The Importance of Electrical Safety

Does your home need a rewire or do you just have a light socket that has stopped working? Whatever your electrical problem you will need to find a qualified electrician to fix it. Working with electricians isn't always easy, especially since much of their work may involve turning off the power in your home which greatly restricts what you are able to do while they are working. To ensure that your chosen electricians are able to complete your electrical work to a high standard, and that your experience working with them will be a positive one it is important to communicate well with them.

Before they start

You must ensure that you agree the entire scope of the job with your chosen electrician from the start. It is vital that you know what work will be carried out, where it will be carried out, and when it will be carried out. Having a timetable for work completion is essential, especially if you will be living in the property while the work takes place. You will need to know which rooms in your home will be available for use at any time, and whether your electricity supply will be working when you want to cook dinner, or relax with the television in the evening.

While they are working

Fix a price for the job at the earliest opportunity. It is vital you agree the full cost of the job with your electricians before the work begins, but if it is a large job you need to do more than that. Many electricians will ask for part payment after the first stage of the work is completed rather than accepting full payment at the end of the job. Make sure you review the expected payment arrangements with the electricians and have the money ready on the agreed date. You should, of course, keep track of all payments so you know how much you have paid, and how much you still owe to complete the job.

When the job is completed

When your electricians have finished working they will give you an electrical installation certificate to certify that all their work has been completed according to the official regulations. Do not lose this piece of paper. You will be required to produce this in the future as evidence if there is ever a problem with the work, or if you need to sell your property.