Why You Should Never Hire Unlicensed or Uninsured Electrical Contractors.
When you need to hire an electrical contractor for a project in your home, you might ask yourself if it really does matter whether or not your contractor is licensed, and you may be receiving what appears to be an economical offer to complete your electrical project from a contractor not playing by the rules. But, beware, the risk you are taking in hiring the unlicensed electrician could end up hurting you financially and putting your safety at risk in the long run.
Contractors pay quite a hefty sum to be properly licensed and insured, which can make it difficult to compete with those who don’t – yet, homeowners pay the ultimate price for choosing a contractor that is not licensed or insured.
Licensing proves that your electrician has the knowledge and knows his trade. The last thing you want to deal with is electrical mistakes in your home after choosing an unlicensed electrician. The damage could mean serious injury, fires or even death by electrocution for the electrician if it occurs during the job, or any time after he leaves, to precious members of your family.