How much do electricians typically cost?
- Riverside, California Average$297
- Typical Range$160 - $448
- Low End - High End$80 - $850
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HE
Fallbrook, CA·
"Joshua is an extremely experienced installer, he did a fantastic job putting in lights and fans. I highly recommend him and will call on him for future needs. Thank you Joshua awesome job."
Steve B. in March 2022
RG
Riverside, CA·
Electrical
"Very good quality work and customer service, honest and great to work with."
Renzon M. in August 2021
DE
Riverside, CA·
Led Lighting, Smart Home, Electrical , and 1 more
"They did a good a job, very satisfied, completely recommended"
Hank R. in May 2021
Yucaipa, CA·
Electrical service; troubleshooting, repairs, installation, upgrades., Customer Service, Consulting , and 1 more
"Aron responded to my emergency call on Labor Day to help me fix my electrical issue . If it wasnâ t for him I wouldnt have functioning lights and running ac on a 100 degree weather . Thank you for coming to my rescue . I highly recommend him . He is very professional and gets the job done ."
Dani R. in September 2021
MG
In business since 2015
About us: "Matt's General is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."
AZ
Riverside, CA·
"Does great work, very clean, very very neat, everything is supposed the way supposed to be, it is like nobody was ever there, they did everything very nice, everything was great to work."
Albert G. in June 2023
GE
In business since 2020
About us: "Golden Eagle Electric, is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business."
QT
In business since 2023
About us: "We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' 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."
Ontario, CA·
Electrical Wiring - Panel Upgrades *, Outdoor Lighting * Ceiling Fans * and Much More!!!, Electrical Switches, Outlets and Fixtures *
"My electrician was Vito. He came to install an electric vehicle charger. He explained the procedure before he installed the charger. We decided on a location for the charger and he got started and did an excellent job."
Holloway W. in June 2023
LE
Mentone, CA·
Electrical
"The first project completed by Longfellow Electrical, Brad, installed a new EV charging station in my garage. The next projects included installing a new box for a pool that needed additional and dedicated power sources. He did also do another outside installation of conduit and running power to a large storage shed. Additionally, he came back for another separate project of installing under-cabinet lighting, which he researched in his own time and presented to us, and installed in very little time. I would recommend Brad from Longfellow Electrical company to anyone looking for a great electrician."
Andrea Saucedo M. in October 2022
EI
"Very professional. My lights and outlets werenâ t working on our recently purchased home. The bathroom and kitchen lights werenâ t working due to a bad breaker. Uriel came out and was able to repair and fix the issues with speed. Will definitely use again."
Jessica M. in September 2023
KH
Fontana, CA·
Panel upgrades, Electrical service
"Kevin did a fantastic job. I had a row of fluorescent lights in my garage pull out of the ceiling and crash down to the floor due to improper installation by the previous owners of my house that was also not up to code. Kevin was able to come out the next day, bring the wiring up to code, and install two new LED lights at a very reasonable cost and with no surcharge for doing an emergency repair. I would recommend him highly and will be using him for future electrical projects."
Steven M. in March 2018
JE
In business since 2021
Riverside, CA·
Riverside ,Corona, chino ,chino hills,yoruba linda,lake forest,Mission viejo, Electrical
About us: "We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality and customer service that we provide to meet your 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 a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety and quality, regardless of how large or small the job."
AE
In business since 2020
About us: "Alset Electric is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests and make their concerns the basis of our business."
WE
Riverside, CA·
Graduate LA Trade Tech College, Industrial, electrician , and 3 more
"Steve is a very professional person with a lot of knowledge and very on time when we need him, we finish our Measurement project in the agreed time."
FRANCISCO C. in May 2023
Mira Loma, CA·
COMMERCIAL, RESIDENTIAL, INDUSTRIAL
"He does excellent work and easy to get along with."
Bruce X. in April 2020
Moreno Valley, CA·
Residential,Commercial,Industrial, Electrical, 16 years Experience
"Carlos immediately responded to a Home Advisor inquiry to install the wiring in a new garage. We liked his work so much that we employed him to check the circuits after a leak in our rental house and to remedy a poor wiring installation at our primary residence. He returned my initial and subsequent calls immediately, was on time for all appointments and installations, completed the work within the estimated time and charged a fair price, everything one could ask for in a construction professional. We will be calling him for any and all projects in the future and will be recommending him to all our friends."
Elizabeth L. in March 2020
SE
Rialto, CA·
all electrical wiring residential/commercial, Panels, Lighting-recessed/flush mount/security , and 2 more
"Very reasonable charges. Work was done in timely, professionally manner at affordable rates. Owner or company chief Louie was there and helping the other guy Adrian and both were working together. Louie explained me in very simple manner what I needed to do in order to set the house power working without problems , While other companies tried to make it look like a very complicated job and kept on adding unnecessary stuff I would definitely use them in future and recommend to my friends"
sue S. in September 2020
Riverside, CA·
Home Theater Surround Sound System - Install, Computer Network or Wiring - Install or Repair, Home Theater System or Media Center - Install , and 2 more
"Installer was Jerry Cruz. Awesome job!!"
jim H. in July 2019
West Covina, CA·
Electrical, Panel Upgrades, Motor control , and 9 more
"I had a very difficult job for him and he uses his ingenuity to figure out how to solve my problem and gave me help in upgrading my lighting"
Esther J. in November 2022
Riverside, CA·
Electric Vehicle Charging Station Installation - Residential - Materials Not Provided, Exterior Building Lighting - Install or Replace - For Business, Electrical Wiring or Panel Upgrade , and 2 more
"They are knowledgeable and installed the car charging station in my garage. I had compared with other companies who seemed to be cutting corners, and I felt McKee was doing things the right way so I chose them. His communication was good, he was on time, and followed through on what he said he would do. Good, clean, and professional. I intend to have him back out for my next electrical project."
Jeff X. in January 2023
AA
Histeria, CA·
panel upgrades, solar panel installs, switches, outlets, fixtures , and 1 more
"I AM VERY VERY VERY HAPPY WITH OSCARS WITH ETHICS. HE WAS AT MY HOME LIKE HE SAID HE WOULD, RIGHT ON TIME. OSCAR IS VERY KNOWLEDGEABLE IN HIS FIELD. I WILL HAVE MORE THINGS I NEED TO HAVE DONE AROUND THE HOUSE. WILL DIFFINETLY BE CALLING ON OSCAR, EVERYBODY LOOKING FOR AN ELECTICIAN DON'T LOOK TOO FAR HERE HE IS HERE - "AA ELECTRIC - (OSCAR). AGAIN, THANK YOU VERY MUCH OSCAR AKEMI NORITAKE"
Akemi N. in September 2018
BC
Chino, CA·
Troubleshoot and Repair, Test and Certify, Installation and Training , and 1 more
"Jerry was courteous and professional, got right to the root of the problems we were having with our phone and fax lines and fixed them very quickly. I would highly recommend him and will use him for future networking installs and repairs."
Len H. in March 2020
Corona, CA·
Wiring and Panel Upgrades, Service Work Commercially and Residentially, Electrical Services for Additions and Remodels
"We hired Clem and his team to install recessed lights in the kitchen and three bedrooms, to replace old switches and outlets to entire house, install new light fixtures to the interior and exterior of the house, including the garage. Clem and John are very professional and the service was reasonably priced compared to other estimates from various companies. I am very satisfied with the quality of work performed and highly recommend Clem and his team."
Anabel B. in July 2015
SG
San Bernardino, CA·
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Costs for related projects in Riverside, CA
- Hire an Electrician$160 - $448
- Install Electrical Wiring or Panel$434 - $1,460
- Install a Switch$110 - $153
- Repair a Lighting Fixture$99 - $1,000
- Upgrade or Replace an Electrical Panel$478 - $1,976
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:
- Installing a light fixture or chandelier
- Installing a ceiling fan
- Adding an outlet
- Updating or replacing a circuit breaker
- Installing or updating an electrical panel
- Adding outdoor lighting and other electrical features
For cost information related to the above tasks, visit our Electrical Cost Guide.
- 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. - Do you have insurance?
Never use one who isn’t insured. You can ask to see proof of insurance. - 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. - What are your rates?
Always ask up front. Getting a detailed quote up front is the best way to go. - 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. - Is your work warrantied or guaranteed?
Any reputable company or contractor warranties their work, usually for at least a year. - 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 ChargesRates 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 TogetherWhen 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.
- 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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