Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Did a great job. Called ahead and arrived on schedule. Repairs were done as requested. Electricians were courteous and job was completed quickly."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Credit card accepted
Customers say: True professional
"Despite the bad weather this pro showed up and quickly corrected the problem with the generator. He was concerned the weather could cause a power outage and did not want to leave me without heat or lights. Very professional."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1947
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The work went well and the electricians worked the entire time (about a 4 hour project). There was no goofing off or frequently "checking phones." They did a good job especially with a difficult installation of a new floor outlet in our office. I would hire Waibel again for electrical work."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They have done things right. Removed the siling fan and installed a light fixture. The price was quite high. I got $56 discount for the angies list, and paid $142, which was ok. But, the original price was $198. They came the same day I called, which was great! But, I don't think I will pay for $200 for a light fixture installation next time."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Lightning Electric was excellent! I needed a circuit added to my garage for an EV charger. I also needed a sub-panel added so that I could add more circuits to my house as needed. Sarge and Abdul were meticulous in their work. They cleaned up after themselves. The new circuit and the sub-panel are working great so far. They had to overcome a couple of issues. First, the circuit had to be run from the NW part of my basement to the SE corner in the garage. No easy task with a finished basement. They did a great job figuring out how to do that with minimal cutting of the drywall (only drywall in the garage needed to have a couple of small holes. Nothing in the finished basement. Second, I noticed that the outlet box was installed too low so the EV charger might hit the door of the car when I opened it. Sarge quickly moved the outlet box up so that it was no longer an issue. Overall, I was very impressed with their professionalism. It was a great experience! I would hire them again for future electrical needs."
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2023
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"The owner, Scott, has done a lot of work for us; from installing new circuits to light fixtures and smart switches, he has handled every electrical project with high attention to safety and proper function. You will appreciate his efficient work in your home."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1994
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent. We had other projects we wanted done, but they explained to us that installation of these fixtures (and a new outlet) would involved drywall being cut and they wanted us to know this before starting. We decided this wasn't worth doing.
They arrived for the estimate a few minutes early, and arrived the day to work right on time. Matt did the installation, and he was professional, courteous, neat and clean. He was only there 1/2 a day.
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Did a great job installing a ceiling fan. Would call them again for any future needs."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1999
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Quality work, very professional. Took the time to explain how the system works and even installed the system to accommodate future gutter installation. I have already forwarded this companies information to a friend in another state. Thanks Richard...!"
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2016
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I hired KAP for several projects from installing a whole house generator, house rewiring to installing light fixtures. Either a large or small job they were professional. I highly recommend them for any electrical work."
*The Angi rating for Generator Install companies in Columbus, OH is a rating based on verified reviews from our community of homeowners who have used these pros to meet their Generator Install needs.
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Last update on March 09, 2026
It’s important to ask an electrician a few questions 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:
Are you a full-time electrician?
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Tipping an electrician is not a requirement nor is it expected, as they build a fair wage into the price of the job. It’s up to your discretion. There are no set rules for tipping electricians, but if they did a great job and you’re so inclined to tip 10% to 15%, it will likely be received with thanks.
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 verify each electrician’s license. 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.
Qualified, licensed electricians will charge from $50 to $100 per hour. The cost to hire an electrician for emergency visits may range from $100 to $200 per hour because this urgent service usually takes place during off hours and may require an electrician to leave or reschedule jobs they’re currently working on. Scheduling work on holidays or during periods of high customer demand, like after a major storm, will also lead to higher rates or extra fees.
Yes, although there are different types of electricians, 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.
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