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 08, 2025

Reviewed in September 2016
Steve, the owner was courteous and professional and took care of a tricky electrical problem we were having with old wiring of the electric in and around our pool. Other electrical companies were not able to solve our issue, one leaving midway through the job. Steve took it on, correctly...
Ledebohm Electric
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Reviewed in May 2017
The owner of TME Electric came over that day. He was was able to locate the problem quickly. He was extremely professional. I, definitely, would recommend him for any electrical service to anyone! My husband is planning on calling TME Electric to put in ceiling spot lights inside our home; and...
TME Electric Inc
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Reviewed in January 2025
Very timely arrival and pleasant to work with. Replaced my GFI ...in a very short time . pleased with his work.
Heisenberg Electric LLC
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Reviewed in April 2020
Power Man Electric did a great job, at a great price. No complaints at all. I would definitely recommend Power Man Electric!
Power Man Electric, Inc.
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Reviewed in September 2012
Russ is fantastic! He is very personable and professional. I would recommend Russ and ADM Electric for any electrical job you have.
ADM Electrical Services
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Reviewed in June 2014
I've used them for electrical and plumbing or in the past. They were easy to deal with, very professional and electrical work was very reasonably priced.
Handyside Plumbing, HVAC & Electrical
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Reviewed in November 2017
Perfect. I've used ARC Electric in the past and will always call them for my electrical needs. They are highly professional and always please.
Arc Electric Inc
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Reviewed in December 2022
My experience with Hughes Electrical was fantastic and I absolutely recommend them to everyone! I was using the vacuum and noticed sparks coming out of my outlet in the living room and then the outlets lost power. I called Hughes Electrical and they were out there by lunchtime. William was very...
Hughes Electrical Innovative Current Specialists
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Reviewed in December 2012
I have been using Bob Hoover for all my electrical work for several years now. Formerly, I used other electrical contractors but now I only use Hoover Electric. Bob's work is excellent. He is very professional and his charges are quite reasonable. I would highly recommend Hoover Electric to...
HOOVER ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in January 2019
Radle did an excellent job of pin pointing the problem. They had to find electric boxes under flooring in the attic to fix a loose connection. They checked all the electric boxes to make sure the other connections were good. They cleaned up everything. Very nice workers who knew what to do and...
Radle Electric LLC
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