How to Choose an Electrical Contractor

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It’s important to select the right contractor for any job, but choosing your electrical contractor comes with special considerations. It’s about more than the price. You need to take the time for some due diligence concerning the experience, qualifications, and reliability of your electrical contractor. References, word of mouth, and previous projects are more important than great marketing.  Let’s consider a few things.

Communication

If you are having trouble getting a call back before the job starts, how do you think things will go once work is underway? A good electrician listens to your needs and your goals. They can work hand-in-hand with the other trades without causing conflicts or schedule disruptions as the project moves forward.

As important as qualifications is the ability to interact with courtesy and show respect for your property as they complete their work. When you are aware of project status, problems, cost, and timeline, your confidence in the completion of a great project increases exponentially.

Quality and Qualifications

You want an electrician proficient in their trade, with certifications in all relevant areas of project work, and experience successfully completing work on similar jobs. How they present themselves, show pride in their work, and care for and manage their equipment and tools can tell you a lot about the end result of their work.

Do they work efficiently and look for cost-saving solutions? Can they complete the job right the first time without call backs? From industry awards to belonging to local and national associations, there are many signs of professionalism that can assure you of a great experience.

Safety and Reliability

Do the electrical contractors work in a safety conscious manner, wear safety gear where appropriate, and follow OSHA rules and regulations? Are they performing their work according to contract specifications?

When you follow up on past projects, can you validate that they show up on time, work according to schedule, and within your budget? Like safety, reliability is often hard to know beforehand, but a talk with past customers can provide clues as to what level of service you can expect.

Experience

Has your electrical contractor completed jobs like yours before? What is their level of experience? It’s about more than having a “like” task under their belt. An experienced contractor will have seen a variety of problems and done their fair share of troubleshooting over time. That means that when they run into an issue on your job, they have a bank of previous situations to call upon.

Experience is of more value than just doing things right; experience can save you money when challenges crop up on the job site and keeping things moving and affordable is critical to the project.

You Can Count on Amp Pro Electric

Since 2016, Amp Pro Electric, located in North Versailles, Pennsylvania has provided quality electrical services. Amp Pro Electric provides personalized service from trained contractors who will ensure that your electrical needs are handled properly and professionally.

We serve both residential and commercial customers, troubleshooting electrical issues, providing service upgrades, home and office automation, new construction installs, and much more.

Contact Amp Pro Electric or phone us at 724-816-1616.  We’ll be happy to come out and see if your property is a good fit for personalized power surge protection.