Electrician Near Me
Its estimated over 20,000 people a month search google looking for an “electrician near me”. This is a very broad search which can return a huge range of results leaving you unsure where to start.
In an emergency situation it's really tempting to call the first result that pops up and hope they can come to you as soon as possible; your mind is likely to be occupied by thoughts of resolving your issue as quickly as you can so you are unlikely to question the electricians' qualifications or experience.
In an emergency situation this is perfectly understandable however you could end up in a worse position than you start in, and unfortunately its common for registered electricians to have to fix the work of unregistered persons who have attempted the work which of course means double the fee!
There are many other day-to-day reasons why you may find yourself searching for an “electrician near me”. Maybe you have a recurring fault and cannot find the source of the problem, in this case an electrician may complete a fault find or an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report) to locate the source of the fault and any fixes needed can be made, this is also a great way to get an overview of your whole electrical system, potential faults and any faults that need your urgent attention.
If you are renovating you may find the wiring in your home is dated and a full rewire is needed – a decision made early on is best you definitely don’t want to plaster or redecorate first! New installations such as building work or running electricity to your garden or outbuilding are also a common reason to begin your search for “an electrician near me”.
It's important to note ALOT of electrical work is certifiable meaning your electrician needs to be able to sign off and provide the required certification – something only a registered electrician can do.
Searching for an “Electrician near me” will likely return a lot of results however it's really important to do a little more research into the electricians you're thinking about getting in touch with.
We would recommend double checking your chosen electrician against the registered competent persons list for electricians. This is to ensure that your selected electrician holds current qualifications and is registered and can complete work to a high standard in compliance with safety standards.
The registered competent persons register is the ideal place to begin your search for an electrician in your location however altering your search from “electrician near me” to “government registered electrician near me” isn't a bad idea either!
