Fine line between estimate and service work?
#1
Fine line between estimate and service work?
Not sure if this will make much sense but how do you get an electrical system inspected by a master electrician without the contractor either sending someone out on a service call or having them see dollar signs if you know what I mean?
If I ask for a estimate I will get an estimater, if I ask for a service call....there may or may not be issues to fix. And if there are minor issues I would like them fixed on the spot.... so I am not sure what approach to take with the contractors.
I know some of you guys are working electricians, how should I find someone to help me?
If I ask for a estimate I will get an estimater, if I ask for a service call....there may or may not be issues to fix. And if there are minor issues I would like them fixed on the spot.... so I am not sure what approach to take with the contractors.
I know some of you guys are working electricians, how should I find someone to help me?
#2
I can't think that anyone is going to be able to inspect your system without a site visit. There is no way I would risk my license or your safety without seeing what issues need to be dealt with.
Simple fixes might be able to be made on the spot. You might want to look for a flat rate contractor where you pay for a service call that typically covers a time period. Extra work may fit into the time included in the dispatch fee. If not they can look up the pricing in the book while there.
Simple fixes might be able to be made on the spot. You might want to look for a flat rate contractor where you pay for a service call that typically covers a time period. Extra work may fit into the time included in the dispatch fee. If not they can look up the pricing in the book while there.
#3
Ask friends, neighbors, relatives. Everyone knows an electrician. I look over a lot of peoples electrical systems. I'll see them after hours and on weekends. I'll usually stop by and see what their concerns are. If it's a major job then it gets quoted.
........and yes..... some of us still make free house calls.
........and yes..... some of us still make free house calls.
#4
If I ask for a estimate I will get an estimater,