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dimanche 2 mars 2014

How To Choose The Best Friendswood Electrician

By Lisa Williamson


Any work that has something to do with electricity has an element of risks attached to it. This is the reason why you should employ the right electrician to work for you. Note that electrical systems are quite complex and an ordinary person cannot know them well, so leave it to the experts in that field. Faulty electrical systems usually lead to very costly damages to ones property and at times lives are lost. The following are some of the things to look out for when you need a Friendswood electrician.

To start with, check the credentials of an electrical contractor. Make sure that the technician you intend to hire is licensed and insured. A good electrical contractor should have both liability and workers compensation insurance coverage. Liability coverage covers any damages that may be caused to your property, while workers compensation insurance coverage take care of issues that may arise when the worker get injured in your premise.

It is dangerous to hire electricians who are not insured. You will make a big mistake and truth be told, you will face its consequences. For instance, when your premise catches fire and is destroyed, you will have to carry that financial burden alone. Also, if a technician is hurt while working in your home or office, you are in for big trouble. You will have to take care of his hospital bills and all other things that come with it because you will be held 100% responsible for those injuries.

When you have chosen a good contractor, do not forget to ask references from them. The references will help the customer to know if they have a good history of giving better services for client needs. Do not forget to ask if they have professional staffs whose background has been checked time and again. They should have undergone drug tests. All these shows the company had done an excellent job to choose the best staff. In addition, the contractor must have a reputation to treat employees well.

Always get a price up front. Bidding around multiple companies may not help you to get the best price. The best thing to do here is to call in the one that you are interested in, probably an electrical technician you were referred to by a friend, and have a feel of their customer service. Some companies offer discounts or cut the costs of the first job as a way of trying to win your repeat business. Nevertheless develop a good, long lasting relationship with an electrical services company.

The electrical technician you hire should come to your home or office in a clean and appropriate uniform. Professional electricians have printed clothing with their company name, phone number and the license number on it. This is evidence that they are determined to protect their brand by giving their customers quality services.

A good contractor will always have the right permits. Do not hire one without the required permits as a way of saving money. This can be very risky. In case of an accident that contractor will hold you accountable for it. The correct permits are crucial so that the insurance company will be there to compensate you in such unfortunate moments.

Finally, a good electrician will always provide you with a well documented written estimate showing all the costs that will be involved. The best part of it is that they will do this within a business day or less. A good company will always listen to what you need and ensure that they make recommendations based on their experience.




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