Your home is probably the largest investment that you will ever make. This is why finding the right electrician is a must, as you don’t want to put the safety of your family at risk nor do you want to risk the house burning down. With our tips on how to hire the right domestic electrician, we are sure that you will feel confident and secure in your choice.
1.Ask for recommendations If you have friends or family who have recently had some electrical work done, ask them how they liked the electrician and if they would recommend them. Be sure that your friend or family member was fully satisfied with the work; sometimes we innocently recommend someone even when their work wasn’t quite up to par.
2.Check that they are licensed All electricians in Australia need to be properly licensed. This will give you peace of mind that they have been properly trained and have the experience needed to properly diagnose (and solve) your problem. Did you know that it is possible to check the status of a license? This can be done through the Energy Safe Victoria website.
3.Check that they are insured Prior to allowing anyone to work on your home, ask them to provide proof of insurance. In most cases, they should have a general liability policy with sufficient limits. Unfortunately, accidents and mistakes will sometimes happen; ensuring that your domestic electrician has insurance can help you to worry about the outcome less.
4.Interview potential candidates Ensure that you have a good rapport with your electrician. The quickest and easiest way to determine if you will work well together or not is by conducting a quick interview (it doesn’t have to take longer than 5 minutes). Ask how long they’ve been in the profession, how they prefer to communicate, what challenges they face, and so on.
5.Ask for references Any skilled and experienced electrician will be able to provide you with a list of references that you can get in touch with. Ask for a list of 5 to 10 references (if possible) whom they have completed work for within the last 6 months to one year. You should never hire anyone who cannot provide you with a list of references.
6.Actually contact these references So many people make the mistake of getting the list of references but never contacting them. When contacting the reference, ask about the type of work they had done, when it was done and how they felt it went. You should be sceptical of any domestic electrician whose reference list consists mainly of friends and family.
7.Check reviews on social media Whilst it’s important that you take some reviews with a grain of salt, social media can provide a decent indication of the electrician’s quality of work and the level of communication you can expect. If there is a review that concerns you, don’t be afraid to ask about it. This will help you to build rapport and trust with your choice.
8.Develop a plan prior to hiring Before you hand over that first payment, particularly when it comes to larger projects, you should sit down with your electrician and develop a plan. This should include a quote, permits, a scope of work, expected costs, payments, and an anticipated schedule. This is less important for smaller projects that will only take a few hours.
By using these 8 simple tips for hiring a domestic electrician, you will be well on your way to finding one that will do a fantastic job. Investing a little bit of time in the beginning can save you a lot of money in the long run (when you don’t have costly hospital bills or insurance premiums). Don’t forget to also listen to your gut instincts about particular electricians.
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