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Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thumbtack.
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.
exceptional knowledge of his electrician skills & reasonable rates , will give 5 star referrals & call again
BC Electric Inc
Sam C.
Charles was punctual, knowledgeable, and very thorough. He made sure of his work and checked on other problems around the houses He is very affordable and will definitely be our go to electrician!
CR Ford Electrical At Your Service
Thumbtack Customer
Keith is an Expert Electrician, he was on time, recommended improvements to the basic installation, he did a very professional job and cleaned up after the all of work was complete. I will use him again and I will tell all of my friends.
Enigma Electrical and Services
Larry P.
Mark is a great electrician, professional expertise and VERY thorough work. The absolute best, especially when installing fixtures from scratch like ceiling fans. I needed a fan in both rooms in my home that never had any previously.... Mr. Hofer charged a VERY FAIR price for the work he did and put both fans up in each room, not a sweat broken. If you give him the time, he'll give you the effort to full satisfaction. He gets my highest reccomendation. If your looking for a quality electrician at a fair price, Mr. Hofer is your go-to guy!!!!!
Hofer Electric
Sarah J.
My experience was very pleasant, I needed help with getting power restored after a big storm and my husband was on his way back from out of town. Everything was done within 4 hours of the electricians getting to our home. My husband was very impressed with their speed and quality of work in such short notice. I would definitely recommend and use their services in the future.
Lightzpeed electric
Adrienne J.
We couldn’t be happier with the fantastic service provided by Core Electric! They recently installed a 220-volt outlet in my kitchen for a new electric stove, making the switch from gas to electric seamless and stress-free. The team was professional, punctual, and extremely knowledgeable, ensuring the installation was completed perfectly. They went above and beyond to explain the process and even tidied up before they left. If you’re looking for top-notch electricians who deliver quality work with a smile, look no further than Core Electric. Highly recommended ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
Core Electric
Keirstin L.
We have used Thumbtack several times and have never had a negative experience, until now.
We hired Enigma Electrical on Thumbtack to replace and upgrade our home’s control panel. The company had mostly excellent reviews and offered an estimate of $1,200, which was much lower than the other bid we received. The electrician, Keith L., requested $600 in advance for the parts, which we paid right away. He arrived on time the morning of April 5 and got right to work.
Unfortunately, we were very disappointed with the quality of work and poor customer service provided during and after the project. For example, Keith never mentioned we would be without power for 8 hours, so we had to discard most of the food in our fridge. He also left all of his garbage and spare parts in our basement.
Following the project, we immediately informed Keith that several lightbulbs had stopped working (all were working before Keith arrived). Although Keith denied responsibility for the lightbulbs, he offered to replace the ballast in a florescent lighting fixture near the control panel for $20, just the cost of the part. We paid him immediately.
The next morning, we woke up to find our boiler, which supplies heat to the entire house, hadn’t turned on that night. Keith returned to the house and attempted to fix the boiler himself. When he couldn’t, he referred us to a boiler repairman who replaced the transformer for $315 and told us that the electrician must have “dropped the neutral onto the ground and shorted everything.” We asked the repair to repeat that information, and wrote it down, so we could share it with Keith verbatim.
We sent Keith a direct message on Thumbtack outlining the damages and our overall disappointment. We asked him to reimburse us for the $372.27 damages he caused, including to our boiler, ballast and lightbulbs (but not including the food we had to throw out).
Keith messaged us back, “Are you trolling my profile!?” He then called and was very confrontational over the phone, accusing us again of trolling and lying. He said he would check with his boiler repair guy and get back to us.
In a text message that same day, Keith told us the repairman never said he “dropped a neutral wire to the boiler circuit.” That's not true. We're not electricians. We couldn’t have made that up ourselves if we wanted to. He also texted that our “boiler was already not working,” which is not true. Our boiler was installed in 2017, was cleaned/checked less than a year ago, and was working when Keith began his work. Finally, Keith texted that “I believe you’re just trying to get over on me for going over budget.” Again, not true. The money isn't the issue. The issue is that if you break something, you should fix it.
Throughout the entire process, we were honest, polite and respectful. That’s how we treat anyone who comes into our home and that’s how we expect people to treat us in return.
Our experience with Keith and Enigma Electrical taught us that it’s important to read all of the reviews on Thumbtack, including the 1-star reviews. If you do, you’ll see that Keith has accused several other customers of “trolling” him. That’s a shame. Of course, in disputes like these, it comes down to our word vs. his. We just hope potential customers will look at all the facts (including the 1-star reviews) before hiring Enigma Electrical.
We had hoped for a 5-star experience like so many of Keith’s other customers. Instead, when we expressed our dissatisfaction, Keith accused us of trolling, lying and trying to cheat him out of money. We’re leaving this review to tell other homeowners about our experience and we hope others can avoid having the same experience we did with Enigma Electrical.
Enigma Electrical and Services
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