If you’re the fussy type, finding the right electrician can take some time…especially once you factor in the safety angle.

You also want to be sure the person or company you hire has the kind of electricians you’re comfortable inviting into your home.  For these and other reasons – including quality assurance – you’ll want to ask these and perhaps other questions before choosing the electrician suits you best.

  1. Licensed and insured

A master electrician has at least two years of professional experience and is licensed both to design and install electrical system. A journeyman is licensed for installation only. When it comes to insurance, electrical contractors should carry at least $500,000 in liability and workers’ compensation insurance.

  1. Training and experience

This is a question that jumps toward the top of the list when your project requires special expertise, such as home theater wiring.  Find out if they do that kind of work and ask for details and or photos of completed projects.

  1. Cost estimates

Ask your electrician what their estimate includes.  Some estimates, for example, may reflect their time but not incidentals like drywall repair.  It’s better to know what is and isn’t covered by the estimate before the work begins.

  1. Employee or subcontractor

Don’t assume the person you talk to will be the one doing the work. You also shouldn’t assume that the person designated to work in your home is a company employee vs. a subcontractor.  That’s especially important when it comes matters of insurance and overall accountability.

  1. Company guarantees

A sure sign of a company’s integrity is a guarantee or warranty with some real teeth to it.  After all, the one result you expect more than any other is your total satisfaction.

At Excel Electric, we invite your questions and are happy to answer them for your added peace of mind. Contact us today or any time for your home electrical needs.