Many people mention in passing to me how difficult it can be to find a reliable electrician in Darlington. Over the years a lot of effort has gone into making the process of finding electrician and checking qualifications and registration more accessible which is great news, however a lot of this isn't common knowledge amongst our customers who often aren't sure where the best places to look are.
There are endless options of where you can find yourself looking, and when you're looking for an electrician in Darlington how do you know that you can rely and trust the person you take on to do the work?
There are no shortage of directories, adverts and vans out there, but how do you know if the person you are about to take on is really going to do a great job – how can you distinguish between average and great and most importantly how do you know they are qualified?
Research really is key here and although it does take a little bit longer, the time and effort really is worth having the peace of mind that your work is being carried out by a trusted qualified electrician.
Friends and family
Do you know somebody who has recently had some electrical work completed? Ask them about their experience and if they would recommend the electrician – if so ask for contact details. In this instance I would still recommend checking the electricians' qualifications however if everything checks out there's no reason not to give them a call. Recommendations are great for electricians – we like to know you're happy with our work!
Search engines
“Electrician in Darlington” will more than likely return countless results however you really need to filter this out to who is a qualified electrician in Darlington. This is why it's always best to pick a few that seem appealing to you and check them against the Competent persons register. This is a government approved list of all registered electricians in your local area. Whilst there are a few approved registration schemes for electricians this list provides details for electricians across all schemes and is completely unbiased – electricians cannot pay to appear on this list.
Trustmark & Check a Trade
If you're so far happy with your selection and are satisfied that the electrician you are considering getting in touch is suitably qualified, you can always make additional checks on trustmark or check a trade for further confirmation.
Trustmark requires those registered to demonstrate more than just the minimum criteria needed to carry out electrical work in your home and will have undergone independent assessments of their work. There is no requirement for electricians to become trust mark registered.
Checkatrade is a free register that the public can search to find reviews on electricians in their local area and read feedback from previous customers. It's always good to get an idea of other people's experiences!
Finally, don’t feel compelled to go with the first electrician you find that seems to fit what you need. Most electricians will be happy to give you a free quote so it's worth getting a few together so you really get a good feel for the electrician you choose to proceed with.
Whilst the above may seem like a bit longwinded this will give you complete peace of mind when looking for an electrician in Darlington and finding somebody you can trust and rely upon whenever the need arises for an electrician.
