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Just Ask VOZZ! - Finding the perfect electrician for the job.

By: Don Carter

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Hiring a company to do electrical work for your home can be a very stressful decision. What if you choose the wrong company and something disastrous happens down the line? This article will help provide an easy step-by-step guide for choosing the right electrician services company for the job. Please continue, everything will work out!

STEP ONE: Look at the credentials.
Electricians working in your home or office must always be licensed and insured in case of issues. Every electrician you consider hiring should be insured, bonded, and licensed. They should be willing to let you know their individual state license number. Also, check to see if they have the appropriate insurance for general liability and workers compensation.
TIP: The great hazards of hiring an unlicensed, uninsured electrical contractor are enormous. What would happen if that "pal" of yours who "knows a lot about electricity" gets really hurt while under your house or in the crawl space? Well, more often than not, it's you who would be held completely to blame for any injuries that they incurred while in your house.

STEP TWO: Check References
Don't be shy to ask for and call their references! You want to make sure that the company has a good reputation.

STEP THREE: Take a look at their employees.
Some of the more reputable electricians make sure all of their employees are regularly drug-tested and background checked. This is a great indication that the electrician has your interests in mind before theirs. This process is quite an investment on their part, and it tells you right away that they have invested a great deal in their own electricians.
TIP: See if the company is on any "best places to work" lists in your area. A great place to work means that the employees are treated well and respected.

STEP FOUR: Getting a Price Up Front
Believe it or not, you won't get the best price by bidding the project around to a lot of companies. Contact ones that you are interested in working with, and get a sense for their customer service (a real person answering the call is always a good sign!) THEN call only one out to your residence to create an estimate. Some of electricians are offering first time discounts for first customers, and if not will usually try to get your long-term business by cutting the costs of that first job.
TIP: Try to develop a good, long lasting relationship with an local electrician. It is an almost certainty that you will call them more than once during your time in your home or office.

STEP FIVE: Trusting your choice.
Here are a few things to look out for when that electrician comes to your home for the very first time:

A good electrician company will ALWAYS arrive at your door in a sparkling uniform. The more professional companies insist that their employees carry enough clean uniforms for every new job.
A good electrician will have printed materials with their telephone, company name, license number printed somewhere.

A great electrician will NEVER start a job without getting the required permits. Sure, you can always get someone to do a job less expensively and faster by not getting permits, but it puts you and yours at great risk when you do so. What happens if you don't pull permits and something goes wrong, like a fire? Usually your insurance company will research that the required permits were in place, and, if not, you may not be covered!

An excellent electrician company will always call you back within 24 - hours or less, provide a well documented written estimate outlining all costs, and put a time frame on the estimate as well.
TIP: Suppose the project unexpectedly "grows" at some point, and through no fault on anyone's part you have to spend more to get it done. A A great electrician will stop and provide an written addendum to the original estimate so that you know all new costs before commencing..

A great electrician company will certainly listen to what you want to have done, and then make recommendations based on their experience. There are a lot of things that need to be taken into account for a rewiring project, for instance: (total amperage usage, dedicated circuits for computers, high wattage kitchen work lights, vacuum cleaner usage, types of bulbs needed, existing wiring, etc etc)

An excellent electrician company will consider all of the extra things that you might not think about, explain them, and give you options on which direction you want to go.
A great local electrician will always wear those sanitary shoe covers when on the project. They also don't leave a mess of garbage and debris once they are done.

A stellar local electrician will install parts that are designed for long-term use and wear. Any time you have an electrician in your home, you should also keep in mind the what happens if you want to sell the home. Good contractor grade materials will certainly add to the value of your home, and will insure a passing inspection report before the sale.

STEP SIX: Signing the deal
Make sure before work begins have a signed an reviewed estimate approved by you and the contractor. Make sure that you have allotted enough time for the work to take place (major electrical jobs the night before a big party is not a great idea!) Be sure that all permits are in hand and posted appropriately.

EXPERT TIP: Don't let just the price determine which electrician gets the project. Hire with a company that you feel comfortable with, has good references, and has open communication with you about the project. Good communication from an electrical services company is the best sign that they will do the project right, and that you can trust them.

We sincerely hope that this helps to find the right electrician for your job!

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This article was written by Don Carter and a licensed, insured Miami Electrician and Los Angeles Electrician at Vozzcom Electric.

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