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Interviewing a Prospective Licensed Electrician

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ABDUL ELECTRIC, LLC

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When interviewing an Electrician, ask about their experience, training, knowledge, and insurance. Also, get a written quote to ensure he came from a licensed electrician company.


You're about to hire a licensed electrician for your home, but you're unsure where to start. How do you know if the electrician is qualified? What should you ask during the interview?


This article will walk you through the interviewing process of a prospective licensed electrician, including what to ask and how to verify.


What Questions Should You Ask a Prospective Licensed Electrician?


Do you want to know if your electrician is licensed? When interviewing a prospective electrician, be sure to ask the following questions:


• Ask him about the experience he has worked with residential wiring and how he plans to do the wiring of your house.


• Check for his liability insurance to ensure he has proper insurance.


• Check whether he is licensed and insured in the state where you are living.


• Ask him about his hourly rate. How much does he charge per hour?


• Ask him about his policy of overtime. How much does he charge for overtime? How long can he do overtime?


• Make sure the electrician knows the National Electrical Code.


• Ask him about the references to know what people are saying about him. Where did he work previously?


• Ask him about his schedule. What is his timing for the day? Is it a fixed schedule? Or can have flexible according to your needs?


• What equipment will he need for the project? Ask him about the project requirements and whether he has the right tools.


• Be sure to ask about the duration of completion of the wiring process. This way, you will get an idea of his pace.

This information will guide you to the right and insured electrician.


How to Verify if an Electrician Is Licensed?


Several companies claim to be licensed electrician companies. So how do you pick a licensed electrician company?


When interviewing a prospective electrician, there are a few things to verify if they are licensed.


First and foremost, ask for their license number and check with your local licensing board to see if it is valid. You can also ask for references and contact them to see if the electrician did a good job.


The validation of an electrician is through his knowledge and experience. You can ask if he has worked with other residents and whether he was successful in all the projects.


Finally, always ask to see proof of insurance from the electrician. It will protect you when something goes wrong while the electrician is working on your property.


After you have asked the prospective Electrician about their experience, training, and insurance, get a quote in writing. It will give you an idea of what the final cost will be. If the offered quotation is too high, you may want to shop for another electrician.


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