The Importance of Choosing the Right Strata Electrical Contractor

What to Look for?

Choosing the right electrical contractor will save you a lot of time, effort and money because strata electrical work is never complete, it is an ongoing process of managing and improving all aspects related to electrical work in the building. Therefore, it is imperative that you choose a contractor based on their experience, expertise, and professionalism.

A reputed contractor such as electrical companies Sydney is better than a contractor with limited experience. When contracting an electrical supplier go over their credentials and speak to managers of other strata that they work with to obtain an understanding of their level of skill and customer service.

The electrical system in your building must perform well consistently and safely. Therefore, it is imperative that you hire the best. Saving money by hiring a subpar contractor should not be an option because the outcome of a badly handled electrical job can cost you a considerable amount of money and the effects of a job done wrong can be far-reaching.

Irrespective of the job entrusted to the electrical contractor whether it is an electrical unit upgrade or an installation the contractor must take full responsibility and liability for the job and ensure it is done perfectly.  

Although the law on licenses and licensing requirements may be different from state to state and country to country, there will be some rules and requirements that need to be met by commercial electrical contractors. Find out what these are and ask if your contractor has the required prerequisites to take on the job of a strata electrical contractor. The business needless to say should be a registered entity recognized for carrying out strata electrical contract work. It is good to keep in mind that licensed contractors are not necessarily insured. When discussing the scope of work and evaluating a contractor’s credentials ask if they are insured in addition to being a licensed electrician.

Apart from insurance and licensing requirements the electrical contractor you choose for your strata should be able to provide you with a certain level of professionalism and a minimum standard of service. Here are some points to consider and negotiate before onboarding a contractor. Find out if they offer their services 24 hours x 7 days a week and how quickly they would respond to an emergency call. Talk about their charges – is it an hourly charge or is it project-based? Who is the point of contact and what are their credentials, are they known to be a clear communicator and responsive? Do some research, and speak to some of their clients especially managers of other strata to understand if they have a good track record.

Inquire about jobs undertaken by the contractor which is similar in size and scope to the work you have on your project evaluate them on both small jobs and large undertakings to make sure you are contracting someone that can handle any electrical requirement in your strata.