Questions to Ask When You Call an Electrician

From flickering bulbs to dead outlets, electrical problems in your home are frustrating. While it may seem like the easy solution is to try to fix the problem yourself as quickly as possible, that is also a dangerous and potentially expensive mistake to make. You should always call a professional electrician for all electrical repairs to ensure that your job is completed safely and to code. When you call up a professional, it’s important to have the following questions in mind to ensure they’re a great fir for the job.

 

Do They Specialize in Residential?

The tasks required on an average residential electrical job can be quite different from the average commercial one, so it doesn’t make sense to hire a commercial specialist for work on your home. Ask your electrician about their experience working with homes to be sure they have a skill set and experience which matches your required repairs.

 

How Much Will the Job Cost?

Having an accurate quote is important as it helps you to budget and makes sure that you find a contractor who will do a great job at a great price. The more specific you are with what repairs are needed the more accurate your electrician can be when providing a quote.

 

Can They Provide References?

If you have never worked with the electrician before you have nothing but their word to base your hiring decision on. Ask if there are prior clients they worked for who would be willing to provide references. This is particularly useful if a friend or family member has worked with them before as you know you’ll get an honest assessment. If the professional has a long list of satisfied customers, you’re likely in good hands.

 

Electrical repairs are complicated work. Trying to fix problems on your own often only makes the situation worse. Don’t waste time, and risk your health and home, trying to do it yourself when you can instead contact a local professional to provide you with a high quality repair job.