As a business owner, you rely on exterior signage and security lighting to advertise your business and keep your lot safe for your customers and employees. To get the lights up and keep them on, you need the help of a commercial electrician. So how do you find the best provider in your area? Here are a few tips to get you started.

Look for Recommendations

First, you need to put together a list of possibilities—and, if possible, these shouldn’t just be names out of the phonebook. Family and friends in the area may be able to recommend an electrical contractor they’ve worked with in the past. If no one you know personally has any suggestions, your next step should be to look for online reviews. While an individual review can be biased, a collection of reviews will usually give you a good idea of the strengths and weaknesses of any provider.

Ask for Documentation

Once you have a few possibilities, get in touch with each provider and arrange to meet in person to discuss your project. At these meetings, make sure to check each company’s documentation. Commercial electricians in Texas should be licensed by the licensing agency in your state, and should also carry insurance covering their activities. Ask to see the paperwork, and if in doubt, follow up with the licensing agency and the electrician’s insurance company to make sure they’re up-to-date.

Get an Estimate

Finally, ask each provider for a written, itemized estimate for your project. Three or four estimates will give you a good basis for your decision and allow you to identify any particularly low or high estimates. Don’t blindly choose the cheapest offer; instead, look through the breakdown of services and make sure no corners have been cut. Once you’ve gone over your offers in detail, choose the provider who you think will get the job done well and give you the most bang for your buck.

Choosing a commercial electrician can be a long process, but once you have a provider you trust, it gets much easier. Do your homework, so you can establish a working relationship that will last for years to come. Based in Round Rock, TX, Quantum Electric has served the Austin area for 25 years as a reliable residential and commercial electrician. Their licensed and experienced team is dedicated to providing top-quality electrical work and excellent customer service on every job. To schedule a visit, call them at (512) 246-1145 or get in touch online.