If there are some electrical repairs or work to be done in your home or work place, you will need to get a professional electrical contractor to have the job done. If you do not have any competence in this field and you do not know anyone offhand, what to do? Let us see some of the things you can do, and the steps to be taken to make sure you are hiring the right person to do the job.

WHAT IS THE ELECTRICAL JOB OR PROJECT?

You will need to know exactly or even roughly about what is to be done about the electrical projects. This is the first step to figure out.

ENQUIRE AROUND

Before searching online for electrical contractors in your area, ask around for recommendations.  A neighbour, family member, co-worker, friend, or other acquaintance may have had recent electrical work done to their home or workplace, and has a recommendation (or it may also be someone whom they would advise to avoid.).  Ask for an honest opinion from someone you trust.

RESEARCH

Now that you have obtained a list of names (or even though you have not obtained any) of electrical contractors from people in your area, it is advisable to do some of your own research for local electrical contractors in Mauritius. Search them online, call and email as needed.

BACKGROUNDS CHECK

Verifying information about the person is an important step in the process of locating and hiring an electrical contractor to perform electrical work on your home or workplace. Look for testimonies, references, years of experience, level of experience, as well as licensing and credentialing.

INTERVIEWING POTENTIAL CANDIDATES

Once you have the names, it is time to interview your expected candidates.

Schedule appointments for them to come and see the work to be done.  They can give you an idea of whether they can do the job, when it can be done and how long it will take, and how much it will cost. During the interview, you can also get to know about this person’s knowledge, work ethic, and personality.

SELECT YOUR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR

Based on the interview’s you have had, and the quotes you have been given, it is now time to select your contractor. Do not just focus on the cheapest cost and the time taken to do the job, it is equally important to look for an electrical contractor’s credentials, experience and references.

MAKE A CONTRACT

Do not forget to draw up a contract, even if you are hiring the electrical contractor who happens to be your brother’s neighbour. The agreement done in writing should include:

• details about the project,
• the timeframe,
• all costs involved, and
• terms of payment.

Hiring an electrical contractor in Mauritius can seem like an intimidated and a very long process, but you cannot attempt to do the work yourself if you do not have the proper skills, experience or tools.

Choose a professional electrical contractor like Manser Saxon Contracting Ltd Mauritius, who will do your job efficiently and safely.