Did you just search for “electricians in my area”?
It is a common Google search term and will often reveal hundreds of electricians. But how do you choose the right electrician for you and how do you check that the electrician you hire is reputable? Based in the North West area and serving from Leigh to Liverpool, V&A Burgess Ltd, Electrical Faults Fixed are your local, trustworthy, and reliable domestic electricians. With many years of experience in the electrical industry along with teaching wiring regulations and inspection, you can trust us to look after you and your electrics. Below are some helpful tips on finding the right person for you, because, well, we are not for everyone 😊
Ask for Recommendations🌟
One of the best ways to find a good electrician in your local area is to ask for a recommendation from friends and family. A trustworthy electrician will work hard to obtain and maintain an excellent reputation and will want to make sure that their customers are looked after and happy with their services. If they have worked recently for someone you trust and the person was happy with the electrician’s work then you will likely have the same experience.
Another good way to get a recommendation is from a tradesperson that you may have used recently or previously. If you had a new set of taps fitted for instance and you were happy with the work then perhaps ask the plumber if they know an electrician as good tradespeople tend to stick together and recommend each other’s services to their customers. It is somewhat an extension of their own reputation to recommend other trades and they will only want to work with others whom are reliable, trustworthy and offer good customer service and satisfaction.
Approved Schemes?✅
Good electricians will also be a member of a competent person’s scheme such as the NICEIC. This is a voluntary paid membership which is only possible if the electrician or company pass their rigorous annual assessment each year. An electrician choosing to join such a scheme and continuing to be part of such a scheme is demonstrating their commitment to technical excellence, customer service and high working standards. They are ensuring they provide a great service to their customers.
Choose a Qualified Electrician👨🔧
Electricity is vital in all of our daily lives, generally it is ignored and it’s easy to forget just how dangerous it can be. Should electrical systems be worked upon by the wrong person they can become absolutely deadly and leave your home and loved ones at risk of electrical fires and shocks. It is vital that the person you hire to look after your electrics understands this and is qualified to deal with it safely and competently.
The quickest way to check your electrician’s qualifications is by checking that they are registered and accredited with either NICEIC or NAPIT. These are the electrical industry’s Government authorised accreditation services. Membership of either body means the electrician has been independently assessed on various competencies and is fully compliant with UK regulations. This also gives you extra legal protection should any problems arise.
The way to find the best electrician in your local area is:
- Ask for recommendations from people you trust
- Check an electrician’s qualifications through the body they are registered with
- Look for members of Government backed regulatory schemes
- V&A Burgess Ltd, Electrical Faults Fixed come highly recommended by our customers. We pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service and are the local electricians you can depend upon.
We also partner with a couple of other electricians so if we cannot help with your enquiry then we may be able to pass you the details of a trusted colleague that may be able to assist.
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