Hiring an electrician. Do it right by MRE

by Mr. Electric Seattle
Things you should know before hiring an electrician Peace of mind. Background checks Remember: an electrician is the person that will work in your home. You should trust the electrician to let him work inside your home and around your children, right? Make sure the contractor you hire does background checks and drug tests its employees. License A license is an endorsement of the quality of work. However, it also provides a financial protection for the homeowner. Having electrical work performed by an unlicensed contractor could result in voiding your homeowners insurance. Make sure the contractor you hire is also bonded and insured. Licensed, bonded electrical contractors get permits and assume responsibility for electrical jobs they perform. Make sure your contractor employs licensed electricians to do the work. Warranty Any good electrician should provide a warranty. Really good electricians/electrical contractors provide both labor and material/parts warranty. Make sure the electrician provides these warranties in writing. For example, Mr. Electric Seattle has the warranty statement right on the invoice every customer gets a copy of. Quality of materials A good electrician/contractor always uses contractor-grade materials. That's why they usually give the higher price automatically. This is where a good electrical contractor "has a problem" while bidding with other contractors. Remember: a good contractor will never cut corners and do something unsafe in order to accommodate your budget. However, an experienced electrician might suggest on how to modify your plans to meet both safety requirements and your budget.

General advices: Think twice before accepting the lowest bid/price Remember: You usually get what you pay for. A higher bid may be worth the price in better materials, workmanship and reliability. A large number of complaints filed against contractors are the result of homeowner taking the lowest bid and then being unhappy with the low quality of work electrician provides. Save your time and money by combining electrical projects. Think of extra outlets, lighting or wiring that you may want for the near future. You can even make a list of your specific needs. Electricians usually charge less when they do something as an additional task.

Consider skill and experience over a cheaper rate. An inexperienced, cheap electrician who doesn't fix the problem correctly can get you in a trouble. Remember about hiring quality first.

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