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Don't Get Tangled With An Unlicensed Electrical Contractor
Meeting The Code
When considering new construction or a remodeling project, one of the most important aspects is the electrical portion of the work. While many homeowners do some of the electrical work themselves, it is wise to enlist the services of a licensed electrical contractor. Electrical wiring, circuit boxes, and fixtures can represent a severe hazard, resulting in fire or injury if not properly assembled and installed.
Most local building authorities require that even residential electrical wiring meet local code specifications. An inspection must be performed upon completion of work before drywall is installed, and a certificate of inspection provided by the inspector or licensed electrician.
Finding the Right Contractor
When hiring an electrical contractor, make sure they meet these guidelines:
Provide a written quote for the price of the work they will be doing.
Provide references of completed projects, and proof of current liability insurance.
Are licensed for work in your locality
They will obtain the necessary permits and application for inspection
They will provide the signed certificate of inspection upon completion
After selecting a contractor, and when drawing up the contract, be sure to include detailed information on project specifics. Include such things as start and finish dates, specifications of fixtures and materials, and a detailed payment plan. It is normal for the contractor to ask for 10 to 33% of the project cost in advance.
The Inspection Process
Because wiring, circuit boxes, and fixtures must meet electrical code and be inspected before other aspects of the project can be completed, it is important to meet with all other contractors when planning and scheduling work, to insure the project progresses smoothly.
In addition to the mentioned inspections, if there will be any buried cable involved, that will also need to be inspected before trenching is backfilled. Wiring to the meter, the main disconnect, and grounding must also be inspected.
The three best resources for finding an electrical contractor are references from someone you know that recently have had work done, a list of local licensed contractors provided by the licensing authority in your area, and Internet referral resources. Canadians can go online at www.handycanadian.com to find a qualified, licensed professional in their area.
24 of 15 Review For Bowe Roof
Claudette ( 2020-Sep-29 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very pleased with this corner sofa, excellent quality, looks just as it does on the picture. Would definitely recommend!
Maggie ( 2020-Aug-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These chairs are amazing! Very sturdy for us heavy people. They are just as pictured. The specs say they hold 500lbs but the label on each chair says 275. I’m going to call to confirm.
Anonymous ( 2020-Jun-10 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
This bench is beautiful! The color is gorgeous and very close to the image. Highly recommend.
Helen ( 2020-Jul-04 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really pleased with our purchase. Delivery as promised and great value for money. Perfect storage for the garden cushions and looks great.
Alison ( 2020-Jul-05 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very easy to assemble. Perfect size to store chair cushions. Wish I had ordered two more.
Claudette ( 2020-Aug-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I bought this as a place to store gardening tools and potting soil on my condo patio. It seems reasonably sturdy to sit on as well. It is clean and unobtrusive looking, and also could be a place to hold a cocktail. Great piece!
Alexandra ( 2020-Jun-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These are very cute. They are not very big but perfect to pair together on my gallery wall.
Anonymous ( 2020-Mar-07 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Quick and easy to put together and plenty of storage space. Sturdy, but not heavy so can easily move around the garden.
Anonymous ( 2020-Sep-30 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Lovely big box still plenty of room to put more, things. Our outside furniture cushions fit in there perfectly along with the gazebo. Really easy to assemble
Stephen ( 2020-Jun-06 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
First order required a replacement chair as damaged item sent out (no fault of delivery company) excellent customer service in handling problem and very good comms. Unfortunately after the items outside for 1 week there is rust markings already appearing on each piece of set. We originally didn't use a cover but it's certainly required as this obviously isn't even shower proof. Colour as shown in advertisement photos. Pretty bistro set however I wish it was a little more durable.
Jamie ( 2020-May-20 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Beautiful pot. Much bigger than I thought but that is a good thing. I am using it indoors and couldn’t be happier. Another amazing product from www.boisecloggers.com.
Sue ( 2020-Aug-09 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Color was a bit darker than what we were expecting but we didn’t hate it. Still looked good with the rest of our patio furniture.
Sarah ( 2020-Feb-05 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
The bench was good ,comfortable and fairly easy to put together. However you instructions need some more explanation to screw it together.
Tina ( 2020-Mar-31 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really comfy bench. Looks great. Is a bit more orange in colour than the picture and one slat is slightly warped hence 4 stars
Chihung ( 2020-Aug-17 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Very Pleased with the lamp and the delivey time as prompt. Will use www.boisecloggers.com again I'm sure
Alexandra ( 2020-Dec-06 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
One the hole it is ok. I had a lot of trouble with the centre joining uprights. They would not click into place on the roof or floor no matter which way up they were. Spent over a hour and a half with the first centre joining upright before giving up and making it do with the way it was. It would have been nice to have a few more options on the walls for fixing shelves.
Wendy ( 2020-May-31 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Love the size and tropical look of these chairs! They fit under my patio table nicely and the fact that they also have arms is a real plus.
Catherine ( 2020-May-25 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Really happy with the look and quality of this item, it is very sturdy and comfortable. It did take me over 3 hours to build and some people may find this tricky as very fiddly. I encountered great service from www.boisecloggers.com however despite their interjection the delivery service was dreadful and not at all flexible or customer friendly. My score is for the product not the delivery. Delivery took 3 weeks with constantly changing dates which you only know about if you log, very poor communication from the delivery company and I was given no flexibility at all with delivery day or time.
Heather ( 2020-Sep-06 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
We had already bought the wood effect version, for the hall, a decided it would make a good book shelf Niknak shelf for my daughters room. Easy to assemble. Great quality and sturdy
John ( 2020-Jul-03 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
The bench is more black than a washed grey! I’m hoping the sun will fade it to match the grey of my porch. Easy enough to put together.
Elenora ( 2020-Nov-19 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I absolutely love this! Perfect for my busy family with 4 children. Its very well made and was stress free putting it together. The shelfs are deep so my partners size 12 trainers fit without hanging over the edge. Very happy x
Lewis ( 2020-Dec-03 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
Great pots, very stylish - I had read the reviews so knew it might crack when making drainage holes so avoided the middle and did it in the four indentations on the big pots. Would recommend you only make two drainage holes as probably won’t crack much that way - I did four and the fourth caused a crack rather than a hole. Even so they were fine with some crocks at the bottom and then filled. Not used the inner pots yet as I wanted tall black ones and these seemed good value versus comparisons which were either too expensive or cheap for indoor use only. Happy with these - just choose your drainage holes wisely!
Claire ( 2020-Apr-18 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
I bought 2 of the 50cmh pots, the look great, much more expensive than they cost. They have an inner liner with handles so you can lift the plant out to water etc. Delivery was really quick too.
Roger Hopkins ( 2020-Nov-24 )
VERIFIED BUYER
★★★★★
These are nice looking chairs, but they are extremely shallow/small. I wish I had double checked the depth measurement before I ordered them. I'm 5'6" and the seat of the chair hits my leg about mid-thigh and the armrests are too short. They look great, but are very uncomfortable to sit in. If it wasn't such a hassle to return them, I would send them back.