How to Spot a Quality Electrician
As electricity is what powers modern life, from lighting and appliances to mobile technology and showers, and cookers, professional electrician services have never been more needed. With specialist training, and knowledge on how to handle big and small jobs, electricians know how to work safely and quickly, while completing the job thoroughly and to a high standard.
Different electricians have different expertise, so it’s important to know for sure that the one you choose has all the qualifications and experience to handle your requirements. Unfortunately, there are many electricians out there who lack the professionalism and experience, so knowing how to find the good ones is vital.
In this post, we will show you how to spot the signs of an excellent professionalism, and how to identify the ones to avoid.
Finding a Great Electrician
While electricians will claim to be reputable, doing a bit of digging will help you weed out the less competent ones before making a decision. Here are five things to look out for that will show you who’s the better option.
Good Communication
Your first interactions with an electrician will tell you a lot about what to expect from their work – If they respond quickly to your enquiry, and follow up with you in a timely manner, and with a positive and professional attitude, it’s more likely they will be consistent with their work.
They should answer any questions in an up-front manner and be clear and transparent with timescales and logistical arrangements. Stay away from flaky communicators and people who change their availability at short notice. This will save you lots of wasted time and money.
Shining Reviews
With electrical engineers, reputation and recommendations are everything. It’s worth taking the extra time to look at their Google, Check A Trade and Trust Pilot reviews, and see what previous customers are saying. We recommend looking for signs that they have plenty of repeat customers. Pay attention to what customers say about the quality of work, levels of professionalism, and how well the job was completed.
Red flags would include a lot of negative feedback, or if reviews in general are thin on the ground…
Licensed and Qualified
It’s vital that every electrician carries an up-to-date license, and is fully qualified and experienced to carry out a job to a high standard. Always ask them to show you their license. You can even do an online check to make sure it’s current, for your peace of mind. Even if they have licenses and qualifications prominently displayed online, it’s worth asking them more about these things over the phone. If they are hesitant or dismissive when you bring this up, you might be best steering clear.
Insured and Compliant
There are strict safety regulations that all electricians must stay compliant with in order to keep the public safe. Update your knowledge on the current laws, and make sure your electrician is aware of them, and is up to date on all policies and inspections. You have the right to ask for copies of their insurance and compliance certificates for your peace of mind.
Transparent with References
If your electrician has been recommended to you by a trusted neighbour, friend or family member, they are likely to be the real deal. To be extra certain, you can ask them for professional references. For big jobs like rewiring and installation projects, it’s important to not leave anything to chance. You can speak to their referees, and make sure they are who they say they are.
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