Now that we are approaching the lifting of lockdown restrictions many people will be looking to get some household jobs done. When hiring an electrician it is important to hire a qualified electrician. Today we will look at some things to keep in mind to ensure you are hiring the right professional.

Apparently, 36% of people rely on recommendations from friends and family when it comes to choosing an electrician to carry out work in the home. Which is great but here are some tips on how to find a good electrician in your local area...

When hiring an electrician in 2021 it's easy to see their reputation online. Many electrician work on a self-employed basis and run a limited company which can be searched for on Google. Google reviews are a great way to get a basic idea of their reputation. Whether it's through Google Reviews, Trust pilot, Rated people or anywhere else online.

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Make sure the electrician you are hiring holds the right qualifications. Look for City & Guilds qualifications, these are industry standard. If the electrician is full qualified they will be carrying a CSCS Gold card. Don't hesitate to ask to see their ID, legitimate electricians will have their card on them if they are fully-qualified in the trade.

Don't always go for the cheapest option. When considering different quotes from your shortlisted electricians, don't pick the cheapest one. Read through the quote carefully to ensure that you end up picking the best person for your job. Anything that sounds too good to be true usually is.

There is a wide range of jobs and tasks in the electrical trade. Electricians do not always prefer different jobs and will specialise in certain tasks. Things like whether they do 24-hour emergency callouts and so on is important to know. Do your research and hire the right electrician for your specific needs.

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Looking to become an Electrician yourself?

Here at Able Skills we have been teaching people how to become professional electricians for 20-years! Becoming an electrician is not easy and required the right teaching. Our instructors are absolute experts in the trade and will guide you throughout your training. We are a centre of excellence when it comes to electrician courses. This means that we focus of helping people become fully-qualified professionals.

Our Gold Card Approved Electrician Package is the perfect package for anybody looking to go from a limited amount of knowledge to being ready to enter the industry. The course package includes almost all of the electrician courses that we offer. Including our City & Guilds Level 2 course, City & Guilds Level 3, PAT Testing, 18th Edition, Inspection & Testing as well as an AM2 assessment!

Training with Able Skills you will experience a real mix of both hand-on training and theory sessions. Our Electrician courses are taught within our newly renovated electrical workshops that house individuals work bays for each student. Available to you will be all of the materials, tools and equipment you could possibly need.

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For more information and to book courses call on 01322 280 202 - We are more than happy to provide additional advice, answer any questions you may have and process your booking. You are also welcome to visit us in person, our office is open 7-days-a-week between 8:30 - 16:30!

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