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Electricians: compare local pros.
Compare local electricians by rating, years in business and availability. Most handle repairs and troubleshooting, outlets and switches, lighting and ceiling fans, panel upgrades, EV chargers and whole-home rewiring.
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Typical prices
Electrician · national averages
Service call, first hour included
$100–$200
Replace an outlet
$80–$200
New outlet
$150–$350
240-volt outlet
$250–$800
Typical, per hour
$50–$130
What they do
What electricians handle
- Outlets & switches
- Lighting & fans
- Panel upgrades
- Wiring & rewiring
- EV charger installation
- Generators
- Troubleshooting
What it costs
$50–$130
per hour, national average · source: HomeGuide
- Service call, first hour included$100–$200
- Replace an outlet$80–$200
- New outlet$150–$350
- 240-volt outlet$250–$800
- Light fixture installation$100–$650
- 200-amp panel$1,400–$2,800
- EV charger installation$750–$2,600
Pricing
What changes the price
- 1Whether it's a repair, a new install or a code upgrade
- 2Apprentice, journeyman or master electrician
- 3Permits and inspections
- 4Access: attics, crawl spaces and finished walls take longer
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How it works
Hire electricians in three steps
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Before you hire
How to choose electricians
- 1
Check the license
Most states and many cities require electricians to be licensed. Ask for the license number and check it with your state or local licensing board before work starts.
- 2
Ask how the first hour is billed
Many electricians charge a service call that covers travel and the first hour. Some add a separate trip fee on top. Ask before they come out.
- 3
Find out who pulls the permit
Panel upgrades, new circuits and rewiring usually need a permit and an inspection. A good electrician pulls it and includes it in the quote.
- 4
Bundle the small jobs
If you have a few outlets, a fixture and a switch to deal with, book them in one visit. You pay the service call once instead of three times.
FAQ
Questions about electricians
When do I need an electrician instead of a handyman?
For almost any wiring work: new circuits, panels, outlets in new locations and anything that needs a permit. Most places only allow licensed electricians to do it.
Why does my breaker keep tripping?
Usually an overloaded circuit, a faulty appliance or a wiring fault. A breaker that trips again and again is worth having an electrician look at.
Do I need a permit for electrical work?
Often, yes, for panel upgrades, new circuits and rewiring. Simple swaps like a like-for-like fixture usually don't. Your electrician will know the local rules.
How do I compare electrician quotes?
Make sure each quote covers the same scope, says who supplies the parts and fixtures, and states whether the permit and inspection are included.
Does it cost anything to use Job Hound?
No. Job Hound is free for homeowners, and pros never pay for leads, so there is no lead fee baked into the price you are quoted.
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