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    CMC Service Experts Logo
    Clayton, NC·

    Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical Repair, Generic Installation , and 5 more

    "Friendly, fast and professional customer service. Our electrician, Martin Wall, as dispatched quickly. He installed fans, lights, and switches. We signed up to the CMC Electric annual electrical inspection program and added additional surge protection to the electrical panel of our newly built home. Martin is prompt, professional, courteous, efficient and informed us of what he was doing every step of the way. Following his work, a circuit grounding fault caused one circuit to shut-off. Martin came out on a Sunday to correct the problem. During electrical inspection he found that the electrical contractors of our new home had not grounded the electric panel, even though the Town of Cary NC had conducted multiple inspections. Had this gone undetected, my wife and I faced possible extensive damage to our electrical wiring or possible house fire. I took this matter up with our builders and their electrical contractor who installed a clamp and connected the panel to the garage rebar grid. Kudos to Martin and CMC Electric LLC! I cannot recommend them more highly!"

    Phil F. in August 2018

    CD
    Wake Forest, NC·

    Electrical Additions for Home, EV Chargers, Service Calls , and 2 more

    "I recently had the pleasure of working with Cow Dog Electric, and I can’t recommend them enough! Mitchell and his team arrived exactly when they said they would, which is a rarity these days. He didn’t just fix the immediate problem; he also checked for any other potential issues and addressed them proactively. His skill and expertise were evident, and I felt confident that the work was done right. But what impressed me the most was his ability to explain everything clearly and a willingness to answer all my questions. If you’re looking for an electrician who combines promptness, clear communication, and top-notch skills, look no further than Cow Dog Electric."

    William G. in June 2024

    JH
    Raleigh, NC·

    Electrical for Home Addition or Remodel - Install, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical Switches, Outlets & Fixtures - Install or Repair

    "Brady came out to my house to change the location of my dining room chandelier, and to install a new light fixture. I was worried it would take a long time and would involve a lot of work to put in new lines, but Brady was able to use the existing wires to move it to the new location! I was very impressed with his knowledge and his work looked so great once finished. He helped me figure out what length to put the chandelier at because I was going back and forth between two lengths. I would love to hire Brady again to come back to my house for electrical work."

    Casey P. in November 2019

    Steady Hand Electrical, LLC Logo
    Raleigh, NC·

    EV Chargers Installation

    "I hired Hayden in Jan, 2025 from Steady Hand Electrical to install a TESLA Wall Connector (Gen 3) for home EV charging and I could not be happier with the service. He arrived on time & was extremely courteous/knowledgeable. He explained me the installation process & answered all my questions about the TESLA charger and electrical requirements. He was clearly experienced with EV charger installations, assessed my electrical panel, ensured it could handle additional load, recommended a 60-amp circuit for optimal charging speed (up to 48 amps, 11.5 kW). The installation was done neatly, with minimal disruption to my home. He routed the wiring cleanly and mounted the TESLA Wall Connector in the perfect spot in my garage. He ensured everything was up to code, including proper grounding and circuit breaker installation. He also tested the charger to confirm it was working properly. From start to finish, the experience was seamless, professional, efficient and would strongly recommend him."

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    JE

    In business since 2000

    Raleigh, NC·

    Indoor and Outdoor Outlets, Outdoor Lighting, Indoor Lighting , and 2 more

    About us: "JAD Electric Staffing, inc proudly serves itÂ’s customers with pride, integrity and attention to the details that matter most to you. This is one of the many things that sets us apart from the rest. We are locally owned and operated. Give us a call today!"

    BE
    Raleigh, NC·

    Electrical Wiring, Electrical Installs

    "Installed ceiling light fixtures in garage great job and cleaned up"

    Rosemarie F. in May 2019

    The Plug Electrician, LLC Logo
    Raleigh, NC·

    Panel Replacements, Bath Exhaust Fans, Troubleshooting , and 2 more

    "Hi-Flo installed a new bathroom fan and timer to make sure it would never be left on and create a potential fire hazard. Very professional, highly recommend."

    John M. in February 2024

    Right Electrical Services, LLC Logo
    Raleigh, NC·

    Outlets, Lights, Switches, Wiring, Panel Upgrades , and 2 more

    "I was the first appt of the day. They were extremely prompt. My techs Rudy and Justin were great. My one new fixture didnâ t come with all of the screws and Rudy was great about it. He had the installation removed from my quote since they would have to come back when I replaced it. He and Justin were extremely courteous and professional."

    Alyssa F. in October 2022

    BP

    In business since 2023

    Raleigh, NC·

    Panel Upgrades, Wiring, New Construction , and 2 more

    About us: "Welcome to Best Practice Electric! We take pride the quality of work and customer satisfaction that we give each and every customer! We are known to pay exquisite attention to detail while making customer satisfaction our top priority. Call us today to learn more about how we can help you!"

    Fast Electric Service, LLC Logo
    Cary, NC·

    Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade, Electrical

    "The electrician was right on time, friendly, and did a great job in changing out my fixtures. He took time to answer my questions regarding other electrical work I may want to have fixed later. I will call them again for any other electrical work needed."

    lassie M. in December 2016

    Burrell Services Logo

    In business since 2009

    About us: "Hello from Burrell Services, where we aim to be your telephone and networking wiring solution. We are now offering the AT&T Synapse SMB Phone System for small to medium size business. We also install extra phone jacks to your existing home or office phone system, or computer network, Or maybe you are just unable to determine what's wrong with your current phone system? We can help! We offer these and many other telecommunication related solutions. Feel free to contact us for all of our available services, to get a current price quote or to set up an appointment."

    BE
    Durham, NC·

    Electrical Services

    "He is really helpful, a real good guy and a good business man."

    Barrington J. in August 2016

    BBE Logo
    Clayton, NC·

    Carpenter, Handyman

    "Nicolas did a fantastic job! He came out to my house, measured the area for the lights, checked the electrical supply, and then gave me an estimate on the cost. He had me select the type of lights I wanted, and then he ordered the lights to be sure I would get the correct ones. When they came in, he called me and we set a time for him to install them. He will also take them down after the holidays. This could not have been easier!"

    Rebecca P. in December 2022

    HS

    In business since 1987

    Raleigh, NC·

    Panel Upgrades, Generator Installs

    About us: "After a quarter of a century in business, Horizons Services, LLC, remains fully committed to setting the industry standard for customer service, installation, and focusing on things that are important to busy homeowners: respect for their time, their home and their property; up-front pricing, and an unconditional 100% money back guarantee."

    JR Electrical & General Service, Inc. Logo
    Nightdale, NC·

    Also good at giving advice and being creative, Additions to home electrical switches , receptacle, lights new work old work.., Any electrical need over 9 years of electrical experience. , and 2 more

    "Jose was very professional. Excellent communication, which is important for me as an out-of-state landlord. I'll be using him again."

    Greg A. in April 2021

    Touch Communications Logo
    Garner, NC·

    Compuer Networking and Wiring, Fiber Optic Installation, Computer Networking and Wiring , and 2 more

    "We hired Aaron Little through home advisor to wire for phone, cable and internet services for my company office. He was absolutely fantastic. He knows his craft and he worked continuously until it was completed. Very courteous. I would hire him again and I probably will. Healthcare Medical Billing Solutions , LLC Greensboro, NC"

    Bonnie H. in March 2022

    Generator Solutions, LLC Logo

    17 years of experience, www.generatorsolutionsllc.com, Generac & Kohler Sales and Service Dealer , and 2 more

    "Pleasantly surprised at the speed and price of the the repair."

    Greg M. in December 2022

    ZE
    Creedmoor, NC·

    Electrical

    "Along with the great quality of work was a very honest working group of men. Upgrade panel box,rewired, new light fixtures along with new quad outlets. Job was completed on schedule even after I added more upgrades during the job. Definitely recommend this company."

    Holly G. in June 2024

    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

    TT
    Cary, NC·

    Computer Network Wiring, Computer Repairs

    "The repairman came on a Sundayð . I was so happy. The problem was fixed, Excellent job ð"

    DENISE M. in April 2024

    Good Job Construction Logo

    "Wow, just wow!! No one wanted to repair my bathroom walls it was so bad. Good Job Construction took it on and did an amazing job from start to finish. Really listened to what we wanted and addressed issues with us as they surfaced. My husband used the term Wizard à  à  à  à °à  à  à  à  à  à  à  à ªà  à  à  à  many times to describe how amazing our painter was! They had an electrician come and place our lighting, probably saved us from shocking ourselves as the wires were reversed. Even after all was finished and cleaned up.....he took a few minutes to cover an old water stain on the ceiling on his way out! True craftsmanship and genuinely caring about the work they do! It is absolutely perfect under any lighting!"

    Jeannie B. in October 2023

    GCWIRING LLC Logo

    In business since 2005

    Fuquay-varina, NC·

    Automation and Secuirty installation and sales

    About us: "Automation and Security system installation and sales."

    Blanton's Air, Plumbing & Electric LLC. Logo
    Fayetteville, NC·

    Plumbing, HVAC, Electrical

    "Service as great just wish I would have had the light fixture when he arrived, I need a new outside light they could have installed by the service man that was here, I wasn't sure that was the problem now switch works but now I have to install my light by myself and I am disabled and can't use a step ladder, I tend to fall, on concrete I wouldn't fair well , I can't afford anymore service calls, looks like I either take the chance, or do without a front porch light that would be my only complaint, which obviously is my problem"

    Denise R. in August 2017

    M.R. Stoner Electric, Inc. Logo
    Sanford, NC·

    Attic Fans (NOT ROOF MOUNTED FANS), Electrical, Generac Home Standby Generator

    "The electricians came to my office to give my an estimate on changing my office light fixtures from fluorescent to LED. They were able to start the job immediately after that which I appreciated. They provided good advice regarding the fixtures. They ran into a few complications during the installation that took them longer than expected; but they solved the problems and didnâ t charge me more than the original estimate. They were courteous and cleaned up after the installation, too. I would recommend this company to others."

    Lisa O. in June 2022

    ALP Systems, Inc. Logo
    Waynesville, NC·

    Lightning Protection, Electrical Engineering & Design, Surge Suppression , and 2 more

    "These guys are off-the-charts good. Since this is going to be long, I'm going to give you the punch line first. HomeAdvisor has helped me find several good contractors in the past. The experience I just had with lighting rods has taught me that you can't always take customer reviews at face value. A 5-star review from a person who lacks the knowledge to accurately evaluate the work probably means nothing more than the contractor showed up on time and was likable. MAYBE THE POSITIVE REVIEWS WERE BOUGHT WITH GIFTS (or the promise of gifts), which I'm pretty confident was the case with my first selection for this job. You can see with your own eyes that a drywall repair looks good, but - if you're like most of us - you'll have no idea whether or not a lightning protection system has been installed properly. As you know, HomeAdvisor provides three Pros to choose from. ALP asked for the plans (my house is under construction) and responded with a detailed quote that I thought was a little on the high side. I got a phone call from the second pro; (the third never contacted me), who happened to be in the area and was able to see my house in person within a couple of days. I thought that was lucky. Boy, was I wrong about that. The guy who came out to the site was nice enough and he was available to do the work that weekend. I thought that was important because there was a limited amount of time to install a concealed system. He also charged a little less money. He did the work, as promised, but it was sloppy beyond belief. The wires weren't visible from the outside, but they were hanging into the house (below the rafters). When I asked about it, he said the guys would have no trouble working around it. They'll cover it up with drywall and crown molding, he said. When I told my contractor on Monday, he said that was BS. That's when I called ALP. Lucky for me, Eric (the owner who's also an engineer) was able to be out there the next day. He was appalled by what he saw. The lightning rods I'd just paid to have installed actually made it MORE likely my house would burn down if it ever got struck by lightning. There were lots of bends - including loops - in the copper wiring that would have resulted in the lightning exiting inside my house. In at least one case, the rod wasn't properly connected to the wire. Eric had his guys at my house two days later. He was with them at the start to make sure they understood what needed to happen. By 2:00 that afternoon the defective system had been removed and a system that actually protects my house from lightning had been installed. Their work was absolutely gorgeous. It took two crews of guys about 6 hours to do the job properly while it took the first guy (he told me he had a couple of guys helping him, but all I have is his word on that) just a little longer to throw up some copper and call it good. I thought I was protected as long as l could see copper wires that connected the rods to the ground. The first pro told me the system he'd just installed on my house was as good as 85% of the houses in the state. For the sake of those homeowners, I hope he was wrong about that. I'm lucky his work was so sloppy. If he'd done nothing more than run the wire through holes he could have drilled in the rafters I would have been happy. I would have FELT safer during a thunderstorm while actually being more at risk. I realize this whole tale makes me look pretty stupid. I wouldn't argue with that. Just t make the same mistake I did. If you're going to pay somebody to protect your home from lightning, pay professionals a fair amount to do the job right."

    Rick A. in September 2019

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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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Raleigh Electricians are rated 4.8 out of 5 based on 1976 reviews of 1976 pros.

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