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 09, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
The attic fan repair went well , Brian was a professional and explained everything clearly. I would highly recommend E.S.T. Electrical for anyone who needs electrical work.
EST Electrical
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Reviewed in January 2025
Bass Electrical did a great job wiring my addition and detached garage. The crews were professional, efficient, and courteous. They passed rough and final inspections the first time. Their quote for my project was fair and competitive and I will definitely use their services again.
Bass Electrical Services
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Reviewed in January 2025
The team at Bass Electrical has been great to work with. Bass performed the wiring on my new home build and has also provided services after I moved in. They have added additional outdoor outlets for heaters and screens as well as adding an outdoor breaker box for adding a backup generator.
Bass Electrical Services
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Reviewed in January 2025
Arrived on time. Installed 2 lights and 2 outlets. Very efficient and helpful. Will definitely use them again
Bass Electrical Services
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Reviewed in November 2024
Brian reached out immediately to my request. He arrived right on time, very nice, professional and efficient! Will keep his card for future electrical needs! Highly recommend!
EST Electrical
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Reviewed in November 2024
Great - showed up on time and had sufficient supplies to fix. Electrician was knowledgeable , diagnosed properly and fixed the issue.
Power Pro Electric
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Reviewed in November 2024
Leroy was so informative. He recommended the best suggestions for a new exhaust fan in my bathroom. Prompt and courteous. Left work space clean after. Will definitely be using him again if I need something else fixed. Thankyou!
Elecstroman Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Take from this old gal. These guys were truly great. They came in explained the job did the job AND cleaned up after themselves. I am happy with the work they did and impressed by their professionalism.
Elecstroman Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Yes I will highly hire and recommend Mr. Leroy again. He gets job done and quick with it too. Do amazing work.
Elecstroman Contractors LLC
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Reviewed in November 2024
Excellent Professional, knowledgeable, affordable, and consideration of customer's time. Very timely. I would use him with any needed project.
Elecstroman Contractors LLC
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