Trusted Electricians Answer Your Questions

Small Jobs Electric is a local, family-owned and -operated electrical company that has been serving our community since 1986. We provide a full suite of residential and commercial electrical solutions and are ready to meet your needs. Below, you can review some frequently asked questions about us and pricing for needed electrical services.

If you have any additional questions, please call (555) 555-5555 or contact us online.

Frequently Asked Questions


The answer depends on how pricing is structured. In today’s residential electrical industry, most companies use a pricing model that includes:

  • A service fee
  • Plus a flat-rate repair price

Understanding how this works will help you feel confident before booking an appointment.


Most residential electricians in the Tampa Bay area charge a service fee to come out to your home. This typically ranges between $89 to $189.

The service fee is generally separate from the flat-rate repair cost.

It covers:
  • Travel to your home
  • Professional troubleshooting
  • Diagnostic testing
  • Electrical system evaluation
  • Written repair options

The purpose of the service fee is to allow the electrician to properly identify the problem before presenting a repair price.


Most residential electrical service companies use flat-rate pricing instead of hourly billing.

Here’s how it works:
  1. The electrician diagnoses the issue.
  2. You receive a fixed price.
  3. You approve the price before work begins.
  4. The repair is completed.

The price does not change based on time. Whether the job takes 45 minutes or two hours, the price remains the same. This removes the uncertainty of watching the clock.


Think of flat-rate pricing like getting an estimate for a room addition or new electrical wiring project. A contractor doesn’t say: “We’ll charge by the hour and tell you the total when we’re done.”

Instead, they evaluate the scope and provide a full price that includes:
  • Labor
  • Materials
  • Planning
  • Experience
  • Overhead
  • Warranty

Flat-rate electrical pricing works the same way.

You’re paying for:
  • The completed repair
  • Professional workmanship
  • Code compliance
  • Warranty protection
  • Peace of mind

Not for time spent on a stopwatch.


In the 1980s and 1990s, electricians commonly billed hourly. In Tampa Bay, traditional hourly rates often range between $100 to $150 per hour. Emergency or after-hours work can increase that rate significantly.

But hourly billing created uncertainty.

Homeowners didn’t know:
  • How long would troubleshooting take
  • What hidden issues might be discovered
  • What would the final total be

Flat-rate pricing became popular because it provides clarity and comfort. You know the cost before work begins.


Yes. After-hours, weekend, and urgent services usually cost more due to availability and scheduling demands.

Call immediately if you notice:

If there is smoke or a fire risk, call 911 first. Then contact our licensed electricians. Electrical issues can escalate quickly.


Typically no. The service fee covers diagnostics and is separate, although it may be waived in certain situations.


Often it does, but always confirm with the company before approving work.


The most accurate way to determine cost is through an on-site evaluation by a licensed electrician.