Compared to most other states, Florida has been open for business and less restrictive regarding COVID-19. Almost all businesses and commercial properties have been ramping back up to maximum capacity -which is important for tourist-heavy areas like Sarasota. While it was once a chore for commercial property owners to undertake any large renovation projects with restrictions in place, there isn’t currently any reason to continue procrastinating when it comes to critical electrical system repairs or energy-efficient upgrades. If you need the assistance of a commercial electrician for your property upgrades, finding the right one, and knowing who to trust, can still be a challenge. Today, we will discuss how consumers can find a quality electrician in their area that can handle the unexpected scenarios that arise during large jobs.
Check Their License and Insurance: Before you begin any serious discussion with a potential electrician company, you want to make sure they are a legitimate business to minimize the risk you take when hiring them. Proper state licensing ensures that only qualified and skilled individuals perform electrical work on your property to the highest standards. Electrician companies carrying insurance – ideally more than mandated minimums – lets you rest easy knowing any accidents that occur on the job site are unlikely to involve you or leave you liable. (Check for licensure status here.)
South Florida has unfortunately been rife with electrician scams. The basic premise of these scams is that an underqualified, uninsured company will lie to consumers and outcompete other businesses by offering extremely low prices. While you might save initially, you open yourself up to unimaginable risk and no proper way to protect your investment or yourself from harm. Always ask for insurance and licensing information from any prospective company and verify their info through online state regulatory websites.
Find A Respected Electrician Who Can Handle The Job: Chances are that an electrician with proper licensing and insurance is still not ready for a large commercial project if they are not known in the area, come with no reviews, or can’t provide references for past work. The best way to find a company that can handle and excel at the task at hand is to find others who recommend them, either online or in person.
In modern times, online reviews are among the first places most people check, and it isn’t a bad place to start. Search engine reviews and customer testimonials on company websites can provide a good feel for how the company operates. Local electrical supply and hardware stores usually keep a shortlist of well-respected companies in the area.
For larger commercial projects, industry recommendations also go a long way. You can ask other property owners or construction professionals for a review of their contractor’s work and their ability to handle the workload. Many good electricians are out there, but they might not be equipped to take on a massive project or dedicate enough time to do it right.
Compare Your Options: You might have multiple options available to you at the end of your search, and in this case, there are a few ways you can narrow it down to just one. To start, compare quotes for total project cost and find ones in your budget. Beyond looking at just the price, ensure this company truly has your trust to complete the task. If you have any questions or concerns, you can set up a discussion to hammer out the details further.
Promise Electric is Sarasota’s premier commercial electrical contractor. Our team of master electricians has decades of experience in large-scale commercial work and comes highly recommended. Call us today to discuss how we can help with your upcoming commercial building project.
