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 09, 2025

Reviewed in August 2016
The electrician arrived promptly & proceeded to get a better idea of what needed to have checked out. He performed a home electrical safety check-up which included checking out each electrical outlet (inside & outside) in our home, electrical to HVAC systems, electric meter, and checked the...
Mr. Electric of Dayton
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Reviewed in August 2024
On time, understood the procedures, was easy to talk to, got job done in a short time. I was very pleased.
Schoen Electric
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Reviewed in June 2024
Awesome job! Polite, professional and knowledgeable. Very good work. Would be happy to hire again. Kept me in the loop, arrived on time. Great price for the project and job well done.
Sparky's Contracting LLC
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Reviewed in June 2024
Amazing! All of the employees did a great job and put in hard work to finish the job in a timely manner. Jacob Beavers clearly has the knowledge of the trade along with the skills to manage his own LLC.
Beavers Homes LLC
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Reviewed in October 2023
LOK Electric was awesome! They were quick to respond, on-time and flexible with my schedule, and did a terrific job! I will be calling them the next time I need electrical work done for sure.
LOK Electric
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Reviewed in February 2017
There was excellent communication before the scheduled installation date and Mr. Wheeler showed up on time. Both times the work was done quickly and professionally. I would definitely recommend Wheeler Electric for your electrical contracting needs.
WHEELER ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in May 2017
Everything went well. I received a call after the I purchase the special offer. A representative came out within a couple of days. the work was scheduled within two weeks. They did a very good job, professional, with a remodeling job throughout the house, that was the best service received....
Jeff Bonham Electric Inc
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