Questions to Ask Before Hiring an Electrician
Use the same documented questions with every electrician before authorizing non-emergency work.
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Prepare an electrician interview sheet
Mark questions answered in writing and print the open items for the next contractor conversation.
Qualifications and diagnosis
Written scope
Completion and support
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Safety note: Smoke, arcing, burning odors, shock, buzzing with heat, or water near energized equipment require immediate safety action—not a routine hiring interview.
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The checklist separates qualification, diagnosis, written scope, code responsibility, restoration, testing, and warranty so bids can be compared consistently.
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