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 May 11, 2025

Reviewed in December 2024
It went very well and very smooth. Would definitely hire JV electric for anything I need done electrically no doubt!!
JV Electric
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Reviewed in February 2017
We are very happy with all the work that was done by Shamrock Electric and we highly recommend Shamrock Electric and Michael for Electrical work and will certainly call him for any electrical work in the future.
Shamrock Electric Co Inc
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Reviewed in September 2017
It was not an electrical problem- it was a malfunctioning water heater and with May Electric assessment we were able to get the problem resolved! Thank you May Electric!
May Electric
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Reviewed in March 2012
The electric wires that feed the house were torn down by a falling tree during a storm. The electric utility had to re-attach the wires to the house, but they don't feed the wires back into the meter box. I called Breit Electric to perform that job, and I had power to the electric panel...
BREIT ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in June 2015
Paps Electric determined what the issues where and explained to us the various options available to rewire the connections, repair the fixtures and replace damaged components. Paps Electric was attentive, professional and efficient. The light fixture and the electric outlet are working. I would...
Paps Electric LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
Diamond Electrical is very responsive and the work they performed was great. The pros (Tony & Vinny) were a pleasure to work with and they gave us helpful suggestions to save money. Diamond is now our "go to" for electrical work.
Diamond Electrical Svcs
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Reviewed in March 2024
Costanza Electric provided outstanding service for my electric circuit upgrade and EV charger installation. They offered reasonable pricing, flexible scheduling, and ensured thorough inspections before considering the job complete. August Costanzo's genuine professionalism shines through, making...
Costanzo Electrical & Mechanical, LLC
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Reviewed in March 2025
Roy is very knowledgeable, respectful, and a pleasure to work with. I would recommend him to anyone for their electrical needs. He took the time to explain everything and gave me some good pointers around the house. Thanks Roy
R.A.P Electric Company Inc.
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Reviewed in April 2025
Exceeded expectations John was personable and professional priced the job fairly was prompt to the appointment and went over and above what was needed to get done highly recommended!!!
Paulikas Electric
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Reviewed in April 2025
The work was done very professionally. The price was good. The job was done in less than an hour. I highly recommend using JT Rose electric.
J.T. Rose Electric
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