Checklist for Selecting an Electrician

Here are some questions you should ask when hiring an electrician. There may also be others you wish to ask depending on your specific circumstances.

* Is the electrician licensed and insured?

* Does he or she perform residential work?

* Can the electrician provide references?

* What is the electrician's hourly charge?

* Will the electrician provide you with a written estimate for large jobs?

* Does the electrician provide a service agreement guaranteeing his or her work?

* Will the electrician let you know if the electrical work requires holes in walls or other structural changes? Are repairs included in the written estimate?