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 20, 2025

Reviewed in June 2014
Ron showed up on time and very efficiently diagnosed and repaired/replaced our electrical outlet within fifteen minutes. We now have electricity in our garage.
Briggs Electric Co
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Reviewed in June 2019
I am a licensed general contractor that does work in the area. Wendell electric has been a fantastic company to have do our electrical work. Brad the owner is very responsive, punctual and honest, many qualities that just don’t exist in the contracting world. We will continue to use Wendell...
Wendell Electric Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2013
Jackson Superior Electric was referred to me by PSNC for electrical work relating to a tankless hot water heater installation. Communication was great, price was great and everthing was great. I will definitely call them again when I need electrical work done!
Jackson Superior Electric Inc
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Reviewed in August 2021
We've hired Solutions Electrical on four separate occasions for different electrical repairs and installations. Each time, Luis has performed the job expertly, quickly, with a positive attitude, and at a fair price. We will continue to reach out to Luis for our future electrical needs. Thanks...
Solutions Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in May 2023
TW Electric Service was introduced to us as the electrical contractor for Schumacher Homes. Terry, the owner, had met my wife and I on the job site for our new house. He had great suggestions and he worked with us on hanging an antique chandelier, supplying power to meet the requirements of...
TW Electric Service Inc.
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Reviewed in October 2020
Mr. Electric was extremely helpful and knowledgeable with the needs for our business. We needed to update our electrical systems since we kept having outlets go out and power go out in various areas of the office. Mr. Electric was prompt, knowledgeable, and able to resolve all of our issues on...
Mr. Electric of San Antonio
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Reviewed in February 2017
Our electric panel was damaged by a faulty circuit to our heat pump. We needed to have the electric panel replaced so we could have the heat pump repaired. We were without heat when temps were near zero. We hired Roy Electric to replace and upgrade our system. They came on time the day we...
Roy Electric LLC
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Reviewed in December 2011
Streamline Plumbing & Electric Inc Streamline Plumbing & Electric, did very good! I still use them for other small things.
Streamline Services, Inc
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Reviewed in July 2024
This work was done in a timely, professional, and excellent manner. Mr Reed was on time, knowledgeable and very good at explaining why certain things needed to be done the way they were. All of the projects that he completed for us work excellently and I would refer him 100 times over to anyone...
Cougar Electric
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