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Find an electrician near Palo Alto, CA

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What do I need an electrician for?

Electricians can help with a variety of electricity-related jobs around your home. If you have a new home, they can install new wiring throughout. Or if you have an old home, they can help with wiring repair. 

If your lights keep flickering, circuit breakers seem to be faulty, or outlets don’t have any power, electricians can assist in sorting out the problem. Your house is full of electrical circuits, wiring and sockets that may need repair or updating. These tasks can be safely completed by electricians in your area.

Contact the best electricians near you today to start receiving free estimates for your project(s).

How much does a licensed electrician cost per hour?

An electrician’s average hourly rate is $75, but this price can range from $45-$120, depending on the complexity of the job and the materials needed. The total cost will also vary depending on how long your job takes and if the electrician charges for travel time.

Your location may also be a factor in determining the hourly rate of performing electrical work on your home. To get an accurate estimate of how much electrical work will cost you, contact the best electricians near you to receive free quotes.

Do electricians do free estimates?

Yes, they do. Whether you’re looking for new electrical work or wiring repair, the electrician should offer you a free estimate. 

Go online to find the best electricians near you. After researching and finding a few pros who seem qualified for your job, go ahead and request a quote to find out how much those electricians will charge you.

How do I hire an electrician?

Go online to find a list of the best electricians in your area. View each individual electrician’s profile and learn more about their services and expertise. Then, read reviews from satisfied customers as well as any issues they may have encountered. This will help you find one with the right experience to work safely in your home.

You should also spend some time researching what qualifications and credentials they have. You might find information about their license on their profile, or you might need to check your local and state government’s website to verify their license. 

Once you’ve done a bit of research, ask to receive free estimates from several electricians in your area. Ultimately, hire the most qualified electrician who can complete your project at a reasonable price.

Is it worth it to hire an electrician?

Yes, it's usually worth it to hire an electrician instead of doing the work yourself.

Electrical work can be very dangerous. The pros spend many years working and studying before they become licensed and certified. That knowledge and training can help them work safely and perform the job without harming themselves or your home. 

Even a small wiring repair job can be unsafe if not done correctly. Hiring someone that has specialized training on how to do each specific job is the safest choice.

Get free estimates from the best electricians near you today.

What questions should I ask an electrician?

Here are a few questions you should ask any electrician you’re considering hiring:

  • Are you licensed or certified? A professional electrician should have this information ready and up to date. 
  • Do you have any references? Ask for references to learn about their work history from previous customers. You may be able to look online at reviews, but it’s also good to speak to someone to find out their experience with this electrician. 
  • What types of services do you offer? Whether you need repairs or installation services, make sure the electrician can perform the work you need.
  • How long will the job take? This will help you set expectations and rearrange your schedule (if needed).
  • Can you send me free estimates? Request a job quote or estimate. This will help with comparing different electricians. The numbers may vary, but be sure to factor in the experience of each person, as well as the scope of electrical work you’re asking about.

Contact the best electricians near you today to start receiving free estimates for your project.

Reviews for Palo Alto electricians
Robert S.
I am very happy and loved his work. I will hire him again for sure. We felt very lucky to have him as our electrician now.
ROMAYA'S HOME SERVICE'SROMAYA'S HOME SERVICE'S
Kerri B.
It was a last-minute job and they were super helpful. They were very responsive to my questions and the electrician that did the work worked really hard and did a nice job. Pejnam was easy to communicate with and very helpful.
North Bay ConstructionNorth Bay Construction
Curt K.
Sassoon was very helpful and efficient. He did everything we asked and then some; he solved problems we did not even know we had. Really a pleasure to meet; great to have him now in my catalogue of vendors - always great to know a super electrician. Look forward to working with Sassoon again.
SM ElectricalSM Electrical
Stacy M.
Pejman was incredibly responsive and managed to come and do the repairs the same day that I contacted him. He arrived at the time he said he would and performed both repairs quickly and efficiently. He immediately identified the problem and was thorough with his work. It was a much better experience than I have had with previous electricians!
North Bay ConstructionNorth Bay Construction
Omer m.
My experience with Michael was excellent start to finish - from the prompt, patient ( I had a ton of questions) response to the Covid-19 safety compliance during the appointment, and best of all - he was able to fix my treadmill that two electricians before him were not not able to do. Now I can run as fast as I'd like:) Thank you Michael!
Michael NoallMichael Noall
Marwa E.
Actually zero stars! This was a complete disaster and he is simply an unauthorized electrician ! I hired an ‘electrician’ through this platform who didn’t even turn to be one ! He flooded my garage in less than 2 minutes after arriving causing personal and collective damage as I live in a condo . Vitelli inadvertently set off the fire-suppression sprinklers in my garage, activating our Central Fire Alarm system, causing disruption, flooding & damage. The fire department ,Statcomm & the City of Palo were all alerted and arrived at our complex . Vitelli didn’t speak a word of English so it was impossible to communicate with him and he sent his boss later to talk to me . His boss admitted that Vitelli was not an electrician and that ‘they are learning ‘. When you recklessly send someone to other people’s homes ,lie about their credentials,cause personal and collective damage ,you should at least apologize and pay for damages . At first he seemed cooperative ,then when the first bill came and I reached out to him ,he denied he was the boss and said he will go through his boss and his insurance . I reached out to Thumbtack who said they are a ‘neutral ‘ platform and they hire ‘professionals ‘ so basically hire at your own risk leaving me no option but to go to court and file a complaint with the state .
Makservice LLCMakservice LLC
Thumbtack Customer
Richard was great to work with. He showed up when he said he would and went to work right away. He was meticulous about his work and very safety conscious which is something we were looking for in an electrician. He explained the process well so I could understand what we were being charged for. We would definitely hire Richard again in the future.
RPA ElectricianRPA Electrician
Vivek G.
Din and his work was impeccable at every step. He promptly replied, showed up at home to give quote, made it turn key - drew best value concept, ordered material and completed the project. All on time, without exceeding the initial quote and without causing any inconvenience to residents. The final product came out magnificent! House is ready with the best holiday lights on the block. It is also weather proof, controlled from phone app and is invisible during the daytime. Thank you Din. We will highly recommend HouseHero to anyone looking for a great handyman / electrician / contractor.
HouseHero LLCHouseHero LLC
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