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Did you know that approximately 20% of all electrical injuries<\/a> occur in children most often at home? Electricians are essential when you have a home electrical problem because trying to DIY a solution is dangerous.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Before hiring an electrician to make your home safer, you might be wondering how much it costs. Although every electrician is different, we have broken down the averages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read on to learn more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Electrician Cost per Hour<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A licensed electrician will charge a client per hour depending on their license type, level of experience, and complexity of the project. Typically, this price is anywhere between $50 to $100 per hour on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, not all electricians will include all costs in their hourly rate. When you receive a bill, you might pay separately for supplies, travel, and overhead. Be sure to check with your electrician about these rates to avoid a blindside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Service Call and Inspection Rates<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

How much do electricians charge per hour and how does that affect rates like a service call and inspection? Unlike other industries, electricians don’t offer free consultations and instead work under a service call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A service call is any job that requires the diagnosis of a problem and can cost anywhere between $50 to $100 per hour. Homeowners will typically pay more for the first hour to cover the trip fee that costs $25 to $75 on average.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The trip fee covers travel time, costs, and small parts. A contractor will bill you for any large parts you need separately.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If your issue is already identified, the service call is free. Code compliance inspections are also usually free.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you miss a set appointment with your electrician, expect to pay a no-show\/no call fee. If you need to cancel, do so ahead of time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Price per Project<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

When you hire an electrician, you’ll be paying for their services along with the project you need to be handled. This means you’ll have an hourly rate for labor and a separate project rate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ceiling fans are the cheapest project to complete while upgrading an electrical panel or a smart home installation is the most expensive. The following services can range from anywhere between $100 to $1,000:<\/p>\n\n\n\n