Probably, the first thing you need to avoid is doing it all by yourself. We certainly admire your talents and skills, but when it comes to an electricity project, you need to be cautious and seek professional assistance. Installation of electric boards and wires is not as simple as changing a bulb. Hence, hire a professional for all your home electricity requirements.
But when it comes to the hiring process of an electrician or an electrical company, certain things need to be avoided, such as follows:
- Hiring an unqualified and inexperienced electrician.
An electrician who comes with the requisite qualifications and experience is always the best. He knows more about the electrical boards, switches, and how to fix major issues. If you are unable to check his qualifications, you can check his licenses. The license gives us a brief idea about his qualifications, training, and expertise.

An inexperienced electrician might give you hundreds of fake promises but will provide a hazardous outcome. So, even if you are in a hassle, go for an experienced electrician and secure your family members.
- Not asking for references from friends and relatives.
A reference always helps, no matter whether it is provided by your distant cousin or a mutual friend. In addition to the contact details, it is your responsibility to ask for the experience. If you want an electrical company for a significant house project, then personally evaluate the work done at previous clients’ places. When you get a reference, you should not skip the background research in any way as it will help you to know the professional’s expertise level.
Similarly, if you don’t ask for references, it shows that you are not concerned about your house safety. Moreover, you will have to undergo a lengthy process of searching and shortlisting electrical companies in Auckland.
- Hiring an electrician without discussing the rates and estimates.
If it is a small repair, it is okay not asking for the costs. But if you don’t ask for a quote for a huge project, it shows that you are not diligent in the hiring process. It is vital to seek a detailed quotation of the proposed work and discuss payment methods too. You can also discuss hidden costs, extra work expenses, warranties, and guarantees.
- Hiring a pseudo electrician.
If a guy is having a grocery shop down the lane who boasts of his impeccable knowledge in electrical projects, will you hire him? Not all even if he quotes lesser than the experienced ones. Always opt for genuine and competent electrical companies and not any random persons.
By and large, it is better if you avoid the above things to hire a skilled and professional electrical company.