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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Reviewed in April 2025
Buddy demonstrated exemplary knowledge and expertise for our electrical project. I highly recommend LaValley Home Services for all of your electrical needs!!!
LaValley Home Services LLC
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Reviewed in November 2021
We always hire Dempsey Family Electrical for all our electrical projects. They are consistent in providing high quality electrical work. They understand electrical issues and complete projects on time, clean up afterward, and the result of their electrical work is always outstanding.
Dempsey Family Electric of Texas
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Reviewed in November 2024
I recently hired His Kingdom Electrical LLC for some electrical work, and I couldn’t be more pleased with the results. The technician was incredibly thorough, taking the time to explain everything and ensuring the job was completed to the highest standard. I appreciated his professionalism and...
His Kingdom Electrical LLC
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Reviewed in August 2024
IO Electric came out promptly and as promised. I was quoted a great price and job was completed quickly. The work was amazing, he even explained to me his work afterwards.My charging stations works perfectly! Will definitely call again for any electrical needs moving forward. My go to electric...
IO Electric
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Reviewed in August 2017
the repair person determined that the problem was with the electric company and that the current coming into the house was inadequate. The electric company came very quickly and the veteran repair man stayed there to make sure that the electric company understood what the problem was.
Veteran Electric Inc
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Reviewed in July 2025
Very responsive and works around your schedule. Very polite as well and great on price. Highly recommend for anything.
Your Home Electric
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Reviewed in March 2025
Very professional and thorough. Nick did a fantastic job to replacing my ceiling fans. He was on time, knew what he was doing and cleaned up after his work.
NA Electrical Quality Services
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