Hiring an electrician from Bizapls- I needed this today

I needed this BEFORE I got dude wild pad what up? wow not professional man could chillax but please do not touch my wires

 

HIRING ELECTRICIANS

As a homeowner, your family's safety is the most important thing in your life. Are you thinking about doing an electrical project yourself? If you're at all unsure of whether it's safe for you to do a rewiring project, you should do some research to see if you need to hire a professional. Electricity is such an essential component of our lives that we sometimes forget that its use requires essential safety precautions. Are you using multiple extension cords because you just don't have enough outlets for all the devices and appliances the 21st century lifestyle demands? Think about having more outlets installed: extension cords can get overloaded and are not protected from accidental damage that could cause them to be a safety hazard. Faulty wiring, or old wiring that hasn't been inspected for years, could cause a fire. If you hear crackling and buzzing sounds from your outlets, or your light switch plates are hot to the touch, don't take chances—get it checked out. The resources here and the information in the BizPals reviews will help you to make the right choice to keep your home powered up and running smoothly and safely.

USING BIZPALS REVIEWS TO HIRE THE RIGHT ELECTRICIAN

Picking a contractor to do electrical work in your home is an important decision. Using the information in the BizPals reviews will help you to find an electrical contractor you can trust to do the job right. Electrical contractors often specialize in the types of work that they do. If you are remodeling, for instance, and you want to install new lighting in the kitchen and on the patio, the information in the BizPals reviews can help you in your search. BizPals connects you with reviews written by customers like you and the peer endorsements for the service providers that they review.

CHECKLIST FOR HIRING AN ELECTRICIAN

1. Make sure that the electrician is licensed by your state (if you need an electrical system designed, you will need a contractor with a master's license).
2. You should also check that your contractor carries liability and workers' compensation insurance. Hopefully your project will be trouble-free. But if anyone is injured during the job, you want to be sure that you will not be held liable.
3. You can check the Better Business Bureau for your state and do a background check on the electrical contractor you are thinking of hiring, to see if there are any unresolved customer complaints on record.
4. If you have a major project, you should get at least two and preferably three estimates in writings from various contractors.
5. Find out if you will need a permit for the project.
6. If it's a major job, get a contract that specifies the total cost, the schedule, warranties, and cleanup, and establishes who is responsible for repairs following the electrical work, for instance if a wall has to be drilled through during the course of electrical work.
7. Decide whether you want your electrical contractor to buy fixtures for you.

CHECKLIST FOR THE JOB

• If the electrical project is a short-term one, it probably makes sense for you to be present during the job. If the project is a major one, you will need to make arrangements about giving the electrical contractor access to the house, disabling alarm systems, etc.
• If you have more than one project, make a list so that you won't forget anything and the electrician can deal with them all in one visit
• Don't be shy about asking to have procedures explained to you and ask about maintenance and safety.
• Check that the area the electrician will be working in is as clutter-free as possible.
• If there are pets in the home, keep them out of the areas the electrician will be working in. It will be less stressful for them and easier for the contractors.

CHECKLIST FOR EVALUATION

• Does the wiring running to the cable box look neat? Is any wire hanging loose?
• Are the cover plates on outlets and switches lying flat against the wall and plumb and square to the wall?
• Were safety precautions and procedures explained to you during the project?
• Was the project completed on time? If any problems arose during the job, was the contractor flexible in dealing with them?
• Has the contractor cleaned up after the job?
• Has the electrical work been passed by an inspector as being up to code?