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Licensed Electrician vs. Handyman

  • By voltix
  • July 2, 2020
  • By Digma
  • July 2, 2020
  • 9:50 am

Licensed Electrician vs. Handyman

Why choose a licensed electrician over a handyman?

Most homeowners or business owners find it rather expensive to hire the services of a licensed electrical contractor for a project. While some try to save some money by watching DIY videos on the Internet and trying to do the work themselves, others opt to hire an unauthorized electrician or a handyman for what they thought was “easy work.” Yes, they hope to achieve the same result as a certified electric contractor, probably at half the price and timely too.
But, have you paused to think about the quality of the job and the possible risks and dangers that may follow? It is important to know that incorrect procedures, techniques or products used for electrical installations or repairs will expose you to risks of electric shock and fire, damage to property and will accumulate additional costs for corrections.
Here, we’d be looking at the importance of choosing a licensed contractor.

Let’s get started!

A Certified electrical contractor is properly trained

A licensed electrician has the required skills, experience, and knowledge to perform your installations, maintenance, and other repairs as the case may be.
They also provide suggestions about the best facilities and materials to use in your home.
By tracing back to the source of your electrical problem, you can rest assured that a certified electrical contractor will make the necessary repair.
In the end, you’d have realized that hiring a certified and licensed electrician is a cost-effective solution as it saves you time, money, and frustration.
Ensures security of your life and property
Licensed electricians know the procedures and know how to work so that no injury is inflicted on anyone.
He knows that even a “small job” done carelessly or improperly can put the lives of the occupants of the house at risk.
Faulty circuits can damage electronic devices by delivering the wrong amperage (current intensity) through excessive voltage variation or excessive voltage.
A licensed electrical contractor will help you avoid these problems that may affect the safety of your property and your loved ones.

Guarantees quality service delivery

A certified electrical contractor guarantees satisfaction and proper operation of all systems installed or repaired for the period indicated.
Of course, he won’t want to have complaints against him; as appropriate authorities may revoke his license, which could also damage his reputation as an electrical contractor. He understands that good reviews will earn him good publicity.
However, when you hire a licensed electrical contractor, ask for references from clients that he has served in your neighborhood.
Increases your return on Investment (ROI)

For those property investors, if your electrical grid does not meet the standards, probably it’s not assembled correctly, it could affect your property assessment. You may not be able to claim the amount you had planned for your home. You may have to pay hefty amounts to rectify your electricity network or significantly lower the price of your home so that the new owners restore everything.
However, when you hire a licensed electrical contractor to carry out electrical installations on your property, you’re sure to increase your quotes hence increase your ROI.
Saves time
An inexperienced handyman would take all day to fix complex electrical problems. However, many amateur electricians would have to watch videos several times and consult other search engines to tackle even simple jobs. In such case, a small task lasting only a few minutes is prolonged and finally takes all day.
A professional such as a licensed electrical contractor could do the job for a fraction of the time.

Amongst others, a professional electrician;

Provides a complete analysis of your electrical system.
A licensed and experienced contractor will carry out a thorough review of the job before providing you with a quote. You can be sure of a comprehensive electrical work on your property.

Provides you with valuable information on how to avoid future electrical problems.
In addition to their primary electrical works, licensed professionals will provide you with advice on how to protect your property and how to avoid any electrical issues that may likely occur in the future.

Bottom line

Most electrical work requires specialized knowledge, skills and safety precautions. It is not recommended for the average DIY especially when you’re not sure of the project. You may be putting yourself at risk of electric shock and fire when you hire an inexperienced and unlicensed handyman to carry out this job.
A licensed contractor will ensure good service delivery, provide you with advice on how to avoid future electrical problems, saves time and money.
You can be sure of the safety of your life and property!

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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.