Introduction: What Can Go Wrong When You Use an Unlicensed Electrical Contractor?
Using an Unlicensed Contractor
When you choose to hire an unlicensed electrical contractor or fail to get any necessary permits needed to do an electrical job, you are taking a very big risk. A electrical contractor oversees all work done on your premises and is legally responsible. All electrical contractors should carry contractors’ liability and workers compensation insurance to protect you in the event anything goes wrong or is damaged on the job site.
What Can Go Wrong with Hiring Unlicensed or Uninsured Contractors?
It is important to hire a licensed and insured electrical contractor when having work done on your home to protect you from having any financial responsibility for any shoddy workmanship, or someone is hurt on the job. It is important to know the insurance carrier will be the one paying out the money if there are any damages to lines or shoddy workmanship. Many things can go wrong on a electrical job and people can get hurt. Ensure you are not the one financially responsible for these bills.
Beware: If you do not hire a electrical contractor who is licensed and insured, you become the contractor and will be responsible for any damage or medical bills that happen on the job. Standard homeowners policies exempt damages when you are using an unlicensed contractor.
The Risks of Hiring Unlicensed Contractors
The risks involved with hiring an unlicensed and uninsured electrical contractor are not worth any cost-saving benefits in the short run. Using an unlicensed and uninsured electrical contractor can potentially cost you everything you own, and you could potentially be sued into bankruptcy. Not to mention the chance of losing you or your loved one’s life in a tragic accident caused by untrained workers. Most insurance policies exclude damages that occur when hiring an unlicensed electrical contractor. Using an unlicensed or uninsured electrical contractor could potentially cost you much more in the long run. So, save yourself the trouble and hire a professional licensed and insured electrician.
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