Renovating Business Premises? Discover What to Budget for Electrical Work
Figuring out what the electrical for your business premises renovation will cost can be a tricky business. It’s almost impossible for any commercial electrical contractor to provide an accurate estimate without having a significant amount of information to go on. There are fixed and variable costs involved, and different contractors will all calculate things a little differently. A lot will hinge on the building in question too, and how extensive the electrical repairs and additions will be. Here are a few costs that you might want to...
read moreElectrical Honey-Dos: When Should You Call an Electrical Contractor?
Most people have a level of comfort when it comes to small electrical repairs. Changing the light in a stove or fridge, switching out a light fixture, and other minor tasks may all fall into the realm of things that your “honey” can do for you, but there are times when you need professional help. Here are a few instances where you should not attempt to do repairs yourself. 1. When There Is Visible Damage When you can see visible damage to wiring, when an outlet has a scorch mark or when something has melted, it’s a sign that all is not well...
read moreBuilding a Housing for Your Standby Generator
If you are installing a home standby generator, and you live in Florida, you are probably motivated by bad weather. Because sure, the energy savings you get when the power is out for a few days thanks to a big storm are good for your wallet, but they’re really not good for anything else, are they? Before you contact contractors about your generator and to get a price for the electrical installation in West Palm Beach, it’s a good idea to figure out where you’re going to place the generator, and how you’re going to keep it safe from the storm....
read moreWhat’s Covered in a Commercial Electrical Maintenance Agreement
Commercial electrical maintenance is a critical element in maintaining the health and safety of a workplace, ensuring that your business insurance policy covers you in the event of a malfunction, and for ensuring that your commercial power stays stable and operational when you need it. However, even if you are looking for a contractor to enter into an electrical service contract, you might not be sure exactly what you can expect. While these types of electrical maintenance contracts can vary greatly from one contractor to the next, there are...
read moreTaking the Mystery Out of New Home Electrical Projects
Building a new home is a massive undertaking. Even when you’re working with great contractors, if you’re like most people, chances are you’ll be overwhelmed by the many steps involved in going from a vacant lot to a building you can live in. When the work gets to things that take a fair amount of technical understanding, like plumbing and electrical, it can get even more confusing. Here are the steps that are involved in new residential wiring, to take some of the mystery out of the process: Your plans are drawn up by the home designer or...
read moreHow to Find a Reputable Commercial Electrical Contractor
If you’re looking for a commercial electrical contractor for a new commercial building or to repair, maintain or retrofit your existing commercial building, then you might be wondering how you find a good one. Word of mouth referrals are a good idea, but what else can you do to find a great company? 1. Ask Construction Professionals Your general contractor, engineer, architect and other construction professionals involved in your commercial construction or renovation project will probably have a list of companies they have worked with in the...
read moreWhat’s the Best Time of Year to Install a Standby Generator?
If you’re considering buying a whole home generator, then you might be wondering what the best time of year to install one will be. It’s true: there is a “best time” to install a generator, that will probably get you a better deal, and quicker service. Here’s what you need to know about the best time to get your standby generator. The Early Bird Gets the Deal In every type of contracting company, in every trade, there is a season where demand is higher. Thanks to the weather in South Florida, the demand for a whole home generator...
read moreLatest Green Building Electrical Trends for 2016-2019
A few short years ago, green building was just another fad. Something that happened on the fringe of construction, which avant garde architects and designers incorporated into their designs along with weird angles, and which was not really something the average person thought about. Thanks to rising energy costs and increasing concern for the planet, however, green building has moved squarely into focus for most consumers and contractors, and it’s becoming one of the important things to consider when building or renovating. Here is what...
read moreCommercial vs. Residential Electrical Contractors: What’s the Difference?
In theory, electrical contractors are pretty much all alike, and it is true that given enough time and a good instruction manual, a residential electrical contractor could do a commercial contractor’s job, and vice versa. However, that’s the same as saying that a mechanic who works on compact cars and one who works on semis are the same: while they share a lot of the same traits, there are some noticeable differences. Here’s what you need to know. Wiring and Phases One of the major differences between a commercial electrical and a residential...
read more4 Exciting Electrical Gadgets for Your Bathroom
If you thought water and electricity didn’t mix, think again! These days, there are plenty of electrical gadgets on the market that are designed to be safe for use in the bathroom. Not only that, but bathrooms are finally getting some much needed attention in the arena of smart fixtures and fittings, and some of the new ones truly are amazing! If you’re looking for something awesome for your bathroom, or are doing some electrical remodeling, here are some options to consider. 1. Showerheads with Built in Speakers Forget those old fashioned,...
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