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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Reviewed in July 2013
Joe prepared new 200 amp box, installed new riser & 2 grounds; called electrical inspector & electric company to change to new riser. He was here to meet with inspectors & electric co. We were only out of electricity for 3 hours.
Smalley Electric
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Reviewed in May 2012
From start to finish the work did by the Mr. Electric team was very professional.If I ever need electrical work again, Mr. Electric will get a call back.
Mr. Electric of San Juan County
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Reviewed in March 2012
The owner is Chris Fairchild and he is bonded and licensed. We traded the last time he worked for me. I would highly recommend him.
Fairchild Electric
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Reviewed in November 2016
Two separate jobs. First Victor put in electric baseboard heater. I bought the heater and Victor added a new line from breaker box etc. $420. Visitor was very responsive and professional. Second victor took care of some electrical issues after inspections prior to the sale. He discontinued one...
Libo Electric Inc
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Reviewed in August 2012
I heard about them through a friend of a friend. They are very reliable and very knowledgeable in their profession.
Wesson Electric
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Reviewed in June 2014
It was a pretty good experience. I had to reschedule them a couple of times to get them back out. I had to call him a little bit. When they came out, they did a good work. They got it all done. It took them a total of about 20 hours on two different days.
NIGHTLIGHT ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in August 2016
Jim did a great job. Called let us know he was on his way. Quickly found the problem and fix it. It was a pleasure to talk with Jim while he work. I would recommend Santiago Electric for any electrical work needed around the house. His prices are very reasonable.
SANTIAGOS ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in August 2011
D & G Electric Services LLC Everything went very well. D & G Electric Services LLC, very nice, very polite, and worked fast. Very prompt and courteous.
D & G Electric Services LLC
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Reviewed in September 2016
Boa electric was prompt and on time. We received a call to inform us they might be a little late but they were on time. They were very professional. We will us them for all our electrical issues in the future. They took the time to explain what they were doing and also answer our questions.
Boa Electric Co
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