Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2004
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I did not use this company for my electrical work. I do commend them on their quick response and follow up. They were up front with me on the additional charges due to my location and being outside of their normal working area."
Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Brian Tutt is extremely qualified for all your electrical needs. He showed up on time and called me a week out to confirm and the night before. Very knowledgeable about whole home generators and install. Mr. Tutt installed two more outlets with precision. Great guy. Thanks Brian! He will be my electrical professional for as long as he is in the business!"
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Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"This was the second job done by B Electric. They got back to me in a reasonable amount of time, showed up promptly, did a great job, and cleaned up. Very reasonable and always courteous and friendly. I consider them my only electrical contractor."
Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2008
Emergency services offered
Small jobs welcome
"Great to work with. He walked me through all my options, the materials he was going to use, why he was going to use them, and how he was going to complete the job. I had a full picture of what the end result would look like before he even started. He worked around some issues with the initial placement of our spa and just made it all come together. He started and finished the job in the same day. I will solely be using Weatherford Electric from here on out."
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Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Elite Electrical was awesome returned my call promptly and came over right away and this was done on a Sunday did the job was courteous and efficient will use again"
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Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2013
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"They certainly were timely and courteous but they've had to come back twice to troubleshoot their work on our Ethernet cable. We didn't want to run a line from the model to the downstairs computer through 3 rooms so hired them to install it under the crawlspace and install a new outlet. It didn't work the first time so the cable was switched out and we're still back at square one. I will say though, they seem to know what they're doing even if my project isn't going smoothly. They're troubleshooting and trying to figure out the problem step by step. Also I needed a ceiling fan and ceiling light switch and they had it swapped out and fixed in less than an hour. They certainly doesn't know about electricity."
Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Free estimates
Customers say: Quick response
"Alex did a great job on a very complex job for us. He was courteous, professional and a pleasure to work with. I would not hesitate to recommend him for any electrical job and I will certainly call on him again."
Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Mr. Bailey was absolutely amazing. I have an older house and even simple projects become complicated fast. Mr. Bailey visited my home three different times and every time was a great experience for me. He showed up on time, every time. He was very easy to contact and he kept me informed of what was going on at every step of the job. He was incredibly professional even when my old house threw curveballs at him. I am so impressed with all of the work he did for me and my spouse and I will absolutely recommend him and hire him again if/when we need more electrical work done. Mr. Bailey is a joy to work with and he truly cares about his work. I can’t say enough about how much I appreciate him and his dedication to figuring out the puzzle of my house and making sure me and my family are safe in our home."
Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1964
Free estimates
Offers commercial services
"Very professional, polite, and great to work with. A true Gentlemen who wants his customers to be happy!"
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Serving Grovetown, GA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1959
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"I?ve never had Lightning Rods on my home before so I don?t have much to compare it to but he was prompt courteous cleaned up after himself and did everything he promised. For years I?ve handled fire claims for policyholders against insurance companies but I?ve never been to a fire at a location that had Lightning Rods. Just a thought."
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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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