Looking for the best California electrician? When hiring a local electrician, many people simply want someone who will do the job correctly and not inflate the costs. There’s more to hiring an electrician than just finding someone good and honest, though. Quality and skill matter because your electrical system will be safer, easier to maintain, and longer lasting when wiring and repairs are performed by a true professional.
Here are our favorite tips for homeowners and businesses looking for the best local electrician:
Look Locally 
A local electrician will be more familiar with the types of homes in your neighborhood and the wiring that was installed when the home was built. It also saves time to hire someone local — why pay a high appointment fee for someone to drive out from San Francisco if you have a local electrician right in Marin County?
Licenses Are Not Just a Formality
For any home rewiring project in California, the electrical company needs to have a contractor’s license. The employees also need to be certified. These regulations exist for important reasons. Considering the risks of bad wiring, you really need a well-educated and trained local electrician. Also be sure to ask about getting permits so the work is completely legit.
Specialist or Generalist?
Between residential and commercial work, as well as niche areas like green retrofits, electricians have specialties in many areas. It’s definitely good to check whether your local electrician has experience and expertise in the work you need done.
On the other hand, it’s also very important that you choose an experienced professional with a broad range of skills. The work gets done faster and better when the electrician has the versatility to handle anything.
At Spyrka Electric, we have team members that specialize in energy efficiency, wiring for apartment complexes, office and warehouse systems, repairs and retrofits, and a number of other applications. And we can always handle any electrical problem you might have.
Ask us about our experience with the particular project you have in mind!
Questions to Ask a Local Electrician
Have a conversation with your local electrician to get comfortable with them. This gives you a chance to judge their communication skills and customer service.
Some ideas for questions to ask your local electrician to get on the same page:
- Who will perform the actual work?
- How often do you provide the type of service I need?
- What kind of electrical work do you do most often?
- Are there warranties on parts or labor?
- Do I have options that affect cost or energy efficiency?
Looking for a local electrician in the Marin or Sonoma County area? Contact us to get started with the experts at Spyrka Electric!
