Experienced Electrician’s In Chicago
At Arnold Electric, we pride ourselves in being the Chicagoland Area’s old home expert’s. Actually, old is an unfair term, let’s call them experienced homes. This article features questions our more experienced readers should always ask before hiring an electrician.
Do I Need An Electrician?
When you look at an electrician’s website, it often tells what services they offer, but the best way to be sure if they can address your issue is to simply give them a call. Once you describe your issues, you’ll also be able to tell if the staff seems knowledgeable and if they’re a company you want to continue working with. If they’re not helpful on the phone, there’s no guarantee they’ll be more helpful in person!
Are They A Reliable Electrician?
One of the first steps in choosing an electrician is to see if they can even offer service to your home. Just like a pizza place won’t deliver out of a certain radius, every electrician has a geographic radius of what area they will service. You can always search for “electricians near me”. There’s nothing worse than putting in the work to find the perfect service provider only to find they can’t provide service!
Arnold Electrical Services covers most of the North/NorthEast area of Chicago, so just give us a call and we’ll be more than glad to share if your home is in our service area.
Look Up Electrician Reviews
A surefire way to tell if a company is reputable is to check reviews. It’s easy to focus on avoiding places with negative reviews, but positive feedback can be even more valuable. There’s nothing like a firsthand account to let you know if an electrician is on time, if they keep a clean workplace, and if they’re easy to work with.
Take a look at our Reviews on Google.
Are They A Trustworthy Electrician?
A lot of different elements go into trust. If an electrician is code compliant even on jobs that may not require a permit, it shows they go above and beyond to provide safe and quality service and aren’t just looking for a quick buck. You’ll also want to make sure they have a valid license and insurance. One final thing to look for is if they offer a safety inspection to protect your home and family from future issues.
What Should Electrical Services Cost?
Unfortunately, the actual cost and quoted cost don’t always match up. A simple online search can offer a price range for what work will normally cost. Additional things to consider is if you’re paying for hourly work or a flat rate for a completed job. That can affect how long you’ll have workers in your home and give some clues into the quality of work you’ll be receiving.
Is The Work Guaranteed?
Any reputable electrician will typically offer a warranty for their parts and labor provided. A good question to ask is whether they offer a warranty. If they don’t you might want to look elsewhere. If they do, find exactly what the warranty covers and for how long.
And that about covers it! If you ask those simple questions and do a little research on your own, you should have a quality, trustworthy electrician taking care of your issues quickly and without a hitch. If you’re ready to move on to the next step and need an electrician, contact Arnold Electrical Services today!
