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 15, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Joshua did a very fine job upgrading my electrical panel. And installing a new Ev charger. I would highly recommend Dependable Power for any of your electrical needs.
Dependable Power
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Reviewed in October 2018
Fantastic. ACS Electric LLC (Alex) was extremely thorough and very knowledgeable. He was punctual, friendly and professional. He was more than happy to answer, with details any of my questions. He provided quality workmanship. It was an absolute pleasure to work with ACS Electric. I highly...
ACS Electric LLC
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Reviewed in December 2024
I highly recommend RandD Electrical for any electrical upgrades. Their professionalism, quality of work, and exceptional customer service made them a top choice. I will definitely be using them on any future projects.
RandD Electrical LLC.
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Reviewed in July 2023
Norris Electric did a Fantastic job replacing an outdated electrical panel. The price was fair, and the work was done in a very timely manner.
Norris Electric
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Reviewed in May 2023
Lenny is TRUSTWORTHY HONEST & A Pleasure to deal with. For Hassle free Electrical work I would recommend Designer Electric
Designer Electric
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Reviewed in April 2015
It went very well and Rader Electric actually assisted me with another electric issue for no charge.
Rader Electric Co Inc
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Reviewed in February 2025
I am so happy with the electrical panel work Kodi installed at my house. So nice to have the actual electrician come out and give me a fair price and stand by what he said. He is very thorough and helps you get what is needed without pushing extras. I would definitely recommend him and will...
Cloud Strike Electric
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Reviewed in December 2024
It was done with perfection quality in such care Very professional, from start to finish communication was key. Arrival time was on time. Definitely, would and will recommend him to family and friends. Just overall, just a great-great company.
Soriano's Electric
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