As a follow up to an earlier post, I wanted to make our readers aware of a cool app that all the staff here uses to not only meet, learn and talk to our neighbors and become more familiar with what is around us, but to also get information on local event and most importantly to this blog, find great, qualified and professionals service companies. It’s all done the old fashioned way; through word of mouth with your neighbors.
The app is called Nextdoor:
What makes it so useful and valuable to its users is that you can ask your local neighbors about experiences they’ve had with finding and using certain service providers for their home such as finding a great electrician who services the area. Referrals and word of mouth can be the best marketing for a home services provider and one that takes pride in their work can receive a ton of homeowners by just doing a great job with one.
Nextdoor is similar to other apps but it has the personal appeal that so many are looking for and which, frankly, lacks in other online services like Angie’s list, Home Advisor or Thumbtack. So we encourage you to run on over to the Apple App store or Android and get the app and check it out for yourself.
It’s 2019, but word of mouth and talking to your neighbors is still the best way to find a great pro for just about any type of home service need you may have.
Electricians are just like any other business that provides a service. Just like many others areas of expertise, there are good, bad and yes, ugly electricians.
Word of mouth is often the best way to find reliable service contractors. In fact, in our own home, we found the services of a trustworthy electrician Fort Lauderdale by talking to a friend in line at the grocery store. If you ask around, even to casual acquaintances in the neighborhood or around town, you’ll find people happy to share their experiences, good and bad, as well as their costs, tips and suggestions. Don’t be shy; ask around.
And just like your local butcher, Doctor, Attorney or Chef, they all have areas that they specialize in, areas where they have or lack certain skills and where they bring in their own specialists.
So, what are the many areas of expertise that a certified and professional electricians could be well versed in? There are literally hundreds of different electrical issues, potential problems and dangers with electrical set-ups. But below is a pretty good list to start with. Here are just some of the areas a local electrical contractor should be knowledgeable in:
As you can see, the list could go on and on with all the possible electrical issues that one could face in the home. It’s always good to ask an electrician for their reviews, qualifications, licensing and insurance, before allowing them to start.
It’s also good to ask about costs before they even come to your location so there are no surprises. Many electricians will charge a service call but then provide a free estimate for repairs they deem to be necessary once they arrive and determine what issues you are facing.
Either way you approach hiring an electrician, make sure to do your homework and as we have talked about in other posts, ask around and check their most recent reviews.
With the invention of the internet years ago came the ability for consumers to research and find the best service professionals in the city AND the ability to read reviews, good and bad, and determine who is the best in their area for the work they require.
There is now no reason to have anyone but a trusted electrical contractor, or any type of contracted service professional, in your home. There are so many resources available at the touch of a finger that no residential or commercial entity should ever hurry into a decision about who to hire.
In fact, many consumers we have talked to at great length say they are overly cautious, and tent to take to much time, in selecting the right service pro.
There are so many website, and now Apps, available that these people suffer from a “paralysis by analysis” mindset and then don’t act on anything.
One of the favorites among people today is Yelp. There review system is so rigid that you can trust what consumers say on there regarding the services of any business.
On the contrary, an often used but rarely trusted entity today is the Better Business Bureau. We have found their reviews to be reliant on the fact that a business pays a hefty annual fee in order to become a member.
Only after becoming a “member” can they get the “status” that any other reputable company may never get simply due to not paying a fee.
Another great service is Thumbtack. They have an online site and an App that you can access to find trusted home service professionals all over America.
In addition to Thumbtack, there are tons of others like Angie’s List and Home Advisor where you can search and find tons of trusted companies to enter your home and get the job done right.
Bottom line, take the time to visit one of these great resources and find the service that best suits your needs based on your project, their experience and pricing and their most current reviews.
Below are just a few other key players in the home services niche:
We all know the many wonderful conveniences of electricity. From the days of Ben Franklin and discoveries in technology through the ages, the advancements and benefits are immense.
But what about the dangers that are present in your home, in the environment, and in the basic day to day living that you do that you aren’t even aware of?
There are numerous dangers that exist in your home that you may not even be aware of that can be a potential risk to you and your family including:
These are just a few of the issues that homeowners face without their knowledge. The dangers are too many to list here, but these are just some basic issues that we all must be aware of.
For this reason, it is always a good idea to have an annual or semi-annual inspection by a qualified electrician.
In taking this step, you guarantee the safety of yourself and your loved ones. In addition to this it is also a good idea to always have a trusted electrical contractor doing any kind of work in and around your home.
Many of us don’t even consider the many hazards that exist outside out home from trees, animals, toys, flying object, etc. that can obstruct or get caught in electrical power sources to our home.
For this reason, and many we will cite in the future, we recommend staying aware of your surroundings in and around your home.…
A professional’s attitude and disposition, before any work that he/she carries out, without any doubt, is of the fundamental points to value before deciding to hire them. A good electrician should show a professional attitude and with great interest in working on what is required. A technician who shows kind, open and cooperative behavior will almost certainly perform a robust and more reliable job.
Verify The Guarantees Of The Contracted Services
We recommend that you verify that the electric service technician gives you an invoice entirely in order. And is that, in case you have to issue any questions, complaints or complaints, it will be not possible to do so if you do not have an invoice. Most professional electricians will give you the possibility of issuing a valid invoice and in order.
Do Not Leave Anything In The Air And Concrete All Previously
It is essential that they agree on and stipulate the final costs and the forms of payment to be made. It is imperative that before starting to carry out the work, everything is clear and in writing, how and when the fees should be made, also leaving the specification of each of the services being hired.
If the electricians require and request some amount in advance for the purchase of materials needed in work, make sure that these payments are also detailed, from dates, amounts, for what material, etc.
These are some of the recommendations and tips that you should consider before hiring an electrician and knowing that it is the best option; What is most sought after by these technical specialists in electricity, is the professionalism and trust that they can give us.
Remember that a bad electrical installation can represent a potential risk for you and your family, besides the extra cost that it will generate if you have to fix it again and in a short time. As we mentioned in this article, it is essential that all the electricity services work carried out in your home be done by professional electricians, who are qualified and have the necessary experience, to guarantee an efficient result.
You should not always go for these services, guiding us in the lowest prices, you should value the relationship between quality and price, or otherwise, it can result in a bad investment and even more expensive in a short period. So, in these cases, we recommend you take the time to do a proper search on the internet and base yourself or take into account the points that we mentioned here.
If you have any malfunction such as blackouts, burned fuses, require the installation of new electrical or light appliances and need a professional and reliable electricity service, we have the best electricians, our certified experts in the subject, can help you with your budget.
