Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2006
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Emergency services offered
"One way electrical crew came in offered to remove their shoes or boot their boots And lay down a tarp in my living Room so thier latter would not scratch my floor did an excellent job was polite courteous friendly and answered all my questions would recommend them to anyone"
Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2018
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Emergency services offered
"Arrived on time, very professional and efficient. Definitely going to use them in the future for all our electrical needs."
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Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2024
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Warranties offered
"Mill Stream was professional, on time, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Would hire them again for any Electrical work!"
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Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2024
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Credit card accepted
"Jackson and Palmetto Electric were quick to address my needs and went above and beyond the scope of the project to help me complete the electrical work and get our TV up on the wall! Thank you!"
Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
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Super Service Award Winner
Emergency services offered
Customers say: True professional
"Everything went well with T3 electrical. However the rest of the angi list vendors are lousy. Angi list shouldn't promote them at. THANKS TO T3 ELECTRICAL"
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Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1999
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Emergency services offered
"We were desperate to get help with our electrical issues, and no other company had any availability for days or even weeks. Mr. Electric sent someone out immediately. Josh, the technician, was so helpful. He took the time to listen to everything, was unfailingly polite, checked every outlet, and gave us the answers we needed. I can't recommend this company enough."
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Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 2023
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Emergency services offered
"I hired Paul to fix a dumb waiter electric motor in my garage that had been previously unfixable in 4 other hands. The motor jumped the track and would not work. I was familiar with Paul's excellent work on a steam shower and thought he may be able to tackle this job. He and Foster, his side kick, tackled it beautifully. They originally were stumped but rather than quitting as others had done they kept pondering the issues. Going up to the attic (where the pulleys were anchored) back down to the garage. They found it "interesting". They ultimately fixed it and did a beautiful job! The process reminded me of something I had read about Einstein when asked if he thought he was the smartest person he knew. He said no but he might be one of the more curious. Paul and Foster were the most curious of the people I had previously hired and I cannot recommend them highly enough!"
Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
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In business since 1989
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Warranties offered
"After hearing several evaluations and proposals from other companies, my husband and I were impressed by Mr. Weaver's thorough and detailed evaluation. His crew was right on time and tackled the job with expertise, even when running into some challenges. We feel it was worth the higher cost to have the best and safest solution to our electrical problem."
Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I cannot rate Anthonyâ s Electrical Services highly enough â I will be using them for all electrical work in the future. Anthony was honest, open, and thorough in fixing our problem. He listened to our thoughts before investigating, and understood our financial concerns without judgement. Anthony was kind and gracious, and would strongly recommend him to anybody."
Serving Chapin, SC and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2006
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"Got the company Camera Kings off this website based on reviews. Thus I feel that in order to help someone else - I also need to leave a review. Camera Kings (Shaun) contacted me and we set up a date/time to come out and view what needed to be completed. One day to view the project and one day to install. The gentleman that actually came to the house was Brian, and he was very professional and knowledgeable in his workmanship. He installed (hard-wired) two RING flood light cameras on my home in less than 3 hours. When I checked his work in the attic -- it looked as if the house was built with that security feature. He went up that ladder numerous times to adjust the camera angle and ensure the surveillance area was exactly what I wanted to see. He took the time to ensure everything worked properly before he left. Very good!! Top of the line!! Highly recommend this company to anyone that needs security camera work done on their home."
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There is often some confusion about the type of work these professionals do. They only work on electrical systems such as outlets, lighting fixtures and electrical panels – they aren’t appliance repairmen.
There are three types of electricians: Master, Journeyman and Apprentice. Electrical licensing varies quite a bit by state. Some have licenses for apprentices and some do not. Some have a master’s rank while others stop at journeyman. Despite the differences, they all require a minimum amount of experience and usually classroom time.
Apprentice electricians aren’t usually licensed and spend 4 years learning the trade. Throughout that time, they work on a wide range of projects to learn to become a Journeyman. They’ll do basic work like installing fixtures and replacing outlets all the way to assisting in wiring a home. Regardless of the type of project, they must always be supervised by a Journeyman or Master electrician.
Journeymen work without supervision. In a few states, this is the highest level available and they can do all levels of work from wiring a new home to installing a light. In some states, they need a separate electrical contractor license to run a business. In places with a master’s level, a journeyman can do all work besides design new electrical systems.
Master electricians usually manage a shop, design new electrical systems in new construction and oversee both Journeyman and Apprentices. They typically bid new projects. Though they focus on larger projects, it’s not unheard of for a homeowner to request a Master Electrician for a house call. If you do, expect to spend up to 25% more for the visit.
Generally, you don’t tip electricians, but that’s not to say they don’t appreciate it if you do. You can offer them something to drink or eat, like coffee and donuts. Most will appreciate it if you do.
The education and certifications required to become an electrician vary by state, though they generally follow this list:
Apprentice
Does not always require a license depending on the state.
Learns on the job under Journeyman and Master Electricians.
Usually needs 4 years on-the-job training before they can test for a Journeyman license. Many states also require a technical degree to advance.
Always require supervision.
Journeyman
Needs between 8,000 to 10,000 hours of on-the-job training and usually 500 to 1,000 hours of classroom experience.
Can usually supervise apprentices.
They can diagnose and repair electrical problems.
Master
Achieved after an additional two years (4,000 hours) working as a Journeyman and taking the Master Electrician Exam.
Besides diagnosing and repairing electrical systems, they also design them. In most places they run shops and inspect Journeyman and Apprentice work.
Not a recognized rank in all states.
Electrical Contractor License is an optional license in some states for a Master Electrician to run a business. Some states have this instead of the Master license.
Electricians make an average of $26 per hour but it ranges with experience and licensing. An apprentice may make about half that while a Master Electrician may hit closer to $40 per hour. This figure represents how much they make; not how much they bill. Their salary is only one component of their costs. They must also figure in overhead, taxes, equipment, insurance and several other expenses.
Leave electrical work to the professionals. Electrical systems are complex and potentially hazardous when not handled and installed correctly. If it were easy, it wouldn’t take 4 years to become a journeyman or 6 years for a master’s license. If you are determined to forge ahead yourself, understand home electrical safety before beginning any project.Even for simple common electrical projects, a licensed pro is best. Not only is it safer, but contractors guarantee and insure their work. Hire a professional to keep your home’s electrical systems functioning properly and safely.
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