Questions To Ask Your Electrician

It’s a fact that 25% of people with electrical problems don’t use a registered electrician and rarely ask to see any credentials – electrical work that’s carried out properly can significantly reduce the risk of accident or injury. Take a look at what questions should you ask your electrician here…

Are You Registered?

Your initial question should confirm that your electrician is a registered member of one of the Government approved schemes – this ensures:

• UK Government regulated
• BS7671 safety standards are adhered to
• Work is regularly assessed
• A service carried out by a fully insured electrician

Do You Follow Electrical Safety Rules?

In 2005 electrical safety rules were introduced in to the Building Regulations Act. Carrying out electrical installation work in the home must ensure the work is designed and installed to protect people from fire and electric shocks. Any changes to existing installations and rewired parts must also meet these regulations. Check to see that these legal requirements are always met.

Can You Show Me Paperwork?

Don’t feel uncomfortable about asking for evidence of qualifications – genuine electricians will willingly show you awards and registration documents. It’s also a good idea to ask for references for previous work from satisfied customers – you can speak to these individuals to get a feel for the quality of the jobs completed. Make sure you see a copy of public liability insurance – any legitimate electrician will happily show you their business insurance certificate.

Could You Give Me A Quote?

Explain exactly the work you want doing and then ask for a quote – this should be without any pressure or obligation whatsoever. It may be helpful to submit your request in a written summary to establish a clear understanding of what you want done. Then tell your electrician you’ll get back to him – and get at least three other written quotations for the same job. Make sure you check out any flexibility in the prices – you may qualify for any number of deals or discounts if you ask!

Will You Check My Wiring Is Safe?

An essential part of being a home owner is the knowledge that your wiring is safe – particularly if your property is old. If you haven’t had the wiring system regularly maintained it may be showing signs of deterioration. Ask your electrician to suggest ways for improvement of electrical safety – this could be repairing or replacing problematic wiring, or installing safety switches. You’ll get cost-effective and useful solutions from an experienced engineer – helpful advice will promote safety and save you money in the long term.

How Long Will It Take?

If the work is extensive you’ll need to know which parts of your home may be inaccessible for periods of time – you should be able to get a clear time frame from your electrician. If your electrician is part of a team of builders and fitters don’t forget to check out individual qualifications and registration. Many electricians have a speciality or more training and experience in certain fields – if this matches the kind of job you want doing it makes sense to employ them.

Does Your Work Have A Warranty?

A guarantee on electrical work provides you with important peace of mind in the unlikely event that you have a problem. You may get a six-month guarantee for parts and labour – and some companies offer a lifetime warranty on labour.

Qualified Professionals

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