Reliable Electrician?

Question

how to find Reliable Electrician in USA??

Answer 1

Your best source would be recommendations. Find people you know that have used an electrician. The BBB is only a list of those who chose to pay to be a member. A large yellow page ad means a big company (generally) or at least one that wants to pay for the big ad. Of course make sure they are properly licensed (assuming you aren't in one of the areas of the country that has no licensing requirements). Depending on what you are doing, get several estimates. Just talking with them could give you a sense of who knows what they are doing. Like any trade, just because they are properly licensed doesn't mean they do the best quality. Will they get a permit for the work if one is required? I would question a licensed contractor that skips the permit if it is required--what other shortcuts would they take?

What is it you want done? What city are you in?

About service magic. The following is from their web site:
Q: What qualifications must a contractor have to join ServiceMagic?
A: All contractors and service professionals must be licensed according to the laws in their state and must carry general liability insurance. ServiceMagic also checks all members for lawsuits, liens, judgments and bankruptcies in the last three years.

This does not tell you anything about the quality of their work.

Answer 2

Contact your local BBB. Electricians (as well as plumbers) in most (if not all) states have to be licensed and bonded. The reputable ones generally will have the bigger,better adds in the Yellow pages and may show that they are members of the BBB.

Answer 3

Another great source for finding electricians is Service Magic. They prescreen each contractor that uses their service. In addition to checking their licensing, insurance and bondability, they do a background check; looking for felonies, judgements etc. This is a great service that we use and they refer us a lot of work. Their website is http://www.servicemagic.com