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    Zavasky Remodeling Solutions Logo
    Wexford, PA·

    Bathroom remodeling, Home improvements, Electrical , and 2 more

    "He called me back almost immediately. He was clear and gave details for his work estimate and held to it when the work was completed. He went out of his way to advise the best products for my ceiling fan repair. My job was very small and he could have brushed it off but he was on time and spent time on the repair as well as explaining to me how to maintain the light fixture. I thought he was great and would definitly contact him again."

    Ruth J. in October 2010

    FC
    Pittsburgh, PA·

    Painting, 18+ Years Experience, Plumbing , and 2 more

    "Ralph was recommended to me for plumbing, after a few small jobs, I recommended him to my neighbor who in turn then told me he did a lot more stuff as he did all the work in her house to sell it including painting. So he now has repaired my deck, repaired water damage in an outside wall, and fixed the gutter that caused the damage. He has tiled my kitchen backsplash, moved outlets, installed new light fixtures, stained my deck, and installed several appliances including installing new pipes to have a water source for my new fridge, he also installed luxury vinyl in my kitchen and powerwashed the siding. He is a perfectionist, fair and personable. He has a key to my house and even lets my dog out! He is a busy guy and in high demand, but he has even come and worked weekend afternoons at my house."

    Adriana A. in November 2024

    Luminous Electric LLC Logo
    Finleyville, PA·

    Ceiling fans, EV chargers, Panel upgrades and service upgrades , and 6 more

    "Shane did a wonderful job installing charging station in garage for our model 3. I would definitely go back to him for our future needs."

    gani J. in October 2019

    JE
    Pittsburgh, PA·

    electrical wiring and panel upgrades

    "They were there on time and got the job done"

    Paul C. in May 2021

    SM

    Electrical work, Flooring

    ""The project was top notch. Not only did they consistently show up on time, but they finished the project early and were willing to reschedule the final walkthrough multiple times to accommodate our schedule. Final project turned out great!""

    Fumunda C. in November 2024

    Spellman Home Services Logo
    Connellsville, PA·

    "Rich did a great job! I unexpectedly needed a dryer outlet installed. I called Rich on a Sunday and he set up a time that worked for me on Tuesday. He came prepared, I unfortunately gave him a wrong measurement (All my fault, I was off by a lot!) but Rich was a pro and brought extra and saved the day! Rich worked hard and nonstop, even fixing another problem I had on the spot. Whatever the project threw at him. Rich always knew what to do and would explain to me the options. Rich always had my family's and I's safety as a number one priority and I can't thank him enough for that. Overall, the prices are good and there is experience and knowhow behind the service. I know that any future project or mishap I have, I'll be calling Spellman Home Services for the job!"

    Patrick H. in May 2024

    SE

    In business since 2018

    About us: "Schall Electric is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have over 4 years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with."

    RN

    "Did a great job. Outcome was as desired. Fenced in back yard with aluminum rail fence. Also installed Simtek panels to an existing fence. Very happy with the outcome. Very communicative with frequent updates during the process."

    Tad C. in June 2024

    H

    Drywall, General Handyman Services, Bathrooms , and 1 more

    "The Handy Express employees were great! They were so efficient and thorough . I smelled something burning in my light switch and the lights in the ceiling kept blinking. I was worried about a possible fire. They were concerned about our safety and arrived right away. They did a great Job! I highly recommend them."

    Donna M. in December 2023

    CC
    Beaver Falls, PA·

    Electrical Panels Upgrades, Remodels, Additions

    "Great experience. They tiled my bath and installed new fixtures. Also did interior doors. The tile work is beautiful, Mike is quite the artist. Good communication, started and finished on time with no cost overruns. My bathroom is gorgeous! They ended up doing my neighbors bathroom too and they're very happy with it. Very reasonable and honest pricing and a pleasure to do business with."

    Erin H. in June 2016

    Lenzi Electric, LLC Logo
    Belle Vernon, PA·

    Electrician

    "He installed a chandelier in my foyer that has a high ceiling. He was careful,friendly, and you could tell that he took pride in his work. While others were intimidated and made it sound like such a hard project, he just came in and got right to it, as if it was no problem at all."

    Rose K. in November 2023

    BE
    Beaver Falls, PA·

    HVAC, Electrical Panel Upgrade, Water Heater Installs

    "Very professional and cares about the customer. I highly recommend Berardelli Electric &HVAC."

    Joseph I. in August 2020

    CE
    Pittsburgh, PA·

    Panel Upgrades, Switches

    "Super professional, quick, prompt and great experience. Casey was very friendly and was able to come and fix my outlet the same day. He also fixed my flickering ceiling fan light without charging me extra! Would definitely recommend their services to everyone I know!"

    Jennifer C. in May 2021

    Fleming Landscaping & Home Improvements, LLC Logo
    Cheswick, PA·

    Landscaping

    "I needed the floor of my deck replaced. It is beautiful and the work was done efficiently and within my budget. I also had a flower bed replaced with decorative rocks that turned out better than I expected. I have also had some landscaping done. I would highly recommend Josh's work."

    Diana M. in June 2023

    Handyman Services of South Hills, LLC Logo
    Pittsburgh, PA·

    Door Installation, Bath Remodel, Drywall , and 2 more

    "Excellent Job by Mike and Jeff on my shed. Replacement of wood and pvc sheets added . Along with meticulate painting of trim and entire shed. Would recommend them ."

    Sharon D. in August 2024

    JJ
    McDonald, PA·

    Service upgrades, commercial electrical

    "J&J Electric Company goes over and above for the customer satisfaction for service and quality of work. They also pay attention to detail and explain everything to you throughout the process of the job from beginning to end. They are punctual and also call ahead before arriving. They are also considerate of your home or business when doing the job, when the job is done the work area is clean and the way it was when they arrived. If there are any issues they may cross when working, they explain the issues and also explain how to fix it properly. They are safe workers and communicate when cutting off power and how long it will be off. We are remodeling a farm house we are the 3rd owners built in the 1800 and J & J are rewiring the whole house. This involves a lot of time tracing the current wiring and bringing the house up to code. We are doing it in stages due to also remodeling rooms and we keep them informed of the progress so we can schedule them when needed. I would highly recommend J & J Electric to my family and friends for professional and quality work."

    Bill L. in November 2021

    Handyman Connection of Coraopolis Logo
    Moon, PA·

    Painting, Drywall, Mailbox Installation , and 7 more

    "I used Handyman Connections to replace exterior shutters, recaulk the bathtub and replace the shower door. Shawn was professional and did a great job on everything. I plan on using them again for some other projects that we need to have done around the house."

    Carolyn R. in December 2023

    VT
    Dubois, PA·

    Security Cameras, IT services

    "I was really glad that I chose to utilize a small business for my home security needs. They were very professional and took pride in their work. Absolutely would recommend Viewpoint Technologies LLC to anyone!"

    Talon H. in December 2023

    The Margroff Company Logo
    Farmington, PA·

    Electrical, Generators, Concrete

    "Fantastic company! They went above and beyond."

    Dave P. in August 2019

    Kosol Electric, LLC Logo
    Burgettstown, PA·

    Custom Wiring, Commercial and Residential Electrical Services, Serving greater Pittsburgh area , and 7 more

    "Very professional, friendly, focused and gets the job done right the first time. After a bad experience with a different electrician I was worried my flexible track pendant lighting system would ever get installed properly. If you need a flexible track light installed definitely consider these guys, within just a few moments I could easily tell that they had what it takes. Their pre planning and attention to detail was well worth what I paid, they were so good I paid more than they asked, they definitely deserved it for the quality of work the delivered. Thanks again for the work you did, the end result is beautiful. I would definitely recommend Kosol Electric to anyone else considering electrical wiring work or lighting fixture installation."

    Jacob M. in June 2015

    FE
    Monaca, PA·

    Electrical Vehicle Charging, Electrical

    "He was such a happy go lucky person, he was on time, and he did a wonderful job!"

    Amy P. in May 2020

    Maple Leaf Contracting Logo
    White Oak, PA·

    Plumbing, Trim, Flooring , and 2 more

    "Ethan (Maple Leaf Owner) is professional, thorough and truly customer oriented. I needed both new construction and repair effort performed to my existing deck. Ethan and crew far exceeded my expectations not only in workmanship but in results. I highly recommend Maple Leaf for deck construction/deck repair work. Henry Guerke, Monroeville, PA"

    Henry H. in September 2024

    AE
    West Mifflin, PA·

    Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair, Electrical Panel Upgrade, EV chargers , and 4 more

    "We recently had some electrical work done and could not be more pleased with the experience! After shopping around, we found ARRM Electrical to be the most fair and reasonable in pricing. From start to finish, he was professional, knowledgeable, and took the time to explain everything clearly. His work was completed quickly and with great attention to detail the results not only look fantastic but function perfectly. It is rare to find someone this reliable and skilled, and we would not hesitate to call him again for any future electrical needs. Highly recommend!"

    99070C413427DD87750570EB0ECC4C4A51E70F14E297535A1BB1242D1D14683F 2. in February 2025

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    In business since 2023

    About us: "Bright Lights Electric takes great pride in our 25 years of experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumerÂ’s needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job."

    OE

    In business since 2003

    Natrona Heights, PA·

    Panel Upgrade

    About us: "We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity and quality work. We are experts in our concrete and landscaping and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to working with you."

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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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Pittsburgh Electricians are rated 4.9 out of 5 based on 874 reviews of 874 pros.

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    Date: 02/05/24
    Location: Home
    Comment: I would like to get an estimate for inspection for electrical. It is for our home. I want illustration of electricity.
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    Comment: 3 outlets are t working
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    Comment: A number of outlets and two light fixtures in the basement, all connected to the same electrical box, do not have power
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    Historical Work: No
    Desired Completion Date: Timing is flexible
    Request Stage: Planning & Budgeting
    Project description: Electrical panel upgrade only
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    Comment: Replace knob and tube wiring in our house. We believe we have active knob and tube throughout the whole 2nd, 3rd floor and part of the 1st floor that we haven’t remodeled. Looking to understand our options, the risks of having knob and tube, how to keep our home safe if we can replace it over time.
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    Comment: I have 2 ceiling fans that wobble alot when they're on. 1 has all the wires exposed but is still usable.
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    Comment: need to install 3 GCFI Test 2 GCFI to see if they are still good install 2 battery operated carbon monoxide smoke detector combo Take down ceiling lamp and replace with my new one
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    Project description: Complete wiring for addition or remodel

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