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South Hills Electric Hire Licensed Pittsburgh Electricians

South Hills Electric, LLC Provides a Guide to Hiring a Licensed Pittsburgh Electrician.

Pittsburgh, PA (ePressReleases.org) Aug 18, 2009 - Everybody is looking for a bargain these days. When it comes to your electrical system, what may seem like a bargain might end up costing you money.

Make Sure:

Your electrician is registered with the Pennsylvania State Attorney General.
You hire a reputable, licensed electrician to perform any work in your home or business.
Your electrician is listed with the Better Business Bureau and carries a high rating.
Your electrical contractor can provide proof of insurance upon request.
Your contractor carries Worker's Compensation for all employees.

That guy in the pickup that advertises electrical work in Pittsburgh might not be registered, insured, or licensed to perform work in your area. This could lead to costly permit and electrical code violation issues which could get your power shut off, or worse put your family and your community at risk.

How do I go about checking to see if my electrician is licensed and registered with the Pennsylvania State Attorney General?

The Attorney General has a website and a section dedicated to showing which contractors have registered. Visit this link and enter any contractor HICPA number or name.

How do I check to see if my Pittsburgh electrical contractor is listed with the Better Business Bureau?

The Better Business Bureau has a website and a section dedicated to showing which contractors have signed up with them. The BBB has its own set of standards required to get listed and a ranking of the contractor in question.

How do I check to see if my electrician is licensed to perform work in the City of Pittsburgh?

The list of requirements to obtain the City of Pittsburgh Electrical License is at http://www.city.pittsburgh.pa.us/bbi/html/electrical_contractors_license.html as well as the phone number (412)255-2160 to call to see if your electrical contractor is licensed in the City of Pittsburgh.

All three of the above standards require a rigorous set of requirements, and that costs money. However, can you risk having Joe electrician do the job on the cheap? How much do you save by having Joe do your electrical work? Nothing. Hire an electrical contractor who is licensed, certified, registered and insured.

Did you know?

1 - The state of Pennsylvania passed the Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act of 2009 on July 1, 2009. See our informative blog post on the HICPA ACT of 2009 at http://www.southhillselectric.com/ and learn more about your rights as a consumer. While we had hoped this law would be more highly publicized, it was not. That may come in time and we would welcome it. We believe educating our customers is good business.

2 - There are many quality licensed electrical companies. These electrical companies have taken the time to educate their employees as to the proper design and installation of electrical service equipment in the City of Pittsburgh, PA

3 - All electrical work is required to be inspected by a local authority. Because of the differing requirements of all these entities, they cannot all be listed here. Check with your local city or municipality for licensing and permit requirements.

4 -Please make sure your electrical contractor has insurance and Workman's Compensation for all of their employees performing work on your property before you sign anything. You, the homeowner could be held liable in case of an accident.

5 - Your electrician should be able to provide you with a list of references upon request. Just ask them.

This press release has been provided by South Hills Electric, LLC - Pittsburgh Electricians in the interest of public safety and awareness. Visit our website or just call (412)537-0687 with any questions you may have. We would be happy to serve you.

South Hills Electric, LLC is licensed to perform electrical work in the City of Pittsburgh. (City of Pittsburgh License #EL04676) South Hills Electric, LLC is listed with the Better Business Bureau, and is registered with the Attorney General. (PA012126)

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