How to Select the Best Commercial Electrical Contractor: 5 Questions

Finding the best commercial electrical contractor for your business isn’t as hard as you’d expect, as long as you ask the right questions and are clear about your needs up front. These 5 questions can help you during the selection process:

1. License & Insurance

The right commercial electrical contractor will be able to provide their license and insurance information immediately. This certifies they have the necessary training and are up-to-speed on current electrical codes. Always ask to see these.

2. Experience

How long has the commercial electrical contractor been in business? The more years and experience they have, the more certain you can be that they have a long list of satisfied customers that have kept them in business.

3. Ask for References & Check Them

If they are hesitant to provide references, go elsewhere. When you get references, ask them about the quality, professionalism and attention to detail their electrical contractor displayed.

4. Quotes & Pricing

It’s a good idea to get 3 quotes at a minimum. The right commercial electrical contractor will provide an extremely detailed, specific quote only after fully examining what your needs are in person. There should be no vague spots in the quote. Ask as many questions about this as you need to!

5. Check Online Resources

In addition to other commercial references, check Reader’s Choice awards, Best Pick Reports and find out if they’ve won any awards for their work. These sites, more than general user rating sites, provide better evidence-based metrics to help you choose the right commercial electrical contractor for your needs.

Root Electric has been a residential and commercial electrical contractor in Northern Virginia for more than three decades, with awards from Angie’s List, EBSCO’s Best Pick and a long list of happy customers. For a free quote, contact Root Electric at (703) 494-3989.