--- title: Hiring electricians in Fargo: Costs and Checks | FourBest url: https://getfourbest.com/guides/electricians-cost-fargo/ updated: 2026-11-01 --- [FourBest](https://getfourbest.com/) [Comparisons](https://getfourbest.com/#comparisons) [Fargo](https://getfourbest.com/fargo/)[Electricians](https://getfourbest.com/electricians/)[How FourBest works](https://getfourbest.com/methodology/) [For businesses](https://getfourbest.com/claim/) 1. [Home](https://getfourbest.com/) 2. [North Dakota](https://getfourbest.com/north-dakota/) 3. [Fargo](https://getfourbest.com/fargo/) 4. [Electricians](https://getfourbest.com/fargo/electricians/) 5. Cost guide Guide · Costs · Fargo # Hiring electricians in Fargo: Costs and Checks By **the FourBest editors** Updated **November 1, 2026** **Short answer** The four electricians we compare in Fargo average **4.8 out of 5** from **390** public reviews. Get at least two written quotes for the same scope, and check what each leaves out. ## What pushes the price up Two quotes for the same job can be far apart. Usually that is because one includes things the other leaves out, not because one company is much cheaper. Ask every company to price the same written list, so you compare like with like. ### A good quote lists all of these - Exact scope, materials and brand names - Permit fees and who pulls the permit - Electrical work, clean-up and repairs around the job - Warranty terms, in writing - Payment stages tied to finished work ## The four we compare, on paper From our [Fargo electricians comparison](https://getfourbest.com/fargo/electricians/). Each one is best for something different. The compared electricians with rating, reviews, years and price level | Business | Rating | Reviews | Years | Price | Best for | |---|---|---|---|---|---| | [Mat's Electric](https://getfourbest.com/business/g-058a5dc69e5d6cc6/) Moorhead | 5.0 | 37 (2021) | – | Not published | Our quick choice | | [United Automotive Tech Center](https://getfourbest.com/business/g-87e953a799a80343/) Fargo | 4.6 | 71 (2021) | – | Not published | Strong all-rounder | | [United Automotive Tech Center](https://getfourbest.com/business/g-92091adc8675e1d8/) Fargo | 4.7 | 168 (2021) | – | Not published | Best overall | | [United Automotive Tech Center](https://getfourbest.com/business/g-82b19a877e3f9f23/) West Fargo | 4.7 | 114 (2021) | – | Not published | Most reviewed | Ratings and reviews from public review sites, checked November 1, 2026. [Spot a mistake?](https://getfourbest.com/corrections/) ## Local facts: Cass Public and government data that adds context to the quotes you’ll get. - **2,626** People per square mile Public record [Calculated from U.S. Census Bureau 2025 estimates and Gazetteer land area](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - **51.9 sq mi** Land area Public record [U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files](https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html) · 2025 - **136,275** Fargo residents Public record [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · July 1, 2025 - **+8.2%** Population change since 2020: from 125,951 (April 2020 base) Public record [U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025)](https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/popest/2020s-total-cities-and-towns.html) · 2020–2025 Figures from public sources, checked November 1, 2026. ## Ways to pay less - Get two or three quotes for the same written scope - Book outside the busiest season if the job can wait - Ask about free estimates before anyone visits - Paying a big deposit before work starts ## Where these numbers come from Ratings and review counts come from public review sites; local facts from the public sources cited above. No business paid to be mentioned. Found something that looks off? [Tell us](https://getfourbest.com/corrections/). Read [how we pick the four](https://getfourbest.com/methodology/). ## FAQ: costs in Fargo ### How is the top 4 ranking of electricians in Fargo calculated? Each business gets a score from its rating, review volume, recent reviews, years in business, profile completeness and record checks. The highest scores make the list. We compared 5 electricians for Fargo. Paid placements never change the order. ### Which of these electricians in Fargo has the best reviews? Mat's Electric has a 5.0 rating from 37 (2021) (2021) public reviews, the highest on this page. ### Which of these electricians has the most reviews? United Automotive Tech Center, with 168 (2021) (2021) public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs. ### Are these electricians licensed? 4 of the 4 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check. ### How many quotes should I get for electricians in Fargo? Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request. ## Ready for real numbers? Compare Fargo’s top electricians side by side, then ask only the ones you pick for a quote. [Compare the four](https://getfourbest.com/fargo/electricians/) [FourBest](https://getfourbest.com/) Compare four strong local choices in minutes. 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