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 07, 2025

Reviewed in August 2025
Finished in appropriate time, quick response with next day service. Stuck to original estimate. Did a great job and assisted with troubleshooting ev charger problem.
Balderas Electrical Services
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Reviewed in January 2013
I had a chandelier problem. Red, the Dailey Electric technician quickly diagnosed the problem and offered a solution. Unfortunately, it could not be fixed on the spot. Red took the heavy chandelier down with amazing skill and had it repaired at their shop in a few days. He returned and restored...
Dailey Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in June 2023
Charlie and his crew did an excellent job at a fair price. I would recommend blues capital and electric to anyone of my friends or family.
Blues Capital Electric & Construction
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Reviewed in May 2022
Every thing went very well, Balderas and crew are accurate, professional, timely, knowledgeable, courteous, and affordable. I would definitely and highly recommend Balderas and his crew and would use them again if I need them.
Balderas Electrical Services
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Reviewed in October 2022
Fantastic and professional team. Work was completed quickly and looks great. Quick responses and good prices.
Balderas Electrical Services
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Reviewed in January 2022
They were prompt and professional. We will definitely use their services again. In fact we already have some other projects lined up for them.
Balderas Electrical Services
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Reviewed in June 2022
Went well. He was busy, so came late afternoon to get the job done. Good job, cleaned up after himself, too.
Balderas Electrical Services
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Reviewed in January 2015
We just paid them for an hour of work and they fixed it and got it working in. They were knowledgeable. They did what they said they could do and they worked quickly. They got it done in less than an hour which we were thankful for. We could have gone through our home warranty company if it...
Dailey Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in December 2012
Excellent job. The electrician was able to complete the entire job while I was at work. Everything works fine. When I returned from work, the job was done. I have a 50-year-old house.
Dailey Company, Inc.
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Reviewed in August 2017
They went above and beyond. Service was quick. They were very responsive, showed up on time, and were very professional. Would use them again.
Dailey Company, Inc.
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