As a homeowner, it is your responsibility to ensure that your property is safe and well-cared for at all times. However, this doesn’t necessarily mean that you have to fix, change or upgrade everything yourself. If your home is having electrical issues, it’s important to know what you can fix on your own as opposed to calling our team for help.
Things You Can Do Yourself
Minor tasks involving removing lights, switches or sockets can be safely done on your own. For instance, if you want to replace the chandelier in the kitchen or the sconce in the main upstairs hallway, you should be able to do so without the need to call us for help. Of course, you will need to make sure that the power is off to the area you’re working on before you move or touch anything.
You will also want to make sure that you have the right tools and safety equipment to do the task safely and properly. If necessary, you can borrow or rent the tools needed to complete basic projects from friends or from a local hardware store.
Projects You Should Outsource
Ideally, you will give our team a call for anything that you don’t think that you can do on your own. This includes basic tasks. For example, if you need assistance switching out some hard-to-reach light bulbs or replacing the light socket in your master bedroom, we can help.
Furthermore, you should give our team a call for projects involving frayed or cut wires as they could still be live even after the power is cut. You should also consider outsourcing projects that involve rewiring a large portion of the home as you may need permits to do so.
Finally, you should not do any work on a home that you don’t own. For instance, if you rent a house or live with a partner who is on the deed, you should allow someone else to complete necessary work around the property.
If you are in need of electrical services, don’t hesitate to call the team at London Electric today. We can provide a wide range of services in a friendly, timely and affordable manner.
