Many of us will try to find the most cost-effective option for a home renovation. Maybe you even take pride in completing a task yourself and seeing the results for years to come. Painting, redecorating, and small projects are all great ways to make a big difference in updating your home. There are some updates, though, that should be completed by a professional.
When it comes to working with electricity, there are many reasons to hire a licensed professional and no reason to take a chance on doing it yourself or hiring someone unlicensed:
Safety:
General electricians need to complete 8,000 of work to gain their license and 100 hours of classroom training. This training is necessary because of the very real risk of electrocution during their work. For some electrical projects, it is even illegal to complete them without a license. For example, working on older homes requires a license because only a professional would be able to work on an older, outdated system with faults and flaws. Not only is safety a priority during the electrical work, but also after. If a fire starts because of shoddy electrical work, your insurance may not provide a payout.
Avoid Hazards:
During electrical work, proximity to children if there are any in the house and water to the exposed wires poses a potential risk of injury or electrocution. Licensed electricians are trained to assess their work environment for safety risks that wouldn’t be obvious to the untrained eye. They will be able to avoid any hazards and protect any occupants of the building.
Save Time:
A professional, because of their experience, will be able to work much more efficiently than a homeowner who is relying on YouTube videos for their instructions or an unlicensed technician who is just crossing their fingers. How much is your time worth and is it worth the hours it would take you versus paying for a professional? Usually, the answer is that there are many better ways you could spend your time!
Save Money:
Taking on a home project isn’t always the less expensive option. For a complicated project that involves electrical work, you will need specialized equipment. Purchasing this equipment for a single use isn’t really cost-effective. You will also have to factor in the cost of repairing and repainting walls after the work is done. An electrician has these considerations built into their pricing.
Get it Right the First Time:
Saving yourself a headache should be reason enough to choose a licensed professional. The chances that something will go wrong with an unlicensed electrician or during a DIY attempt are much greater. Then you have to factor in the time, effort and cost of fixing mistakes and going over work again.
A professional electrician has the training and experience to complete your home repair project efficiently, effectively and safely. Saving money and time are good reasons, but putting your family’s safety first is the greatest reason to hire a professional.
When you are ready to get your next electrical home project under way and you know that a licensed electrician is the only option, contact our team. At DiGregorio Electric, we are licensed, insured, and have decades of experience serving Delaware County and the Main Line.
