When planning a renovation to your commercial property that involves updating the wiring, you need a reliable and qualified electrical contractor to do the job right the first time. If you haven’t worked with a specific company before, it can be difficult to tell whether they’re a quality provider. To help your chances of success, the guide below suggests several questions to ask before hiring.

What to Know About Your Potential New Electrical Contractor

1. Are You Fully Insured?

Even the most experienced contractors sometimes have accidents on the job site. Should this happen while working on your building project, you want reassurance that the company is going to handle the financial responsibility—not only providing for their own injured workers but also by addressing any property damage caused by the incident. Therefore, ask to see proof of insurance, and follow up with the insurance company to make sure they’re up to date.

2. Are You Licensed?

Electrical contractors work in a dangerous field and it takes a professional with the correct training and certification to do the work safely. The Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation handles this process, so check with them to confirm whether the provider is registered.

3. Can You Provide References?

Past performance speaks volumes about a company. Ask for examples of buildings they’ve worked on and clients who are satisfied with their service, especially on projects similar to yours.

4. Can I Have an Itemized Estimate?

An itemized estimate allows you to see a list of the services promised, as well as the price, and confirm it agrees with your previous discussions. In addition, it allows you to compare their offer directly to offers from other providers.

5. What Is the Timeline?

Part of what you’re paying for is timely completion of the project. A deadline and a rough outline of benchmarks and milestones should be included in the estimate or separately in writing.

Need an electrical contractor for an upcoming project? Turn to Quantum Electric in Round Rock, TX. Serving the greater Austin area for over 25 years, their certified and licensed professionals offer electrical installation and repairs including indoor, outdoor, and security lighting, as well as monthly inspection services to keep your business’s fixtures in shape. For references and estimates, call (512) 246-1145 or contact them online.