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    SJ
    Dayton, OH·

    Electrical Work, Handyman, General Repairs

    "Mr. Jones was punctual, professional, and friendly. He communicated throughout the entire process - before, during, and satisfaction follow-up. I would definitely rehire him and have been recommending him to others. Awesome experience!"

    Sydney T. in March 2024

    SC
    Dayton, OH·

    Handyman Services

    About us: "With over 10 years of experience in the contracting industry, we are the experts you need to take care of your home or business. We handle everything from electrical to plumbing. We will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give Singer Contracting a call today, we look forward to working with you!"

    Malone's Plumbing LLC Logo
    Dayton, OH·

    17+ years of experience

    "Respond quickly.Came out right away snaked my drains.Showed me on the camera how bad my pipes are.Definitely got the job done.Fast,friendly,clean.A lot cheaper then expected..Will reuse in the future and recommend to all friends and family.Thank you"

    Christine H. in January 2025

    P.M. HANDYWORKS LLC Logo
    Dayton, OH·

    Competitive Pricing, Highly communicative, A personal experience , and 2 more

    "Barry installed outdoor stair handrails and was very pleased with his work. He communicated his availability and was transparent with costs. I would strongly consider for future projects."

    Frank C. in October 2024

    HT
    Dayton, OH·

    Handyman

    "Garrett was very prompt and communicated to what needed done! I would greatly recommend him and we will use him again! !"

    Constance C. in October 2021

    CRC Home Maintenance Logo
    Xenia, OH·

    LVP Flooring, Wood Fencing, Windows , and 6 more

    "I recently had my door repaired, and I couldn't be more pleased with the service. The technician arrived early, which was a pleasant surprise, and was extremely courteous throughout the entire process. His professionalism was evident not just in the quality of the repair but also in how he treated my home. He made sure to clean up thoroughly after the job was done, leaving the area even cleaner than it was before he arrived. The door now works perfectly, and I feel confident knowing it was handled by someone who clearly takes pride in their work. I highly recommend this service to anyone in need of door repairs!"

    Hannah C. in August 2024

    Modern Renovations Logo
    Fairborn, OH·

    Flooring, Remodling, Anything Residential , and 2 more

    "Kyle was GREAT very nice young he got in touch with me in a timely manner he gave me a reasonable estimate he ended doing 2 jobs a door and motion lights I would highly recommend him I am planning on hiring for future repairs !!!!!!!! I can't say enough good things about him and his work"

    tami S. in December 2022

    ER
    Dayton, OH·

    Hot Tub Circuit installation, Ceiling Fan Installations, Circuit installation (Wiring) , and 2 more

    "Kept working in the heat. His professionalism was first-rate. The cost for this was $122.00 less than the cost of installation from the local big box store. He came to check out the mountings of the old lights before attempting to install the fans. Will keep his card for future work."

    Anthony H. in August 2024

    SKELECTRICALSERVICES Logo
    Wilmington, OH·

    "He is very professional, he has done residential and commercial work for me and affordable."

    Heather W. in December 2020

    SC
    Jamestown, OH·

    Electrical, Installs, Service

    "I think I found gold. I did not have to wait two weeks just for someone to come out to evaluate. He got the job done before 2 pm even though he had to change out three fuse boxes and install circuit breaker panels. I called Monday and he did the work Thursdayð"

    Vicki K. in May 2024

    Impressive Electric, LLC Logo
    Middletown, OH·

    Panel Upgrades, Re-wiring, Electrical switches, outlet, and fixtures , and 5 more

    "Yes, these guys were recommend by a good friend of mine. I just purchased the new Mach E and Impressive Electric came out the same day for an estimate to install a 240/50amp line in my garage. Within a couple of days I am charging my car. Highly recommend, vary reasonably priced. Josh also gave many options that best fit my ideas and budget."

    Michael W. in April 2021

    PB Electrical Contractors, Inc. Logo
    Union City, OH·

    Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, electrical for additions and remodels, Generator - Install , and 2 more

    "P B arived extreamly fast fixed the problems fast . I would recomend him to any body who needs any electrical work done and I will use him again."

    Robert P. in March 2012

    United Plumbing & Electric Logo
    West Carrollton, OH·

    Plumping- Install, Drywall, Remodel , and 1 more

    "I had an unexpected plumbing problem with my bathtub faucet freezing after our areaâ s recent severe weather and below zero temperatures. I had to completely turn off my whole house water main until I could find a plumber to fix it. But who would help me on Christmas Day? Amazingly I got a call from the owner, Mike, who accurately diagnosed my problem over the phone, and advised me on how I could deal with the issue until stores opened the next day. He also arranged for his knowledgeable, skilled and professional plumbers to completely replace and repair the old damaged fixtures and pipes. And he was able to advise me on how I might avoid similar problems in the future as well! I could not recommend United Plumbing more highly. 100 stars wouldnâ t be enough!"

    Linda R. in December 2022

    Keller Electric Logo
    Spring Valley, OH·

    Electrical

    "Very friendly, very good work, answered my questions. punctual, and very good communication. Overall very happy. Great experience."

    Nick B. in June 2022

    HH
    Columbus, OH

    "We just want to say thank you for the beyond amazing service that we received from office staff and even more the gentleman that installed our new water softener system with reverse osmosis, uv light and a tankless hot water heater . Mike and Forest where amazing, knowledgeable and kind. Mike helped move some things around in the basement because I didnâ t have it done in time. They are a great team and work really well with each other. We had made them sweet Italian sausage for lunch. We noticed a water leak after they left l. Mike was so amazing and drove from Albany to fix it for us on his way home for the night. I had some chili cooking and gave him some. Mike even cleaned the water of the basement floor. Way more above and beyond than he needed too. Truly amazing. My family would like to say that Mike and Forest are a rare kind of people who just care and will go above and beyond for the people they help to have a better quality of life. We had moved in to take care of our nanny and her water system was no longer working and a week before the install the hot water heater went after 30 years. We recently updated appliances and we needed to protect our investment from the hard water. We absolutely love the reverse osmosis and are drinking the water so much we run out of drinking water lol. We will eventually upgrade to a dual holding tank for drinking water. For now we can make due with what we have. We were spending about $150 sometimes more in water a month for cooking and drinking purposes now we will see the savings in roughly 6 years just for not buying water anymore. With the tankless hot water heater it is too soon to see the savings yet we have a propane system living in the country and we are trying to reduce electric consumption. Gas is cheaper than electric for the usage we have we estimate that we will save around $80 additionally per month with the tankless hot water system. With that added into the equation we estimate about 4.5 years and we will have our return on our initial investment. Our next project will be a generator from this company. We lose electricity a few times a year and with nannyâ s health itâ s not acceptable in todayâ s society. Again thank you Mike and Forest the office ladyâ s weâ re very helpful on this process with us as well."

    Brandon V. in April 2022

    BE
    South Charleston, OH·

    Electrical, Electrical

    "Dave came out and got everything taken care of in a timely manor at a good price!"

    Mallory M. in May 2024

    BD

    "Did a great job and did exactly what I wanted done."

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    Mid America Lightning Protection Logo
    Marshall, IL·

    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

    RS Lightning Protection Logo
    Delaware, DE·

    lightning protection, Lightning rods Systems Home barns buildings commercial residential

    "Mr Sherlock did a wonderful installation of lightning protection for our home and ground mounted solar panels at a reasonable price. His knowledge of solar panel lightning protection methods and consideration of our specific requirements made R S Lightning Protection the perfect contractor for this project. Highly recommend this business, prompt, courteous and professional."

    Meghan D. in August 2021

    Hamilton LP Lightning Rods Logo
    Noblesville, IN·

    Lightning Protection, We are not electrical contractors-we are specialized in the design and installation of lightning protection systems.

    "The install was scheduled and completed quickly. The lightning rods and cable look neat and tidy along the roof. Mr. Hamilton was friendly and efficient."

    Valerie J. in July 2022

    Next Level Contracting, LLC Logo
    Dayton, OH·

    Hot Tub and Pool Wiring, Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade

    "Replaced the electrical panel; installed gfci outlets; converted fluorescent light fixtures to use led. I would highly recommend Next Level Contracting."

    Phyllip Y. in August 2019

    SE
    Beavercreek, OH·

    Electrical

    "Great work. My EV charger wouldn't work on my outlet in the garage and he fixed it in 15 minutes."

    JOSH T. in October 2024

    JF
    Dayton, OH·

    Electrical

    "Jake was super friendly, able to install quickly, and cleaned up as if nothing had been done! We had Jake install a sub panel, a 50A outlet, and a Tesla Wall Charger in my garage. My service entrance was on the other side of the house and he had to fish the feed through our finished basement in a chase. Very happy with the install, everything was done right the first time. Would recommend to anyone!"

    Eric S. in January 2024

    Ambitious Electric Logo
    Franklin, OH·

    Electrical, Plugs, switches, lights, Panels , and 1 more

    "Job to install a Ford EV charger. Larger circuit breaker installed 60Amps, wire run to garage and charging unit. Showed up on time, cleaned up after job. Decent price."

    Tony B. in December 2024

    JL

    Electrical, panel and service upgrades, lighting and fan installation , and 2 more

    "Great Customer Serviceâ ¦.. I support Woman owned businesses !!!"

    Douglas N. in October 2023

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Frequently asked questions

  • An electrician’s cost per hour comes in between $50 and $100. It’ll vary depending on your location and the type or professional you hire. Areas with a higher cost of living can expect to pay on the higher end of that scale. Licensing level may also increase the price.
  • Usually you’ll pay a higher rate for the first hour. This covers their travel and time expense. Emergency or after-hours rates are usually higher too – expect to pay an emergency fee of up to $300 plus a higher hourly rate.

Electricians do a fair amount of larger remodeling and new construction projects but also common residential projects including:

For cost information related to the above tasks, visit our Electrical Cost Guide.

  1. Do you have a license to perform electrical work in this state?
    All states require an electrical license or work performed under a Master Electrician. You should also ask how many on the job hours of experience they have.
  2. Do you have insurance?
    Never use one who isn’t insured. You can ask to see proof of insurance.
  3. Do you have prior work references?
    You might skip this for small jobs like installing a light or outlet. For larger projects, always get references.
  4. What are your rates?
    Always ask up front. Getting a detailed quote up front is the best way to go.
  5. Who is going to do the actual work?
    Often, a Master Electrician will come out to diagnose and bid on projects, but they have their apprentice and journeyman electricians do the work. This isn’t a terrible thing, in fact it’s common practice. The Master’s license is on the line with any work he supervises.
  6. Is your work warrantied or guaranteed?
    Any reputable company or contractor warranties their work, usually for at least a year.
  7. Are you usually on time?
    Overbooking is a frequent problem with electrical work. Often, a service call goes long, and they end up showing up at your home late. This common complaint is easily remedied with an up-front and honest discussion. If they can’t be on time, make sure they’ll call.

1. Don’t Be Misled by an Electrician’s Hourly Rates

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 Charges

Rates 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 Together

When 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 Arrives
  • Be as thorough and detailed in describing your needs to your contractor. The more they know, the quicker the job will go.
  • Before they arrive, prepare a precise list of items you want serviced. Electricians have budgeted their time for a service call. They don’t have time for additional requests once they are on site.
  • Make sure the electrical panel box is accessible. You’ll pay for the time it takes to access it.
  • Clear away fragile items, knickknacks and furniture from areas where you expect the them to work.
  • If you have questions about the project, ask them before they start. Most are happy to run you through the problem and the process of fixing it.
  • Ask about potential issues after the work is complete. During a service call a professional will spot any potential hazards.
  • You’ll lose power to parts of your home while they work. Be prepared to pause anything you’re doing during the service call.
  • In most cases you’ll have the option to either pay at the time of service or have a bill sent to you. You’ll be able to pay with cash, credit and sometimes check.
5. Install Money-Saving Electrical Fixtures
  • By switching from ordinary incandescent light fixtures or bulbs to fluorescent or LED ones, you can substantially reduce energy consumption in your home.
  • Motion detector switches can help you save money on outdoor lighting while at the same time providing very cost-effective security to your home.
  • Creative landscape lighting and indoor accent lighting can make your home more appealing to you, your guests and potential buyers in the future.

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Dayton Electricians are rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 698 reviews of 698 pros.

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  • Project Location: Dayton, OH
    Date: 02/05/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: Need electrical outlet with nice cover installed in the floor under a new sofa. Wood floors. 8-10' from wall with outlet.
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    Date: 02/05/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: I lost a power in the half of the house. Possibly, the receptical in the hall burned out and needs to be replaced.
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    Date: 02/05/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
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    Date: 02/04/24
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Location: Home/Residence
    Is this an emergency?: No
    Comment: Cancel that request for wiring repair for James 937-829-2452 . Placed ten minutes ago . [email protected]
  • Project Location: Dayton, OH
    Date: 02/03/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: Replace 2 kitchen outlet boxes broken from mountings. Install track or recessed lighting in family room -depends on cost difference.
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    Date: 02/02/24
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Location: Home/Residence
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    Comment: Ceiling light strobing.
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    Date: 02/01/24
    Desired Completion Date: Within 1 week
    Request Stage: Ready to Hire
    Location: Home/Residence
    Comment: Lost power in kitchen. Checked breakers.
  • Project Location: Dayton, OH
    Date: 02/01/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: One part of house upstairs that had lights no longer has. Checked fuse box and none are blown
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    Date: 01/31/24
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    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
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    Date: 01/31/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: I had dishwasher installed, where there had never been one. I need electric hooked up to plug into. There is an elctric outlet under the sink for the garbage disposal, but I don't know if that will be helpful.
  • Project Location: Dayton, OH
    Date: 01/31/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: a garage door opener single plug/ outlet needs to be installed. electrical outlet in garage already just far from the opener installation will be.
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    Date: 01/30/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: Customer did not provide additional comments. Please contact the customer to discuss the details of this project.
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    Date: 01/29/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: One of my outlets burned-out
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    Date: 01/29/24
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