Hiring a Contractor? First Ask These 5 Questions
As Marin County’s premier local source for licensed and insured electricians, we have the knowledge necessary to help local families safely select contractors to work on their home. Whether you’re working with Divine Electric, or any other Marin County electricians, be sure to consider requesting these things from any and all contractors you consider hiring:
Hire only state-licensed contractors
Allowing non-licensed contractors to work on your home can open you up to a host of problems, ranging from shoddy work to endangering your family and home. Remember, the whole point of licensing is for electricians to be held accountable for the quality of their work.
Check a contractor’s license number
Simply go online or call to check your contractor’s licensing. It never hurts to be sure, and confirming your contractor’s legitimacy requires only a minute or two. Check their license number online at www.cslb.ca.gov or by calling 800.321.CSLB.
Get three references from each bidder and review past work in person
This may not always be possible, but doing the most you possibly can up to this is important. Consider utilizing services such as Angie’s List or other online review sites.
Make sure all project expectations are in writing and only sign the contract if you completely understand the terms
This simple step is too often skipped, but remember that any credible work will involve a contract and clear expectations. You are the customer, being safe is well within your rights.
Confirm that the company you are partnering with has worker’s compensation on each employee and electrician
Without coverage from the company you are partnering with, you could be liable for paying extremely costly damages incurred on the jobsite.
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Divine Electric made our day. Our electrical issue at home was quickly and accurately diagnosed, and immediate repairs made things right again. Nathan was on time, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made everything easy to understand, and followed up to be sure all was well at the end of the day! We couldn’t be happier.
- D. Whaley
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