Electrical issues are some of the biggest safety hazards you can encounter in your home. That’s why it’s essential to choose an experienced, skilled and reputable electrician when you need any electrical work done.
We’ll discuss the most important factors to consider and what to look for when deciding which local electrician to hire.
State License and Insurance
Even if you just need help with a minor task like changing a light fixture, hire a licensed electrician, and make sure they’re fully insured. Many handymen offer electrical work at lower rates than professional electricians, but many of them aren’t licensed, and they may not carry insurance.
Letting anyone other than a certified, licensed electrician work on your electrical system is always a bad idea and simply not worth the risk. One reason is that improper electrical work can be extremely dangerous due to the risk of an electrical fire. If something catches fire as a result of work that wasn’t performed by a licensed electrician, your homeowner’s insurance policy may not cover the damage.
To obtain an electrical license from the state, an electrician must be able to prove that they’re certified and have a certain number of years of professional experience working under the supervision of a licensed master electrician. That means you can be fairly certain that a licensed electrician is skilled, competent and knows what they’re doing.
If you hire a licensed electrician, but they don’t finish the job, you also have legal recourse and can contact the state board to either get them to finish the work or pay to have someone else do it. Another thing to consider is that anything but minor electrical work usually requires a permit, and only a licensed electrician can obtain one.
To avoid liability issues, make sure the electrician you hire is insured. If the person you hire isn’t insured and is injured while on your property, they could sue you and try to get you to pay for their medical bills. You may also have a much harder time trying to get them to pay in the event they do any damage to your home. If whoever you hire is insured, your homeowner’s insurance should be able to get the company or the company’s insurance to pay for any damage.
Experience and Quality of Work
Choosing an experienced local electrical company greatly increases the chances of the job being done properly and the company doing exactly what they said they would. Sure, you may still get good results from a company that’s just opened. However, you could also get ripped off, or the work might not be completed or done properly. You may also encounter electrical companies and electricians that will try to upsell you and get you to pay for unnecessary services or resolving problems that don’t exist.
If a company has been in business longer, you’ll easily be able to tell how good of a reputation they have in terms of customer service, prices and the quality of their work. The easiest way to do this is to go online and read their reviews. It’s likely that you’ll find some reviews that discuss issues customers had with the services provided and whether the company took steps to correct the problem. This helps you to assess their level of integrity and how committed they are to customer service.
Hiring a local company also makes things easier in case you need to have an electrician come back out because something wasn’t done correctly or new issues arise as a result of their work. Hiring locally supports your community and keeps your money within it.
Christian Brothers Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical is a local, family-owned business that’s been serving Glendale residents since 1976. We have a reputation for performing exceptional work with a high attention to detail as well as over 1,000 5-star Google reviews.
BBB Accreditation and Rating
Choosing an electrical company that’s accredited by the Better Business Bureau is another easy way to know that the company you’re hiring is ethical, reputable and will stick by their word. To earn a BBB accreditation, the business must have been in business for at least six months and prove that they meet all local regulations by holding the proper licenses, bonding and insurance.
To maintain their accreditation and earn a high rating, the company also must respond promptly to any complaints and ensure they are resolved satisfactorily. That means you will have added peace of mind knowing that the company will make things right if you have any issues. At Christian Brothers Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical, we’ve been BBB accredited since 2003 and maintain an A+ rating.
Warranties and Guarantees
Making sure that the electrical company you hire stands by their work is important for ensuring that they’ll do the job correctly and take the necessary actions to fix any issues. Any reputable company should provide some type of warranty or service guarantee. That means they will admit any mistakes they made and work to solve the issue at no extra cost.
Christian Brothers Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical backs up all our home services with a 100% satisfaction guarantee. If you’re not satisfied with the service we performed for any reason, we’ll do whatever is necessary to correct the problem. We won’t rest until we know we have met your expectations. We’re committed to honesty and integrity, and we will always deliver what we promise.
Pricing and Estimates
Electrical repair and installation can be costly, especially in cases where major work is required, such as replacing an electrical panel or rewiring a house. Costs can also vary wildly from one electrical company to the next. That’s part of the reason why you always need to get a quote or estimate before committing to having any work done. Be wary of any electrician who says they can do the work for much less than what it would typically cost.
If the price they quote you sounds too good to be true, it most likely is. They may do poor-quality work or use cheap, inferior products. They could also tack on extras and charge hidden fees, resulting in the final price being much higher than they said it would be. At the end of the day, you’ll almost always be better off paying a bit more to hire a reputable company that you can trust to do the work properly and safely, making sure it meets electrical code requirements.
At Christian Brothers Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical, we provide honest, up-front pricing on all our electrical services. We also have a flat-rate pricing schedule and will never charge you anything extra or tack on any hidden fees. There could be times when more work is required than what we originally expected. We will always let you know about any unanticipated changes that arise. That means explaining exactly what issue we encountered, what additional work is required and why it’s necessary.
Call the Pros
Our experienced electricians are ready to take care of any electrical work you need done, from repairs to installations and upgrades. Give our team at Christian Brothers Air Conditioning Plumbing Electrical a call to see why so many homeowners in Glendale, AZ prefer to work with us.
