The Difference in High Quality Electrical Work | Christchurch Electrical

You may be tempted to perform your own electrical work, and this especially goes for proud DIYers who are building their own home from scratch. Or you may be tempted to use a local jack of all trades who offers a cheap rate to come into your home to take care of your electrical repairs.

The reality is that you are possibly exposing yourself and your family to dangerous conditions if you fail to have a qualified, licenced professional carrying out necessary electrical services. There’s also the risk of requiring expensive repairs later down the track to fix problems that arises from shoddy work. This is just one of the reasons high quality electrical work makes a difference.

We all understand the danger of electrical shock or electrocution from touching live wires, and substandard electrical work can be just as dangerous. For example, licenced electricians always use the proper gauge of high-quality wire with every installation or repair. Amateurs may be tempted to use lighter gauge wiring that is cheaper and easier to connect.

This exposes the circuit to overheating, as lighter wiring will struggle to handle as much of a current. This runs the risk of starting a house fire as wiring overheats behind walls and the floor. Qualified electricians also have the right equipment and know how to work in dangerous circumstances such as using automatic shut offs when grounding conditions are compromised in wet or damp locations.

While getting something like an outlet or light switch replaced seems like a simple service, you still want to ensure it’s done right to avoid a second appointment for the same service. Safety concerns aside, poor workmanship tends to be more inconvenient and expensive in the long run, as cheaper wires and other components deteriorate and fail sooner or other problems arise from rushed, inattentive installations.

Running wiring through finished walls and ceilings can be a messy and time-consuming process. Unlicensed electricians are more likely to cut corners, creating expensive and inconvenient issues down the line. Qualified, professional electricians will undertake their work carefully and take the best rather than easiest approach, such as adding a sub-panel instead of just adding more lines to the circuit breaker.

There are a host of building codes as well as other rules and regulations that you need to adhere to with your electrical wiring. While some homeowners might get away with electrical work that is not up to code, it will be a major problem if they ever want to sell the property.

If building code violations are found, the electrical work will need to be redone with adherence to the code. An experienced, licenced electrician will know which specific rules and codes they need to comply with.

Don’t be tempted to DIY or hire an amateur! Christchurch Electrical can provide you with reliable high-quality electrical work that is guaranteed to be safe, compliant and expertly carried out.

Get in touch with our qualified electricians today for expert electrical services across Christchurch. For more information, call our team today on (03) 659 0611 or contact us online.