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Compare 16 top-rated electricians professionals in Rochester. Read real reviews, check credentials, and get free quotes.
Looking for top-rated electricians in Rochester, NY? Our directory features 16 electricians professionals serving the Rochester metro area,with an average rating of 4.8 stars from 12,280 Google reviews.
Electrical work is state-licensed — always confirm the electrician holds a current journeyman or master electrician license. Look for companies with strong Google ratings, reviews mentioning code-compliant work, and a practice of pulling permits for every job that requires one.
Electricians typically charge $75–$150/hour. Common jobs: panel upgrade (100–200A) $1,200–$3,500; EV charger installation $500–$1,500; ceiling fan install $100–$250; adding an outlet $100–$300. Emergency after-hours work adds 1.5–2× the standard rate.
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Small repairs and outlet additions take 1–3 hours. EV charger and new circuit installs are typically a half-day. Panel upgrades and full rewires can run 1–3 days.
Ask for their license number, proof of liability insurance and workers' comp, whether they pull permits for the job, and if they guarantee their work. A licensed electrician should never hesitate to pull a permit — unpermitted work creates problems when selling your home.
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Contact the company in writing, document the issue with photos, and request a remedy. If unlicensed work or code violations are involved, file a complaint with your state electrical licensing board. For billing disputes, dispute via your credit card issuer with written documentation.
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