We provide all of the following services for our customers:
• Electrical services - commercial & residential
• We are insured, licensed and bonded.
• We handle all types of electrical repair, rewires and new construction.
• I am a Master Electrician and I install the work myself.
• We do very professional work.
• We are BBB (Better Business Bureau) accredited.
EB Extreme Electrical Services was featured in an episode of the TV show "Flip This House, San Antonio Edition".
EB Extreme Electrical Services is a San Antonio electrician with a wide range of capabilities and skills to meet your unique project's needs. Give us a call today and we'll get out to help you ASAP.
Licenses / Credentials:
• Electrical Contractors License T.E.C.L. 23588
• Master Electrician 108708
• Journeyman Electrician 5648
How to Find the Right San Antonio Electrician
You don’t think about it on a daily basis, but as a homeowner you’ll probably need an electrician sometime during the life of your home. The electricity that makes our lives comfortable and simply makes everything work is a major component in every home. Some homeowners are quite handy at taking care of the small projects, such as replacing an old ceiling light fixture or rewiring a wall receptacle. Others have a healthy fear of anything that involves electrical repairs or upgrades; no matter how minor the problem, it is best left in the capable hands of a reliable San Antonio electrician.
Finding an electrician shouldn’t be difficult. Locating the one that you believe is right for your project might not be quite as easy. For starters, if an electrician has a state license, you know he has some amount of capability in the trade. You should ask to see the license of any San Antonio electrician that you might potentially hire. You can check with your state contractors licensing board to see if the electrician’s license is valid. He should also show you proof of current liability and workers compensation coverage. Check to make sure they are up to date.
Where Should You Look for a Good San Antonio Electrician?
Ask family, friends, co-workers or neighbors for possible recommendations. If they’ve had any experience with a San Antonio electrician, they can tell you if they were happy with his work or not. They’ll probably tell you if they have any complaints. The same holds true if someone has had a positive experience with a San Antonio electrician. People will quickly let you know if they received great service. You can also check your local phone directory in the yellow pages under Electric Contractors or check the internet for a database of local electricians.
Once you locate a San Antonio electrician you think you might be interested in working with you should take the time to do a background check. Any complaints should be on file with the Better Business Bureau. If you do find any, ask for details and whether or not the complaint was settled to the satisfaction of the customer. It’s quite possible that even a very good San Antonio electrician can get a complaint. The thing you really need to know is how they handled it. An electrician with a list of unresolved complaints can spell problems and that is something you definitely don’t need.
Asking the San Antonio Electrician to Submit a Bid
Once you’ve decided on three or four electricians that you feel are right for the job, you then need to set up an interview so you can go over your project with them. It’s important to ask about experience. A San Antonio electrician that has been in business for many years could be your best choice, though don’t rule out the newer electrician. You might get lower rates from a newer electrician since they are working to build customers and quality references. Should you decide to work with a newer San Antonio electrician, be sure he has enough knowledge to handle the job.
Do a walk through with each electrician that you are considering and have them explain in detail what they can do for you and how they would complete the job. Talk about what you want to have done and pinpoint any specific concerns you feel are important. By talking with each San Antonio electrician you will have an idea of how well you’ll work together. Don’t feel you have to work with any electrician you’re not completely comfortable with. The electrician you choose is going to be responsible for the safety of your home so he needs to be someone you trust.
You’ll need to ask about cost as well as estimated time for completion. Obviously a San Antonio electrician can’t give you a correct estimate until they work up an in depth quote. Supply each electrician with a list of what you’d like to see in their bid. The bid should explain the work that will be involves along with the cost of materials and labor. You should also understand what your payment options are. If your project is small, you’ll usually be expected to pay in full once the project is completed, while longer more involved projects, may allow for installment payments over the course of the entire job. Make sure you also get a completion date written into every bid you receive.
Making Your Final Selection of a San Antonio Electrician
Once you have a bid from each San Antonio electrician it’s time to make some comparisons. You might be attracted to a very low bid but this is one area where you really need to be an educated consumer. That’s not to say that a low bid isn’t honest but you need to find out why. You don’t want to have an electrician cutting corners where your home electricity is concerned. If the bid is really appealing to you ask the electrician how he arrived at the figure and how he is able to under bid everyone else. The truth is, when determining which San Antonio electrician to hire, you not only need to choose the one that’s going to be the best for your budget but the one that is most suited for your particular project as well.
When choosing the best San Antonio electrician, there’s more involved than just your budget. The safety of your family is involved whenever it comes to the electric service in your home. You should choose the San Antonio electrician that seems the most conscientious about your project and the one you feel you can rely on to do the job right. The success of your project depends on the quality of service provided by the San Antonio electrician you select.