Research electricians on the web. A good professional electrician has many years of experience and keeps on the current edge of the latest products and innovations by attending training seminars and trade shows. Tim Paciorek, president of Paciorek Electric, Inc, has been an electrician since he was 14 and in business for himself since he was 21. Look at our company history! You can't do better than Paciorek Electric, Inc!
Think twice about hiring from an electrical company whose owner has only recently been licensed. Most professional electrical contractors and inspectors agree that the owner of an electric company should be a licensed electrician for at least two years before starting a business.
Make sure the electrical company you are hiring has insurance! Legitimate businesses should be fully insured, including Workman’s Comp. insurance.
Make sure you know the going rates for established and well-respected electrical companies and contractors. $98-$115 is the average hourly rate for a good licensed electrician. Anything less may be too good to be true!
Electrical problems are the second-largest cause of house fires. Hire an expert to do your electrical work. Don’t put your life and the lives of your family at risk by attempting electrical work you may not be qualified to do. There are so many newer codes and requirements.....If you attempt the work yourself, you may also have any issue if you ever decide to sell your home. Home inspectors look at permit history and if they see "shotty" work, they will red flag the problems and could scare potential buyers away. We have seen too many bad wiring jobs and service calls due to unexperienced work being performed.