5 Reasons to Hire Only a Licensed Electrician

Sure, there are a lot of DIY projects you and your family can do around the home, but anything with electricity should only be done by a licensed electrician for the following reasons:

1. State Certification

Virginia state tests electricians on a regular basis to ensure they fully understand the most recent electrical safety codes. The best electricians devote time to training to earn their licenses and keep them current so they do the safest electrical work in your home.

2. Proof of Quality Work

A licensed electrician has to prove the quality and safety of their work in order to earn their certification. Your home and family’s safety counts on this.

3. Your Insurance Company Requires a Licensed Electrician

Let’s not forget your homeowner’s insurance policy. Insurance policies require a licensed electrician do any electrical work your home needs, otherwise, your policy may be invalid—which would be horrible if you actually needed it to repair damage done from an electrical fire caused by unlicensed work.

4. Home Inspections

If you plan to sell your house, you’ll likely be subjected to a home inspection. The inspector will definitely check that your electrical work is up-to-code, which you can only guarantee if a licensed electrician has completed the work.

5. Save Money and Time

The idea that getting your buddy to help you fix some wiring will be cheaper is only true in the very short term. In the long term, poor electrical work that is not up-to-code can cause electrocution or fire hazards or simply not work. Then you’ll be stuck with the damage or repairs, some of which could cost more than just money.

Get it done right the first time! Contact Root Electric when your home needs electrical work and get the best quality and safety with your licensed residential electrician in Northern Virginia: (703) 494-3989.