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 09, 2025

Reviewed in December 2024
Great job start to finish Ty did a great job every thing went smoother than I thought was possible. I will definitely call Ty at All-Ready Electric for future electrical needs
All-Ready Electric
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Reviewed in May 2017
All of Roger's projects (Freedom Electric) have been great! Freedom Electric is now one of our company's go to electrical subcontractors. Thanks for doing awesome work at fair prices!
FREEDOM ELECTRIC
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Reviewed in September 2017
Excellent. This is the second time I used Carroll Electric. They are my "go to company" for electrical service.
Carroll Electrical Service
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Reviewed in July 2025
We had several electrical issues, and our technician with Baker Brothers was able to address them all. We were very impressed with the quality, friendliness, efficiency, and quick turnaround of booking by Baker Brothers. The ability of the technician to fix our issues, as well as the knowledge...
Baker Brothers Plumbing, Air & Electric
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Reviewed in February 2025
Very communicative. Walked through different options with me and the work was done when they said it would be done.
LAKEWOOD ELECTRICAL
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Reviewed in September 2016
Work was done in an excellent and professional manner. Highly recommend Elite Electric NTX for electric work by a master electrician.
Elite Electric NTX
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Reviewed in April 2019
Fisher Electric was very professional and honest with pricing. The work was done punctually and accurately. I will be hiring Fisher Electric again.
Fisher Q Electric
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Reviewed in February 2025
I had an outstanding experience with S & G Electrical Services! Casey and Allen were absolutely fantastic—professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly thorough. Their attention to detail was evident in every aspect of the work they did. What really stood out was their willingness to take the time...
S & G Electrical Services
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