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 July 2025
They had us back up before we even had a second quote. They were friendly knowledgeable and all-around cool guys
@RobsonfiX
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Reviewed in July 2013
I used B's Electric Last month to rewire. They were quite well. B's Electric LLC were very thorough.
B's Electric LLC
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Reviewed in October 2024
Roy and his company took great care of me. They got the job done in a timely manner and were very professional. Their communication was always upfront and honest and their pricing was competitive. I would recommend Roy and his team to any of my friends and family, and certainly will be using him...
Roy Costello
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Reviewed in July 2018
Hartland Electric is everything you want in an electric company. The office staff was patient and helpful. AJ and his apprentice were professional, knowledgeable, efficient, and friendly. Prices were very reasonable. We suffered a power surge from the electric company that fried more than half...
Hartland Electric, LLC
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Reviewed in January 2020
The project from start to finish was great. I had a 6kw Sunpower system installed. I couldn’t be happier, my electric bills have gone down to about $10 per month. Thank you Oak Electric.
Oak Electric Service Inc
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Reviewed in December 2020
Craft Electrical is the only business I trust to do my electrical. He is honest and reliable. It shows he has YEARS of experience as theres not much this man can’t do! Simply the BEST!
Craft Electrical Services
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Reviewed in April 2024
Very happy with all work done. Very knowledgeable! Got my house up and running great. Will definitely be using again!
CRElectrical LLC
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Reviewed in January 2025
Had this group update our electric panel and received great service from start to finish. Team took their time going over multiple options and we made the decision that made the most sense for our home. Thanks to everyone involved!
Mrs Michael Plumbers, Electricians, & HVAC Technicians
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