It may seem daunting, but choosing a specialist in lighting installation in Zionsville is actually quite simple. The best advice is to select a contractor before you need one. Why? Because if you need an emergency repair, chances are you will not have time for a lengthy selection process. And the worst thing you could do would be to choose someone from without interviewing them first.
Here’s a list of what you should consider when selecting a contractor for lighting installation in Zionsville. Let’s use the following ratings: excellent, good, acceptable, fair and rejected to classify some of the points.
To get names of potential contractors:
1. Previous work and personal experience with the contractor with reliable recommendation made by relatives or friends who have worked with the contractor. [Excellent]
2. The contractor has been recommended, but you have not had any direct experience with them. [Good]
3. You found it in a trade association or through advertising. [Fair]
4. They are licensed, and there have been no complaints or disciplinary action against them ever. [Excellent]
5. Licensed, and there have been actual claims or demands during the last 3 years. [Rejected]
6. The contractor is not licensed. [Rejected]
Insurance and Age of Business
1. Compensation for accident and liability insurance. [Excellent]
2. They only have general liability insurance (bodily injury and property damage). [Good]
3. The contractor does not have any insurance. [Rejected]
4. 10 years old with the same name. [Excellent]
5. Five or more years old, with the same name. [Good]
6. One to five years old, with the same name. [Fair]
7. New Business, less than a year old [Fair]
8. Old business, new name. [Rejected]
Verified references and Experience
1. Previous positive references of at least five customers. [Excellent]
2. One to four positive references from previous customers. [Good]
3. No real references or negative references. [Rejected]
4. They specialize in the work you need. [Excellent]
5. They can do the work you need, but they can also perform other work. [Good]
6. Little or no work experience you need. [Rejected]
Scope and price
1. Detailed description of the scope of work [Excellent]
2. The assumptions (if any) are clear and precise [Excellent]
3. The contractor says no to a discount and will not “sign” the contract [Rejected]
4. The contractor guarantees the work [Excellent]
For more information on lighting installation in Zionsville, or how you can hire the right contractor, contact your local professional today. They will be able to answer any questions you might have in regards to any electrical needs you may have.
