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 29, 2025

Reviewed in April 2021
It went great. My house needed a lot of electrical work and it was done quickly and thoroughly. Ralph is an electrical expert and I would absolutely recommend RCurran electric for the best top quality electrical work. 10/10 from me.
R.curran electric
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Reviewed in January 2024
Chris was able to resolved the issues we had with our breaker panel and outlets. I will be using KDB Electric again for all of our electrical needs and have them as our go-to electrician for all future electrical improvements! Thank you Chris. Thank you KDB Electric!
KDB Electric
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Reviewed in October 2024
I hired advanced electrical llc To perform some electrical work at my new residence Upgrade service to 200 amps And wire kitchen with 1 full bathroom Don’t look anywhere else for an electrical company This guys are professional and get the job done in a timely manner Thank you
Advanced Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
When my new home was built, Victory Electric managed all the electric in my home. It has now been 7 years. His team was always prepared, timely and his workmanship first class. This summer I once again hired Victory Electric to bring electric to my beautiful 16'x 20' She Shed. The estimate given...
Victory Electrical Services
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Reviewed in July 2025
He is very professional and I would highly recommend him. He’ll be my go to for any of my electrical work in the future.
Bash electrical
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Reviewed in August 2025
He was very professional and he made sure the work was done correctly and he made sure he clean after himself and he was very friendly. I will definitely refer him to someone else
3 Angel Electrical
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Reviewed in August 2025
I had a fantastic experience with VA Electric. They were professional, fast, and efficient communicators from start to finish. The team quickly understood my needs and made the entire process smooth and stress-free. They helped me install an electric vehicle charging port, and the work was done...
VA Electric Co.
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Reviewed in June 2018
ER Electric was punctual, professional and responsive to our requests. They are my go to for any electrical needs.
E R Electric
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