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    DE

    In business since 2021

    West Haven, CT·

    Electrical

    About us: "Drummond Electric LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."

    MJ

    In business since 2023

    Trumbull, CT·

    Electrical

    About us: "Marceley Joseph focuses on quality services over quantity. We use our experience and expertise to complete your project with perfection. Customer service and honesty are the most important aspects of our business and your satisfaction is guaranteed. Please call us today for an estimate. We look forward to working with you."

    Mikell Electric Logo
    Monroe, CT·

    Generators, Panel Upgrades, Old Work , and 12 more

    "I am very pleased with the excellent quality of the work by Mikell Electric. Spencer installed a new fuse box, outside fixtures plus wiring. He was courteous, respectful and prompt. He took the time to explain the process, timeframe and answered all of my questions. I have already had him back again for another electrical project."

    Annetta B. in February 2023

    The Cleaners & Builders, LLC Logo
    West Haven, CT·

    Gutter Cleaning, Fall & Spring Clean Up, Exterior & Interior Painting , and 2 more

    "Excellent communication and very responsive. Also very considerate, including wearing booties in the house to avoid additional footprints on our floors. We would be happy to do business with The Cleaners and Builders LLC again in the future."

    Jesse P. in February 2021

    Helio Energy Solutions Logo
    Shelton, CT·

    Electrical Services, Heat Pump & Geothermal Solutions, Energy Efficiency Improvements , and 2 more

    "These guys are fantastic! Greg and his team are super reliable and they come to the table with ideas to make your home look better. I can’t say enough good things about this group of guys. Jorge Colon"

    Jorge C. in November 2022

    CE
    Hamden, CT·

    Electrical Company, Painting, Carpentry , and 1 more

    "I was very pleased with the cleaning, sanding and staining of our back deck. There was some additional carpentry needed- wood plank replacement and some finish work around the skirt. The work was top notch. Everyone who came worked hard and very neat. I would highly recommend Mike and the team to anyone and will consider hiring them again when we are ready for another project."

    Cheryl B. in June 2021

    Steadfast Electrical, LLC Logo
    Bridgeport, CT·

    electrical repairs and installations

    "Katon was excellent. He was prompt and thorough and addressed the issues completely. We have asked him to come back to help us with some non-essential changes. Thank you so much for recommending Steadfast Electrical."

    Linda M. in September 2020

    PE
    Oxford, CT·

    Electrical Repair, Wiring for Additions and Renovations, Service and Panel Upgrades

    "Your estimate was very reasonable. You were able to do the work within 3 business days of your initial visit. You were promt, finished early, cleaned up after your work and did a fantastic job (no holes in the ceiling, tile work flawless etc). You were professional, friendly and trustworthy - we will definately recommend you to our friends and will be in touch should we have any other electrical work. Thank you so much!"

    Rick B. in August 2007

    Power Forward, LLC Logo
    Millford, CT·

    Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Vintage Home Electrical Troubleshooting, Electrical Outlet and Switches - Install, Replacement , and 2 more

    "I cannot sing the praises of Ian and Power Forward enough! He is outstanding. The jobs he did for me were fixing a switch panel that was overheating, installing a new light fixture. replacing light bulbs on outdoor lights that are high up and installing timers for those outdoor lights. He showed up on time. He called to say he was on his way. He works very efficiently and is very clean. He was very respectful wearing a mask and wearing shoe covers. I called him back for an issue a month later that had nothing to do with what he did prior. It was a Saturday and he came right out for the issue. I was so surprised he was available on a Saturday. I will continue to use him for all my electrical needs and my family and friends will also be using him. He's fantastic!"

    Lauren C. in September 2020

    CW
    Oxford, CT·

    Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair, Electrical for Addition or Remodel - Install - For Business , and 2 more

    "I had two meters replaced on my townhouse (2 units) and it came out great! They were very honest and easy to work with. I highly recommend them for any job."

    Charles C. in December 2015

    PE
    Oxford, CT·

    Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Generator - Repair, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade , and 1 more

    "Having just purchased a house, I wanted some small electrical work done: install a motion sensor front light, add outlets to the basement, repair one of the kitchen lights that wasn't working. Cayle came by to review the work with me and promptly e-mailed an estimate. He scheduled the work within a couple of weeks, adjusting his schedule to match mine. His worker, Kyle, arrived on time and completed all work to my satisfaction, checking each item and cleaning up completely. I am happy to know an electrician I can count on when I need service."

    Anne H. in October 2017

    Pilothouse Communications, LLC Logo

    In business since 2004

    Cheshire, CT·

    Audio/Visual, Telephonne Systems

    About us: "We at Pilothouse Communications LLC, pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!"

    GS

    In business since 2020

    Bridgeport, CT·

    Electric Appliances, Handyman, Universal Remote Control , and 1 more

    About us: "General Services is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."

    B & B Lightning Protection Logo
    Trenton, NJ·

    Lightning Protection - Install or Repair

    "He does excellent work, very pleasurable to do business with"

    Dave B. in September 2018

    West Electric, LLC Logo
    East Hartford, CT·

    Wiring & Rewiring, Pools & Hot Tubs, Electric Vehicle Chargers , and 7 more

    "I am glad i hired them to do my fuse box to circuit breaker c0nversion. They\ dad and son team were professional. They were right on regarding my breaker location. It cannot be installed in thr boiler/furnace room because the clearance is not big enough. Another electrician said i could install it the boiler room. He was completely wrong. I am glad i went with West Electric. Otherwise the inspector would have fail the indpection if i had gone with the other electrician. My new circuit breaker box was conveniently located on the wall outside our bedroom and outside the boiler/furnace room. In addition they create a beautifully wooden frame where the circuit breaker box. The father and son team were polite, pleasant to work with. I would hure them the next time i need electical work done. This review is several years late."

    Anthony T. in May 2016

    S&G Electrical LLC Logo
    Wolcott, CT

    Electrical

    "Quick response, great quality!!"

    Toni B. in November 2021

    Wa/ve Sound and Security, LLC Logo
    Wolcot, CT·

    Video, Voice and Data, Audio , and 2 more

    "I hired Wes to install data and voice wiring terminated at patch panels for my new business. The project was in a very old building which presented challenges for the other vendors who quoted on the job, but not for Wes. He knew exactly what to do and the finished project is neat, orderly and very professional. In addition, Wes provides 5+ Star customer service and great value for the services performed. You can't go wrong with Wave Sound and Security, highly recommended."

    James B. in August 2018

    TE
    West Haven, CT·

    Electrical, Panel Upgrades, Electrical Vehicle Charging Stations , and 3 more

    "Tom and Saul did excellent work on my home. Tom responded very quickly, was always easy to reach, gave fair prices, and was very patient working through all the details. We had a lot of work we wanted done on our new home and he spent hours with us before any guarantee of even getting the job! He even suggested an improvement we could do ourselves. They added recessed LED (wafer) lighting and under-cabinet LED light tape with dimmers to our kitchen, installed a ceiling fan in a bedroom, upgraded outlets (tamper-resistant, GFCI), fixed some funky wiring with switches and outlets, added a 3-way switch, upgraded dimmer switches, upgraded outdoor motion sensor lights and more! They both cared about the quality of their work, taking pride in a job well done... and were very friendly to boot."

    Phyllis W. in October 2019

    AE
    West Haven, CT·

    Electrical

    "Adept electric was extremely easy to communicate with, beat our other quotes, was flexible with scheduling, and did an excellent job installing our new EV car charger. Our garage is located on the far side of our house from our electric panel, which we thought would be an issue, but Juan ran the wiring through interior and exterior of the house smoothly and out of sight. The hardwired car charger looks clean and sharp where Juan installed it and it works like a charm. Charging my EV has gone from 17 hours on a 110v outlet to just under 5.5 hours!"

    Matthew R. in May 2022

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How much do electricians typically cost?

  • Derby, Connecticut Average
    $333
  • Typical Range
    $174 - $547
  • Low End - High End
    $100 - $900

Frequently asked questions

  • An electrician’s cost per hour comes in between $50 and $100. It’ll vary depending on your location and the type or professional you hire. Areas with a higher cost of living can expect to pay on the higher end of that scale. Licensing level may also increase the price.
  • Usually you’ll pay a higher rate for the first hour. This covers their travel and time expense. Emergency or after-hours rates are usually higher too – expect to pay an emergency fee of up to $300 plus a higher hourly rate.

Electricians do a fair amount of larger remodeling and new construction projects but also common residential projects including:

For cost information related to the above tasks, visit our Electrical Cost Guide.

  1. Do you have a license to perform electrical work in this state?
    All states require an electrical license or work performed under a Master Electrician. You should also ask how many on the job hours of experience they have.
  2. Do you have insurance?
    Never use one who isn’t insured. You can ask to see proof of insurance.
  3. Do you have prior work references?
    You might skip this for small jobs like installing a light or outlet. For larger projects, always get references.
  4. What are your rates?
    Always ask up front. Getting a detailed quote up front is the best way to go.
  5. Who is going to do the actual work?
    Often, a Master Electrician will come out to diagnose and bid on projects, but they have their apprentice and journeyman electricians do the work. This isn’t a terrible thing, in fact it’s common practice. The Master’s license is on the line with any work he supervises.
  6. Is your work warrantied or guaranteed?
    Any reputable company or contractor warranties their work, usually for at least a year.
  7. Are you usually on time?
    Overbooking is a frequent problem with electrical work. Often, a service call goes long, and they end up showing up at your home late. This common complaint is easily remedied with an up-front and honest discussion. If they can’t be on time, make sure they’ll call.

1. Don’t Be Misled by an Electrician’s Hourly Rates

A truly skilled, well-equipped professional with a truck full of parts that charges $100 an hour can be a much wiser choice than an inexperienced hack, working with inadequate tools and no parts, but charging much less. Often, more experienced professionals get the job done quickly with warrantied work.

2. Compare Travel Charges

Rates reflect travel times. Travel charges can have a big impact on your costs and are in some ways easier to compare than hourly rates. Many electricians spend a third or more of their time navigating traffic on their way to a jobsite. Every contractor must find a way to pay for the expense of driving each day.

3. Bundle Repair Jobs Together

When you feel it’s time to call a pro, review your list and then conduct a mini-inspection of your home. Look for faulty switches and dysfunctional or crowded outlets. When the electrician comes, you’ll save money and time by getting everything taken care of at once.

4. How to Prepare & What to Know Before the Electrician Arrives
  • Be as thorough and detailed in describing your needs to your contractor. The more they know, the quicker the job will go.
  • Before they arrive, prepare a precise list of items you want serviced. Electricians have budgeted their time for a service call. They don’t have time for additional requests once they are on site.
  • Make sure the electrical panel box is accessible. You’ll pay for the time it takes to access it.
  • Clear away fragile items, knickknacks and furniture from areas where you expect the them to work.
  • If you have questions about the project, ask them before they start. Most are happy to run you through the problem and the process of fixing it.
  • Ask about potential issues after the work is complete. During a service call a professional will spot any potential hazards.
  • You’ll lose power to parts of your home while they work. Be prepared to pause anything you’re doing during the service call.
  • In most cases you’ll have the option to either pay at the time of service or have a bill sent to you. You’ll be able to pay with cash, credit and sometimes check.
5. Install Money-Saving Electrical Fixtures
  • By switching from ordinary incandescent light fixtures or bulbs to fluorescent or LED ones, you can substantially reduce energy consumption in your home.
  • Motion detector switches can help you save money on outdoor lighting while at the same time providing very cost-effective security to your home.
  • Creative landscape lighting and indoor accent lighting can make your home more appealing to you, your guests and potential buyers in the future.

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Derby Electricians are rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 346 reviews of 346 pros.

The HomeAdvisor Community Rating is an overall rating based on verified reviews and feedback from our community of homeowners that have been connected with service professionals. See individual business pages for full, detailed reviews.


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Recent Job Requests for Electricians in Derby, CT

  • NewProject Location: Derby, CT
    Date: 05/13/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Electrical fixtures : Outlets
    Comment: Need outlets replaced
  • Project Location: Derby, CT
    Date: 05/01/23
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.

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