6 March 2023
The electrical experts at AMP Manchester know all too well that hiring the right electrician to rewire your house is crucial to ensure safe and efficient electrical work.
Faulty or poorly installed wiring can lead to serious consequences such as electrical fires, injuries or even fatalities. That’s why it’s important to have a few simple ways of finding the best electrician for your house rewiring, but where do you start? In this definitive guide, we’ll help you find the best options when hiring an electrician for house rewiring.
It might seem like a bit of a minefield when it comes to understanding the qualifications of those potentially working on your home’s electrical work.
After all, there are a lot of numbers and letters to contend with in relation to the names of the qualifications.
Because of this, it can be difficult to determine relevant experience without doing some deeper digging.
Because of this, it can be difficult to determine relevant experience without doing some deeper digging.Because of this, it can be difficult to determine relevant experience without doing some deeper digging.
The following qualifications are needed to qualify as a licensed electrician who can competently and safely undertake electrical work:
When looking to hire an electrician who has developed their skills and spent reasonable time in their industry, look out for the qualifications like:
Another good rule of thumb is to hire an electrician who holds registration with Electrical Registered Competent Person and is certified by bodies such as NAPIT or NICEIC.
Electrical work, such as rewiring a house, is an inherently dangerous field and managing risk is priority for your local electrician.
From tripping hazards to fires, no matter how skilled or qualified the electrician you hire is, there is always a chance that something will go wrong during a job.
Whichever electrician you hire to rewire your house should be appropriately insured against any potential injury or damage to your property. You’re well within your right as a customer to see proof of insurance before taking them on.
Public liability insurance is the most common type of insurance for electricians as it financially protects them in the scenario of accidental injury or damaged property, as well as any legal costs that may follow.
By showing proof of insurance, the electrician you hire to rewire your home shows that they take their job seriously and want to cover all bases regarding their inherently risky line of work.
At AMP Manchester, all of our electricians are fully insured and protected with NICEIC so you can be confident that we take your electrical work seriously.
Domestic electrical work, like rewiring a home, is largely done by local tradespeople.
This is beneficial for those looking to get their house rewired because it allows them to rely on several signs of reliability when looking to hire the right electrician.
The first and most common route for finding a reliable local electrician is word of mouth. What better way to understand an electrician’s workmanship than feedback from people you trust who have worked with them before?
Then there are the various company directories and websites that collect information on local tradespeople in one convenient place and categorise them by trade.
Some even include their own customer reviews based on things like tidiness, courtesy, and reliability. This allows you to see a variety of testimonials and images of previous works for a more informed decision when hiring an electrician or other local tradesperson.
Don’t just rely on word of mouth from customers, though. Good tradespeople tend to work with similarly qualified and reliable folk on their own day to day.
If you know a tradesperson, why not see if they can recommend an electrician that they have experience with?
In summary, hiring an electrician for projects like house rewiring requires careful consideration. Always ensure that the electrician has the necessary qualifications, certification, insurance, experience, and guarantees. By following this checklist, you can ensure that your house rewiring project is completed safely and to the highest standard.
AMP Manchester are experts in all aspects of rewiring on domestic and commercial properties – from installation to correcting faulty wiring, maintenance, and everything in between.
Get in touch today for a free home rewiring quote from the leading electricians in Manchester.
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