. Whether we are wiring a restaurant, office building, retail store, BMS management or simply installing a replacement dimmer for a homeowner, we take pride in every job we do. Eric A. Markarian, CEO Customers can email us at [email protected].

"My properties use Markarian for a lot of our electrical needs. They are always very responsive and fast to resolve our issues. In Brighton today Juan Montoya came by to resolve a few issues for us. He was very professional and friendly!"

Jason L on March 2025

Markarian Electric are experienced, dependable professional electricians constantly staying on the cutting edge of newly released technology. With over 20 years of Residential, Commercial & Industrial electrical experience, Markarian Electric has performed thousands of jobs for many businesses and homeowners. Whether we are wiring a restaurant, office building, retail store, BMS management or simply installing a replacement dimmer for a homeowner, we take pride in every job we do. Eric A. Markarian, CEO Customers can email us at [email protected].

"My properties use Markarian for a lot of our electrical needs. They are always very responsive and fast to resolve our issues. In Brighton today Juan Montoya came by to resolve a few issues for us. He was very professional and friendly!"

Jason L on March 2025


Malvern Furusa Electrician LLC
78 Keystone Ln
4.43(
14
)
Approved Pro
Malvern Furusa Electrician LLC
78 Keystone Ln
4.43(
14
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 92% of Angi customers
Recommended by 92% of HomeAdvisor customers
84 local quotes requested

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"After a little phone and text tagging, George showed up today and completed the job."

Richard P on September 2024

Our mission is to be a provider that brings back the personal touch with our customers. We will build a relationship that will last a lifetime after you see our quality work. As a locally owned and operated business we feel invested in our clients and constantly strive for customer satisfaction. We won't leave until the job is done right! Call or click to schedule an estimate today!

"After a little phone and text tagging, George showed up today and completed the job."

Richard P on September 2024


Avatar for Joe Gore Master Electrician
Joe Gore Master Electrician
Washington
4.99(
208
)
Approved Pro
Joe Gore Master Electrician
Washington
4.99(
208
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 99% of Angi customers
Recommended by 99% of HomeAdvisor customers
32 local quotes requested

We strive to serve our customers with quality and integrity. Focusing on mostly residential service, installations and repairs. Our main customer base is homeowners who appreciate building trust with an honest contractor. And we love small jobs! We honor all american veterans with a 10% discount (upon request & proof of service)

"Joe replaced my smoke/CO detector and did a great job. He was quick to respond and very professional. Would recommend him to anyone looking to have electrical work done."

Mary Anne L on April 2025

We strive to serve our customers with quality and integrity. Focusing on mostly residential service, installations and repairs. Our main customer base is homeowners who appreciate building trust with an honest contractor. And we love small jobs! We honor all american veterans with a 10% discount (upon request & proof of service)

"Joe replaced my smoke/CO detector and did a great job. He was quick to respond and very professional. Would recommend him to anyone looking to have electrical work done."

Mary Anne L on April 2025


Avatar for T & G Electrical
T & G Electrical
14 Chickering Road
4.89(
168
)
Approved Pro
T & G Electrical
14 Chickering Road
4.89(
168
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

• 2019 Super Service Award Winner - 7th Consecutive Year! • For Over 20 Years, We have been Proudly Serving clients in the Greater Boston Area! • We offer both Residential & Commercial Services • T & G Electrical is a Certified Master Licensed & Insured, Locally Owned & Family Operated Electrical Company • Our commitment to excellence has earned us an impeccable local reputation with clients which we will happily share with you through our references • If you have a project, call us! • We will work together to determine the scope of your project, your budget, and how we can work together to achieve your desired results within your scheduled time frame! • Our Professionalism, Accountability, & Open Client Communication will ensure we meet and exceed your expectations regardless of project size. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you • Call (617) 209-3895 to Schedule a FREE Estimate or Appointment Today!

"George and his team is very helpful. Their work was done fast and professionally. George gave me very seasonable price. I will hire them again if I need any electrical help."

Sherwin L on November 2024

• 2019 Super Service Award Winner - 7th Consecutive Year! • For Over 20 Years, We have been Proudly Serving clients in the Greater Boston Area! • We offer both Residential & Commercial Services • T & G Electrical is a Certified Master Licensed & Insured, Locally Owned & Family Operated Electrical Company • Our commitment to excellence has earned us an impeccable local reputation with clients which we will happily share with you through our references • If you have a project, call us! • We will work together to determine the scope of your project, your budget, and how we can work together to achieve your desired results within your scheduled time frame! • Our Professionalism, Accountability, & Open Client Communication will ensure we meet and exceed your expectations regardless of project size. We look forward to the opportunity to serve you • Call (617) 209-3895 to Schedule a FREE Estimate or Appointment Today!

"George and his team is very helpful. Their work was done fast and professionally. George gave me very seasonable price. I will hire them again if I need any electrical help."

Sherwin L on November 2024


Avatar for 128 Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric
128 Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric
78 Foundry St
4.05(
119
)
Approved Pro
128 Plumbing Heating Cooling & Electric
78 Foundry St
4.05(
119
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
169 local quotes requested
33 years of experience

For over 30 years, 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has provided the highest quality, efficiency and reliability to customers. Celebrating thousands of five-star reviews online and an A+ Rating on BBB for years, the company has become the North Shore’s most trusted and consistent plumber, heating and air conditioning, and electrical service company. The company takes pride in the title as a Diamond Elite Contractor with Mitsubishi Electric and being selected into the National Grid VPI Program. Finally, a company that picks up the phone every time with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with an easy, effortless customer service experience. You're guaranteed to be left with the service and price you were quoted with customized options for what's best for your home in the long-term. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric specializes in Installation, Service, and Repair for Boilers, Furnaces, Air Conditioners and HVAC Systems, Tankless Water Heaters, Ductless Mini-Splits and Plumbing. Worried about the cost of your next project? We have options to help you get your repairs on the way! Unfortunately, emergencies don’t wait until you have all of your financial ducts in a row.

"DO NOT USE 128 PLUMBING We have had a lot of work done on our house since moving in a few years ago and have worked with countless plumbers, contractors, electricians, etc. Everyone does the job a little different but they do what you pay them to do, and generally do it well. 128 Plumbing is the absolute exception. We have had them out 3 times now, and need a 4th but are going to foot the bill with a new plumber just to keep them from messing up anything else. We hired them to replace our water heater, simple enough. It was pricey and they did up sell on some expensive add-ons but nothing beyond what most in the area charge. Day of install, no one shows up in the assigned window. We call after another 2 hours go by and they said they forgot we were on the schedule...? After we insist they need to come as we have no hot water and I took off work, 2 disgruntled guys show up at the end of the day. The two guys that came were completely unaware of the PEX system in our basement. They only know pro-press. Fine, use what you know, but to not even "know of" the other connection types and systems out there? How exactly did they complete apprenticing without learning that? Then they were careless and decided to balance our old heavy water heater on our new vinyl picket fence instead of walking 10 extra feet to use the gate, breaking our fence. They also didn't finish installing the $800 leak shut off valve, and just left it turned off and unplugged - luckily I noticed, plugged it in, and got it setup online. They would rather mess with each other and get out of there, than actually do their job. A few weeks later, the valve triggers, our new tank was leaking. They never checked the water pressure and our main was too high (and had been, this wasn't just a spike). They wanted $90 to even come see what was leaking before we knew about the pressure. Then another $1400 to install an expansion tank and Pressure reducer valve (I totally get paying for this, its a new service/product, but the price is much higher than local quotes so I mention it). I put that on hold to talk to some local plumbers to see what they would charge, and come to learn, they installed the water heater wrong in the first place. The auto-shut off valve is in between our vacuum relief valve and our heater, completely isolating the vacuum relief in the exact situations you need it...a draining or siphoned heater. They want another $90 to come back and "look at it" to decide if they will fix the install they messed up just a few weeks ago. At this point I would rather pay full price to a new plumber to come in and fix their egregious mistakes and make sure my home is properly plumbed."

Sean A on June 2025

For over 30 years, 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric has provided the highest quality, efficiency and reliability to customers. Celebrating thousands of five-star reviews online and an A+ Rating on BBB for years, the company has become the North Shore’s most trusted and consistent plumber, heating and air conditioning, and electrical service company. The company takes pride in the title as a Diamond Elite Contractor with Mitsubishi Electric and being selected into the National Grid VPI Program. Finally, a company that picks up the phone every time with manufacturer-trained technicians and a commitment to providing customers with an easy, effortless customer service experience. You're guaranteed to be left with the service and price you were quoted with customized options for what's best for your home in the long-term. 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric specializes in Installation, Service, and Repair for Boilers, Furnaces, Air Conditioners and HVAC Systems, Tankless Water Heaters, Ductless Mini-Splits and Plumbing. Worried about the cost of your next project? We have options to help you get your repairs on the way! Unfortunately, emergencies don’t wait until you have all of your financial ducts in a row.

"DO NOT USE 128 PLUMBING We have had a lot of work done on our house since moving in a few years ago and have worked with countless plumbers, contractors, electricians, etc. Everyone does the job a little different but they do what you pay them to do, and generally do it well. 128 Plumbing is the absolute exception. We have had them out 3 times now, and need a 4th but are going to foot the bill with a new plumber just to keep them from messing up anything else. We hired them to replace our water heater, simple enough. It was pricey and they did up sell on some expensive add-ons but nothing beyond what most in the area charge. Day of install, no one shows up in the assigned window. We call after another 2 hours go by and they said they forgot we were on the schedule...? After we insist they need to come as we have no hot water and I took off work, 2 disgruntled guys show up at the end of the day. The two guys that came were completely unaware of the PEX system in our basement. They only know pro-press. Fine, use what you know, but to not even "know of" the other connection types and systems out there? How exactly did they complete apprenticing without learning that? Then they were careless and decided to balance our old heavy water heater on our new vinyl picket fence instead of walking 10 extra feet to use the gate, breaking our fence. They also didn't finish installing the $800 leak shut off valve, and just left it turned off and unplugged - luckily I noticed, plugged it in, and got it setup online. They would rather mess with each other and get out of there, than actually do their job. A few weeks later, the valve triggers, our new tank was leaking. They never checked the water pressure and our main was too high (and had been, this wasn't just a spike). They wanted $90 to even come see what was leaking before we knew about the pressure. Then another $1400 to install an expansion tank and Pressure reducer valve (I totally get paying for this, its a new service/product, but the price is much higher than local quotes so I mention it). I put that on hold to talk to some local plumbers to see what they would charge, and come to learn, they installed the water heater wrong in the first place. The auto-shut off valve is in between our vacuum relief valve and our heater, completely isolating the vacuum relief in the exact situations you need it...a draining or siphoned heater. They want another $90 to come back and "look at it" to decide if they will fix the install they messed up just a few weeks ago. At this point I would rather pay full price to a new plumber to come in and fix their egregious mistakes and make sure my home is properly plumbed."

Sean A on June 2025


Avatar for Barillas Electric
Barillas Electric
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Barillas Electric
5.00(
3
)
Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
50 local quotes requested

Barillas Electric is pleased to provide commercial and residential electrical service to the Massachusetts communities and surrounding areas. An electrician with 8 years of experience, in the electrical field we offer a wide variety of electrical services in the Massachusetts area. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied with our services. Barillas Electric will serve you with excellent customer service to ensure that every service that we provide is to your absolute satisfaction. If you're looking for a company that provides professional and outstanding services. We work with our customers to provide them with the most unique and best experience in the electrical field. We can help you with all your electrical needs. For your convenience we also speak Spanish!! We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work.

"Highly impressed with the service provided. The technician demonstrated expertise and professionalism in fixing our faulty circuit breaker promptly. From scheduling the appointment to the completion of the repair, the communication was clear and transparent. The pricing was fair, and they went above and beyond to ensure our electrical system was safe and functional. Would highly recommend their services to anyone."

Paola H on April 2024

Barillas Electric is pleased to provide commercial and residential electrical service to the Massachusetts communities and surrounding areas. An electrician with 8 years of experience, in the electrical field we offer a wide variety of electrical services in the Massachusetts area. We strive to satisfy all of our customers and will go the extra mile to make sure you're completely satisfied with our services. Barillas Electric will serve you with excellent customer service to ensure that every service that we provide is to your absolute satisfaction. If you're looking for a company that provides professional and outstanding services. We work with our customers to provide them with the most unique and best experience in the electrical field. We can help you with all your electrical needs. For your convenience we also speak Spanish!! We work closely with each client to understand their unique needs and preferences, and our commitment to customer satisfaction means we won't rest until you are 100% happy with our work.

"Highly impressed with the service provided. The technician demonstrated expertise and professionalism in fixing our faulty circuit breaker promptly. From scheduling the appointment to the completion of the repair, the communication was clear and transparent. The pricing was fair, and they went above and beyond to ensure our electrical system was safe and functional. Would highly recommend their services to anyone."

Paola H on April 2024

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FAQs for electrical service projects in Arlington, MA

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.

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.

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