Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1989
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Everything went well. Elcon Electric was very efficient in calling me back to schedule the appointment for the next day. The Electrician arrived on time, was knowledgeable and completed the work within 1 hr. I would definitely hire them again."
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The team at Elekron is fantastic! From start to finish, the process was smooth, efficient, and well communicated. Contacted them for a quote for installing a Tesla electric car charger in our condo/townhouse. Rodrigo arrived on time, answered all my questions and discussed options. Quote was received by email later that evening. Contacted Lucia in the office to move forward and she got things started right away. Worked through the North Miami permitting process (delayed to the holidays, but that was expected) then scheduled our install within in a few days of the permit being approved. James and his assistant, Jorge, showed up on time and began the work. They were super clean, very professional, polite, and worked quickly. Job was done exactly as expected. Can not even begin to express how impressed I was with these two gentlemen. They even vacuumed up the area where a small patch of drywall had to be cut to access the electrical panel. City inspector signed off on the job. We are very pleased with this company and all the team members we connected with throughout the process. Highly recommend them."
+77
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Omar truly is a craftsman and it comes to anything electrical simply phenomenal to work with. Always on point and especially on time"
+53
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1947
Emergency services offered
Credit card accepted
"Needed an electrical panel upgrade and called Superior Electric and Air. Mike provided excellent customer service. Would highly recommend!"
+14
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Warranties offered
Credit card accepted
"On time arrival for electrical work. Efficient and courteous. Great value and reasonable pricing 5 Stars !"
+1
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2010
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Anthony, the owner, promptly returned my call. He was professional, courteous, knowledgeable, friendly, and answered all my questions regarding the job. He was punctual, neat, efficient and reasonably priced. Anthony got right to work and finished the job well within the time estimated. He made sound suggestions for future electrical work, which I plan to follow up on soon. I definitely recommend him and will use Tamma Electric again."
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1993
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Well versed in electrical and explanation skills. Really stood out as truly educated in their field. I would highly recommend using if any electrical is needed."
+25
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Very efficient. Prompt service. Would definitely use them for all electrical needs."
+22
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"This is a top-quality electrical contractor. They responded within an hour to my call. I had water in my circuit breaker panel, the main breaker was tripping, and wires were burning. The cause of water intrusion was substandard work by AAA Modern Air when they replaced my roof A/C allowing rainwater to enter the junction boxes on the roof and flood into my breaker panel inside my home. GARAY repaired and sealed the roof j-boxes, replaced the incorrect conduit and fitting that AAA Modern Air installed- material not meant for use in outdoor electrical applications. How this crap work by AAA Modern Air passed the Hollywood code electrical inspection is concerning. GARAY replaced a burned circuit breaker and burned wiring. I picked this company at random, and they exceeded my expectations for quality of work, work ethic, and they are customer centered, and great guys. They are also an Air Conditioning Service company, a great combination of competencies. GARAY is a Broward County licensed contractor. Their rates are incredible, meaning not typical for our region of South Florida. My requirements were for emergency work, I need you now! What qualifies me to write this honest review. I am a retired engineer from a Florida electric utility, but too old now to climb ladders and crawl attics. I thank Home Advisor for listing this company."
+4
Serving Lauderdale Isles, FL and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1996
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Performed a full electric checkup on my property. Very professional"
+1
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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