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Choosing the right Electric Service Company

  • By voltix
  • September 9, 2021
  • By Digma
  • September 9, 2021
  • 9:24 am

Choosing the right Electric Service Company

Electric Service Companies

 

Finding the right electrician can be a daunting task, whether for a new commercial construction project, wiring problems in an old home or installing a unique lighting feature. How can you determine if the electrician or electric service company will handle your needs with technical expertise and professionalism? What should you look for to ensure that your project is in the right hands?

 

Choosing the Right Electric Service

 

Fortunately, there are multiple ways to check whether an electrician or electric service company is professional before committing. For example, suppose you live in a place where electricians are licensed. In that case, you should never hire one who does not have the proper certification. You will also want to search for an electrician who has the experience and know-how to get the job done right, which starts with thorough electrical school training. But that’s not all you should look for – especially for significant projects. Here is a list of other factors to consider:

 

  • Reputation: Does the person or company you are hiring have a good reputation in the form of online reviews, testimonials or word-of-mouth? If you are hiring a company, do they vet their employees?
  • Pricing: A good electrician or company will give you an estimate for the repairs, including the costs of any potential problems they can foresee. Every part of the pricing breakdown should be transparent and easy to understand.
  • Guarantee: Does the person or company you are hiring offer a guarantee for their services? Do they offer a warranty?
  • Time Frame: Can the person or company give you a reasonable time frame in which they will begin and finish working on the project?’
  • Employees: If you are hiring a company, do they guarantee they will do the work without hiring sub-contractors?
  • Office Staff or Owner: Whether you are dealing with a large company or a one-person operation, you should expect the person who answers the phone to be knowledgeable and friendly. If you have to leave a message for someone in the company, you should hear back promptly.
  • Tools: Does the person or company you are hiring have the necessary tools for the job?

 

Make sure that you talk extensively with the person you wish to hire and ask as many questions as you need about the service they will perform. Remember, you are the hiring manager, and you don’t have to settle for a company that doesn’t have the answers you require. With the above guidelines, you should be able to interview and hire an electric service company with confidence.

 

Empire Electric

 

Empire Electric, located in Jacksonville, FL, makes a commitment to its customers. In fact, the company makes several:

  • They promise to guarantee their work.
  • They promise to hire only licensed electricians.
  • They promise to treat the customers with respect.
  • They promise to be transparent in their pricing.
  • They promise to have the right tools for the job.

 

Empire Electric offers numerous services, including both commercial and residential electrical contracting. In addition, the company can help with backup generators, lighting services, vehicle charging, surge protection, networking and many other services.

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Stephen M, Lead Technician – Lighting Specialist

Steve brings many years of electrical experience and lighting experience. Steve is well versed in all facets of lighting including HID Lighting, LED Lghting, Energy Conservation, Bucket Trucks, Sign lighting.

Perry W, Lead Technician

Patrick B, Lead Technician

Lance N., Apprentice Electrician

Justin S, Lead Technician

Jason T, Lead Technician

Ernest Render, Journeyman Electrician

On any given day you will never see Ernest with a smile. From his infectious laugh to his ability to mold aspiring electricians Ernest has left many lasting impressions on our future generation. His patience and teaching ability are second to none.

Gary S., Lead Technician – Journeyman Electrician

We are proud to have Gary as part of our Jacksonville Electrician Team.

Daniel L, Apprentice

We are proud to have Daniel as part of our Jacksonville Electrician Team.

Evelin M, Administrative Assistant

We are proud to have Evelin as our Administrative Assistant for Empire Electric.

Michele S, Accounting

Michele has been working in the electrical trade for the last 20 years, with that it has brought her a vast range of experience in the electrical industry. In her early years she worked in the warehouse which allowed her to learn the parts and basics behind electrical work. When she transferred into the office it allowed her to be able to talk to the customers and answers their questions over the phone. She has handled everything from dispatching, accounting and management of employees. Providing top notch customer service to our customers is her number one goal. It makes her feel good to be able to be the first point of contact to our customers to help assist them over the phone then to schedule for the technicians to resolve their electrical needs. The end result is making sure our customers are completely satisfied from start to finish. On her days off, she enjoys spending time with her husband and daughters doing outdoor activities such as kayaking, camping and water sports. In her spare time she enjoys scrapbooking and reading. We are pleased to have Michele as part of our Jacksonville Electrician Team

Kitty JonJock, Permit Coordinator

With permitting being an integral part of construction combined with the sheer volume of permits Empire Electric Inc. pulls with the different locale’s we are pleased to have someone with the experience and expertise dedicated to handling our very important and critical permitting indenture. From coordination to scheduling Kitty can handle the most critical or sensitive permitting with ease. Kitty brings over 20 years of combined Electrical and Mechanical experience in the construction / contracting field.

Jon Brockel, Project Manager

Dave Thompson, Service Manager

Dave is a native of Jacksonville. With over 25 years of electrical experience Dave performs the daily duty of smooth running fleet of technicians. From his combined electrical experience with impeccable customer service skills and techno0logy, Dave is able to maintain a smooth running service department and handle customers hand in hand.

Jim Sullivan, Owner – Vice President

Jim Sullivan is a native of Jacksonville, Florida, he attended Englewood High School and went right into the Electrical trade out of high school in 1983. He worked in the field as an electrician’s helper and then a Lead man then obtained his electrical license in the trade in 1990. Ove the course of 32 years in the trade he has gained a vast range of electrical knowledge by working on many different projects. He transferred into the office in 1999 to become a project manager, where he took off sets of plans for commercial and military jobs. He followed each job thru that he was awarded where he managed crews and over saw the job sites. He is eager and excited to be on a new adventure with his own company to be able to build on his customer basis and continue to provide outstanding customer service. During his off time, Jim enjoys spending time with his two sons boating and camping. He received his private pilot’s license in 2001 and enjoys flying in his spare time as well. We are proud to have Jim as part of our Jacksonville Electrician Team.

Rich Speaker, Owner – President

Rich is President of Empire Electric Inc. Rich was born and raised in Buffalo, New York in where he graduated Lafayette High School and joined the United States Navy. While in the Navy, Rich began his path in the electrical trade as a Electricians Mate stationed in Philadelphia Pennsylvania and subsequently upon the Conventional Aircraft Carrier, John F. Kennedy CV67, ultimately ending in Jacksonville, FL with an Honorable Discharge.Still young and eager to fulfill his thirst for knowledge in the electrical trade, R applied as an Electricians Helper. While progressing through the ranks as Electrician Helper, Rich decided it was time to utilize his G.I. Bill that was given for his military service. Wanting to integrate Electrical and Computer networking, Rich decided to attend night school to obtain his Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer MCSE certification in 2006. After the birth of his two children, Rich decided it was time to once again further his education and knowledge of the electrical trade. In December 2010 Rich obtained his Florida State Certified Master Electrician License EC13004667 and subsequently being accepted in to the Jacksonville Master Electricians Association J.M.E.A.