Question:

I’m an electrical contractor in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. In one of the earlier posts I’ve noticed that you offer a lifetime workmanship warranty. Could you explain to me how it works? As I am planning to implement something similar here. If you can share a copy of you warranty agreement – that would be ideal, but if you cannot I understand that. Any information would be greatly appreciated.

Best, Fred Samson

Answer:

For over 30 years I have offered a Lifetime Guarantee on all my company’s work. Over the years, this has generated a lot of extra sales for our Los Angeles electrical contractor customers. The way our guarantee has been so successful for us is that we have a Lifetime Guarantee on all my company’s [B]work[/B], not the materials used.

We tell customers that we guarantee our own work for LIFE, but we can’t be responsible for materials that we didn’t build ourselves (light fixtures, smoke detectors, dimmers, circuit breakers, etc.). On materials, we back-up whatever the manufacturer’s warrantee is.

I’ll be happy to talk about this with you in more detail if you want. Feel free to call me during business hours M-F.

Good luck with your business.

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First time home buyers are going to be extremely excited about the prospect of owning a home. It gives you the freedom to do as you wish with the interior and the satisfaction of actually owning something. It is the American dream and young people especially look forward to the day they get the keys to their first home. Sometimes, the dream is a little more difficult to achieve than many think. They start looking for a home only to discover their dream home is just not where they want it on the land they want it. For those home buyers, the best option would be to have a home built by a team of professionals. An electrician in Glendale will be an intricate part of the building process. You will want to have someone who is experienced and professional, like those at The Electric Connection.

There are plenty of financing options that allow home buyers to easily obtain the loan they need to build their own home on a piece of land or to buy in a new development. The process of having a home built is exciting. Every little detail is cleared through the new homeowner, including the Glendale electrician placing additional outlets in rooms where you think you will need them.

It is a good idea to sit down and meet with your contractors before the process ever begins. Talk about your wants and needs and set a high standard for the builders and your electrician. Glendale homeowners don’t have to settle or compromise. The work should only be completed by licensed and bonded professionals. This not only protects you, but it ensures the building process will go much smoother. Getting the county inspector out can be a huge feat. You want to make sure the work passes inspection the first time. If it doesn’t, your construction will be held up and it may take months longer than you anticipated to move into your new home. Stick with the professionals and give The Electric Connection a call if you are ready to get started on your new home construction.

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You Can Be Liable for Unlicensed Electrical Work

07/30/15

Revamping your home's electrical work can be a big headache. You need to find a qualified electrician and write what could be a hefty check for work that might require opening holes in your walls and temporarily making a mess of your home. The last thing you want after a big electrical project is to have to tear it all out and redo the job all over again. That could be the scenario you face, however, if you cut corners and don't hire a licensed electrician to take on the task. Fly-by-night contractors might be cheaper at the outset, but they can cost you big time in the end if they don't follow the local building code, leaving you liable for the faults in your home wiring.

Fanning the Building Code Fires

Some contractors might complain about having to follow local code, but it's in place for a reason – it helps ensure that any work done on your home is performed safely and effectively. Local code standards are particularly important when it comes to electrical work, because faulty wiring and connections can lead to short circuits or even an electrical fire, putting your family at risk.

That's why technicians who do electrical work are required to maintain a license, secure permits and schedule inspections for many home projects. Unfortunately, there are electricians who are tempted to skip the code requirements in order to avoid the time and expense of compliance. They might quote you a lower price, but shoddy workmanship can leave you on the hook for a lot more money overall.

Limit Your Exposure to Liability

If your local government figures out that you are working on an electrical project, they can send an inspector to check it out. If the work isn't up to code, you'll have to remedy the problem before you pass inspection. And if your electrician isn't licensed, you have little recourse to correct the faulty electrical work besides paying out of pocket for someone else to redo the entire thing. Worse, if your electrical system does cause a fire that leads to injury or death, you could be civilly liable for huge sums.

Licensed electricians, on the other hand, have more incentive to follow the rules to begin with, since they could lose their certification if they don't. Furthermore, you may have an easier time recouping your investment in the event of unsafe or incomplete work if you can prove that you did your due diligence and hired a licensed electrician.

Good Work Done Right

To avoid code and permitting issues, hire only licensed technicians for your electrical work and ask them to show you all the relevant permits. Protect yourself and your home by holding out for competent contractors so you know the work is done right the first time.