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How A Philadelphia PA Electrician Helps Home Owners With Lighting Installation

By Lyndon Zerna


Installing new lights can seem to be a simple project - but any electrical work should be done by a professional installer. In some cases, it may be illegal to do your own electrical work. In Pennsylvania, this depends on your township's specific rules.

An electrical permit is necessary in the City of Philadelphia if you intend to install new light fixtures (but not for replacing existing fixtures or light switches). Unless you have a contractor who is licensed and insured do the work, you will be unable to get a permit.

This means that if you are moving a light fixture or adding new light fixtures to your home, hiring a qualified electrician is vital. This is actually a good thing given that people trying to complete their own electrical work while making mistakes along the way is actually a very common cause of house fires. Even if your work never leads to an actual fire hazard, there is always the risk of making mistakes that will be difficult and expensive to fix - or of having issues get passed on to the people who purchase your home in the future. Reputable and licensed electricians will ensure that this projects are done correct the very first time and that their work is up to code.

The Philadelphia electrician you choose must be properly licensed and insured, and you can often let them take care of any necessary permits as well, meaning there is nothing for you to worry about. He will know the rules for the areas he works in, whether it is the City of Philadelphia or surrounding townships. Look for an electrician with a good reputation and good reviews.

Word of mouth occurs quite a bit on the web nowadays and thus, experienced companies have lots of things that are said about them via online platforms. Check for reasonable prices - even though you don't necessarily want the absolute lowest price, you do want to find rates that are budget-friendly.

If you are ready to have new light fixtures installed, do not attempt to tackle this project on your own, but use a licensed and qualified electrician instead who can get the job done right.




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