If you’ve never called an electrician before, that first time can feel like you’re walking into the unknown. You’re not sure what you’re doing, and you’re not sure exactly what needs to be fixed. This often leads people to hire the first electrician that Google suggests, the electrician with the soonest availability or the company at the lowest price point. While this may sound tempting initially, hiring whomever is available often creates more problems than it solves. Taking the time to find a quality, top rated local electrician will serve you well in the long run. Here’s what to look for before hiring an electrician in Des Moines, Iowa.
Punctuality
Anyone else hate the dreaded time window provided by most electrical service companies in the Des Moines area? “We’ll be there between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m!” That window not only takes up most of your day, but sometimes the electrician or the service man doesn’t even make it within that time frame. They may show up an hour late or even call to reschedule after you’ve waited around all day. At Custom Electrical Services we provide at most a 2 hour service window once and electrician is schedule for your project. Our electricians arrive on time and ready to help!
Custom Electrical Services not only has a history of punctuality with its electricians and high reviews because of it, but we vow to back that punctuality with a $49.95 off of the service fee if we’re late. Nothing like putting money where your mouth is! We bet on ourselves, so you can bet on us as well. If your paying a service fee and our electrician doesn’t show up during the scheduled time frame than we will take of $49.95 off your service fee!
Background checks
When you let someone into your home, you trust them with your safety. You want to know that they’re going to do a good job and also treat you well while they’re there. Custom Electrical Services requires background checks on all of our service electricians so you can feel confident about who you’re welcoming into your private space. Your home is your castle and your sanctuary. At Custom Electrical Services we will do everything necessary to keep it that way.
Positive reviews
Anytime you’re hiring someone in the service industry, you want to know what their past work performance was like. The best people to ask about this is their previous clients. The review culture is booming, so make sure you know what people are saying about the electrician you’re considering hiring. Also make sure they are real reviews! You can check the company’s testimonial section on their website as well as third-party review sites. Its always best to click on the reviews to see what else the person has reviewed and over what period of time. If they have only left 1 or 2 reviews and all close to the same time period with no track record its possible it may not be an authentic review. Only trust high quality review boards like Google and the Better Business Bureau. This review boards should give you a good idea about the electrical contractors reliability and quality.
Drug tests
An electrician has a dangerous job at times, and they’re helping to fix an important component of your home. Custom Electrical Services recognizes that you’re trusting us with the job and wants to ensure that it’s done correctly and perfectly the first time. As such, we drug test all of our electricians. This way, you can feel confident that you job is going to be completed correctly every single time.
Licensed Electricians
While some professions may not require a license, or a permit most electrical work does! When we send an electrician to your home they are fully licensed to perform residential service work in your home. Our electricians carry a State of Iowa Journeyman or Masters electrical license. They may be assisted by a registered electrical apprentice, helper, or unclassified licensed electrician.
Up Front Pricing
Some electricians still work by the hour. This can be a very inaccurate and stressful situation for both the homeowner and the electrician. The homeowner may be worried about how long the project is taking because they don’t want to pay too much. Every minute the electrician is there the homeowners bill keeps getting bigger and bigger. The electrician may feel the need to hurry for the homeowner, often taking short cuts or not following the National Electrical Code. At Custom Electrical Services
our electricians give you a price up front. That way you know down to the penny what your electrical project will cost. No matter how long it takes the electrician the price they quoted you is the price you pay. If it takes the electrician 5 hours or 5 days we stand behind the price quoted. 100% satisfaction guaranteed.
Final thoughts
If you’re looking for a quality electrician, Custom Electrical Services offers the best in the business. We service residential and light commercial customers and know how to do the job right. If you need an electrician in Des Moines, Iowa or surrounding communities, don’t hesitate to call us! We provide up front pricing and can complete most jobs on the same day as the request.
Custom Electrical Services provides residential and commercial electrician's services for the Des Moines area. We do new installations and wiring, service & repair calls as well as 24/7 emergency service.