How to Hire an Electrical Contractor

Instructions

• 1

  Compare your requirements and budget:
  
  You should start the task by comparing your requirements and budget. Determine what you need and how much you can spend on this project. Knowing your budget will help you to narrow down your search and ultimately you will find a good electrical contractor in much less time and effort. You can save money by hiring a general contractor but if you require specialised work, it is better find one that deals in electrical work.
• 2

  Do some research:
  
  After knowing your budget and requirement, you should start doing some research about the contractors. There are many employment agents in the market that can provide you a good and honest electrical contractor but you will have to pay some commission. The best and cheapest way is to browse internet for this purpose as there are countless websites that can give you contact information of private contractors. Consult your relatives as they can also refer you to a professional contractor.
• 3

  Make a list of electrical contractors:
  
  You should make a list of electrical contractors that fit in your requirements and budget. Do not rely on just one name rather select at least 4 or 5 names for the job. After considering their experience and wages, you should call at least two contractors for the interview.
• 4

  Conduct interviews:
  
  Now, when you have shortlisted the candidates, it’s time to conduct interviews. Ask them to bring relevant documents like their license, work permit and certificates of experience etc. Ask direct questions regarding the timetable and all the associated costs.
• 5

  Ask for some references:
  
  You should ask them to provide some references as these will help you in evaluating the contractor’s skills and quality of work.