"When it was determined that it was problem with the electrical box they weren't going to charge anything. They did say I could give a tip if I wanted. And of course I did."
"I had Emanuel come over to troubleshoot a few things and generally help me better understand the electrical in my new home. He was great to work with, answered all my questions, and got the work done quickly. I would definitely hire him in the future for any electrical needs."
"Oscar and Alejandro were both very pleasant and easy to work with. Replaced/fixed two light fixtures, replaced 8 switch plates and upgraded the electrical system."
"He upgraded the electrical panel.Ross is a very knowledgeable electrician he completed the job in a timely manner, in one day.After completing the job he made sure everything was working properly throughout the house. I will hire him again."
"Electrician was on time."
"I believe it is this companys policy to give a high and low price range. I don't know if it is a bait and switch situation. I paid the highest price and felt a little bit taken. I liked the electrician however. Somehow don't feel this is the way he would operate if he were on his own. He was on very punctual. Received advance notice of the visit. Some of this is probably my fault for not knowing anything about electical issues. "
"John solved an electrical problem with my dryer that three previous electricians couldn't figure out. He also installed a lamp fixture and did the work quickly and carefully and at an extremely reasonable price. Not only would I ask John to come back for any other electrical needs I may have, I would highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honest, diligent and experienced electrician."
"John Buckley is a total A plus Electrician-----and could not have been nicer!!!! It was a 10 plus repair experience!!!"
"I was very please with my electrician. He's very knowledgeable about his profession and the code. He was able to corrected my default and pointed out some exception created by my previous contractor. I will bring him back in another couple of weeks to fix that problem. I would highly recommend Value Electrical Construction, Inc. to others."
"I had a very pleasant experience with Rodney E. Fite, Inc. The Electrician arrived on-time and was very professional."
"Good quality of work."
"On time and cleaned up when though. Very efficient."
"Thorough, professional & friendly. Would use again and highly recommend."
"It looks great, and it works. Very happy "
There are numerous reasons you may need the services of a skilled electrician. If you've built an addition, need upgrade outlets to include USB ports, or are looking to upgrade your electrical panel, you should get quotes from several experts to ensure the job is done safely, correctly, and for a good price. On the other hand, if you're seeing problems like flickering lights and circuits tripping frequently or you have no power to something critical like an appliance, you should find an electrician near you who can quickly get started on repairs.
In addition to being able to respond quickly in many cases, electricians familiar with the homes in your neighborhood may be able to offer advice to avoid future issues. For example, they may know that homes in your area were built at a time when households drew less power so you should upgrade your circuit breaker panel. Or they may recommend whole house surge protectors if surges are common in your area.
No matter the reason you need an electrician, here are some questions to ask before you hire.
When comparing contractors, be sure to ask about their specialties, especially if you need help with a larger project like installing power in an addition or a commercial building or upgrading old knob and tube wiring.
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Homeowners pay electricians an average of $300 for a project, or about $50 to $100 an hour.
Factors that impact the cost include your location, project complexity, the licensing level of your electrician and potential travel charges.
Outside of electrical emergencies, here are common projects that a licensed pro can help with:=
Knowing how to research local pros and what questions to ask when interviewing potential candidates can help ensure you're hiring a good pro. After finding potential candidates,
It's not recommended you ever do electrical work by yourself without a license. Even if the job seems relatively simple, the complexities and dangers inherent to electrical work could result in home or bodily injury to an inexperienced DIYer.