How To Hire a Certified Electrician

It can be stressful to hire someone to fix things around your house. When you need help, something is usually broken to the point where you cannot use the appliance or device, and you need someone to help as soon as possible. Due to their dangers, electrical devices are generally not something that you, as a homeowner, want to attempt to fix on your own. Instead, it is better to hire someone who specializes in fixing electrical devices. Here are some of the things to consider before hiring a certified electrician in Brantford. 

Their Experience

Before letting someone work on the delicate electrical systems in your home, you want to ensure they have the proper experience. The best way to know that those working at electrical repair services have the experience you desire is simply to ask things like how many years they have been on the job. Electricians have varying experience levels, which include:

• Apprentice, who is someone in training and working under the supervision of someone with more experience in the electrical field.

• Journey, which means someone with many hours of experience and who can generally provide excellent service to homeowners.

• Master, which indicates someone with a significant number of hours as an electrician and who is able to fix the most challenging problems you might encounter.

In addition to checking the number of hours an electrician has, it is also a good idea to make sure they have experience with the specific issue you have. For example, some professionals might have a lot of experience with lighting and wiring but may have less experience with security systems. 

Their Permits

In addition to experience, it is essential to ensure that the professional you hire has the proper permits and licenses to perform work in your area. For example, in Ontario, electricians should be Licensed Electrical Contractors. There are several ways to search online to view the license of the person you are thinking about hiring. Permits and licenses help ensure that only those who are qualified to do the job are available for hire, and the people who hire them can feel better about their decision. Even after looking at someone’s credentials online, ask them in person what permits they hold before deciding to let them fix your broken appliances. 

Their Insurance

Professional electricians usually carry liability insurance to protect themselves from losses in case they do make a mistake, and a homeowner decides to pursue a lawsuit against them. Liability insurance protects both the professional and the homeowner, as the insurance company may cover damages to the homeowner without causing the electrician to go into dire financial straits. The electrician’s insurance may also protect them in the event that they get hurt on the job, if their equipment happens to get stolen, or in other unfortunate circumstances. 

Their Reviews

Reading reviews from other customers who have used a particular electrician in Brantford is another great way to make a decision about who to hire. There are plenty of reviews to read online, including on map apps and other sites dedicated to gathering customer feedback. In addition to reading online reviews, you can ask other people in your local area for feedback or recommendations on electricians who they have used. It is also a good idea to ask a professional what kind of feedback they receive, and know that it is not necessarily a bad thing if they admit to receiving bad feedback as long as they acknowledge improving upon that.

If you are in need of light repairs, light installation, smoke detection upgrading, or something else electrical-related, contact the professionals at Handyman Connection today. Our experienced electricians are happy to help you in any way we can.