An internet search for electricians in Charlotte NC will bring up hundreds of companies that all advertise great prices and top-notch work. If everyone is advertising the best work for the best prices, how is a homeowner supposed to pick the right one? Here are four great questions to ask before hiring a professional electrician.
The first question to ask if they are licensed and insured. In many states, it is a requirement to be licensed, and it is common to be either a journeyman or a master electrician. A journeyman is licensed to install the electrical work only, but a master electrician is licensed to design and install any type of electrical work. If hiring a journeyman, expect to have a master electrician accompany the journeyman, as they often work side by side to train the journeyman properly. A lot of dangerous situations can happen when working with electricity, so it is very important that each company or electrician be insured as well.
Another great question to ask is to see a list of references from past customers. Seeing past projects will give the homeowner a good idea of their work. In addition to asking to see previous work, it wouldn’t hurt to ask to see some projects that are currently in process. Checking on a current project will show the electrician’s work habits and safety procedures.
The third question to ask is what is included in the estimate? It is good to have an understanding of how extras will be charged. Extra things that may come up would be repairing drywall if the problem or project extends beyond the original estimate. In most cases, those are not included, and the client would have to pay extra.
Finally, be sure to ask about any warranties they offer for both their work and the fixtures they install. Professionals want their clients and customers to be happy with the work, so they will stand behind their work for a certain amount of time. In many cases, good electricians will offer a warranty even if they know that there won’t be any issues. Be very cautious of the electricians that do not offer any type of warranty on their work.
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