Electricians for panels, lighting, generators, emergency lights and repairs. Use these questions on every call so the answers are comparable.
The Questions
- Do you take commercial work, and do you service buildings like ours?
- Can you send a certificate of insurance naming us as additional insured?
- Are you licensed in this state, and may we have the license number?
- Do you pull permits where the work needs them?
- Do you offer infrared (thermal) scans of panels?
- Can you test and service emergency and exit lighting?
- Do you service our generator or transfer switch?
- Who is the master or supervising electrician on this job?
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Tips From Common Practice
- Keep panel schedules up to date and legible.
- Never let storage block the working space in front of an electrical panel.
How Often to Schedule
Facilities usually schedule electricians yearly for panel checks and emergency lighting, plus repairs as needed. Your lease, insurer, local code and equipment manuals can require more, so check them first and add the dates to your preventive maintenance schedule.
Then line up offers in the quote comparison tool, and see how to verify a license and insurance.