Whether you need to replace a light fixture or rewire the entire house, you need to hire an electrician. However, not all electricians are created equal. In this article, What to Consider When Choosing an Electrician for Your Vacation Home, you will learn some tips that will help you choose the right one for the job.

Why choose a local electrician?

If you are hiring an electrician for a remodel, ask the general contractor to recommend a pro area coverage for electrical services. If the contractor doesn’t have a list, check with the local home builders’ association or an electrical-supply company in your area for suggestions. Then, ask the electrician for references and look over a sample job. If the electrician’s work is sloppy, don’t hire him. For example, if wires are crossed and jumbled or droop from joist to joist, he isn’t neat enough to handle the job safely.

2. Provide your electrician with a list of the fixtures you want to install.

Electricians usually follow plans for remodeling jobs, including a list of outlet and switch locations, so be sure to provide the electrician with a copy of these plans prior to starting the project. This will save you time and money because the electrician will not have to stop his work to find out where to place a fixture or what kind of switch to use.

Also, if you are planning to shop for your own light fixtures, give the electrician a list of the products you want to purchase. He can then buy them for you at a professional discount, saving you the expense of having to pay full retail.