Rewiring or updating the wiring in your home is a big undertaking and you want to have the best residential electrical contractor for the job.
- You may choose to update or rewire your home if:
- your current electricity isn’t meeting your family’s electrical needs
- the electrical wiring in your house is old or outdated and poses a safety issue
- convenience to meet new power needs of appliances or other electronics
- to take advantage of a home remodel
- increase the value of your home
- bring your electrical system up to the national electrical code and to pass an inspection
Whatever your reasons for this major electrical project, we have some tips for everything to run smoothly. Here’s what to think about when hiring a residential electrical contractor to rewire your home.
Make a Plan for Any Extras you May Want
If you’re hiring a residential electrical contractor to rewire or update the wiring in your home, it is a great time to take care of any other electrical projects you may have been considering. Adding additional electrical outlets or outlets with USB ports, updating to smart home features like thermostats or security cameras, installing whole house surge protection, moving switches, or adding new lights or a ceiling fan will be easier if planned along with your home rewire.
Go through your home room by room and consider what features you’d like to add or eliminate. Don’t forget the exterior and the garage. Once you have your list you can discuss each item with your residential electrical contractor to find out if they are easy to add on to the wiring update.
Get an Electrical Quote and a Contract
Each quote you receive from a residential electrical contractor will have a different approach to get the job done. Take the time to understand the approach and work with the electrical contractor that listens to you and provides a solution that will work for your situation.
Read through the contract thoroughly and ask any questions you may have. In this way, you and the electrical contractor will have a clear understanding of the work to get done and there won’t be any surprises.
Have Assurance for the Residential Electrical Contractor You’re Hiring
You are inviting someone into your home and you want to feel comfortable with that person and anyone working with them. Make sure the company you are working with has background-checked their electricians and the work will be completed by a journeyman electrician. You also want to work with a company that is fully licensed, bonded, and insured.
Read through online reviews and ask for a reference or two. Look for an A+ with the Better Business Bureau.
Questions to Ask Your Residential Electrical Contractor
Along with understanding the quote and the contract, there are some additional questions you’ll want to ask. Keep this list handy or create your own.
- How long will the home rewiring take to complete?
- How long will I be without electricity?
- What hours will you be working?
- What do I need to do to set up the areas you will be working in?
- When would you be able to start working on this project?
How to Approach an Electrical Re-wire
An electrical rewire or upgrade is a big project but can provide electrical safety for your home and added convenience for your family. While you may wish to upgrade your entire home at the same time, you may also wish to do a room or two at a time. This can make the process easier to handle.
Ready to Hire a Residential Electrician?
Our residential electricians that provide electrical services are background-checked and drug tested. We provide in-house training and further education so electricians on our team are always up to date. We are fully licensed, insured, and bonded.
Contact us at 515-669-3418 for Central Iowa or 319-313-3313 for Eastern Iowa, or use the form on the contact page. We’d be happy to provide you with a quote for your home re-wire, upgrade, or other commercial or residential projects.
