Finding the right electrician is a mix of getting what you paid for and making sure the guy won’t kill you by accident. Electrical work is some of the strictest repair work in the maintenance industry, with every move being dictated by the national electric code book, as well as the building code of whoever they’re working with that day. So, if you’re looking for an electrician in Devon, asking these questions will help you sort through them all until you find the right one.
#1. Are you licensed?
This is a good question to ask early on since electricians are required by law to be licensed in most states and municipalities. There are two types of licenses for electricians: the journeyman license, and the master license. If you need anything other than a basic installation, you’re going to want the help of one with a master license.
#2. Are you insured?
Accidents happen, even with trained professionals. So, it’s important to make sure that the electrician that you’re talking to is properly insured. If not, then you should seek someone else. At minimum, an electrician should carry around 500,000 dollars in liability insurance and worker’s compensation.
#3. Will you provide references for jobs like mine?
It’s hard to judge the body of someone’s work when you can’t see any of it, so getting references from other people is a good way to get an objective opinion on the work of the electrician you’re talking to. On average, an electrician shouldn’t tell you no to this question, and if they do, that’s reasonable cause fort a deal-breaker.
#4. What training or experience do you have for this work
Training is one thing, and it certainly helps a lot. But nothing beats real, genuine, on-the-job experience. This should be one of your questions if the job you’re hiring for requires very specific knowledge and an experienced hand. This includes installing solar equipment, home automation, and voice/data cabling. Even if another contractor can do the job, it helps to know your electrician has experience in many different electrical fields.
#5. May I see a work in progress?
To get a good idea of the work ethic of the electrician you’re considering, ask to be taken to a job currently underway. If they agree and take you to a job already in progress, what you want to be looking for is neat, orderly conduct, with not a hint of oversight or laziness.
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