Doing Amateur Electrical Work Yourself: Is it Worth It?

If you're a homeowner, it is to be anticipated that at various points you will have to pay some attention to the electrical system in your home.  Circuits trip, wires fray, and overtime your electrical needs may change.  It can be tempting to hop on Google and attempt to do your electrical work yourself to save some money.  But what good are those savings if you make a little mistake and end up hurting yourself?  Below is a table explaning the benefits of call a professional vs. doing it yourself:

Electrical Work

Doing it Yourself

Calling a professional

Cost

Free Labor.  May, have to buy some things in bulk.   

Labor, only pay for material used.

Time

Can start ASAP, if you schedule permits doing so.

Finished quicker.

Safety

Are you up to date on the NEC?

You don't have to worry about being electrocuted.

Troubleshooting

Are you sure that is the problem?

Experts at electrical troubleshooting.

Estimates

What you thought was a $20 fix has turned into a costly $400 error.

Free estimates (at Threewire Electric).  Know what your project is going to cost.

If you decide to do your own electrical work then you need to know your cities requirements in regards to which electrical projects require permits.  Of course this does not mean that just anyone is qualified to do this work.  Unless you are well-versed in NFPA National Electric Code, there is a pretty good chance that some of your work will be rejected by the inspector, causing them to fail the inspection.  This will only end up costing you more money and more time to fix.  If you have never done any electrical work or are unsure about how to go about it, for your own safety it is best to call a licensed electrician.  Give us a call today for a free estimate!  Use offer code "Electric Time".  859-444-8505, ask for Mike