| It is important that electrical installation work is | | | | they have the knowledge and experience to |
| carried out by trained and qualified electricians | | | | carry out electrical work. All in accordance with BS |
| who have the necessary knowledge, skill and | | | | 7671. Registered electricians will work to this |
| experience. The internet is the new Yellow Pages. | | | | standard and will issue a safety certificate for |
| But how do you know which company to choose | | | | their electrical work. |
| and what services you require? | | | | It is usually advisable to ask for references, as |
| The answer, probably, is that you don't. Use the | | | | well as researching the internet. The best possible |
| internet for research and "Google" the company | | | | source for this is past customers or companies |
| you are interested in. There are many websites | | | | which the business/individual has worked for. This |
| which have reference pages or trusted | | | | is a useful backup to the web information you can |
| tradesmen information. These will guide you and | | | | gain - because there is a possibility that the |
| help you to form an opinion of who to choose. | | | | internet information is self populating, and that the |
| If you wish to employ a qualified and safe | | | | electrician (or company) has got his mates to |
| electrician you should check if the individual or | | | | refer him/his business as a good service provider. |
| company is registered with a government | | | | If possible, speak to old clients or visit the site to |
| approved scheme - as they will have had a | | | | view the completed project. |
| sample of their work checked. This ensures that | | | | |