How much do electricians typically cost?
- Durham, North Carolina Average$281
- Typical Range$156 - $414
- Low End - High End$89 - $875
Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair
"They were so fast to respond, both in answering the phone and scheduling the work. They took my call at 9pm and I had an appointment just a day later. It only took an hour for them to install the electric vehicle charger in my garage. The cost of the work was well below what I was expecting it to cost. Very happy with them and will definitely use them again in the future."
Stephanie B. in March 2020
Electrical Wiring, Electrical PAnel Upgrade, Electrical- switches/outlets/fans , and 3 more
"Excellent all around - easy to set up, showed up when promised, and walked through work before starting. Installed 5 ceiling fans & hung 4 light fixtures in workman like manner, clean & efficient. Even put "booties" on the ladders to protect floors :) Will definitely use again!"
Barb M. in August 2021
Electrical Panel Upgrades, Electrical Panel Repairs, Electrical outlets, fixtures, and switches
"Chad did a fantastic job with her electrical installation"
April M. in November 2021
"Loved the work that they did."
William O. in December 2023
Electrical Service and Repair, Generator Installation, Service and Repair
"Andy communicated with me before his visit, to make sure the appointment time was acceptable and to make suer he had my correct address. He arrive promptly as schedule, prepare with the tools needed, and demonstrated knowledge of the equipment needing the service. Andy had a new battery to replace mine, which was very low. I am pleased with his work and agreed to be placed on his list for service next year."
David J. in September 2014
Panel Upgrades, Troubleshooting, Service Calls , and 1 more
"Brandon was very knowledgeable and professional. He installed numerous can lights, dimmer switches and fixed several inoperable outlets. My husband and I are very pleased with his work."
Edye P. in October 2023
Computer Repair, Troubleshooting or Upgrades - For Business, Computer Network or Wiring - Install or Repair - For Business, Computer Network or Wiring - Install or Repair , and 1 more
"I will never call anyone else to work on my computer system."
robert F. in November 2023
Generator Installation and Repair, Exterior Lighting Installation and Repair, Switches, Outlets, Fixtures , and 2 more
"I was pleased with the service. He put on shoe covers so he would not track inside debris. The electrician was honest and did not try add more to the bill. He was patient with my little dogs too."
Geraldine A. in October 2010
Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical Repair, Generic Installation , and 1 more
"Friendly, fast and professional customer service. Our electrician, Martin Wall, as dispatched quickly. He installed fans, lights, and switches. We signed up to the CMC Electric annual electrical inspection program and added additional surge protection to the electrical panel of our newly built home. Martin is prompt, professional, courteous, efficient and informed us of what he was doing every step of the way. Following his work, a circuit grounding fault caused one circuit to shut-off. Martin came out on a Sunday to correct the problem. During electrical inspection he found that the electrical contractors of our new home had not grounded the electric panel, even though the Town of Cary NC had conducted multiple inspections. Had this gone undetected, my wife and I faced possible extensive damage to our electrical wiring or possible house fire. I took this matter up with our builders and their electrical contractor who installed a clamp and connected the panel to the garage rebar grid. Kudos to Martin and CMC Electric LLC! I cannot recommend them more highly!"
Phil F. in August 2018
Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical
"Team did an awesome job on installing 7 ceiling fans and multiple light fixtures! I would use again and highly recommend."
Tom P. in February 2017
Roof repair water proofing no electrical, Lightning Protection - Install or Repair
"Mr. Jim Gorman who is the owner of the business called me back within a half hour of my email posting. He visited my home 3 days later, inspected things, and told me what the approximate cost would be. He and his helper then installed an entire lightning protection system on both my house and a back garage/storage area. He did things exactly as I wanted in every way. Also threw in a free weathervane which increased the beauty of my home. I would have no objection to recommending this gentleman and his company to anyone who is in need of a competently installed lightning protection system for their home/property. MID-AMERICA LIGHTNING RODS is one fine company run by a man who cares about doing good work according to the latest safety codes etc. Having lost my previous retirement home to lightning, it was very important to me to get this job done and quickly because the thunderstorm season is upon us and with the climate change, those storms are very wicked, especially here out in the country where i live!"
Father Richard K. in May 2021
Computers / Servers and parts Sales / Point of Sales Systems, Camera Monitoring System, Computer Repair / Tablets Repair / Phone Repair , and 2 more
"Professional and highly competent service. Made extra effort to conceal television mounting wiring in a difficult-to-mount location. Communication was timely, technician was on time, and service was performed at the quoted price. I would highly recommend Warp Systems for television mounting and installation service."
David A. in May 2019
Smart Home Installations, Countertop Installations and Repairs, Epoxy Resin Countertops , and 2 more
"Jay did a great job, and responded same day to my inquiry."
Jan D. in December 2021
Also good at giving advice and being creative, Additions to home electrical switches , receptacle, lights new work old work.., Any electrical need over 9 years of electrical experience. , and 2 more
"Jose was very professional. Excellent communication, which is important for me as an out-of-state landlord. I'll be using him again."
Greg A. in April 2021
17 years of experience, www.generatorsolutionsllc.com, Generac & Kohler Sales and Service Dealer , and 2 more
"Pleasantly surprised at the speed and price of the the repair."
Greg M. in December 2022
Compuer Networking and Wiring
"We hired Aaron Little through home advisor to wire for phone, cable and internet services for my company office. He was absolutely fantastic. He knows his craft and he worked continuously until it was completed. Very courteous. I would hire him again and I probably will. Healthcare Medical Billing Solutions , LLC Greensboro, NC"
Bonnie H. in March 2022
Lightning Protection, Electrical Engineering & Design, Surge Suppression , and 2 more
"These guys are off-the-charts good. Since this is going to be long, I'm going to give you the punch line first. HomeAdvisor has helped me find several good contractors in the past. The experience I just had with lighting rods has taught me that you can't always take customer reviews at face value. A 5-star review from a person who lacks the knowledge to accurately evaluate the work probably means nothing more than the contractor showed up on time and was likable. MAYBE THE POSITIVE REVIEWS WERE BOUGHT WITH GIFTS (or the promise of gifts), which I'm pretty confident was the case with my first selection for this job. You can see with your own eyes that a drywall repair looks good, but - if you're like most of us - you'll have no idea whether or not a lightning protection system has been installed properly. As you know, HomeAdvisor provides three Pros to choose from. ALP asked for the plans (my house is under construction) and responded with a detailed quote that I thought was a little on the high side. I got a phone call from the second pro; (the third never contacted me), who happened to be in the area and was able to see my house in person within a couple of days. I thought that was lucky. Boy, was I wrong about that. The guy who came out to the site was nice enough and he was available to do the work that weekend. I thought that was important because there was a limited amount of time to install a concealed system. He also charged a little less money. He did the work, as promised, but it was sloppy beyond belief. The wires weren't visible from the outside, but they were hanging into the house (below the rafters). When I asked about it, he said the guys would have no trouble working around it. They'll cover it up with drywall and crown molding, he said. When I told my contractor on Monday, he said that was BS. That's when I called ALP. Lucky for me, Eric (the owner who's also an engineer) was able to be out there the next day. He was appalled by what he saw. The lightning rods I'd just paid to have installed actually made it MORE likely my house would burn down if it ever got struck by lightning. There were lots of bends - including loops - in the copper wiring that would have resulted in the lightning exiting inside my house. In at least one case, the rod wasn't properly connected to the wire. Eric had his guys at my house two days later. He was with them at the start to make sure they understood what needed to happen. By 2:00 that afternoon the defective system had been removed and a system that actually protects my house from lightning had been installed. Their work was absolutely gorgeous. It took two crews of guys about 6 hours to do the job properly while it took the first guy (he told me he had a couple of guys helping him, but all I have is his word on that) just a little longer to throw up some copper and call it good. I thought I was protected as long as l could see copper wires that connected the rods to the ground. The first pro told me the system he'd just installed on my house was as good as 85% of the houses in the state. For the sake of those homeowners, I hope he was wrong about that. I'm lucky his work was so sloppy. If he'd done nothing more than run the wire through holes he could have drilled in the rafters I would have been happy. I would have FELT safer during a thunderstorm while actually being more at risk. I realize this whole tale makes me look pretty stupid. I wouldn't argue with that. Just t make the same mistake I did. If you're going to pay somebody to protect your home from lightning, pay professionals a fair amount to do the job right."
Rick A. in September 2019
Lightning Protection, NO ELECTRICAL WORK
"John Sherlock and his wife Corrine called within 1/2 hour of looking for Lightning Rod installers. He was available and was over to talk with us within one hour. He sent all his credentials and licenses and insurance coverages of his business and they came over the next morning and completed the installation extremely fast. He gave a fantastic offer, and lifetime warranty coverage and will even come over and take down system when we replace the roof and place back up at no charge! His wife even saw some plants we had not put in the garden still sitting in containers, and offered and planted them in the spaces we wanted, just to help out. Very friendly, helpful, professional, extremely knowledgeable and even suggested adding Lakeland Electrics Surge Protector protection they provide to go along with the Lightning rods. Yes would have them again on any home anytime."
David and Linda G. in November 2017
Lightning Protection - Install or Repair
"He does excellent work, very pleasurable to do business with"
Dave B. in September 2018
electrical
"Owner was great and his employees were too! Great price and excellent work."
Les D. in December 2023
In business since 1987
Panel Upgrades, Generator Installs
About us: "After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee."
In business since 2018
Residential electrical, Electrician, Commercial electrical
About us: "We can take on a wide range of residential and commercial electrical projects to include full installation for additions and remodels as well as wiring/panel upgrades, and a variety of other projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results. We look forward to building strong, long-term relationships with our clients and guarantee your satisfaction."
In business since 2003
Portable Generator - Install, Fixed Generator - Install
About us: "Today, were proud to be the worlds largest home improvement retailer. In 2,300 stores across North America, we aspire to excel in service to our customers, associates, communities and shareholders. Thats what leadership means to us. That's The Home Depot difference."
In business since 2005
Automation and Secuirty installation and sales
About us: "Automation and Security system installation and sales."
Electrical
"I was extremely pleased with the customer service, promptness, and job performance by Lightning Quick-A small and locally owned business that will go above and beyond to make sure you’re taken care of. A"
Derek C. in April 2023
Electricians do a fair amount of larger remodeling and new construction projects but also common residential projects including:
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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 ChargesRates 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 TogetherWhen 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 ArrivesDurham Electricians are rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 1208 reviews of 1208 pros.
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