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 2018
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Excellent experience from start to finish. He replaced two ceiling fans in separate bedrooms, and the work looks phenomenal. He arrived early, which was incredibly helpful with my work schedule, was professional and personable throughout, and completed the job much faster than I expected without any issues at all. Everything was installed flawlessly, cleanly, and with obvious attention to detail. Very polite, very professional, and genuinely easy to work with. I would absolutely recommend him to anyone looking for quality electrical work, and I will definitely hire him again."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"experience was excellent. I would definitely hire this pro for future tasks or anything to do with electric."
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2024
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"He was fast efficient friendly and within budget, reasonably priced, we had 3 companies come out and he bid the most reasonable and did an awesome job. Thank you Brett @ First Class Home Repair!"
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1947
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Multiple small electrical jobs, including ceiling fans installed, new outlet in the bathroom (in a spot where none previously existed), repair of existing non-functional outlets"
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2002
Credit card accepted
Customers say: True professional
"Mike Powers responded to my query within seconds. I hadn't even had a chance to create my Angi password yet. Unlike other contractors, he gave me a quote within a week. (One contractor came out twice, then never gave me a quote or answered my follow-up emails. Guess he didn't want my business.) The biggest delay was obtaining the generator I wanted, a Kohler instead of a Generac. But everything was great on Mike's end. His electrical crew was thorough and efficient, as were the sub-contracted plumbers. Now, I just hope I have no need to use it, although I am confident it will work."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Called them 745 Tuesday morning. Outside temp about 0, so had to get furnace working again quickly. They arrived within 1 hour as promised. Breaker was about 40 years old, not repairable, had to install new breaker panel as old units not available for repair. Not surprised as I had heard this was an issue. They got parts for new full breaker panel, had old panel torn out and furnace back on by 2PM that day. Also had optional whole house surge protection installed for $500 additional above $1800 for breaker panel. 200 amp service."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2009
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"He completed some electrical repairs for me. I would recommend him. I've used them for years and they are outstanding. Reasonably priced, and there is nothing they can't handle when it comes to electrical."
Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1994
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"When I needed to have a circuit checked out for problems, I contacted Safe Electric because of the reviews. I was not disappointed. The first visit was with TJ who inspected the line, repaired several outlets and gave me an informative, non-pressure evaluation of my current electric panel that was 40 years old. After going over pricing options, I contacted Safe Electric and TJ to do the panel replacement. TJ, Eric and Brendon were the team who were at the house to replace the panel. The team were all professional, knowledgeable and practiced COVID safe repairs, wearing masks. The work took several days, the first day was to replace the panel and get everything wired back up. I also had to have additional outdoor upgrades, including an additional grounding bar. Finally, a new meter had to be installed. The team kept me informed every step of the way and even provided a generator on the last day to keep some essentials powered during the power outage. I would highly recommend Safe Electric for any electrical needs. They were reasonably priced, professional, and got the work done right."
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Serving Columbus, OH and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Chris with Friesen Family Renovations, LLC was very professional and thorough in the work he has completed. He installed a new screen door, replaced my tub stem and faucet, repaired my subfloor in the kitchen and installed brand new LVP flooring to replace old and water damaged flooring. He also mounted a television for me, and did some drywall repairs as well. I would recommend this business to anyone looking for quality and dependable work!"
*The Angi rating for Generator Repair 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 Repair needs.
*The HomeAdvisor rating for Generator Repair 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 Repair needs.
Last update on June 29, 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?
Are you bonded, licensed, and insured?
What level of experience do you have as an electrician?
Can you please share three references?
Do you do residential or commercial electrical work?
What kinds of electrical work are you most familiar with?
Will any subcontractors be performing the work?
Are permits and inspections required?
Who is responsible for obtaining permits and inspections?
What is your schedule?
Do you offer a guarantee or warranty on your work?
Will you sign a do-not-exceed clause to keep the job within the budget?
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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Keep in mind licensing is different from certifications. A license is a legal requirement to operate a business, while certifications are voluntary.
