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ICT Electric, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Tomahawk, WI and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2012

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

"Excellent customer service and followup. Jon the electrician absolutely professional and knowledgeable. Found the problem and fixed it quickly and expertly. Thank you."
A quiet retreat on the lake
Response time2 days
11 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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Frasier's Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
4.6(
26
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Serving Tomahawk, WI and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1918

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Frasiers sent Cody to complete the requested plumbing work. Cody arrived on time and completed the work in a timely manner. We had Cody return to replace shutoff valves to other plumbing as well. Last week we had Luke come out to provide an estimate for electrical work. He was thorough and explained everything. Luke is scheduled to return to complete the work. Communication has been fantastic with everyone at Frasiers. They have been professional and courteous every step of the way."
Safety first
Time for a little R&R
Meet the Team
Eugene approves
Duck Whispers

+7

Response time1 day
76 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Solatube Brighter Concepts Ltd
4.9(
182
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Serving Tomahawk, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything about this project was great: getting an estimate, scheduling the installation, the installer, and the product. We should have added a Solatube to our dark hallway a long time ago. This was an excellent investment, and worth every penny."
Recommended by97%of homeowners
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Rein Electric Inc
4.9(
552
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Serving Tomahawk, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Terrific. Anthony, Mike, and Paul were all very professional. I made a few decision mistakes and Rein fixed them perfectly. Finished product is perfect. We own many retail stores, the Rein team has done installations at 3 of them and they are all done as hoped. Really great work."
Recommended by96%of homeowners
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Alexander Technical Resources
4.7(
1,889
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Serving Tomahawk, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Online repair. He has helped me in the past and I cannot say enough nice things about him. The next day I had a tiny issue and he responded immediately. Thorough. Thank you!"
Recommended by90%of homeowners
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Your Chicagoland Remodeling
4.9(
111
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Serving Tomahawk, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Chris and his partner removed cabinet, added a waterline and did electrical work to install a new dishwasher. I'm very pleased and would definitely hire this company again."
Recommended by98%of homeowners
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Best-1 Plumbing & Heating
4.7(
39
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Serving Tomahawk, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Warranties offered

" I have done a lot of business with Best 1 over the last 20 yrs or so in servicing my home and my rentals and they have always charged by time and materials and been very reasonable.  Recently, I had a hot water heater changed out in my home.  To my surprise the bill came and it was billed as a lump sum of $1984. I was shocked to say the least.  This was for a 40 gal, 6yr warranty, reg gas water heater.  They can be found anywhere for under $575.  If you add in $100 for a couple of extra parts  and allow $100 for disposal of the old water heater (which is very generous) you have a total cost of $775. They arrived at 3 pm and left for 45 mins to go get the water heater from the shop, and were done at 5:00  ( 2 men). That is 1.25 hours working time. Allowing for the .75 hrs  to run to the shop, that's 2 hrs x 2 for a total of 4. 1209 divided by 4 is over $300 per hr. Buyer beware I have since gotten several quotes that were over 25% less. Not the company they were under the old owner."
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Property Image LLC
4.9(
34
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Serving Tomahawk, WI and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Property maintenance company working with commercial and residential customers. 8 - 12 Employees. Licensed and insured. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Online work order system for all customers. Hourly rates. Per job pricing available too.

Recommended by97%of homeowners
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FAQs for generator repair projects in Tomahawk, WI

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:

  1. 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.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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.

Use our comprehensive electrician directory page to find local, licensed contractors. You can browse ratings, reviews and pricing of top professionals in your area. Sign up to receive quotes or let us match you to an electrician near you.

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