1) Is this person licensed and bonded?

If so, there will be no question about whether or not they have insurance in case anything goes wrong with the installation or wiring- which could potentially be fatal!

2) What kind of experience does this contractor have?

This includes not only how long they’ve been in business but also what kind of projects they usually take on. When you go to speak with them, be sure to ask to see examples of their other projects and make sure those look like something you would want done at your home or business.

3) Does this contractor have any references?

Ask for a list of names, numbers, and emails of at least three references. Then call those people to see if they were happy with the work that was done on their home or business.

4) Check online reviews. 

Search google reviews, home advisor electrical contractor reviews as well as the Better Business Bureau website to see what other customers are saying about this contractor. Customer reviews offer a reliable source of honest opinions as to the work performed,  quality, prices and overall satisfaction.

Now that you have the questions, how do you find a contractor?

Here are a few good resources for finding contractors:

1) Ask friends and family
These people will usually be very honest about their experience with any contractor they hired, which is great!

2) Talk to multiple contractors
You want to have a few different proposals so that you can compare them and pick the best one. Comparing rates, experience levels, references, and BBB ratings will help you find a contractor who fits your needs.

3) Get recommendations

Again, these people will usually be very honest about their experience with any contractor they hired. Make sure you find out how long they’ve been friends with that person for, because this will give you an idea of whether or not they are trustworthy.

4) Use social media

Another great resource is through social media websites like Facebook and Twitter. There are usually groups on these sites dedicated to local home improvement and customer service, so post your question on one of these groups to get input from all of the users. You might be surprised by how helpful this can be!

5) Search electrical contractors near me on google. 

This should give you a great list of contractors to research on google my business (maps) listings as well as the search results under the maps section.  Google does a great job of pushing the top rated contractors and websites to the top of search under the local listings. 

**Note - any company can buy ads to appear for local search and ads do not reflect how good a company is.  Google displays "ads"  in the local search so you can see what google is showing in the results naturally for your local search area vs what is showing due to paid ads.

Do Your Research to Find The Best Local Electrical Contractor

If you want to find an electrician for your home or business, it’s important that you ask the right questions and look at their past projects. The 4 questions we've mentioned will help guide this process: is they licensed and bonded? What kind of experience do they have? Do they have any references? And finally, check reviews on the Better Business Bureau website. From there, use one of these four resources to find a contractor who meets your needs- asking friends and family first then social media websites like Facebook groups dedicated to customer service or even just looking up recommendations online in general (like Yelp).

About B Town Electric

B Town Electric in Belchertown, MA has over 40 years experience providing Western Massachusetts with expert electrical service. We are a proud member of the Better Business Bureau since 2011 and we have an A+ rating. We are OSHA 10 certified, and also a lead safe renovator-supervisor. Contact us at 413-213-0770 or contact us online.