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 July 21, 2025

Reviewed in March 2025
Excellent father and son team replaced old smoke alarms throughout the house and hard wired them with zero damage to ceilings. They showed me how the alarms will work for good peace of mind. Also fixed wiring to my backyard outdoor lights and got them up and functioning again. Great work on...
Mr. Electric of Jacksonville
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Reviewed in September 2024
The job went well. Chri B. Juan and Jacob were very friendly and informative about the electric work that needed to be completed.
Expert Wire Electrical Services
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Reviewed in July 2011
They are very reasonable pricewise. The quality is good and they are on time. They are punctual with providing estimates and in doing the actual work. I will continue to use them in the future.
ROMERO'S LICENSED ELECTRICAL COMPANY
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Reviewed in July 2023
Very efficient. Everything was explained every step of the process. I will definitely use him in the future.
Redwire Electric
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Reviewed in October 2011
It was part of my warranty on my home. They were there when they said they would be there. They fixed the problem and they left. Their prices were good. I would only use them again if my home warranty paid for it.
HUMPHRIES ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in January 2023
Beautifully! They estimated the work, time, material & cost accurately. The team was on time, always professional and had respect of our home. They worked keeping a clean work environment at all times and gave suggestions to improve the job. The price was very fair. Everyone should use...
Safety Electric Company LLC
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Reviewed in June 2012
Mike Bowen was very professional and did quality work in a timely manner for a reasonable price. He has a lot of experience in his field and he did all the electrical work for my new home and I have had him do all the electrical work that I've required since that time.
Bowen Electric Inc
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Reviewed in November 2024
Lighting was installed quickly and professionally. Technician was very knowledgeable and assisted me with setting the controls for the on/off times by Wi Fi. I was very pleased with the service I received. NuBlue Electric will be the very first company I will call for any future electrical work...
NuBlue Electric
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