Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2010
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Jared was amazing, quick, polite, professional and prepared for the job! Will be hiring him again for more electrical work. Also, his quote was better than the others!!!"
Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Scott is great and I use him often for all my electrical needs."
Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1987
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"They were very professional and reasonably priced. They installed a generator and performed other electrical work. I highly recommend them."
Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2021
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"The electrical installation was excellent. The job was in an existing building and required a qualified installer to complete. I was extremely satisfied with both the quality and time of completion."
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2020
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Dorian was very professional and pleasant. Explained everything he was going to do. Did a great job moving my electrical outlets and fixing a broken electric box. Listened to how I wanted the work done and gave great suggestions. Pricing of job was very reasonable. I would recommend Dorian to anyone for electrical work."
Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Credit card accepted
"We had to update our panel box from 100a service to 200a service. Frankly, the biggest pain in the neck was coordinating with the utility company, but Greg even took care of that. Greg worked throughout the day with installation of not only the panel box, but the new equipment needed on our roof for the electrical lines to attach to from the street. The panel box looks fantastic, the space was left clean and the pricing was more than fair."
Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2015
Offers commercial services
Customers say: True professional
Ty Solar Electrician Inc is a solar electrician company who concentrated on Solar related electrician services and general electrician services that involve energy saving. Our expertise is to fix your Solar issues and reduce your utility bill. Our master electrician has 15 years of experience in Solar PV systems installation and repair services. Our service call is $800 flat.\n
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2015
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Ty did a wonderful job installing an 240V electrical outlet and other electrical components for an EV charging unit. Communication was excellent, showed up on time and workmanship was professional."
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2007
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Finding a competent and professional Electrician was important to us and we wanted to do our homework first before making a choice. We reached out to 3 Electricians with good ratings on Angie's List and Eric with Home Pro Electric was the first to respond to us and he was flexible to accommodate our schedule. We were only looking to get a free estimate for the work we needed done at first, but, as Eric was diagnosing the issues he started getting his hands dirty was able to quickly resolve the problems we were having with our outdoor lights, ceiling fan and switches. He was personable, professional and knowledgeable. Needless to say, we hired him on the spot. He was also respectful of our home and came in wearing booties as not to get our rugs dirty. His prices were also fair and quite reasonable. We will continue to utilize his services for additional electrical needs on our home. I am so relieved we have finally found an electrician we can trust and depend on and will gladly refer him to our friends!"
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Serving Walden, NY and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2017
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"I had an excellent experience with Triton Electrical! From start to finish, their staff was professional, knowledgeable, and incredibly friendly. The team handled the wiring work with great attention to detail and made sure everything was done safely and efficiently. They took the time to explain the process, answer all my questions, and left the space spotless when the job was done. I highly recommend Triton Electrical to anyone looking for reliable electrical work and a team that goes above and beyond."
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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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