When searching for a professional electrician for electrical service work, you need to make sure your contractor is qualified, insured, and certified. Additionally, it’s important to know their experience in electrical repairs and other services. You can use the following techniques to ensure you hire the right independent contractor for your next job:

Check References. References and testimonials from past clients are one of the best ways to know how good an electrician is. Past clients can tell you about their level of satisfaction, and if anything went wrong after the initial work was completed.

Look for Insurance and Certifications. A true professional electrical services worker is going to have appropriate insurance for the types of jobs they are willing to perform. Additionally, they will have appropriate state, county, or other certifications to attest to their abilities, and they are willing to apply for any permits which may be required for the job.

For domestic projects, it is extremely dangerous to ask a ‘skilled’ friend to undertake electrical work in your home, as the financial and legal implications of any errors or harm may be significant.

Obtain an Initial Quote and Timeline.Professional electricians have a good idea of how much time the job will take. Never allow electrical work to begin without an agreed-upon initial quote, and without shopping for quotes from multiple electricians. In addition to the quote, a highly qualified independent electrical contractorwill include an estimated project timeline.

Looking for a professional, highly-recommended contractor for electrical service work in Northern VA? RD Matthews Electrical Contracting has over 25 years of experience offering electrical services to homeowners, builders and Contractors. Why wait? Request service today!