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 06, 2025

Reviewed in May 2025
I was extremely pleased with their work. They kept in contact with me multiple times during the day letting me know when my technician would arrive. I would definitely use them again for other jobs.
Mounts R Us Corp
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Reviewed in February 2021
Brandyn quickly diagnosed and fixed the problem. Before he left he tested everything to make sure it was working properly (it is now heating more efficiently and quieter than it ever has.) I have used Thomas Electrical Services for more than 25 years. Some projects were quite large (completely...
Thomas' Electrical Services
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Reviewed in September 2021
Thomas Edison Electric was great. They responded quickly and efficiently to my problem and Christian did a great job fixing our electricity. I would use them again in the future.
Thomas Edison Electric Inc
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Reviewed in May 2020
This company is very knowledgeable and fixed my electrical issues very quickly and professionally. We will be hiring Espinoza Electrical Services again for future projects in our home and in our rental properties.
Espinoza Electrical & Construction Services
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Reviewed in October 2023
Phillips electrical was very professional, personal and reasonably priced. Always kept in touch and came when they said they would! Will definitely use them again.
Philips Service
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Reviewed in July 2023
I was very lucky to have Greg come to my home and get my electrical problem fixed. He was prompt, professional and quickly solved my problems in a very short time. I would definitely use his services again and wholeheartedly recommend him for all of your electric repairs.
Let There be Light Electrical
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