• Posted: July 12, 2022
• Contractor eBook, Find A Contractor, how to choose electrical contractor ebook, How to find an electrical contractor

If you’re reading this, you know that finding a qualified, reliable, specialty electric contractor in Chicago can be tricky and time consuming. If you’ve been searching to no avail, consider adjusting your approach.

Powering Chicago’s “How to Find an Electrical Contractor” e-book walks the reader through a proven approach to finding a contractor that best suits your needs, and has a history of completing work on time, on budget, done right, every time.

The First Step to Finding an Electrical Contractor

According to the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA), most electrical contractors are specialists. Examples of electrical specialties include data centers, industrial, residential, renewable energies, commercial, and more. Because of the breadth of types of work that electrical contractors perform, it’s essential to identify your project needs before you begin to search for a contractor. Only after your needs are identified will you be able to find a contractor that’s experienced in the kind of work your project entails.

You’ve Identified Your Project’s Needs. What’s Next?

After taking the time to identify your project needs, your focused search can begin. Next, identify contractors located in your immediate area. Then, consider consulting with your city or township building department. If a permit is required, those who work locally tend to be familiar with the process.

If a search tool would be helpful, visit Powering Chicago’s Find a Contractor tool. Then, follow the guidance in the subsequent e-book chapters for recommendations on other aspects of hiring an electrical contractor. Additional elements include:

• Identifying minority and women-owned contractors
• How to gauge the quality and value of an electrical contractor
• Safety considerations
• Red (and green) flags that show whether an electrical contractor is reliable
• Finding an electrical contractor that’s competitively priced

Whether you’ve been sourcing electrical contractors for years or this is a new aspect of your role, this guide has useful information for anyone who is looking for qualified contractors in Chicago and Cook County.