If you are dealing with electrical problems in your home, then you will need the help of a qualified residential electrician. Our team at Quality Electrical Contractors strongly advises against taking a do-it-yourself approach to most electrical work. Instead, we encourage you to call us to enlist the help of our experts.
We have extensive experience in the residential electrical industry, and in this article, we will offer a few tips on how to find the right residential electrician for your needs.
- Check Qualifications – When searching for a residential electrician, you should make sure each candidate has a license and is up to date on electrical code changes as well as local code requirements. You need to make sure the contractor is authorized to work in your area and that they have the right training and skills to tackle the project you have in mind.
- Check Insurance – You should also ask each candidate to provide proof of insurance. Even an experienced residential electrician can make mistakes, so all reputable contractors, such as us, carry insurance to cover the costs of damages that may occur during the job. That way, in the unlikely event of damage related to the work, you are covered.
- Check Reputation – Lastly, we encourage you to ask about each candidate’s reputation. The best way to get a sense of a residential electrician’s standing in the community and with their clients is to ask for a list of client references. Then, contact a few former clients to ask about their experiences. If the clients have bad things to say, then you should drop that candidate from your list, but if their reviews are positive, then you can move forward with that contractor.